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- StarsJulie AndrewsAllan ArkushArmand AssanteA look at how musical films of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s made dancing part of the story.
- DirectorMark McLaughlinStarsMarty AngeloAllan ArkushFred Astaire
- DirectorMark McLaughlinStarsAllan ArkushJohn BadhamRobert Banas
- StarsAllan ArkushObba BabatundéRobert BanasDuring the 1950s, musical masterpieces that have yet to be equaled were produced in Cinemascope with stereophonic sound. These two episodes explore how the post-war years were alive with bold experimentation in musical film. Later in the decade, Rock & Roll became the musical choice of the younger generation and movie musicals followed suit. Highlights of this 2-part program include: Films based on smash Broadway musicals become the rage. A pretty starlet with no musical training named Marilyn Monroe takes the country by storm in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." With favorites from the previous decade continue to delight audiences: Rock & Roll films, songs and musical numbers.
- 20091h 48m7.9 (57)VideoStarsJune AllysonJohn BadhamRobert S. BirchardThis is a two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1940s.
- DirectorPhillip DyeStarsShirley JonesDon AmecheFred AstaireA two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1930s.
- DirectorPhillip DyeStarsRobert S. BirchardLeslie CaronCarol ChanningThe 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology. The result was an explosion of movie musicals by the end of the decade.
- DirectorMark McLaughlinStarsJulie AndrewsFred AstaireObba BabatundéHOLLYWOOD SINGING & DANCING: A MUSICAL TREASURE is a celebration of song and dance, beginning with the Busby Berkeley films that lifted the spirits of audiences during the Great Depression, through the patriotic musicals of the 1940s and ending with the collapse of the studio system in the 1950s. Hosted by Academy Award winning stage, screen and television icon, Shirley Jones, this "docutainment" film is a grand historical look at the magic of musical Hollywood. Highlighted are amazing songs and dance numbers, little-known facts, and luminaries who made the magic possible such as Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Shirley Temple, Betty Grable, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, James Cagney, Vincente Minnelli, Stanley Donen, Frank Sinatra, Leslie Caron, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger. Mesmerizing sequences are interspersed with fresh new commentary by Liza Minnelli, Leslie Caron, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney, Jane Russell, Rita Moreno, Pat Boone, Rob Marshall, Bill Condon, Shirley MacLaine, Tommy Tune, Joel Grey, Smokey Robinson, Patti Page, Tab Hunter, George Chakiris, Rhonda Fleming, Betty Garrett, Marge Champion, Joan Leslie, Robert Osborne, Stella Stevens, Gloria Stuart and others. FILMS INCLUDE: The Wizard of Oz, Dames, Fashions of 1934, The Little Colonel, Gold Diggers of 1935, Billboard Girl, Something to Sing About, Little Princess, Meet Me In St. Louis, Babes on Broadway, Yankee Doodle Dandy, On the Town, The Harvey Girls, Cover Girl, The King and I, An American In Paris, Singin' In The Rain, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Till the Clouds Roll By, Royal Wedding, Damn Yankees, Gigi, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Oklahoma!, Carousel and Chicago.
- DirectorMark McLaughlinStarsObba BabatundéJohn BadhamRobert S. BirchardA look at the history of musical movies hosted by Shirley Jones. Full of clips and behind the scenes stories that any movie buff will appreciate.
- StarsJulie AndrewsStephen SondheimJohn LahrA six-part documentary about the Broadway musical6 episodes *************************************
- DirectorEverette Jbob WebberStarsSally Ann HowesGreg O'NeilA colorful tribute comprised of clips and trailers of all the film musical productions of the 1960s. Includes highlights from Funny Girl, Mary Poppins, West Side Story and The Sound of Music.
- 1985– 2hTV-148.1 (99)TV EpisodeDirectorRoger ShermanStarsJulie AndrewsDiahann CarrollBarbara CookRichard Rodgers' contributions to the musical theatre were extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary He was the recipient of countless awards, including Pulitzers, Tonys, Oscars, and Grammys
- 1971– 1h 26mTV-G7.6 (177)TV EpisodeDirectorDavid M. ThompsonStarsCyd CharisseArthur FreedHugh FordinDocumentary chronicling Arthur Freed and his unit's contribution to some of Hollywood's most memorable musicals.
- 1971– 1h 25mTV-G8.5 (71)TV EpisodeDirectorJoshua WaletzkyStarsJohn MauceriDavid RaksinErich Wolfgang KorngoldHost/conductor Mauceri replicates a symphony orchestra playing to film images to produce the film's score, and talks with historians, technicians and David Raksin about the process during the 30's and 40's.
- DirectorPeter FitzgeraldStarsJune AllysonRudy BehlmerMarge ChampionMGM studios brought together the finest musical directors, orchestrators, choreographers, directors and vocal coaches to create the world's greatest musicals.****
- DirectorBud FriedgenMichael J. SheridanStarsDebbie ReynoldsGene KellyAnn MillerThird installment in the "That's Entertainment" series, featuring scenes from "The Hollywood Revue of 1929," "Brigadoon," "Singin' In The Rain," and many more MGM films.
- DirectorGene KellyStarsFred AstaireGene KellyJudy GarlandThe second installment in the "That's Entertainment" trilogy features more classic scenes from MGM's vast musical library with the addition of comedy and drama films.
- DirectorJack Haley Jr.StarsFred AstaireGene KellyBing CrosbyVarious MGM stars from yesteryear present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50-year history.*****