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The Fred Astaire show

Title
The Fred Astaire show [electronic resource] / NBC-TV ; produced by Ava Productions ; directed by Robert Scheerer ; produced by Fred Astaire and Gil Rodin ; choreography by Herbert Ross.
Publication
U.S. : NBC-TV, 1968.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Astaire, Fred.
  • Chase, Barrie.
  • Mendes, Sergio.
  • Hefti, Neal.
  • Ross, Herbert, 1927-2001
  • Scheerer, Bob.
  • Herb Ross Dancers.
  • Simon and Garfunkel.
  • Young-Holt Unlimited.
  • Ava Productions.
  • NBC Television Network.
Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (60 min.) : sd., b&w
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Access (note)
  • Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Event (note)
  • Telecast by NBC Television on February 7, 1968.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Contents
Production numbers: Fred; Astaire solo with titles -- Oh, you beautiful doll; Astaire and Barrie Chase -- Jazz dance; Astaire taps and then dances to the Young-Holt Trio -- Beatles medley; Barrie Chase and Dancers -- The look of love; Astaire and Chase perform to the music of Sergio Mendes -- Simon and Garfunkel medley; Astaire and Chase dance to the duo's music -- Chinatown, and Limehouse blues; Astaire, Chase, and Dancers -- Astaire medley; Astaire sings some classic songs, and dances Top hat with the Gordian Knot -- Fred; reprise with Astaire and Chase.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 7735
OCLC
NYPY847039460-F
Title
The Fred Astaire show [electronic resource] / NBC-TV ; produced by Ava Productions ; directed by Robert Scheerer ; produced by Fred Astaire and Gil Rodin ; choreography by Herbert Ross.
Imprint
U.S. : NBC-TV, 1968.
Event
Telecast by NBC Television on February 7, 1968.
Performer
Featuring Fred Astaire, with guests Barrie Chase, Simon and Garfunkel, Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66, Young-Holt Unlimited, The Gordian Knot, the Herb Ross Dancers, and Neil Hefti and His Orchestra.
Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file only at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-658.
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Local Subject
Television. The Fred Astaire show.
Added Author
Astaire, Fred. Producer
Astaire, Fred. Performer
Chase, Barrie. Performer
Mendes, Sergio. Musician
Hefti, Neal. Musician
Ross, Herbert, 1927-2001, choreographer.
Scheerer, Bob. Director
Herb Ross Dancers.
Simon and Garfunkel.
Young-Holt Unlimited.
Ava Productions.
NBC Television Network.
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 7735
*MGZIC 9-658 (former)
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