5 Fabulous Facts: John Williams
Clip: Season 49 Episode 8 | 1m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn five facts about the Oscar-winning composer, John Williams.
Learn five facts about the Oscar-winning composer, John Williams. Learn how Williams' music career began in the U.S. Air Force, how he got his start in Hollywood, and how his chance meeting with Steven Spielberg led to one of the most iconic partnerships in film history.
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Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue...
5 Fabulous Facts: John Williams
Clip: Season 49 Episode 8 | 1m 13sVideo has Closed Captions
Learn five facts about the Oscar-winning composer, John Williams. Learn how Williams' music career began in the U.S. Air Force, how he got his start in Hollywood, and how his chance meeting with Steven Spielberg led to one of the most iconic partnerships in film history.
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