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Mr.
Twinkletoes: Remembering Gene Kelly
He choreographed.
He directed. He danced. He delighted. Starting this Sunday, March
3, PBS presents Gene Kelly: An American Life, part of the
network's American Masters series. The program features interviews,
timelines, and of course, lots of dancing! From the PBS Website:
"Timeless,
effortless, elegant and indelible as the 50th anniversary of
Singin' In the Rain approaches, Gene Kelly's body of
work still thrives and still thrills. With films that also include
An American in Paris, Summer Stock, On the
Town and Brigadoon, Kelly revived the movie musical
and redefined dance on screen, bringing with him an inspired
sensibility and an original vitality. His choreography and his
performances were relaxed but compelling, innovative but highly
accessible and, ultimately, magical. He endeared himself to
audiences and had a profound, eternal impact on the craft. Among
the most beloved stars of Hollywood's golden age, Kelly's career
remains one of the most surprising."
The
program will be aired several times in different regions
throughout early March. To learn more about Kelly's life
and work, view additional footage from the documentary,
and find schedule information in your area, visit http://www.pbs.org.
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