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American Masters

Crosby Family Remembers Bing

Bing Crosby's family reflects on his life as a performer and family man.

Aired 12/02/2014 | Rating NR

American Masters

Crosby Family Remembers Bing

Clip: 12/2/2014 | 1m 30s

Bing Crosby's family reflects on his life as a performer and family man.

In this exclusive clip, Bing Crosby's family reflects on his life as a performer and family man. Hear all surviving members of Crosby’s immediate family — his wife Kathryn, daughter Mary and sons Harry and Nathaniel, and see archival footage from the film. American Masters - Bing Crosby Rediscovered premieres Tues., Dec. 2 at 8 pm and has a holiday encore on Fri., Dec. 26 at 9 pm.

Aired 12/02/2014 | Rating NR

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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...

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