Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

7.2/10 · 23 votesJun 2, 202390 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 37•+0.6 vs season avg

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Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard. With appearances by Keith Richards, Ringo Starr, Big Freedia and more, this portrait of the “King and Queen of Rock and Roll” explores his far-reaching influence — still felt in pop culture today — and

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Episode Summary

"Little Richard: King and Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" is episode 5 of American Masters season 37. It scored 7.2/10 from 23 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 6.6). It aired on June 2, 2023.

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