Sid Caesar on organizing dances to boost troop morale during WWII

The Interviews: An Oral History of Television

The Interviews: An Oral History of Television
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Performer Sid Caesar shares his experiences being in a band during his service in World War II. The band and the dances where they played boosted troop morale:

"It picked up the base, one, two, three, because all the guys were washing and cleaning, taking care of themselves, shaving. And nobody had to get a demerit because if you got a demerit, no dance.”

Watch Sid Caesar's full interview to hear the stories behind his legendary career.

TelevisionAcademy.com/Interviews

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The Interviews: An Oral History of Television

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