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The much awaited guesting of Charisse on Ellen Degeneres show has finally come. It's true. Charisse face to face with Ellen. Very nice. I almost went into tears. =)

EDIT: At the age of 86 years old, CYD CHARISSE died yesterday...REST IN PEACE CYD... This is a part of "The Band Wagon" movie. I love Fred Astaire movies and i specially love this scene... Hope you like it! The Band Wagon (1953)

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Cyd Charisse de son vrai nom Tulla Ellice Finklea est une actrice américaine, née le 8 mars 1921 à Amarillo, Texas. Sa platisque particulière notamment ses jambes,lui vaudra le doux sobriquet de "legs" 1952: Chantons sous la pluie ,1954 : Brigadoon de Vincente Minnelli , 1957 : La Belle de Moscou ,sont ces principaux faits d'armes dans le cinéma et la comédie musicale en particulier. Le déclin de ce genre dans les années 60,verra sa carrière cinématographique prendre fin petit à petit. Les duos avec Fred Astaire resteront de toute beauté dans l'histoire de la comédie musicale.

Cyd dances to 'Frankie and Johnny' sung by Sammy Davis Junior, in the film 'Meet me in Las Vegas', 1956. Choreographed by Eugene Loring. Note: a HQ version has been posted on http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8wvzW95wq4c

Greatest legs, and arches in Hollywood history. One of the sexist scenes ever.

Tribute to the Star who was born to be a Dancer. There is one new tribute on this Channel titled MOVIE LEGENDS - CYD CHARISSE (REPRISE).

Dance sequence # 1 Directed by Nicholas Ray

Archive of American Television interview with dancer Cyd Charisse. Visit http://tvinterviewsarchive.blogspot.com for links to all online interviews in the collection.

Cyd dances

"The Red Blues" musical number from the film "Silk Stockings"

dancing in the dark cyd charisse fred astaire Dancing in the Dark Writer(s): Schwartz/Dietz Dancing in the dark 'til the tune ends We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here Time hurries by, we're here and we're gone Looking for the light of a new love To brighten up the night, I have you love And we can face the music together Dancing in the dark What - though love is old What - though song is old Through them we can be young Hear this heart of mine Wailin' all the time Dear one, tell me that we're one Looking for the light of a new love To brighten up the night, I have you love And we can face the music together Dancing in the dark, dancing in the dark Dancing in the dark

Fred Astaire sings "Fated to be Mated" from the film Silk Stockings. And then he and Cyd Charisse dance. And then dance some more. And then some more. It's a lot of dancing, folks.

Excellent video quality of Cyd dancing in her red dress, in The Girl Hunt number. Oh yeah, Fred Astaire is in it too.

"The Silencers" the movie and the song has the same title.

My favoryte scene of this film...

Here is a beautiful song, wonderfully sung by the divine Sarah Vaughan and meant to enhance the incredible beauty of the one and unique Cyd Charisse. Cyd Charisse began her career with Colonel de Basil's "Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo". Her name on the program read Maria Istomina, a name chosen for her by the formidable Colonel himself... a name he thought more suitable for a native born Texan. After the company's season ended in London, Cyd returned to Los Angeles where MGM was conducting a search for a ballerina for the film, "The Ziegfeld Follies". She got the part and was signed to a long term contract and became one of the Industry's brightest dancing stars. "Party Girl", "Bandwagon", "Singin' In The Rain" and "Silk Stockings" are just a few of the many that will not be forgotten. Cyd's grace, her style and her beauty are legendary. More than two dozen films and married for more than five decades to singer Tony Martin, Cyd continued still recently with personal appearances all over the country. She passed on June, the 17th, of 2008. RIP. Enjoy this blend of vocal and visual beauty!

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Cyd Charisse is at her best in "Baby You Knock Me Out" from the film "It's Always Fair Weather." A sequel to "On the Town," this was one of the last of the big 50s musicals. Critically acclaimed, the film had modest box office success. It's also the last film co-directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Partners for many years, they never worked together again. Dance starts at 0:37.

This is part 1 of 2 videos showcasing the famous "Broadway Melody Ballet" from the 1952 musical "Singin' in the Rain." Part 2 is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEObZxQ8dG0 "Singin' in the Rain" is frequently described as one of the best musicals ever made, topping the AFI's 100 Years of Musicals list. This video contains excerpts from two DVD's, "Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer" and "Singin' in the Rain." 0:00 Behind the scenes - Anatomy of a Dancer 2:50 Broadway Melody Ballet - Opening 5:27 Broadway Rhythm For more great Gene Kelly videos, go to http://www.thebestarts.com/GeneKelly/

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"(La Dolce Vita)" from the movie "The Silencers".

As a dance team they're all things; gorgeous, unbeatable and incredibly talented!

This is part 2 of 2 videos showcasing the famous "Broadway Melody Ballet" from the 1952 musical "Singin' in the Rain." Part 1 is available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCjLKvBmgbY "Singin' in the Rain" is frequently described as one of the best musicals ever made, topping the AFI's 100 Years of Musicals list. This video contains excerpts from the 1952 hit musical. Part 2 features Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse. 0:00 The Hoofer (Gene) Meets the Vixen (Cyd) 3:00 The Hoofer's Rise to Fame 3:55 At the Gala Celebration 4:46 Pas de Deux 7:28 The Broadway Melody Ballet - Finale For more great Gene Kelly videos, go to http://www.thebestarts.com/genekelly/

Here is part one of the third season episode of "The Fall Guy" (episode #58) which originally aired on January 11th, 1984 on ABC TV titled "THE HUNTRESS." Thanks to TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX for FINALLY releasing "THE FALL GUY" on DVD! Pick up your copy of the first season TODAY at a store near you! ***CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE OF THIS EPISODE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTaxG7XWqVA ****