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American Masters

Marvin Hamlisch and The Yankees

Baseball was a priority for Marvin Hamlisch, a native New Yorker.

Aired 12/27/2013 | Rating NR

American Masters

Marvin Hamlisch and The Yankees

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 1m 43s

Baseball was a priority for Marvin Hamlisch, a native New Yorker.

Marvin Hamlisch received the gift of going to Yankee Fantasy Camp from his wife, Terre Blair Hamlisch. Former Yankees manager Joe Torre, a Broadway fan, talks about getting to meet the composer.

Aired 12/27/2013 | 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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Concert Pianist vs. Pop Composer

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 2m 9s | Marvin Hamlisch seemed destined to become a classical pianist, but he had other ideas. (2m 9s)

"I Want to Be Cole Porter"

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 50s | Though classically trained, young Hamlisch knew he was destined for something different. (50s)

Leaving Hollywood for Broadway

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 1m 15s | Marvin Hamlisch had won three Academy Awards but wanted to work on Broadway shows. (1m 15s)

Marvin Hamlisch, a Mensch

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 10m 4s | The great composer offered his concern, time and problem-solving skills to all. (10m 4s)

Marvin Hamlisch: Genius at Work

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 7m 20s | Luminaries of music and entertainment speak to the genius of Marvin Hamlisch. (7m 20s)

Marvin Hamlisch: Sweet Smell of Success

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 1m 47s | Hear music from the Broadway show "Sweet Smell of Success" and see the marked score. (1m 47s)

Marvin Hamlisch, The Performer

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 1m 20s | The composer Marvin Hamlisch was an entertaining performer with a great sense of humor. (1m 20s)

Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love - Preview

Preview: 12/27/2013 | 30s | Premieres Friday, December 27, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)

Marvin's Parents

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 1m 34s | A look at composer Marvin Hamlisch's parents, Max and Lilly Hamlisch. (1m 34s)

Pianist Kevin Cole Performs Marvin Medley

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 6m 48s | Cole performs melody of Hamlisch songs in tribute to the great composer. (6m 48s)

Trailer: Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love

Preview: 12/27/2013 | 2m 35s | The awards the composer and conductor won in his career are matched by admiration for him. (2m 35s)

Writing "The Way We Were"

Clip: 12/27/2013 | 1m 20s | Hamlisch reveals what inspired the opening notes to "The Way We Were." (1m 20s)

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