Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's

May 19, 2009

1h 44m

★ 8.0

Overview

Narrated by the legendary Shirley Jones, this installment of the Hollywood Singing and Dancing series shines a light on the musicals of the 1970s, a time when the very look of the genre was changing. Highlights include clips from squeaky-clean family fare such as Fiddler on the Roof, as well as more envelope-pushing options like Cabaret, Grease, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar and Hair.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Great Musical Treasures

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Cast

Host

Shirley Jones

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Stockard Channing

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Beverly D'Angelo

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Barry Bostwick

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Liza Minnelli

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Janis Paige

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Ann Miller

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Karen Lynn Gorney

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Debbie Reynolds

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Lesley Ann Warren

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Tommy Tune

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