ayresorchids Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 You just made my day. Best pay for me! Link to post Share on other sites
MissGoddess Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I wish I had that kind of pull in academia, but alas, no! Too bad because I really would like to be at the head of that class. Link to post Share on other sites
metsfan Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 A few weeks ago I saw the clip of "Puttin' On The Ritz" on youtube and Fred just blew me away with the accuracy of his cane and taps blending in harmoniously with the song. I've never been fortunate to see "Blue Skies" but it must be great. Link to post Share on other sites
MissGoddess Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Fred's routines just blow me away and every time I watch them I appreciate more and more the hard work, timing and mastery of his art in every step. I think TCM airs Blue Skies from time to time so hopefully you get to see the whole movie one day. Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Hey fellas, Blue Skies airs on Febuary the 18th, in a late night block of two Astaire films. It's the first, playing at 10:00 PM. And Second Chorus airs in Febuary as well (thank you, TCMprogramr), the 9th at 5:45 AM, for anyone interested. Link to post Share on other sites
MissGoddess Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Yeah! I'll definitely be taping Second Chorus. Link to post Share on other sites
BIRDY Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 What do I love about Fred? Everything, everything, everything. The way he could deliver a snappy line, the deadpan looks, the dreamy quality he imparted to every move . I love his smooth, fluid dancing, his tuxedos and top hats, and his clear singing voice. I've read (probably from Ayres!) that a lot of songs were written for him specifically because he didn't have a large range; but I love his voice. I can understand every word and I often go to sleep at night to it! My favorite pairing is with Ginger. I think her great acting ability is what made him seem so desirable. He's not my type in reality at all, but in my dreams I wear a feathered dress and twirl around and around with him. One of my favorite images is in The Gay Divorcee, when he finished the dance and her dress just swirls slightly around his leg. Sigh. I would love to have a still of that exact moment to hang in my home! Double sigh. "Men don't pine. Women pine. Men just...suffer." Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 Nice to hear alot of Astaire admiring going on in here! Alot of people talk about the way Fred Astaire sings, how it's not good enough... I agree with you, I love his voice! For what he wanted to get across on screen, he had the perfect voice. And the cutest smile - second to only one other smile in my book. My favorite vocal by him will always be "Cheek to Cheek." bhf1940 Link to post Share on other sites
ayresorchids Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 The best I could find is a little on the small side, Birdy, but at least it's something. The other photo is of him and Claire Luce dancing "Night and Day" from the original stage version. I've always liked it because of that steamy glance he's giving her. (She was a Ziegfeld Girl and quite the bombshell, but I prefer Ginger.) Link to post Share on other sites
ayresorchids Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Is this the first smile, bhf? ; ) Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Hey Ayres! Good guess, and Bing is certainly very close... That pic's from Holiday Inn, looks like. But I can't help it, this one is #1............ Link to post Share on other sites
MissGoddess Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 There's that naughty boy grin again!! Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 A gift for you, BIRDY... I hope it is the right still. http://doctormacro.com/Images/Rogers,%20Ginger/Annex/Annex%20-%20Rogers,%20Ginger%20(Gay%20Divorcee,%20The)_01.jpg Nevermind, BIRDY... I'll private message you it. This link won't work. Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 Ha ha... I knew you'd be over here very quickly! I do have to admit, this smile is very tempting................... Link to post Share on other sites
MissGoddess Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Cute! He reminds me a little of Fred in that picture. Link to post Share on other sites
ayresorchids Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Link to post Share on other sites
pintorini Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Yay!!! Wonderful pic! I love it, love it, love it, love it!!!!! (*beams*) Link to post Share on other sites
ayresorchids Posted December 18, 2006 Share Posted December 18, 2006 Sorry about that--it worked in Preview! I'll try again later. Message was edited by: Ayres Link to post Share on other sites
BIRDY Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I've been gone for a week, my Fred-Friends! I love to talk about Fred and Ginger and all my favorite moments from their movies. That's probably what I'll be watching New Year's Eve! (There's another thread debating that topic!) Thanks for the great pictures and fun! Here's question for you - I'll bet Ayres is who'll be answering! I've been trying for years to figure out what Alice Brady's character says to Gingers's in The Gay Divorcee when she is trying to convince her to go through with the plan with the co-respondant. She says, "Think of .......................! Think hard!" Fill in the blank, my friends! Link to post Share on other sites
ayresorchids Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 She says, "Think of Cyril Glossop! Think hard!" --That's the name of Mimi's (Ginger's) cheating geologist husband. Link to post Share on other sites
ayresorchids Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Have you been able to see the last couple of photos I posted? I posted them from Firefox, and could see them in the Preview mode, but I'm wondering if they are not showing up in Explorer. Link to post Share on other sites
MissGoddess Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 All I can see is a box with a red "X". Link to post Share on other sites
bobhopefan1940 Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 Yes, me too. I'v been having that trouble in another board I visit. I wanted to ask, what is everyone's favorite non-Ginger Astaire dancing partner? Mine would have to be Judy Garland in Easter Parade. Link to post Share on other sites
MissGoddess Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Good question! Mine is Rita Hayworth in You Were Never Lovelier and You'll Never Get Rich. I wish Rita had found someone as nice and stable off-screen, to partner with. Miss G Link to post Share on other sites
JonParker Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 > Ha ha... I knew you'd be over here very quickly! I > do have to admit, this smile is very > tempting................... Link to post Share on other sites
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