Flicks in Five: 'Porgy and Bess'

Based on a novel and a 1930s novel, the 1959 film 'Porgy and Bess' starred Sidney Poitier and Dorothy Dandridge -- but their vocals were overdubbed by Robert McFerrin (Bobby's father) and Adele Addison, both of whom were uncredited. Hear Kathleen Battle sing the iconic tune, "Summertime", on this week's Flicks in Five.

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• Why Pygmies Aren't Scared By The 'Psycho' Theme
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• One year after settlement, Minn. Orchestra is in a better place
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• Music Teacher Feature: Nathan Knoll
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• Ten film and TV scores to get excited for in 2015
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