The Glenn Miller Story The Glenn Miller Story The Glenn Miller Story is a 1954 American biographical film about the eponymous American band-leader, directed by Anthony Mann and starring James Stewart in their first non-western collaboration. Universal-International's first public announcements, early in 1953, employed the soon-discarded title, "Moonlight Serenade." The film follows big band leader Glenn Miller (1904–1944) (James Stewart) from his early days in the music business in 1929 through to his 1944 death when the airplane he was flying in was lost over the English Channel during World War II. Prominent placement in the film is given to Miller's courtship and marriage
Glenn Miller Time Glenn Miller Time Glenn Miller Time is a 1961 summer replacement American television series that aired on CBS Television. The series featured the orchestra of the late Glenn Miller, under the direction of bandleader Ray McKinley. Miller had died in an airplane crash during World War II. Patty Clark was a regular singer on the series, which was targeted at a nostalgic audience. A 30-minute series, approx. 25 minutes minus ads, "Glenn Miller Time" was sponsored by Kent cigarettes and Jell-O. . "Glenn Miller Time" was the summer replacement for the series "Hennesey". A contemporary account called "Glenn Miller Time"