Tag: Buckle Down Winsockie
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RIP STANLEY DONEN
1924-2019 Stanley Donen was the film director and choreographer responsible for two of Hollywood’s biggest hit musicals, Singin’ in the Rain (1950), and On the Town (1949). On Broadway, he was in the chorus of Best Foot Forward (1941) and when MGM acquired the screen rights he was chosen as Assistant Choreographer, working with LUCILLE BALL, who played…
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LUCY, THE CO-ED
S3;E6 ~ October 19, 1970 Directed by Jack Baker ~ Written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs Synopsis Harry’s old flame Gloria (Marilyn Maxwell) is in town to help produce a musical for their college alumni. They resurrect a show Harry wrote in 1928 and cast Lucy, Kim, and Craig in supporting roles. Regular…
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The Roaring 20s Revues
In 1953 the “I Love Lucy” characters staged a 1920′s revue. In 1970 the “Here’s Lucy” characters staged a 1920′s revue. Both episodes featured the song “The Varsity Drag” originally written for GOOD NEWS! in 1927. The 1970 episode also features the song “Buckle Down Winsocki” (Bullwinkle in the episode). The song was written for BEST FOOT FORWARD, the…