Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds on Good Morning America (August 6, 1986)

Legendary stars of the 1952 classic "Singin' in the Rain" perform their signature song from that classic MGM musical as GMA's David Hartman interviews about their careers.

[@katyw8578]

About a year after this interview, I had the great privilege of seeing their show in Milwaukee WI. They gave a great show and were fantastic together. After the show I had the unique opportunity to meet each of them backstage to chat and get their autographs. They were both so gracious and the epitome of class.

[@joeenglert]

I want to tell you that Donald was every bit as good of a dancer as Gene Kelly or Astiaire..the problem with him was his baby face

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Two real professionals.

[@patriciaotuma3531]

Both from the golden age of Hollywood.Such talent and class God rest their souls

[@shelleywantiez7964]

I'm glad these two remained very close through the years. I think they would have made an adorable couple

[@trhansen3244]

It is very sad to watch this, however, and realize what is to come.

[@manelrossy]

@@trhansen3244qhat was about to come?

[@annogrady3349]

Two class acts that will be go on forever. ❤️🇨🇦

[@pennyspears4513]

Great to see these two wonderful people together again ❤️

[@evelynpasqua6968]

Donna and Debbie were professional singers and they worked together really well. I have already enjoyed their performances. They were true performers as true friends.

[@patdoyle3686]

Two fantastic entertainers real Superstars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@SkySim]

They should have made a part 2, there was so much more to say and do.

[@johnyzero2000]

I remember watching this! I think was 15 then and had seen Singin' in the Rain and loved it.

[@roccosophie6498]

We no longer have entertainers on this level of greatness. They knew what their job was and were perfectionists at achieving what was expected. Old Hollywood was dedicated to their industry and, the public who appreciated and made them famous.

[@xetaprime]

Crime it had to end. Lovely clip. Thank You!

[@summermen]

She had great timing!

[@goombabear]

Brought a smile to my face 😊

[@noticingtheobvious]

This brought me so much joy... thank you for uploading 😊

[@sharondownie6008]

Thank you so much for posting this clip. Made my evening.

[@leonardohummel8658]

Two very great talents that were RIGHT UP THERE❗with the immortal Fred Astaire and the great and charming Gene Kelly. Hollywood at it best --- 1930's - 1960's.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

Classic entertainers from the Golden Era of Hollywood. We will never see their likes again. Sad! Did they cut the film clips here of them dancing as they were way too short! Can't imagine Good Morning America had them that short when this was live TV.

[@raymondkb2nzo788]

Wow amazing

[@melissamell1785]

Good Morning Good Morning We've talked the whole night through Good Morning Good Morning to you Good Morning Good Morning It's great to stay up late Good Morning Good Morning to you When the band began to play the stars were shinging bright Now the milkman's on his way and it's too late to say good night So, Good Morning Good Morning Sun beams will soon smile through Good Morning Good Morning to you and you and you and you Good Morning Good Morning We've gabbed the whole night through Good Morning Good Morning to you Nothing could be grander than to be in Louisiana In the morning In the morning It's great to stay up late Good Morning Good Morning to you I'd be as yippe if it wasn't Mississippi When we left the movie show the future wasn't bright But came the dawn the show goes on and I don't want to say good night So say good morning Good Morning Rainbows are shining through Good Morning Good Morning Bonjour Monsour Buenos Días Muchas Frías Bongiorno Montichorno Gutten Morgen Blakich Morgen Good Morning to you

[@mrscb5303]

I was just out of high school when this was filmed. I wish I could go back and tell my younger self… you don’t have forever with these legends GO SEE THEM!!! I would have loved it then, I was so into watching those classic movies. I find such comfort in those movies.

[@mariamcaleavey3444]

don debbie humour priceless.

