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You know what to do, GK fans! It’s now time to nominate names for Pittsburgh’s new Walk of Fame—which will “honor people with ties to southwestern Pennsylvania who have made an impact on American culture.”

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Gene Kelly makes it look easy.

Gene Kelly performing "I Got Rhythm" from AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951). The film went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture, Writing, Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture), Costume Design (Color), Cinematography (Color) and Art Direction (Color).

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Funko POP based on Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain coming soon! 😀 https://t.co/I94DlfDLnk

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*That’s Entertainment Part 2, I should say.

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Promoting “That’s Entertainment” in June 1976, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse, Kathryn Grayson, Donald O'Connor, and more talk with BBC’s Barry Norman. Here are Kelly and Astaire: https://t.co/hWnRLlXj4x

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UK campaigners tie baby slings to statues (like Gene Kelly’s) as they call for better paternity leave: https://t.co/ott81yljka

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Gene Kelly and his brother Fred during a break from filming Deep in My Heart (1954)

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Happy birthday, Gene Kelly. 🎂

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Hollywood agent Jay Kanter also “went on to represent stars including Warren Beatty, Gene Kelly and Ronald Reagan.” https://t.co/4j3dtUFuBw

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“I don’t like Gene Kelly him,” my 4-year-old stressed. “I love him with my whole heart!”

Read: “Who Could Ask For Anything More? Watching Gene Kelly From a Child’s-Eye View” https://t.co/qXy3uSAqCA

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Watch Gene Kelly and Kenny Ortega talk about working with each other and Francis Ford Coppola on the 1981 musical comedy “One from the Heart”: https://t.co/hBSZz2xgLE

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Did you know the lamppost from Singin' in the Rain was stolen back in 1990? Revisit full story: https://t.co/dp6VZaGxDN

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Billie Lourd Adorably Introduces Her Son to Late Grandma Debbie Reynolds’ Film ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ https://t.co/8vgSYhXCss

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An interesting, if not frustrating, read…https://t.co/KCV91O7lWX

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Stolier's journey takes him from meeting Astaire on the set of "Battlestar Galactica" to assisting Dick Cavett in interviewing Astaire and later Kelly for the Kennedy Center. (2/2)

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😯 Another interview popped up today! In this one, Our American Stories host, Steve Stolier, recounts his encounters with Astaire and Kelly. (1/2)
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He also addresses challenges faced by young dancers in an evolving industry and predicts a resurgence of musicals over time. Finally, Kelly touches on his experiences directing and working with stars like Streisand and Garland. (NOTE: the intro is missing.) (2/2)

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In this 1976 radio interview, Kelly discusses his involvement in the "That's Entertainment" series, reflects on lesser-known projects like "Invitation to the Dance," and expresses a soft spot for "On the Town." (1/2)
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“There was an audition slip for a Gene Kelly musical. […] I sent him a letter. What he wanted were dancers that tumbled, and I had spent my whole childhood and high school years competing in gymnastics—and I studied dance all that time as well.” https://t.co/b1MAwv9o6h