The Pajama Game - Steam Heat

Carol Haney and cast on the Pajama Game (1957).

[@judithlyons5471]

What dancers, what choreography....superb, will never see the like again. Bob Fosse was a genius.

[@pibly7784]

YES !

[@DeniseLajoie-d7y]

Totally agree

[@mashtones]

@gmar55 The two male dancers with Carol Haney are the late Buzz Miller (who also was in the Broadway cast with Haney) and Kenneth or Ken LeRoy who took the place of the stage production's Peter Gennaro for the film. LeRoy was in the original stage versions of Oklahoma, West Side Story,and Damn Yankees among others and is I believe the dancer to the right. His sister is actress Gloria LeRoy who can be seen as the buxom wife of Archie's friend in "The Threat" episode of All In The Family (KZbin)

[@cmlazar]

Carol Haney, John Raitt, and Janis Paige. I saw it too. NYC Broadway baby here. John’s daughter is the great singer Bonnet Raitt. She and her 2 brothers went to a camp in upper NY state in the summer where I was a counselor. She was in my cabin for 2 summers. Her parents were friends with the camp directors and he they came up every summer. He put on a show for all the campers. I got to know him pretty well. Very nice guy.

[@williamlrobinson6293]

This has to be one of the greatest dance routines ever!

[@thirabx6954]

Fosse. Excellent I wish I

[@pibly7784]

Yes !

[@michaellazzeri2069]

it's so easy too see Bob Fosse in this number-------and Carol Haney really did own it.

[@nancyadams9228]

Fosse was so precise.

[@cherylhansen5798]

Such a great number! I saw it on Broadway (yes, I'm that old) with the great Carol Haney. It was this show that Shirley MaLaine went on as Haney's understudy and became a major star.

[@Juliaflo]

+Cheryl Hansen That means that you had the chance to hear Bonnie Raitt's father sing 'Hey, There', for the first time.

[@TheCMac518]

+Juliaflo HA! She used to known as John Raitt's daughter. He was my Mom's fave - he and Harry Belafonte!

[@renaebruggemann1300]

That would have been absolutely incredible!!!

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

Wasn’t very impressed being cast as mae! Peter!!!!! Especially when everyone knew the casting of the original film apart from me until this year! It’s strange how other people’s intentions can have a huge affect on ya life! 🙄😒 Have you read ‘Wayne Dyer the power of intentions’ g.co/kgs/isu1MU

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

Cheryl Hansen it wasn’t Shirley, it was Peter and he was making a point about carol and Eddie! And I get targeted and tarred with the same brush! And cast as the fat ugly woman!!!! And was blind to the fact for 48 years! 😭

[@YouzTube99]

Haney was a marvel! She really made Fosse's choreography come to life! And it's fascinating to see how Fosse simultaneously rejects Astaire's precision and creates his own.

[@susancullimore5643]

How true!

[@tillysanders2593]

As an only child left in the house alone on a Saturday ( England) , I would take my Fathers records and play them on the record player which I was forbidden to touch ..The Pyjama Game was one of my favourites - Steam Heat & Hernados Hideaway Olay ! I'd put the records carefully away just as I'd found them before my parents returned home .. little did they know what fun I'd had .

[@Jessa-RM]

I used to watch musicals when I stayed home sick from school, Guys and Dolls was a favorite for sure

[@zeddeka]

It's spelled olé not olay.

[@Juliaflo]

On stage or on screen, Carol Haney OWNED this number.

[@pibly7784]

Yes !

[@carolinewhitaker967]

Chrissy Wade playing my mom 😤

[@FlamesCagney]

What a wonderful time to be alive. Thank you for this

[@lastknowngood0]

This awesome clip never gets old.

[@caseyspeaks6380]

Fantasic skills. Outstanding performers and choreography. Really tight.

[@ashleyregina]

Carol Haney was an icon.

[@JJ-eu4rs6to9c]

I agree

[@dancewomyn1]

Carol Haney is something else!!! Love Fosse's choreography!

[@Tadzio5050]

+dancewomyn1 Isn't it amazing all these years later that his work seems fresh and new. Haney is loved, loved, loved.

[@dancewomyn1]

Indeed!!! Great work, danced by great artists!

[@Tadzio5050]

dancewomyn1 It is a bit of a shame that when Chicago was revived Reinking did a "in the style of" but that was kinda ok. When the movie was made Marshall got rid of Fosse's choreography. So I'm really glad that his work is preserved in some brilliant ways on film. By the way, search for the video with Lena Horne and Carol Haney dancing.

[@steliocalagias3275]

I agree! Back in 1980 I danced with Ann Reinking on a CBC TV Special called Dancin Man with Jeff Hyslop among others. She truly was extraordinary! Closest the real deal "Fosse" as possible

[@therealzilch]

I must watch this again. Carol Haney was a marvel.

