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Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging

Featuring archival footage of the swing dancer/choreographer and his last interview.

Aired 11/25/2016 | Rating NR

THIRTEEN Specials

Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging

Special | 28m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Featuring archival footage of the swing dancer/choreographer and his last interview.

Frankie Manning was one of the great dancers – and great characters – in New York City history. As a teenager, Manning started dancing in the best venues in Harlem, including the legendary Savoy Ballroom. He became a member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, the energetic, immensely talented group that made the dance a national phenomenon. The documentary features Frankie Manning's last major interview.

Aired 11/25/2016 | Rating NR

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THIRTEEN Specials is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

THIRTEEN Specials

Frankie Manning: Never Stop Swinging

Special | 28m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Frankie Manning was one of the great dancers – and great characters – in New York City history. As a teenager, Manning started dancing in the best venues in Harlem, including the legendary Savoy Ballroom. He became a member of Whitey’s Lindy Hoppers, the energetic, immensely talented group that made the dance a national phenomenon. The documentary features Frankie Manning's last major interview.

Aired 11/25/2016 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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