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Episode 8 - Gidget Goes to Rome
Episode 8 - Gidget Goes to Rome
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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Feb 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
John Williams is back in comedy territory for "Gidget Goes to Rome," the third and final film in a trilogy about the Southern California girl who gets in a mess wherever she goes. This time, it's to Rome to celebrate high school graduation. There are a couple of international incidents and unrequited love scenes galore. John Williams has to limit his scoring duties to adapting the music for a song written for the film, similar to what he had just done for "Diamond Head." Why did Williams take on this film? Find out in this episode!
Released:
Feb 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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