Ray Bolger's Tribute

Quintessential Ray Bolger performs his tribute to three vaudeville legends, Pat Rooney, Eddie Leonard and George M. Cohan. From his TV show in 1953, the elevated stage had mics beneath the floor so the taps could be heard as he did them...no pre-record here. Allyn Joslyn, seen briefly.

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[CarlDuke]

There were 3 Pat Rooneys Sr, Jr and the III. Pat Jr became famous for this song and clicking his heels while dancing hands in pockets. Even in his late 70s he appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and still managed to get off the ground and click those heels.

[oldgypsytap]

@CarlDuke Thank you for the added comment. I vaguely recall having seen Rooney on Ed Sullivan. Wonderful entertainment in those days!

[stephenjoeagi]

Wonderful. Ray Bolger captured the style of these great entertainers, and his tap dancing is heat. Vaudeville was before my time, but it is one of my favorite forms of entertainment. Thanks for posting.

[oldgypsytap]

@stephenjoeagi So glad you enjoyed....

[Jayee123]

Something reassuring about watching an old pro like Bolger, so talented and so willing to share his talents with his audience. I remember Allyn Joslyn from an appearance she made on the "I Love Lucy" show.

[Creative62]

Bravo Ray Bolger. I have not seen this I was very young. Thank you for sharing

[stephenjoeagi]

Revisiting Sylvia Lewi's channel, I realize how much I enjoy Vaudeville. It is an American invention, as sure as is Jazz, and apple pie. Vaudeville artists must be the happiest of the lot. They surely give us great joy. Thanks Syl for posting your lifetime's work for us to enjoy.