Rock Around the Clock
Chancing upon a small-town rock 'n' roll band, Steve Hollis believes he can help them hit the big time. With performances from Bill Haley & His Comets and the Platters.
Classic music-filled movie that introduced the world to some great recording artists. Chancing upon a small-town rock 'n' roll band and dancers, Steve Hollis believes he can manage them to the heights of success, unaware that his cynical former girlfriend and boss Corinne will seek to sabotage his plans.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:00Bill Haley and His Comets
Rock Around The Clock
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00:07Dr. Feelgood
See You Later Alligator
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00:11Bill Haley
Rock A Beatin' Boogie
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00:14Bill Haley
Abc Boogie
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00:36Bill Haley
Razzle Dazzle
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00:37Bill Haley and His Comets
Razzle Dazzle
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00:40Freddie Bell
We're Gonna Teach You To Rock
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00:46The Platters
Only You (And You Alone)
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00:50Bill Haley and His Comets
Rock Around The Clock
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00:58Bill Haley
Happy Baby
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01:00Bill Haley
Mambo Rock
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01:02Freddie Bell & the Bell Boys
Giddy Up A Ding Dong (Alternate Version)
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01:05The Platters
The Great Pretender
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Steve Hollis | Johnny Johnston |
| Corinne Talbot | Alix Talton |
| Lisa Johns | Lisa Gaye |
| Himself | Alan Freed |
| Mike Dodd | John Archer |
| Corny LaSalle | Henry Slate |
| Jimmy Johns | Earl Barton |
| Actor | The Platters |
| Performer | Bill Haley |
| Performer | The Platters |
| Director | Fred F Sears |
Broadcasts
- Sat 18 Oct 2014 13:00±«Óãtv Two except Scotland
Fri 3 Jul 2015 22:00- Sun 17 Apr 2016 20:00
- Fri 16 Dec 2016 13:00
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