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Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon

Plot: Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good. " Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey
Release Date: Wednesday, March 5 2008
16 years ago
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Portrait of Jack SheldonJack Sheldon
Jack Sheldon was
76 in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 30 1931 –
Fri, Dec 27 2019
Portrait of Jesse SheldonJesse Sheldon
Jesse Sheldon was
>> in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Herself'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Merv GriffinMerv Griffin
Merv Griffin would have been no older than
82 in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jul 06 1925 –
Sun, Aug 12 2007
Portrait of Chris BottiChris Botti
Chris Botti was
45 in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Oct 12 1962
Portrait of James A. BakerJames A. Baker
James A. Baker was
>> in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of William ClaxtonWilliam Claxton
William Claxton was
80 in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 12 1927 –
Sat, Oct 11 2008

Crew

Portrait of Doug McIntyreDoug McIntyre
Doug McIntyre was
50 in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Writer, Director'
Mon, Nov 11 1957
Portrait of Penny PeyserPenny Peyser
Penny Peyser was
57 in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Writer, Director'
Fri, Feb 09 1951
Portrait of John AxelsonJohn Axelson
John Axelson was
>> in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of John GannonJohn Gannon
John Gannon was
>> in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Director of Photography'
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Portrait of Matt McUsicMatt McUsic
Matt McUsic was
>> in Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
as 'Editor'
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