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TIL about all-girl 'Hour of Charm Orchestra' formed in 1934 by Phil Spitalny, who toured the country for 6 months and auditioned 1,500 women. The orchestra was ridiculed by critics in a male-led era but played on for 20 years feat. on Ed Sullivan Show and several films.

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