🎬 Jerry Goldsmith – The Mephisto Waltz (Last Day of the Scoring Sessions, 1971) Part I. A historic moment from the final day of recording sessions for The Mephisto Waltz soundtrack, with the legendary Jerry Goldsmith at the podium. Goldsmith was not only one of the greatest film composers of all time, but also among the most daring experimenters and innovators in the art of film music alongside pioneers like Leonard Rosenman. He was, above all, the master of orchestral rhythm, introducing unpre

At the 31st Academy Awards, host Jerry Lewis, who had previously hosted in 1956 and 1957, encountered a situation that no Oscar host before or since has faced: a ceremony that ended 20 minutes ahead of schedule. Jerry, a celebrate comedian and improviser, attempted to fill the extra time by roasting a competing show’s poor ratings, conducting the orchestra, and even attempted to play the trumpet. After five minutes, NBC gave Jerry some relief by cutting to a short film. Check back everyday for a