Paula Kelly and The Mafundi Institute Dancers (1973) |

Happy (Belated) Birthday to Paula Kelly. I wanted to get this video posted a couple days ago in celebration of Paula Kelly's birthday, but had internet issues.
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Paula Kelly (born October 21, 1943) is a dancer, singer, and actress in films, television and theatre. Kelly made her Broadway debut as Mrs. Veloz in the 1964 musical Something More!, sharing the stage with Barbara Cook. Her other Broadway credits include The Dozens (1969), Paul Sills' Story Theatre (1971), Ovid's Metamorphoses (1971), and Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies (1981) with Gregory Hines and Phyllis Hyman. - wikipedia
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[@viralbuthow000]

Paula was/is everything. She needs to be talked about more.

[@charlotteziggy8353]

Yes, soooooooooooo underrated.

[@RamardoTHunt]

She retired?

[@sidneyjohnson892]

Wow Paula Kelly with long hair...wow showing off Paula kelly

[@smackavellie0341]

Was, wow she's dead now

[@sandi1410]

She passed today!😪 I loved her in The Spook Under The Stairs

[@michelel.egerton6369]

Rest in peace, Paula Kelly (October 21, 1943 - February 9, 2020).

[@niajoy8]

Paula Kelly was a such a classy and beautiful lady. A real talent. So underrated. RIP Queen 🙏🏾❤️❤️

[@tremekawilson9238]

Yes she was very underrated

[@lastdays3148]

Eloquent & Elegant the Beautiful Paula Kelley🌹🙏🏾💗

[@lastdays3148]

@@tremekawilson9238 👏🏿👏🏿🙋🏾‍♀️

[@skinfanjay]

TRUTH

[@alexandradillard2077]

This lady was too multi-talented! Dancer, teacher, actress: television, big screen, Broadway. She did it all!

[@darrellrobertparker5401]

I was heartbroken to find out she passed on Feb 8th. She was such a marvelous dancer and actress

[@BOSSLADY-cu8vs]

This is a time when we really cared about each other and were really into our culture and strived for the best

[@lastdays3148]

BOSS LADY,so very TRUE🙋🏾‍♀️ From 1970 - 1979 I was there from the aged of 2 till 11 years of aged to witness that Beautiful Decade. If,only I had Time Machine to revisit my childhood,during the 1970s. And I wished that I could have met the Elegant Paula Kelley🙏🏾💗🌹

[@MelodyMaker151]

@Jim Stark My dad has spoken on this. My grandfather was a shop owner who raised his whole family on the money he made in his grocery store. That would be highly unlikely in a black area now. We had our own then. It wasn't all bad, as you point out.

[@webbgems67]

When we actually cared about our children and their upbringing.. I wish we could get back to that 🙏🏾

[@grittykitty50]

@@webbgems67 That would require putting the cell phone/device down and paying attention and maybe not getting the nails/hair done or buying $100 gym shoes and investing it in our children. Is it likely that we can do that en mass?

[@ShyeNYC]

Endless thanks for uploading this. Paula Kelly's name/picture should be beside the word unsung. Her name is never mentioned among the great African-Americans pioneers of the arts! She has conquered so many genres of entertainment. I admit I had never heard of her until she appeared on Sanford & Son lol but even in that hilarious Afrocentric episode, she was captivating!

[@1talldaddy]

the funniest part about that episode is how fast Lamont gave the African stuff when he found out he had to nice to Fred forever.

[@ShyeNYC]

@@1talldaddy 😂 IKR Paula: Hello Mr. Sandford I am Ola-iya Redd Foxx: Oh well, it's probably the water😂

[@Mike-kv5pl]

I thought she looked familiar. I must have seen that episode dozens of times over the years. I also remember her from season 1 on Night Court.

[@ShyeNYC]

@Mike S Yes! And her EMMY nominated role in the Women of Brewster Place.

[@MsDreamscaper]

Great comment. Ms. Kelly was beautiful and super talented.

[@mcpheejesus5945]

This made me cry. She was so poised, so polished, so pristine, so everything wonderful as a dancer. Wish that were me as a little girl with Paula at her dance academy. I love her so much! Rest in heavenly peace, Ms. Kelly. Thanks for all the precious memories and for inspiring me to dance.

[@tyronedesperado6154]

RIP Paula Kelly.. Happy Black History Month

[@Realigndadjmusic]

Truly hope she knew how we all thought of her, thanx reel black, we must begin to give are greats their 💐 #RIPPaulaKelly

[@venaerichardson6633]

R.I.P Ms. Kelly. You were absolutely everything!

[@LilliLamour]

RIP PAULA KELLY😓💔

[@demetriusjohnson3677]

I wonder where these young girls are at now

[@mizrelmizrel]

Somewhere looking in Horror of what we've become 😱

[@bOmBAsTiK]

That would be an awesome follow-up

[@theblackbetty1560]

@@bOmBAsTiK , If only....☹️

[@Halomommie]

Doing well!

