Betty Comden

Born: 1917-05-03

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green lasted for six decades, during which time they collaborated with other leading entertainment figures such as the famed "Freed Unit" at MGM, Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein. Description above from the Wikipedia article Betty Comden,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There

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Released: 2003-01-01

Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about...

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Slaves of New York

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Released: 1989-03-18

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Garbo Talks

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Released: 1984-10-12

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Follies: In Concert

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Released: 1986-03-14

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Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer

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Released: 2002-09-24

American Masters Series. Documentary on Gene Kelly that gives insight into his dancing, how he...

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The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story

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Released: 1996-09-27

The childhood, adolescence, and incredible adult years of Al Hirschfeld, celebrated creator of...

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The Fabulous Fifties

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Released: 1960-01-22

The Fabulous Fifties, CBS, combines style, humor, and imagination. It was rich in touches of...

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What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'

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Released: 2002-09-24

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Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'

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Released: 2005-03-15

Documentary on the 1953 musical "The Band Wagon."

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Gershwin

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Released: 1993-07-23

Documentary about George Gershwin directed by Alain Resnais with various celebrities speaking on...

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On the Town

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Released: 1993-12-22

A concert performance of Leonard Bernstein's "On the Town" performed at the Barbican Centre in...

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What's My Line?

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First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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Frasier

as Linda (voice)
First aired: 1993-09-16

After many years spent at the “Cheers” bar, Frasier moves back home to Seattle to work as a...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

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First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

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First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Kennedy Center Honors

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First aired: 1978-12-28

The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual honor given to those in the performing arts for their...

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Great Performances

as Emily Whitman
First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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Great Performances

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First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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Tony Awards

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First aired: 1956-04-01

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...

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Tony Awards

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First aired: 1956-04-01

The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award,...

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Previn and the Pittsburgh

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First aired: 1977-02-27

Renowned composer, conductor, and pianist Andre Previn welcomes one or more musical guests for...

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