AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire

AFI Lifetime Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire

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  • Genre(s): Documentary
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Ben Kellett
  • Cast(s): Cyd Charisse, Charlton Heston, James Cagney, Gene Kelly, David Niven See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 14min
  • Award(s): Golden Globe 1982 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: The Plastic Detox, Queen of Chess
  • Story:
    Fred Astaire, known for his dazzling dance work in scores of memorable films and on television, is honored at this ninth celebration of the American Film Insitute's recognition of screen artists through the bestowal of its Life Achievement Award. The program was taped at a black-tie testimonial dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 10, 1981.
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STORY

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Fred Astaire, known for his dazzling dance work in scores of memorable films and on television, is honored at this ninth celebration of the American Film Insitute's recognition of screen artists through the bestowal of its Life Achievement Award. The program was taped at a black-tie testimonial dinner at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on April 10, 1981.

AWARDS

Nominations
Golden Globe Award

Best Television Special Variety or Musical | 1982

Primetime Emmy Award

Outstanding Variety Music or Comedy Program | 1981 | George Stevens

Outstanding Writing in a Variety Music or Comedy Program | 1981 | Joseph

Outstanding Video Tape Editing for a Limited Series or a Special | 1981

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Emcee David Niven's voice seems slightly slurred. Although he excuses it with a joke to the audience at the beginning, he doesn't offer an explanation, describing it as "parrot-like." Niven was secretly suffering from ASL, a debilitating disease which would take his life two years later.

Popular Dialogues

"Cyd Charisse: [Paraphrasing a speech from "The Band Wagon"] Fred, the whole company got together... we all chipped in and we bought you... nothing. So, we have nothing to give you but our gratitude,our appreciation, and our love. The show's a hit, but we all agreed that no matter what happened to it, it was wonderful working with you. The show's gonna run a long time, and as far as I'm concerned, Fred, it's going to be forever."

"George Stevens Jr. - Presenter: Sitting at that horseshoe table there is the greatest musical performer in the history of motion pictures. [after applause] George Stevens Jr. - Presenter: and premiere dancer of the 20th Century."