Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. I adore the pair. Fred, not with Rita Hayworth or the others, but with Ginger. She was beautiful inside and out...she was important, she did everything that Fred did in her own poise, backwards and in high-heels! I wish that I could've met them, but I only get as far as the screen....with all of us old souls, their memory lives on.
Rita and her father had been personal friends of Fred's when Rita was a teenager. So, though they were marvellous together when dancing, that would surely have been a more fatherly affection towards her. This friendship was stated in his biography I read once, and elsewhere.
I honestly think Fred and Ginger were attracted to each other and had something special together their whole lives. When we watch their films we are seeing it hiding in plain sight and thats what's so electrifying to watch on the screen added to their massive talent! Ginger had her 5 marriages and Fred dearly loved his wife, but there was always something and we are seeing it even 90 years later. Why it never became anything more we don't know and they never told. Thats so much class compared to those who drag out every little detail of their private lives for all to see. I think Freds wife knew it was there and thats why she said no kissing. He kissed other leading ladies while his wife was alive, but very seldom Ginger! Thrilled to hear this interview!!! Thanks from a Fred and Ginger fanatic!
I don't think it became anything more because Ginger was called out to Hollywood and had, therefore, left the Broadway.stage and NYC. Fred eventually met Phyllis at a lunch/golf afternoon outing at one of the Vanderbilt homes in East Hampton...and was immediately smitten. I always had the impression that he did not want to marry an actress or show business personality as he wanted a family and a very private personal life. Even aftet she died in 1954 at the age of 46...he dated here and there but still led a very private life and remained a bachelor/widower until 1981 when he married jockey Robin Smith, 40 some odd years his junior.
@@patricemoran7469 100% agree! I've watched and read so much about what they've had to say about each other and that seems to be the case. Intriguing though.
I'm with you, completely! Actually, Fred and Ginger were both very private people..Ginger bought a ranch and stayed there with her mother for a time, just to get away from the lights of Hollywood. But, yes, I agree that there was indeed something and I see it too, when I watch them together..especially in their dancing.
Absolutely. It's all in the dances, as Fred repeatedly said - hiding in plain sight. Fred did several "secret" kisses and touches that he would never have considered doing with anyone else during their dances, displaying their true relationship. Their autobiographies tell you what they want you to know, not necessarily the whole story.
Ginger wrote in her autobiography that if Fred ever warmed up to her, she never knew about it. They had a smashing working relationship, but there wasn’t the same reciprocity from Fred to Ginger as she to him as far as emotionally. Her book is so great, I highly recommend it! She even said that when Judy Garland fell ill during the making of Barkleys of Broadway and was replaced with Ginger, she said he was so disappointed to see her instead of Judy and it was not only their 10th and final movie together, but also been a decade since their last picture (Vernon & Irene Castle). She also said there was no secret that Fred had a huge crush on Judy. I think Ginger would’ve married Fred, he must’ve not loved a perfect, beautiful Angel from heaven!? 😂 Because she is sheer perfection as far as I’m concerned and still remains to be unmatched!
Curious how this interview ends ? Seems like there’s a couple more questions but this was pure gold. I think Ginger would have loved Lala Land. Thanks 4 the upload 👍
I don’t i’m afraid. It was recorded for a radio series on Fred Astaire and it would have been a researcher as opposed to the series presenter asking the questions. The interview wasn’t broadcast unedited as heard here, it would have used extracts from Rogers in the programme without the questioner being heard.
@@SH-ch5im Love her assertiveness. She had been slandered, had words put in her mouth through the years and she was done. Ginger set that record straight, and how!😁💖
I kept her autobiography for years but finally tossed it because not only was she candy coating many aspects of her life, but the writing was very phony-cute. Ginger was a prickly person in her opinions and knew it wasn't a good look on her to reveal them. Her mother Lela was exactly the same.
Ginger was gorgeous and amazingly talented!!
When i first saw Top Hat 🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩I was hooked loved them forever still do ill be there putting on my Top Hat🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩🎩
Thank you for posting this!
A rare and special talent, that little gal
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. I adore the pair. Fred, not with Rita Hayworth or the others, but with Ginger. She was beautiful inside and out...she was important, she did everything that Fred did in her own poise, backwards and in high-heels! I wish that I could've met them, but I only get as far as the screen....with all of us old souls, their memory lives on.
