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As the Stars Turn
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
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As The Stars Turn (Part Two of Two)
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
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Double Feature: Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth will always be Gilda, but her skill extended beyond being a screen temptress. She was one of the best dancers of the golden age of musicals. Here are two of her most accomplished performances.
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Family Guy and Gene Kelly
The Family Guy's Stewie does a song-n'-dance with legendary dancer Gene Kelly in This Family Guy clip.
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Gene Kelly
Three films by which to trace the rise and fall of one of filmdom's great musical stars
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Stanley Donen: The Magic Behind the Musical
Stanley Donen's genius put Gene Kelly next to Jerry the Mouse and Fred Astaire dancing on the ceiling. Those remarkable moments were not the beginning or the end of Donen's wonderful work in Hollywood.
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"Singin' in the Rain"
A reminder to all that "Singin' in the Rain" is one of the best musicals ever staged.
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Are you a triple threat?
If you're going for a career in musical theatre, consider becoming a triple threat to advance your chances for success.
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Frank Sinatra Anniversary
It's been ten years since ol' blue eyes checked out of the saloon - leaving a handful of memorable dramatic performances
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The Great Films of Judy Garland: Part One
<i>The Wizard of Oz</i> was Judy Garland’s greatest movie, but she made some pretty other good ones, too. Learn about them in this two-part guide.
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TV or Not TV?
Okay, TV killed the movies - but the movies almost killed the careers of our greatest comics
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Auntie Em! Auntie Em!
A belated Mother&#8217;s Day tribute to Dorothy&#8217;s own beloved mother figure and the little-known actress who played her.
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CD Review: Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall
The best performance of Judy Garland&#8217;s career, and perhaps in all of show-business history, is available as a two-disk CD set.
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Celebrating the Life of Adolph Green
A look back at the longest running collaboration in the history of musical theatre (to date) by celebrating Adolph Green and Betty Comden.
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Get Happy at the Judy Garland Festival
Every June, a tiny Minnesota town pays tribute to one of the world&#8217;s biggest stars.
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Judy! Judy! Judy! Part Two
Plagued by a troubled marriage and drug addiction, Judy ends her relationship with MGM, but makes an amazing comeback with the greatest movie of her career: <i>A Star is Born</i>.
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Musical theatre for Dummies
A list of the main components of the musical theatre genre and several memorable musicals from the classics and today's contemporary theatr.
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Plummer Returns To Broadway
Christopher Plummer, the Tony Award-winning actor, is set to tread the boards once again in the Broadway revival of Inherit The Wind.
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The Greatest Motion Picture Sequences -- Part 3
This week, amidst the dog days of August, I reveal and discuss in detail some more sequences I chose as the greatest from film history!
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The Evolution of Tap Dance
The percussive dance style called Tap was fashioned over time from bits, pieces, and combinations of cultural traditions into a dazzling and energetic dance convention.
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Kurt Browning Skates with Lysacek
This isn’t Kurt’s first time helping figure skaters design their programs. Yuka Sato, Tara Lipinski and Alissa Czisny also benefited from his talents.
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Whistling as an International Art
In some cultures whistling is impolite, even taboo. But it is on the decline also where it was common in music or as a custom, and even where it is part of the language.
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Films Not Nominated as Best Picture
The 2007 AFI's 100 top movies has nearly two dozen great films that were not nominated for best picture by the Academy Awards. Here are a few of these.
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Frank Sinatra and The Rat Pack
When Frank Sinatra passed, the whole country mourned the passing of this musical legend. Ol' Blue Eyes had accomplished a lot in his life, and sang his way into our hearts. His Rat Pack had more fun than anyone can imagine...
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Joseph Barbera (1911 - 2006)
Remembering the writer/artist who paired with William Hanna to create such classic characters as Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo, Tom & Jerry and the Flintstones.
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Kermit the Frog on TCM
The Muppet Show's Kermit the Frog joins Robert Osborne on Turner Classic Movies, and discusses his favourite flicks.
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New Years Eve in the Movies
The most dramatic night of the year, at least cinematically speaking. Here are some great movies where classic actresses pine, break hearts, fall in love and find a new lease on life, just in time for another year.

Ritz Carlton- Montréal's Historic Hotel
One of Montréal's famous hotels, the Ritz Cartlon, which is still in existance, owes its creation to four business tycoons who resided within the city's Golden Square Mile.
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Shop till you drop !!
A quiet month in the county but an excuse for some serious shopping.
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The Legend of Drunken Master
A review of the movie "The Legend of Drunken Master".
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Rita Hayworth: Golden Gilda
Rita Hayworth was a beautiful actress and an incredible dancer, but she was also deeply troubled and followed by the private demons brought on by Alzheimer's that destroyed her career, and ultimately, her life.
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America's Sweethearts
A review of the movie "America's Sweethearts".
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Debbie Reynolds: America's Sweetheart
Debbie Reynolds is exactly as you see her - sweet, sincere, generous, and talented. But she's also determined, brave, and incredibly tenacious.
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Los Angeles The Other City: Part II
Los Angeles contains the byways and passages of mind within her city streets. Part II of Another City examines the contribution of a new generation of beat writers, and how they like their counterparts are helping to change the face of literature through another decade of interesting and exciting phases.
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The Death of the Musical
Bob Fosse got rid of all the cheesiness and tackiness of typical musicals, and managed to make the most depressing musical known to man! But Cabaret is still great.
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Wiccan Ethics: More than just Harm None
An in-depth discussion of Wiccan ethics and their relationship to your personal ethical code.
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ACTION! NOT WORDS II: HARD BOILED, PATRIOT GAMES
A look at HARD BOILED and PATRIOT GAMES, two action movies that actually work.
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Why the Fuss Over Egyptian Style Music and Oriental Dance?
Explores why the Oriental dance community worldwide is dominated by Egyptian music, props, and dance style.
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TALES...YEAR IN REVIEW SPECIAL--PART I
Part I of a YEAR IN REVIEW special edition
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TV and Film Locations in New York
Tribeca, Greenwich Village, Soho, Midtown and Central Park are just a few of the locations used for filming in the Big Apple - better known as New York City.
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