Gregory Hines & Steve Martin Tap

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Broadcast November 25, 1981 -- Veteran dancer Gregory Hines (1946-2003) dances a duet with "beginner" Steve Martin (born 1945), who says he has just completed his "first MGM musical," "Pennies from Heaven." This was a bright spot in an era of few TV variety shows. Greg Hines was already beloved in the worldwide dance communities, and Martin was carving a niche for himself in traditional Terpsichore, which was insignificant to most entertainers in 1981. This was, after all, four years before the MGM film "That's Dancin'" validated the work of many old song and dance artists. The song "Fit As A Fiddle" was written in 1932 by Arthur Freed (lyrics) and Al Goodhart & Al Hoffman (music). This little bit of show biz gave Martin another well-deserved feather in his cap, one that set him apart from any other stand up or sketch comedian.

Channel: Entertainment
Uploaded: April 2, 2007 at 3:23 pm
Author: nedsparks

Length: 00:04:46
Rating: 4.88
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Tags: Tap vaudeville stage hoofer comedy routine 1930s vintage television

Video Comments:
HanninhaK (November 10, 2008 at 9:54 am)
Steve Martin is great at tap dancing!
I really didn't know that!
Way 2 go, Stevie!
foodgirl (November 12, 2008 at 10:31 am)
Me neither-- Steve is so multi-talented. The Danny Kaye of this generation.
HanninhaK (November 13, 2008 at 7:06 am)
He's Danny Kaye, he's Jerry Lewis, he's Mel Brooks, he's Jim Carrey. I mean, he's the whole shebang!
MaryShelley72 (November 9, 2008 at 5:38 am)
WOW. I love Steve, and love Pennies from Heaven so I knew he had it in him, but I've never seen this clip before. Thanks for posting this gem. We miss you, Gregory Hines!
bisdakdiay (November 1, 2008 at 11:46 am)
wow, i didn't know that Steve Martin sings an tap dances.
Gregory Hines one of my favorite tap dancers.
alexhogan (October 26, 2008 at 8:24 pm)
I'm not sure if I like this because I'm high, or just because it's really bizzare. Doy. Both.
janejack (October 25, 2008 at 6:37 pm)
Sooo Cute!! I miss you Gregory Hines(so much)....You will always be remembered with lots of happiness and joy...and Steve...your so awsome!!(and silly too) :)
JillHill7 (October 21, 2008 at 6:56 pm)
O_O WOW!! who knew Steve had tap dancing moves?! I knew Greg Hines was a tap dancing genius, but Steve did an AMAZING job as well! YAY team!! ^_^
GilbertSmith (October 26, 2008 at 6:35 pm)
Steve Martin does everything. He plays bluegrass banjo, writes dramatic and comedic films, novels, and plays. It's actually more surprising to find out there's something he doesn't do.
Neatbeats (October 21, 2008 at 9:03 am)
Fabulous FUN!!