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Shirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My Soul

Shirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My Soul

Shirley MacLaine offers a tribute to chorus dancers.

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Musical Special featuring Shirley MacLaine in her tribute to chorus dancers, colloquially known as "gypsies." Produced by Cy Coleman and Fred Ebb, the special uses a self-referential show business plot in which the star rehearses for her television special about the life of a dancer. MacLaine performed a wide range of songs including "Lucy's Back in Town," during which Lucille Ball made a "surprise" appearance. The program won Outstanding Special: Comedy-Variety or Music at that year's Emmys as well as awards for writing (Ebb), music composition (Coleman), and choreography (Tony Charmoli).

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

20 January 1976

Country

United States of America

Cast

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Self

Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

Self

Gary Flannery

Gary Flannery

Dancer

Trudy Carson

Trudy Carson

Dancer

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