The American Film Institute's Salute to Cagney
The former vaudeville hoofer who became a Hollywood legend emerged from voluntary retirement to accept the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award - the first given to an actor. Highlights from that memorable evening include contributions from Charlton Heston , Bob Hope , Frank Gorshin , Kirk Douglas , George Segal , John Wayne and, of course, Cagney himself with Frank Sinatra as host
Produced by PAUL KEYES in association with the American Film Institute
(A new season of Cagney films begins next Sunday afternoon)