"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Forgot to thank you for sharing the link to this new fabulous quality print. It has been on YouTube before in a horrible grainy quality copy and it brought me zero interest. Watched this the other day in one sitting (it’s 52 minutes, sans the commercials) and what a fabulous treat. Ann Miller takes it up to a level only she can get to. The whole tongue-in-cheek tone to the piece works for her campiness and Ann-Margret truly showcases some impressive tap dancing for someone not trained at all in dance. Anne Meara and a baby Harvey Evans. Damn, this was great! Alan Johnson’s choreography is fantastic.
Ann Margaret and Harvey Evans are hilarious. I've never seen Ann play this style of comedy. They're funnier than the clown roles in the supporting cast.
Cutting the show to an hour works well too. And shows how much filler is in that score.
MrsSallyAdams said: "Ann Margaret and Harvey Evans are hilarious. I've never seen Ann play this style of comedy. They're funnier than the clown roles in the supporting cast.
Cutting the show to an hour works well too. And shows how much filler is in that score."
Ann-Margret was so precious in this, and Ann Miller just chewed the scenery with her diva moments! I really enjoyed this!