Betty Comden
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Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green, who provided lyrics, libretti, and screenplays to some of the most beloved and successful Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green lasted for six decades, during which time they collaborated with other leading entertainment figures such as the famed "Freed Unit" at MGM, Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein.
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| Known For | Writing |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.019 |
| Birthday | 1917-05-03 |
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Also Known As |
1984
Garbo Talks
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Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
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On the Town
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2005
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
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Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
2006
It's Always Fair Weather: Going Out on a High Note
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It's Always Fair Weather: Going Out on a High Note
1960
The Fabulous Fifties
6/1
The Fabulous Fifties, CBS, combines style, humor, and imagination. It was rich in touches of quality showmanship and equally rich in the memories of a...
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1955
It's Always Fair Weather
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2002
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
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Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
2002
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What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'
1993
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1989
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1986
Follies: In Concert
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1996
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
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1995
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
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2004
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