60 Minutes - Sound of Music - Part 1 (Branson, Missouri)

Originally aired on CBS - December 8, 1991

60 Minutes proclaimed Branson, Missouri the "Live Music Capital of the Universe." At that time there were 22 independent theaters in operation; today, Branson has more than twice that many, due in part to that proclamation by host Morley Safer. 60 Minutes launched Branson into a new era of growth by revealing to the world the wonderful playground of fun and entertainment this small southwest Missouri town had become. Performers, visitors, developers and new residents have been flocking to Branson ever since.

Featured artist in this story are: Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Mickey Gilley, Christy Lane, Mel Tillis, The Baldknobbers, Box Car Willie, Ray Stevens, Roy Clark, Foggy River Boys, Moe Bandy, The Presleys, Shoji Tabuchi, Buck Trent, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The Gatlin Brothers and Andy Williams.

For more information on Branson, Missouri:
http://www.ExploreBranson.com.

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• Branson
• Missouri
• 60 Minutes
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• Sound of Music
• CBS
• Morley Safer
• Ozarks
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