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These United States: Broadway's George M. Cohan

These United States: Broadway's George M. Cohan

Summary

This CBS News segment celebrates George M. Cohan, an important figure in American theater. He was an actor, writer, producer, and composer known for songs like "Give My Regards to Broadway" and "The Yankee Doodle Boy."

Key Facts

  • George M. Cohan lived from 1878 to 1942.
  • He was a key person in early American theater.
  • Cohan worked as an actor, playwright (someone who writes plays), producer, and composer (someone who writes music).
  • Some of his famous songs include "Give My Regards to Broadway," "The Yankee Doodle Boy," and "Over There."
  • The CBS News program "These United States" featured a segment about his career.
  • The segment was presented by Mo Rocca, a journalist and commentator.
  • The story is available on the CBS News app and website.
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