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Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?(1985)
Status: Released
Date: 1985-08-26
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Time: 0h 57m
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Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
Movie: Frank Zappa: Does Humor Belong in Music?
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Frank Zappa and his band in a digitally recorded live performance at "The Pier" in New York, NY on August 26, 1984.
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1985-08-26
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