[@gwine9087]

A great number from a very underrated musical.

[@Annsey]

great performance. Carol haney was such a talent. died way too young.

[@jodiestein8325]

And so did Larry Blyden, who was her husband for a time. Very sad.

[@jerryedmonson5041]

This is still amazing!!! Fosse’s brilliance so well performed!

[@Riogi]

A dancing masterpiece.

[@Foxoptionhaterz]

Proves why I didn't hope to be a Broadway star in music. I know I couldn't be Carol. The search for success would have killed me. I didn't have it and that urge would have killed me. So many who hope to make it despite the setbacks. Props to you!

[@garrison6863]

Carol Haney was really something.

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

Even my 13 month old granddaughter is fascinated with this

[@carmenquinones4451]

It's one of my all-time favorite movie.

[@markschildberg1667]

Bob Fosse's first masterpiece. There would be many more.

[@acgogoacgogo8854]

Fosse choreographed and danced in "Kiss Me Kate" with Ann Miller 1952, I think. In 3D!

[@kellydg471]

@@valentenaupton2805 Actuslly he danced with Carol Haney in "Kiss Me Kate""from this moment on" a very memorable 60 second duo that he choreographed (it also included Ann Miller)

[@ashleyregina]

@@acgogoacgogo8854Yeah, I (as a fosse/Verdon scholar) would consider that section of KMK definitely his breakout number.

[@missdee4927]

This routine is sooo cool. Carol Haney was so good with Fosse choreography. My favorite part is that move they do at 2:27

[@lyndalarose9200]

The footwork! What a sight to behold!

[@missmidnight4147]

Impeccable dance, highlight of the movie! Donald O'Connor would have done wonders in this routine💖.

[@deborahmulkey1627]

Yes! But they wanted to feature Carol Haney.

[@missmidnight4147]

@@deborahmulkey1627 Her drunk scene in this film is totally hilarious!

[@robstockton911]

No…he would have mugged his way through it. I doubt Fosse would have wanted him.

[@Songcrafter25]

Oh does this bring back memories of senior year drama club! "The Pajama Game" was my final performance with my high school's drama club, for our spring musical (I played the part of Mae, and oh was it fun!). Thank you for the memories!

[@MarkTrawczynski]

A deceptively easy looking dance. fossy at his best the essence of movement perfectly distilled and an exact physical representation of the song!

[@douggeyer416]

I agree. I am not a professional in this world; but, still, anyone can see it: the minimalist expertise, the saying of everything that needs to be said in as few movements as possible. And it flies off the stage. (That's why I like dance.)

[@sadeinsummer12]

Today's theatre kids need to see under-appreciated shows and films like this. If we want to save our youth this is the way to do it.

[@Joeyjdj]

Family guy kept it alive

[@michaelangelomastrapa5951]

My drama and dance teacher made this dance for us were doing it with hats

[@judeorel]

brilliant choreographer. Bob Fosse, what a genius..

[@treesny]

I believe we have Broadway director George Abbott to thank for this number. As I recall, he told Adler, Ross and Fosse to come up with a new number to open Act II. Abbott was also responsible for Comden, Green and Bernstein writing "Some Other Time" for On the Town (the original stage musical, not the film) and having Sondheim replace "Love is in the Air" with "Comedy Tonight" to begin A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. All brilliant moves!

[@BBKDW]

Number one Fosse piece of all time, I think. Great that we finally got an original clip from movie. Way cooler than the Fosse revival a few years back.

[@ellenspear7368]

Such excellence -- Fosse, Haney, et al. Terrific!

[@djg3n]

I don't know why 8 people doesn't like this video. This is magic! This is awesome! This is real art! :)

[@drsunshine1959]

Simple explanation. They're assholes.

[@ניצהמורדו]

Saw this moovie, enjoying it,

[@1775larbar]

Bob Fosse was a genius. R.I.P.

[@ellencozelos279]

Carol Haney was truly a great talent to watch. So sorry that she didn't star in the movie Sweet Charity instead of Shirly MacLain, just imagine how great THAT would have been.

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

Was it Gwen Verdon who originated the role on Broadway? I would have loved to see her in the film version.

[@georgiared1]

golden age ... lyrics you can understand and dancing to blow you away ... i'm glad i saw this in person ... back in the 40's and 50's broadway was there for a few cents up high but worth it.... mb

[@janepiepes2243]

A beautiful dance to a great song. Fantastic !

[@MrRasorci1]

My ballet academy is doing this song for my jazz group. We are doing some of the great Fosse's moves. I hope we do well! :)

[@epicphail2926]

How was it?

[@Monklane79]

What an inventive choreographer he was. Much missed.

