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

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

2005

1h 30m

7.8(4 votes)

Documentary

Music

Overview

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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5 members

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Cass Elliot

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Michelle Phillips

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John Phillips

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Denny Doherty

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Lou Adler

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