NEW YORK, NY December 21, 2007 —That notable date, December 25th, is also the birthday of the exuberant entertainer Cab Calloway of "Hi-De-Ho" fame. This year it's his centennial, which has WNYC's Sara Fishko considering his vibrant legacy. Here's the next Fishko Files...

OUTRO: This New Year's Eve at the Apollo Theater - the Cab Calloway Orchestra performs "Minnie the Moocher" and other favorites led by Cab's grandson, Calloway Brooks.