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The 40th Anniversary of E.T.

The 40th Anniversary of E.T.

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This week’s episode of Saturday Cinema, with host Lynne Warfel, celebrates the 40th anniversary of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial with music from the movie and other sci-fi favorites. Listen now and see the playlist below!

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Star Trek V: Main Theme and March of the Klingons
Jerry Goldsmith (Composer)
John Mauceri (Conductor)
Journey to the Stars (Album)
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 4:09

E.T.: The Magic of Halloween
John Williams (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 2:54

2001: Space Station Docking
Alex North (Composer)
Jerry Goldsmith (Conductor)
Varese Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration (Album)
National Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 2:23

E.T.: Far from Home/E.T. Alone
John Williams (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 6:51

The Day the Earth Stood Still
Bernard Herrmann (Composer)
Bernard Herrmann (Conductor)
Bernard Herrmann: Great Film Music (Album)
National Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 11:41

E.T.: Bicycle Chase (Flying Theme)
John Williams (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
John Williams: The Berlin Concert (Album)
Berlin Philharmonic (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 3:57

The Iron Giant: The Eye of the Storm
Michael Kamen (Composer)
Varese Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 2:29

Star Trek: Main Theme
Alexander Courage (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
Out of This World (Album)
Boston Pops Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 3:40

E.T.: Escape/Chase/Saying Goodbye
John Williams (Composer)
John Williams (Conductor)
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Album)
Studio Orchestra (Orchestra/Ensemble)
Duration: 15:06

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