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California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas
California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas

California Dreamin': The Songs of The Mamas & The Papas

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DocumentaryMusic

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This special celebrates the harmonious pop-rock group, blending full-performance clips, rare home movies and exclusive interviews with the members.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

28 March 2005

Country

Cast

Cass Elliot

Cass Elliot

Herself (Archival Footage)

Michelle Phillips

Michelle Phillips

Herself (Archival Footage)

John Phillips

John Phillips

Himself (Archival Footage)

Denny Doherty

Denny Doherty

Himself (Archival Footage)

Lou Adler

Lou Adler

Himself

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