Betty Hutton
Acting
Biography
Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg) was a star American stage, film, and television actress, comedienne and singer.
Born: February 26, 1921
Place of Birth: Battle Creek, Michigan, USA
Known For
Showbiz Goes to War
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
Somebody Loves Me
Backstage musical biography of nightclub star Blossom Seeley that charts her rocky relationship with vaudeville singer Benny Fields.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
The Fleet's In
Shy sailor Casey Kirby suddenly becomes known as a sea wolf when his picture is taken with a famous actress. Things get complicated when bets are placed on his prowess with the ladies.
And the Angels Sing
The singing/dancing Angel sisters, Nancy, Bobby, Josie, and Patti, aren't interested in performing together, and this plays havoc with the plans of Pop Angel to buy a soy bean farm. They do accept an offer of ten dollars to sing at a dubious night club on the edge of town where a band led by Happy Marshall is playing.
That's Entertainment! III
Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon, from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain.
Jazz Ball
A made-for-TV musical revue, compiled from soundies and film and TV performances by jazz greats from the 1930s to the 1950s.
What's My Line?
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
That's Entertainment, Part II
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Filmography
as (archive footage)
as (archive footage)
as (archive footage)
as (archive footage)
as Self - Singer
as Carlene Glory
as Rena Zito
as Self
as Margaret 'Maggie' Brewster
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Self
as Molly McConnell
as Cindy Smathers
as Blossom Seeley
as Holly
as Hetty Button (uncredited)
as Kitty McNeil
as Annie Oakley
as Self - Mystery Guest
as Eleanor "Yum-Yum" Collier
as Georgina Allerton
as Self
as Pearl White
as Peggy Harper
as Judy Peabody
as Betty Hutton
as Betty Hutton
as Texas Guinan
as Susan / Rosemary Allison
as Trudy Kockenlocker
as Emily Average
as Bobby Angel
as Winnie Potter
as Bubbles Hennessy
as Self - Guest Star
as Polly Judson
as Bessie Dale
as Cinderella
as Self (archive footage)