[@ianedwards4400]

Thanks for this beautiful upload. Great to see the lovely Debbie Reynolds unite with her Singing in the rain co-star, Donald O'Connor. Debbie was a star who looked like she would never age and, even at 84, just before she passed away in 2016, she looked fantastic. Donald, back in the 50's always carried that little-boy look. But, age has certainly caught up with him in this video and those tell-tale signs are patently visible in and around his eyes. Still, it's always a tremendous pleasure to see any video that features our dear Debbie, who was and will always be considered as "Hollywood Royalty"!

[@cathynewyork7918]

So unfair to say that age has caught up to Donald O'Connor in this video. Age catches up to ALL of us - unfair comment. Just focus on his warmth and charm and talent, NOT on age marks around his eyes. The worst to you.

[@DDumbrille]

This is right before O'Connor had a facelift. Gone were the heavy lids, the rather tired face -- a result of years of heavy drinking (which he recovered from). So as trivial as it sounds, his refreshed face matched the energy he still had in the rest of his body.

[@thomastimlin1724]

After that solo routine he did, doing flips off the walls and going through another and so on, in Singing in the Rain, I'd take up drinking lol

[@EllenMurphy-c1u]

So I guess people who don't have face lifts aren't worth talking too? How shallow you are sunshine.

[@CCoburn3]

These two carried Gene Kelly in singing in the rain. HE may have gotten top billing, but THEY made the movie worth watching.

[@seventiesmemories5116]

In an alternate universe there must exist "Terms of Endearment" with the exact same cast and sets and scenes - except Aurora Greenway is played by Debbie Reynolds. Wouldn't that be fantastic.

[@Paul-lm5gv]

Wikipedia: David Downs Hartman (born May 19, 1935) is an American journalist and media host who began his media career as an actor. He currently anchors and hosts documentary programs on History and PBS. Hartman is best known as the first host of ABC's Good Morning America, from 1975 to 1987. As an actor, he starred in the 1970s as a young resident, Dr. Paul Hunter, on The Bold Ones: The New Doctors and as a teacher in the series Lucas Tanner. He acted in the 1973 TV movie remake of Miracle on 34th Street.

[@MojaveMark]

You just don't see this with modern stars.

[@dennisshaper4744]

Hartman reminds me of Dan Dailey...a bit.

[@Attmay]

This was the same year Ted Turner bought MGM and with it *Singin’ in the Rain.*

[@diegobareno5820]

I only know O’Connor in an episode of Tales from the Crypt.

[@MimiYouyu]

Amazing dancer and performer.

[@saran3214]

Watch applied mathematics

[@leonardohummel8658]

@@MimiYouyu TRULY. 🎯✔️

[@gary284macca2]

YES TWO VERY TALENTED PEOPLE,LIKE ALL THE OLD STARS OF YESTERDAY,I COULD NAME 100 OF THEM......BUT LETS NOT FORGET THE STARS OF TODAY.......UM LET ME THINK ,OH YES WHAT ABOUT .....UM WHATS HIS NAME,,,UM.....WAIT A MINUTE I WILL GET HIS NAME ..UM.....GIVE ME TIME...UM........GET BACK TO U LATER.........MAYBE ITS ON GOOGLE.....

[@minoosethna4615]

As a kid growing up and seeing their films I always thought they'd have been the best Holywood couple. But, destinies map their own plans. Personally Eddie was way below Don on a 1 to 10 card

[@thomastimlin1724]

Including Debbie Reynolds, for years everyone has been saying she never danced before dong Singing in the Rain. Hogwash. at age 18, with Carleton Carpenter, she danced in 1950 in the movie Two Weeks With Love in a song called Row, Row Row, and did a fine job, it did Not look easy. Why does she perpetuate this lie? it was not several songs and not as complicated as Gene Kelly had her do, but it WAS dancing and fabulous. Did she have the brain drain or something? Don't believe nme? Go check it out for yourself.

[@sg-yq8pm]

She was a raconteur, it made a good story, obviously they wouldn't have given her that major role without knowing that she could dance.