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The American Film Institute Salute to Gene Kelly

on BBC Two England

The 13th annual AFI Life Achievement Award, presented in a tribute from Hollywood to the great dancer, singer, actor, choreographer and director. Introduced by Shirley MacLaine with contributions from Mikhail Baryshnikov, Leslie Caron, Cyd Charisse, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Gregory Hines,
Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Fred Astaire, Betty Garrett, Kathryn Grayson, Steve Martin, Olivia Newton-John, The Nicholas Brothers, Carl Reiner and James Stewart.
With extracts from An American in Paris, Cover Girl, On the Town, and Singin' in the Rain.
Written by GEORGE STEVENS JR and JEFFREY LANE
Produced by GEORGE STEVENS JR Directed by DON MISCHER

Contributors

Introduced By:
Shirley MacLaine
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Mikhail Baryshnikov
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Leslie Caron
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Cyd Charisse
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Betty Comden
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Adolph Green
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Gregory Hines
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Donald O'Connor
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Debbie Reynolds
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Fred Astaire
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Betty Garrett
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Kathryn Grayson
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Steve Martin
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Olivia Newton-John
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Carl Reiner
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James Stewart.
Written By:
George Stevens Jr
Written By:
Jeffrey Lane
Produced By:
George Stevens Jr
Directed By:
Don Mischer

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