Rita and her father had been personal friends of Fred's when Rita was a teenager. So, though they were marvellous together when dancing, that would surely have been a more fatherly affection towards her. This friendship was stated in his biography I read once, and elsewhere.
Ginger was a very accomplished actress also which set her apart from his other dance partners.
@@geraldmoran6387 Too true!😁
Ginger the icon 🎊
No, Fred was. Ginger was a chorus girl but talented and he realised it. Probably had no idea they would be such a hit whenb the whole thing starte4d.
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I honestly think Fred and Ginger were attracted to each other and had something special together their whole lives. When we watch their films we are seeing it hiding in plain sight and thats what's so electrifying to watch on the screen added to their massive talent! Ginger had her 5 marriages and Fred dearly loved his wife, but there was always something and we are seeing it even 90 years later.
Why it never became anything more we don't know and they never told. Thats so much class compared to those who drag out every little detail of their private lives for all to see. I think Freds wife knew it was there and thats why she said no kissing. He kissed other leading ladies while his wife was alive, but very seldom Ginger! Thrilled to hear this interview!!! Thanks from a Fred and Ginger fanatic!
I don't think it became anything more because Ginger was called out to Hollywood and had, therefore, left the Broadway.stage and NYC. Fred eventually met Phyllis at a lunch/golf afternoon outing at one of the Vanderbilt homes in East Hampton...and was immediately smitten. I always had the impression that he did not want to marry an actress or show business personality as he wanted a family and a very private personal life. Even aftet she died in 1954 at the age of 46...he dated here and there but still led a very private life and remained a bachelor/widower until 1981 when he married jockey Robin Smith, 40 some odd years his junior.
@@patricemoran7469 100% agree! I've watched and read so much about what they've had to say about each other and that seems to be the case. Intriguing though.
I'm with you, completely! Actually, Fred and Ginger were both very private people..Ginger bought a ranch and stayed there with her mother for a time, just to get away from the lights of Hollywood. But, yes, I agree that there was indeed something and I see it too, when I watch them together..especially in their dancing.
Absolutely. It's all in the dances, as Fred repeatedly said - hiding in plain sight. Fred did several "secret" kisses and touches that he would never have considered doing with anyone else during their dances, displaying their true relationship. Their autobiographies tell you what they want you to know, not necessarily the whole story.
Ginger wrote in her autobiography that if Fred ever warmed up to her, she never knew about it. They had a smashing working relationship, but there wasn’t the same reciprocity from Fred to Ginger as she to him as far as emotionally. Her book is so great, I highly recommend it! She even said that when Judy Garland fell ill during the making of Barkleys of Broadway and was replaced with Ginger, she said he was so disappointed to see her instead of Judy and it was not only their 10th and final movie together, but also been a decade since their last picture (Vernon & Irene Castle). She also said there was no secret that Fred had a huge crush on Judy. I think Ginger would’ve married Fred, he must’ve not loved a perfect, beautiful Angel from heaven!? 😂 Because she is sheer perfection as far as I’m concerned and still remains to be unmatched!
I lnew they weren't the stars. I was born way after Flying Down to Rio.
The person did not understand the plot of the story in shall we dance did he regards Graham Flowers
The plots are terrible but let's face it, only an excuse for them to dance.
Curious how this interview ends ? Seems like there’s a couple more questions but this was pure gold. I think Ginger would have loved Lala Land. Thanks 4 the upload 👍
*there are a couple more
Do you know who the interviewer was?
I don’t i’m afraid. It was recorded for a radio series on Fred Astaire and it would have been a researcher as opposed to the series presenter asking the questions. The interview wasn’t broadcast unedited as heard here, it would have used extracts from Rogers in the programme without the questioner being heard.
You're joking! You'd need to be the age you are at the time it was made.
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@@SH-ch5im Love her assertiveness. She had been slandered, had words put in her mouth through the years and she was done. Ginger set that record straight, and how!😁💖
Well she danced beautifully but she is definitely not a story teller
I kept her autobiography for years but finally tossed it because not only was she candy coating many aspects of her life, but the writing was very phony-cute. Ginger was a prickly person in her opinions and knew it wasn't a good look on her to reveal them. Her mother Lela was exactly the same.
@@Scorchy666You bothered to come and post this. Life's short just focus on what you enjoy.
I Preffered Gene Kelly
I dont believe Fred and Ginger would. Have cared 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Syd Charisse said Gene Kelly’s dance partners were put through bruising physicality. Fred Astaire’s we’re not.