Frankie Avalon - Film Legend

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Frankie Avalon - Film Legend

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Apr 18, 2023

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Speaking at the TCM Classic Film Festival, the legendary star of late '50s/'60s rock 'n' roll and beach movies reflects on his path from trumpeter to teen idol, his experiences off screen and on with Annette Funicello and what his life is like today.
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Apr 18, 2023

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'Awards Chatter' is a podcast, moderated by The Hollywood Reporter's Scott Feinberg, that features in-depth interviews with the most interesting and accomplished people in show business. Hosted by: Scott Feinberg Produced by: Matthew Whitehurst and Joshua Farnham

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Frankie Avalon - Film Legend

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