bhryun Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 Dear TCM: Congratulations on marking the 75th Birthday of Stephen Sondheim! Please consider marking the Centennial of one of Sondheim's favorite lyricists: Dorothy Fields. The Centennial of her birth is July 15, 2005. "What I like best about Dorothy Fields is her use of colloquialism and effortlessness, as in 'Sunny Side of the Street,' which is just perfect as a lyric" -- Stephen Sondheim Here's a partial list of movies with Dorothy Fields lyrics: SWEET CHARITY SWING TIME ALICE ADAMS CUBAN LOVE SONG FLYING HIGH DINNER AT EIGHT DANCING LADY HOORAY FOR LOVE ROBERTA LOVELY TO LOOK AT THE FARMER TAKES A WIFE THE HELL WITH HEROES Films that were adapted into Broadway musicals: A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN LA NOTTI DI CABIRIA (SWEET CHARITY) TWO FOR THE SEESAW (SEESAW) For a complete list, pick up a copy of ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET: THE LIFE AND LYRICS OF DOROTHY FIELDS by Deborah Grace Winer. Broadway will be celebrating with a revival of SWEET CHARITY and concerts at the 92nd Street Y. A Turner Classic Movies tribute would be a wonderful way to mark the occasion. Many thanks for your consideration. Mike Dvorchak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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