#1
Posted: 7/19/08 at 12:20am
Whatever Lola Wants? Apparently not dancing lessons
#2
Posted: 7/19/08 at 12:28am
I forgot how bizzaro that version was.
I love how that song turns into a Japanese Anime of sorts.
I love how that song turns into a Japanese Anime of sorts.
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#3
Posted: 7/19/08 at 10:19am
I always loved Lee Remick- she was sooooo beautiful. I never knew she could sing. What a way to hide the fact that she can't dance- it looked like Joe was having an LSD trip! Thanks for the clip. My daughter is in an all-high school production of Damn Yankees this summer- opens next weekend!
Updated On: 7/19/08 at 10:19 AM
#4
Posted: 7/19/08 at 10:26am
So weird!
But Lee looks as if she might have been a fine dancer.
She definitely moves very well and has pleasing line.
Looks like there's no space.
But Lee looks as if she might have been a fine dancer.
She definitely moves very well and has pleasing line.
Looks like there's no space.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#5
Posted: 7/19/08 at 11:01am
Lee Remick as Cousin Serena as Lola.
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
#6
Posted: 7/19/08 at 11:04am
LOL!
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#7
Posted: 7/19/08 at 11:18am
Random thoughts...
Choreography by Terry Gilliam?
I didn't realize Damn Yankees was a comic book.
The "dance solo" looks like Neely O'Hara's trippy medley in Valley of the Dolls... also done in 1967!
Alternate titles: "It's a Bird It's a Plane, It's Lola!" "You're a Good Man, Joe Hardy!"
Choreography by Terry Gilliam?
I didn't realize Damn Yankees was a comic book.
The "dance solo" looks like Neely O'Hara's trippy medley in Valley of the Dolls... also done in 1967!
Alternate titles: "It's a Bird It's a Plane, It's Lola!" "You're a Good Man, Joe Hardy!"
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Updated On: 7/19/08 at 11:18 AM
#8
Posted: 7/19/08 at 11:56am
Terry Gilliam? From Monty Python?
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#9
Posted: 7/19/08 at 11:58am
Speaking of Joe Hardy, who the h*ll is that adorable actor?
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#10
Posted: 7/19/08 at 12:10pm
Some guy named Jerry Lanning.
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#11
Posted: 7/19/08 at 12:47pm
Jerry Lanning was the original Older Patrick in "Mame" opposite Angela and Bea.
He was also Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the 1976 Revival of "My Fair Lady" and Rev. John Witherspoon in the 1997 Revival of "1776"
He was also Freddy Eynsford-Hill in the 1976 Revival of "My Fair Lady" and Rev. John Witherspoon in the 1997 Revival of "1776"
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#12
Posted: 7/19/08 at 1:08pm
He also used to play in a soap opera called Texas- a spinoff from Another World that also starred Daniel Davis from The Nanny. I remember seeing him in an old Dick VanDyke show as well. (I believe he's the one that did "The Twizzle"- it was a dance kinda like the twister)
Updated On: 7/19/08 at 01:08 PM
#13
Posted: 7/19/08 at 2:07pm
I'm only familiar with Lee Remick's dramatic roles like in Days of Wine and Roses and A Delicate Balance. Quite a good actress. I'd never seen this before and it shows she could also handle comedy well. It's dated, but interesting. I see nothing wrong with her dancing here, It looks like it was intentionally done like that for a comic effect. Her IMDB bio implies that she started out studying dance.
#14
Posted: 7/20/08 at 10:11am
I adore Lee Remick. Actually saw her live in Wait Until Dark, and Audrey Hepburn pales by comparison. However, SOMEBODY thought she couldn't dance. Otherwise, what's the excuse for that?
#15
Posted: 7/20/08 at 10:17am
I find that Audrey Hepburn generally pales in comparison with just about any talented actress.
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#16
Posted: 7/20/08 at 11:28am
Jerry Lanning is the son of singer Roberta Sherwood. What is so ironic about this version of DAMNED YANKEES is that Lanning was romatically involved with Gwen Verdon at the tiime is was done. He later did a Music Fair tour of the show opposite Verdon and Ray Walston.
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Updated On: 7/20/08 at 11:28 AM
#17
Posted: 7/20/08 at 2:00pm
Yeah, there's so much going on in that number that all you can really focus on is what a little WASP hottie Jerry Lanning was...
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#18
Posted: 7/20/08 at 5:17pm
now i am convinced that everyone was on either acid or lsd in the late '60s. it seems like everything had to simulate a drug trip back in those days even something as conventional as "damn yankees".
that was beyond awful.
that was beyond awful.
#19
Posted: 7/20/08 at 8:13pm
When I saw this as a kid, the most memorable thing about it was that Meg was played by Fran Allison of Kukla, Fran and Ollie.
I only knew Phil Silvers as the guy who often played a con man on The Beverly Hillbillies.
I only knew Phil Silvers as the guy who often played a con man on The Beverly Hillbillies.
#20
Posted: 7/20/08 at 9:44pm
Choreography by Terry Gilliam? Perfect best12bars!
#21
Posted: 7/20/08 at 10:11pm
50 years later - Gwen's dancing of this number is seared in our memories for good reason.
I think this version will also stick around for a good long time but for other reasons.
I think this version will also stick around for a good long time but for other reasons.
" ...the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
#22
Posted: 7/20/08 at 10:57pm
I saw a terrific college production in 1969 - Lola in mini-skirt and go-go boots, Applegate in bellbottoms and Nehru shirt. He had a psychedelic pad with blacklight posters.
#23
Posted: 7/21/08 at 9:15am
Lord, Jon. Did they change the title to "Damn Hippies?"
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