Steve Allen
Benny Goodman
The young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a Chicago music professor. He is advised by bandleader Kid Ory to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.
Benny Goodman
Alice Hammond
Mama Goodman
Benny Goodman (age 16)
John Hammond Jr.
Papa Dave Goodman
Willard Alexander - Benny's manager
Fletcher Henderson
Gil Rodin
Harry Goodman
'Murph' Podolsky - riverboat band Mgr.
John Hammond Sr.
Prof Schoepp
Benny Goodman (age 10 )
Harry Goodman (age 16 )
Director
