The O'Connor

"I'm no longer a superstar. Now I'm working on being a quasar, because stars wear out. Quasars go on forever." ~ Donald O'Connor {August 28, 1925 ~ September 27, 2003}

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Reprising a golden-age treasure with Make ‘Em Laugh – The Untold Donald O’Connor Story

Mikey Halcrow and Jens Radda are putting the 'show' in 'show-stopper' as they burst back onto the Fringe World stage [...]

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Almost There: Donald O'Connor in "Singin' in the Rain" - Blog - The Film Experience

by Cláudio Alves Reader James Lovelace requested that the 'Almost There' series w...

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Watch a musical legend perform a breathtaking tap dance routine on roller skates

Proof that dancers are all athletes...

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Martha Stewart, ‘In a Lonely Place’ Actress, Dies at 98

Martha Stewart, best known for co-starring alongside Joan Crawford and Humphrey Bogart in “Daisy Kenyon” and “In a Lonely Place,” respectively, died on Feb. 17, her daughter Colleen Shelly confirmed on Twitter. She was 98. “The original Martha Stewart left us yesterday,” Shelly wrote. “She had a new part to play in a movie with […]

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Photo Flash: Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Opening of Irving Berlin's CALL ME MADAM on Broadway

Americans were listening to 'Goodnight, Irene' and Bing and Gary Crosby's interpretation of a 1914 song by Irving Berlin, 'Play a Simple Melody.' And Berlin's new musical, Call Me Madam, was opening at New York's Imperial Theater with an advance of over one million dollars, by far the largest in Broadway history.

Interesting article about Call Me Madam on Broadway.

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Hollywood stars of a bygone era caught on camera in Glasgow store

WHEN Hollywood stars needed a tailor – or a smart photo opportunity to boost publicity – they headed to Connell’s.

Mention of Donald and a nice picture :)

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1950s Hollywood star Lori Nelson dies at 87

A San Fernando Valley resident, Lori Nelson enjoyed a heyday in the 1950s and '60s, appearing alongside some of Hollywood's biggest names, including James Stewart.

It mentions that she co-starred with Donald in Francis Goes to West Point, but doesn’t mention Walking My Baby Back Home.

Interesting to see who her great granduncle was.

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Zizi Jeanmaire obituary

Ballerina who shot to fame in a sensational Carmen in 1949 and went on to star in Hollywood films and the Paris music halls

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Air Force Teams Up with Lee Greenwood for Patriotic God Bless the USA Performance

The Air Force’s “Singing Sergeants” band collaborated with Lee Greenwood and Home Free for a special performance of one of America’s most iconic songs – just in time for the 4th of July. (Air Force Band)

This song always gives me goosebumps, but never as much as this stunning version.

Happy Independence Day!

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Rare beauty: Ann Blyth

Have you ever heard of Ann Blyth? You should have. Ann Blyth is an Oscar Nominated living legend. She was in films such as Mildred Pierce, Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid, Thunder on a Hill and Chip off the Old Block . Ann Blyth is still with us and she is just as sweet as she can be.

A short piece about lovely Ann Blyth.

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Five Facts About Gene Hackman, Who Is 90 Today

Gene Hackman quietly retired from acting nearly two decades ago, but he’s still considered a gold standard in cinema.

A mention of Donald :)

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The Fabulous Fox Theatre Celebrates 90 Years

One of the metro area’s most magnificent cultural institutions concludes an extended observation of its 90th year.

There’s a nice picture in this article, showing the Fox Theatre marquee announcing The Milkman, starring Donald O’Connor and Piper Laurie.

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A very Happy Thanksgiving to all our American friends. We celebrate with Norman Rockwell’s Freedom From Want one of four pieces from his Four Freedom series, created in 1943. - theartistsmanifesto

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Mitzi Gaynor

‪Donald O’Connor & me in 1957. I had this same expression on my face every time we were together, pure joy. At one point, Paramount wanted to remake their Preston Sturges comedies as musicals for us....

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Happy Birthday to the most dynamic dancing duo, Donald O’Connor and Peggy Ryan!

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In honor of the one and only Donald O’Connor’s birthday {August 28, 1925~September 27, 2003}.