Chicago Stories
tv show
25 total episodes
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4 seasons
First Aired October 09, 2020
Genres:
Overview
An original documentary series from Chicago PBS affiliate WTTW uncovering the city’s fascinating history. Each story presents an entertaining and intriguing tale about a person or event that shaped Chicago. The series reflects the rich diversity and breadth of human experience that shaped this great American city.
James C. Petrillo: America's Music Czar
Season 0 - Episode 8 - 0h 25m
Air Date
July 10, 2000
Overview
Among the most powerful - and most colorful - of America's 20th century labor leaders, James C. Petrillo served as president of the Chicago Federation of Musicians before going on to battle the music recording and broadcasting industries as president of the American Federation of Musicians. Features Petrillo's daughter and granddaughter, as well as archival footage of a 1954 trumpet-piano duet between Petrillo and former President Harry Truman.