[@JOHN----DOE]

Note how many of the moves are inspired by the movements of the wheels on an old steam locomotive.

[@liberte5847]

An outstanding incredible incomparable Magic masterpiece! Merci beaucoup from Paris France. Emmanuel

[@kathleenschuman6131]

Fosse was about 50 years ahead of his time. Carole Haney was a treasure.

[@animeballet]

wow this is defineately not what i had expected... we are doing this for a theatre class im taking... i give it two thumbs up!

[@HunterMann]

Thanks for this great old film clip! The first time I heard this song it was on the first Pointer Sisters album. Looking forward to watching the whole movie!

[@FLOWERSANDSUNSHINE22]

ANY movement is DANCE. BOB FOSSE was a genius! THIS coming from a non-dancer... but a musician. This never gets old. :)

[@albertdiner]

At last. Been waiting for this clip. Fantastic choreography by Bob Fosse (Cabaret, All that Jazz, etc.). Thank you for uploading it.

[@BrooklynGirl136]

I was at Shirley MacLaine's Broadway debut in this show ... I was five.

[@janetmccausland8953]

I so love this! It is one of my favorite numbers from any musical. What do they call those songs that get stuck in your head and play over and over and over? Ear worms, maybe? Whatever, this is that! Gosh, I wish I could move like that! I'm not a dancer, so I've no idea of the difficulty of this number, but it is wicked cool. This and the barn raising scene from 7 Brides for 7 Brothers are my go to bits when I'm feeling down. Makes me smile every time! I want this song for my ringtones!

[@CWb2006gl]

Hi neighbour and Steve girvan. 👋

[@CWb2006gl]

Yes, she was a dancer in her Auntie Dora's dance school since the age of 5 and played dandeenie. I followed suit at Hillary Smith dance school age 5 too. Brendan Cole and Pasha Kovalov were my dance partners age 10. I didn't sin. I was bridgerton Vanessa Harmon during fertility treatment.

[@RealSadKumquat]

They call them showstoppers

[@jaccusefashion]

This has two of my fave people in it...Carol and Barbara Nichols yelling "where did you get the hat?" at the start.

[@roblewis3565]

Fosse comes to life in Steam Heat--with the great Carol Haney.

[@anella901]

OMG this is so adorable!! Lovely. Just lovely!! ♥

[@JenniferMatthews1908]

This was the first musical I was cast for back in 2005... This song brings back so many memories!

[@2spicyicy]

i'm on jazz unit in my dance class and we watched this. Omg i love this and learning about jazz dances

[@tillysanders2593]

Thank you so much for uploading this .. just fabulous:))

[@gmar55]

This number is incredible - a true CLASSIC!

[@lesleyblock1192]

I just moved into a 117 year old house in New Jersey. I got Steam Heat, and honestly, it sounds exactly like this song.

[@carolinewhitaker967]

Go tell our Margaret Lynn 🙂

[@jimhirsch4482]

A friend once asked me why I enjoyed musicals so much. I said, it is because these folks can do three things I cant: Sing, dance and act.

[@georgiared1]

golden age ... lyrics you can understand and dancing to blow you away ... i'm glad i saw this in person ... back in the 40's and 50's broadway was there for a few cents up high but worth it....robert g. with blue eyes my mother almost died. mb

[@terrryc]

Absolutely wonderful..........what happened to this level of brilliance?

[@mjjm5511]

Terry Corcoran sadly a lot of it died with Fosse and others.😓 grateful for what still remains.

[@AndrewRudin]

Andrew Lloyd Webber. Claude Michel Schoenberg.

[@carolinewhitaker967]

Unfortunately She got flu and a stroke and died in January 2015.

[@director2josh]

This vid reminds me of my pop! I used to watch this with him when i was little! RIP pop!

[@notyouraveragething]

oooh i remember this!!!! i did this musical when i was 6 and this is the only song i totally remember. i love this.

[@stevenmiles]

Fantastic, they nailed it!

[@tillysanders2593]

Awesome fabulous magic - Love it !!! Thank you :)

[@angelacarleton9575]

This is my favorite dance routine on "Steam Heat" from Pajama Game!

[@janicesmyth1713]

Saw this film in 1956. Great watch

[@arlenemorzinsky2639]

Liza is a natural entertainer. Love her in everything!

[@barbaralowrey1391]

One of my favorite routines!

[@emilionassarantonio7868]

Hola..excelente presentación de coreografía asi coml de buena música..

