Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star
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"Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star" is a major biographical study by critic and historian Gary Giddins that chronicles the later career and cultural impact of the iconic American singer and actor Bing Crosby.
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How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star Context triple: [Gary Giddins, notableWork, Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star]
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Swinging on a Star
"Swinging on a Star" is a popular 1944 American song, with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke, that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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Jolson Sings Again
Jolson Sings Again is a 1949 musical biographical film that continues the story of entertainer Al Jolson, following his life and career after the events depicted in The Jolson Story.
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An Evening with Fred Astaire
An Evening with Fred Astaire is a 1958 Emmy-winning American television musical special showcasing Fred Astaire’s song-and-dance performances and innovative use of video effects.
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Frank Sinatra and the Pied Pipers
Frank Sinatra and the Pied Pipers were a popular American vocal group of the late 1930s and 1940s, best known for their smooth harmonies and early collaborations that helped launch Sinatra’s career.
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E.
The Bing Crosby Christmas television specials
The Bing Crosby Christmas television specials were a series of popular holiday TV programs featuring singer Bing Crosby and his family, known for musical performances and festive variety-show entertainment.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star Target entity description: "Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star" is a major biographical study by critic and historian Gary Giddins that chronicles the later career and cultural impact of the iconic American singer and actor Bing Crosby.
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A.
Swinging on a Star
"Swinging on a Star" is a popular 1944 American song, with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke, that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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B.
Jolson Sings Again
Jolson Sings Again is a 1949 musical biographical film that continues the story of entertainer Al Jolson, following his life and career after the events depicted in The Jolson Story.
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C.
An Evening with Fred Astaire
An Evening with Fred Astaire is a 1958 Emmy-winning American television musical special showcasing Fred Astaire’s song-and-dance performances and innovative use of video effects.
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D.
Frank Sinatra and the Pied Pipers
Frank Sinatra and the Pied Pipers were a popular American vocal group of the late 1930s and 1940s, best known for their smooth harmonies and early collaborations that helped launch Sinatra’s career.
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E.
The Bing Crosby Christmas television specials
The Bing Crosby Christmas television specials were a series of popular holiday TV programs featuring singer Bing Crosby and his family, known for musical performances and festive variety-show entertainment.
- F. None of above. chosen
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