The American Film Institute Salute to Fred Astaire (1981)A Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to dancer Fred Astaire by the AFI featuring highlights from his films and reminiscences from his co-workers. Director:Marty Pasetta |
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| Fred Astaire | ... |
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| David Niven | ... |
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| Mikhail Baryshnikov | ... |
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| James Cagney | ... |
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| Cyd Charisse | ... |
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| Barrie Chase | ... |
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Bob Fosse | ... |
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| Audrey Hepburn | ... |
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| Charlton Heston | ... |
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| Gene Kelly | ... |
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| Hermes Pan | ... |
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| Eleanor Powell | ... |
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Dancer Fred Astaire in honored with the 9th Annual Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Film Institute at Hollywood banquet. Film clips from his best work with partner Ginger Rogers and others along with reminiscences from such dancing partners as Eleanor Powell, Barrie Chase, Cyd Charisse, and Audrey Hepburn are featured as well as highlights of Fred singing Gershwin and Porter songs. Written by duke1029@aol.com
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Dancer | Reminiscence | Lifetime Achievement Award | Broadway Manhattan New York City | Congratulations | See more »Parents Guide:
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AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire See more »Filming Locations:
Beverly Hilton Hotel - 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California, USACompany Credits
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[after applause]
Himself - Presenter: and premiere dancer of the 20th Century.
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Emcee David Niven's voice seems slightly slurred. Although he excuses it with a joke to the audience at the beginning, he doesn't offer an explanation, describing it as "parrot-like." Niven was secretly suffering from ASL, a debilitating disease which would take his life two years later. See more »Quotes
Himself - Presenter: Sitting at that horseshoe table there is the greatest musical performer in the history of motion pictures.[after applause]
Himself - Presenter: and premiere dancer of the 20th Century.
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"A Fine Romance" See more »
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