[@topriser]

@scotpens Yes. And for historians -- For this number, Fosse was inspired by an old vaudeville performer named JOE FRISCO. Frisco's act had trademark stuff -- a well fitted suit, white sock (so you'd look at his feet), a derby and a cigar. As a child, Fosse and his dance partner Charles Grass were schooled all about Frisco from their mentor and first manager (they had a tap act as kids in Chicago) Fredric Weaver. There is a rare clip on KZbin is you search for JOE FRISCO

[@stanochocki8984]

It is in full respect to Miss Haney, at to her talent and skill--that she was suffering from Cancer--while she was making this picture. And delivered a terrific performance. It would be so great--in her honor, to have had her in the top-of-health at the time of production; and one can only imagine the greater dynamics and power-performance that she would have delivered. Have read that during the many rehersals and takes...Miss Haney, started to falter and the male members of this number--great personal friends of hers, stood by her and added some of their energy and emotional support that helped her find the 'inner furnace' that many a dancer searches for, when they have that momentary 'sag' of energy; and go on to give a filmed definitive interpretation of this dance number.

[@ClueSign]

She died from pneumonia, with complications from diabetes and alcoholism, not cancer.

[@lizholzer4930]

Are you sure that Haney had cancer? Wikipedia (yeah, I know) says that she broke her ankle during the Broadway production of PG and was replaced by Shirley MacLaine. This filmed version of Pajama Game happened many years before her death in 1964, and she was apparently still dancing professionally during some of that time and definitely working as a choreographer. The wiki article says that she died of pneumonia compounded by complications of diabetes and alcoholism. It does seem that she had a rather underappreciated career, but geez, the girl could dance! That number from Kiss Me, Kate-“From This Moment On”-is one of the most amazing dances on film, for sure.

[@MrCrowebobby]

@@lizholzer4930 No amount of talent can replace "star quality." But she was a fabulous dancer.

[@PRR5406]

Shirley MacLaine tells a story about performing this on stage, in New York, and dropping her hat into the orchestra, then yelling audibly, "Oh, SHIT!"

[@keepcalmandcarryon8934]

great choregraphy !

[@shortnproud781]

our highschool is doing the pajama game for our senior class play, and this and hernando's' hideaway are my two favorite. lovelovelove

[@lynnewilliams3859]

I had a Pointer Sister LP in the early Seventies, they sang this song on the Album it was so good. I never new where it came from now I know thank you.

[@garytbradbury4799]

Not " new"..it's knew . ;)

[@iamdornsky]

I had that album too, I used to listen to their version of Steam Heat. Fun.

[@carolinewhitaker967]

I thought the pointer sisters was Viv Sue?

[@lynnewilliams3859]

@@garytbradbury4799 thank you for that

[@lynnewilliams3859]

@@carolinewhitaker967 I don't remeber their names sorry.

[@leslieawest5062]

So Great. Just Found out this lady was Carol Haney. And this was a Bob Fossie Choragrophy. Just wonderful to watch. ❤❤❤👏👏

[@rexwall2000]

Abbott and Donen we’re such awesome musical directors.

[@123wickedsweet]

I was cast as Gladys in our high school production. I can't wait to do this song!

[@adlouxo]

just beautiful.

[@bonniemikel4900]

love this movie

[@gmar55]

@mashtones Thanks for the info!!! Makes you realize there are, and have been, so many extremely talented, hard working performers who never "make it". They do it for heart and soul and it always comes through regardless.

[@Foxoptionhaterz]

Geez. I, Iove Carol Haney! Too soon!

[@murchie4]

bob fosse was a genius

[@therealzilch]

What great performers.

[@archivald-cx9fq]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE MUSICAL MOVIE, I SAW IN MY COUNTRY IN PREMIER, DORIS DAY ONE OF MY FAVORITE SINGER, JOHN REITT Beautiful singer.🌹

[@lasktguy]

Love the scream near the end of the song.

[@jimgolab536]

That was brilliant.

[@MrEdWeirdoShow]

We lost the great Carol Haney recently, but she was fantastic. I'd rank her right up there with the also great Gwen Verdon. Anyone can float around in a dinner gown, but this specialty stuff sometimes defies physics.

[@epicphail2926]

Absolutely incredible

[@SinXI]

a friend of mine and her friends did this for musical Theatre and now I understand the choreography they decided to do

[@deadpoet7783]

Holy crap. That was amazing.

[@sourboydrummer]

fosse is incredible

[@gmar55]

Yes - totally awesome. I LOVE the moves between 2:28 and 2:35, not technically difficult but as effective as just about anything.

[@jamescarlin4244]

Carol Haney…. Damn.

[@denouements]

this just totally brightened up my day :D

[@tillysanders2593]

This is really terrific .. Thank you !

[@genji275]

it was so fun doing this for dance concert :)

[@jnevins2486]

super BOB FOSSE dance choreography !

[@Ingeborg70]

FANTASTIC!!

[@伊井才和]

Dancing camera and editor ,so cool !!

[@mhss0001]

the guys in this are fantastic.