Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
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Trace the life and career of master trumpeter and musical icon Doc Severinsen.
After more than 30 years as the colorful bandleader of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, master trumpeter Doc Severinsen continues to defy nature well into his 90s with a grueling schedule of touring, performing and teaching. An engaging new documentary, Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story, traces the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon.
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Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story
Preview: 4/2/2021 | 1m 48sVideo has Closed Captions
After more than 30 years as the colorful bandleader of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, master trumpeter Doc Severinsen continues to defy nature well into his 90s with a grueling schedule of touring, performing and teaching. An engaging new documentary, Never Too Late: The Doc Severinsen Story, traces the life and groundbreaking career of the unstoppable musical icon.
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The best of Doc Severinsen's eccentric outfits
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Clip: 4/2/2021 | 2m 37s | Former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen was famous for his over the top outfits. (2m 37s)
Doc Severinsen's advice for music students
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Clip: 4/2/2021 | 2m 58s | Doc Severinsen gives the best piece of advice to one of his music students. (2m 58s)
Doc Severinsen's fitness routine
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Clip: 4/2/2021 | 2m 14s | Doc Severinsen goes tot he gym everyday. He also swears by a special preworkout meal. (2m 14s)
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