100 Reasons to Celebrate Gene Kelly #10: His Physical Fitness and Athleticism
This entry is part 10 of 16 in the series 100 Reasons to Celebrate Gene Kelly.It was August 2008 (around the time of Gene Kelly’s 96th birthday) when Turner Classic Movies featured a 24-hour Gene Kelly Marathon. I had no idea it would totally change my life for the better. While watching the film fest, I quickly got a hint of Kelly’s physical capabilities with the Brando dance at the end of Les Girls (1957), but An American In Paris (1951) was a virtual thesis in his athleticism and...
Read More“I’ve a Secret: I Want to Be Gene Kelly”
Here’s a charming story from NPR on poet and musician Andrew Kreider, who admits, thirty years after realizing it, that all he wants in life is “to be Gene Kelly.” Clocking in at only 5 minutes, the tale is well worth your time. Moreover, I can almost guarantee it will bring a smile to your face, especially if you’ve ever wanted to strap on a pair of tap shoes and try out the art yourself. Download Now (4.58...
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