Acting

Trudy Carson

Donora, Pennsylvania, USA

Trudy Carson made her Broadway debut as a gypsy in 1964 with (ironically) a show titled I Had a Ball. Five more shows followed, including the original Follies , and Irene in 1973. She was also a Rockette. On TV she was one of the June Taylor Dancers and danced on film in All That Jazz (1979). She was married to comic Soupy Sales.

Acting credits

7.5

Joe Gideon is at the top of the heap, one of the most successful directors and choreographers in musical theater. But he can feel his world slowly collapsing around him - his obsession with work has almost destroyed his personal life, and only his bottles of pills keep him going.

All That Jazz

1979

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).

Shirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My Soul

1976