[@webbgems67]

So beautiful to see the black sister in her purest form.. No weave, no makeup, simply astounding. Ain't nothing like the reel thing baby 😘

[@mp6697]

Absolutely beautiful....

[@aquariusavenue6140]

I’m such a Paula kelly fan! She is so underrated and her talent was so infectious! A true artist.

[@ktothejhaircare]

Rest in heaven. Queen legend!

[@viralbuthow000]

Rest in peace, Paula

[@moclarke7776]

I remember when DANCE was EVERYTHING. Debbie Allen ChANGED my LIFE. Me and my boy cousin would execute dance moves from FAME. This was so lovely thanks for sharing.

[@NkosiTure]

R.I.P our beautiful African Queen. We will miss you.

[@habibashakur8940]

Paula Kelly has always been a favorite of mine. Since she played in. The spook who sat by the door. She a a great artist.

[@shirajai]

Paula Kelly legendary, classy, and regal! You will be missed!

[@lastdays3148]

shirajai 👏🏿👏🏿🙋🏾‍♀️ Eloquent. I also agree the Beautiful Paula Kelley would be truly missed🌹

[@alexandradillard2077]

RIP Sister. I believe I've seen everything she was in. She was such a diverse actress and superb dancer. One of my favorite roles was when she appeared in Sanford and Son, Lamont wanted to join the African movement. She was excellent in the Women of Brewster Place, Sophisticated Ladies, and was funny in Uptown Saturday Night. She could play any role in any genre, including Broadway.

[@lastdays3148]

That's right Sanford & Son I remember watching that episode years ago. I remember watching movies that she was in,during the 1970s. The Andromeda Strain and Soylent Green,wow now that Soylent Green,with Co - star Charleston Heston Movie was eerie. I was recently watching the show Police Woman from the 1970s on DVD and she was on several episodes. Paula Kelley was Eloquent,Elegant and Beautiful🌹💗🙏🏾

[@alexandradillard2077]

@@lastdays3148 Yes she was, Last Days. She was also underrated. But those who are true to their art usually are. This lady was brilliant and multi talented, but she didn't seem to play the usual Hollywood game.

[@alondathomas293]

@@alexandradillard2077: She was quoted as saying in an interview from the mid '70s that she really wasn't interested in becoming a big star, and was more interesting in being in control of her work, or something like that.

[@makilahh]

I love Paula Kelly. I wish I knew she taught when I grew up in LA.

[@ChristopherIGomes]

Rip Ms. Kelly

[@MsDreamscaper]

She was awesome, super talented and beautiful.

[@therlowpopejr3540]

RIP PAULA YOU FINE BROWN FRAME ALWAYS LOVE YOU

[@fytstaff4570]

RIP to a true talent.

[@mizrelmizrel]

When Black Girls REALLY ROCKED!!! 😍👁️👏

[@hyphiegirl12]

Black girls and women still rock smh

[@mizrelmizrel]

@@hyphiegirl12 So you say🧐

[@eugeneendres5846]

Oh snap ! Darth Vadar ! But I digress; Paula was such a hottie and talented and intelligent. I love her eyes - so beautiful. And I love that little dance she does across the floor. And the kids are getting such a kick out of that too with their giggles. They're so cute.

[@jasperdilincoln2341]

Oh that's the actress from Women of Brewster Place

[@bobocamewegokokinovadonesh6627]

Black power for life.

[@mizrelmizrel]

Yes ✊❤️🖤💚!

[@ziggysway]

RIP I just found out she passed. OMG she was the best a legend. Thank you for your craft.

[@sandramorris420]

Paul Kelly, an awesome entertainer!!!

[@bOmBAsTiK]

I love this woman so much. She is so unheralded while representing the best of that era, beautiful in so many ways...

[@allmundjoi]

Rest in Heaven Queen.

[@aeshaalberts7560]

This was everything 💝

[@mishagibb4559]

Paula was a BRILLIANT artist!!! Her gifts were vast and MANY. She was BEAUTIFUL!!!! I miss you my dear friend💃❤💔

[@drochell7037]

Too bad I only knew about her from The Women of Brewster Place! She was amazing!

[@toneotone4813]

That’s..the lady from “Uptown Saturday night”..& her hair was..short..(damn she gorgeous)..

[@lastdays3148]

I've always wanted to meet the Eloquent & Elegant Madam Paula Kelley. I've just received the news today that she journeyed on several Days ago🌹🙏🏾

[@colstonlchinese]

💃 This made my morning. 🌞 Thanks for sharing!

[@oldclip70]

RIP Paula Kelly. Extremely multitalented person. I always admired her.

[@donnameansyoucancallmelala1800]

Simplier and beautiful times. Thank you Lady Paula Kelly and Sir James Earl Jones.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

"Lady" Paula, I like that...

[@Beijaxol]

R.I.P. Paula Kelly!

[@lauriceguice7117]

Both of My Aunties Jeannie & Angie Are In This . I’m so Happy To See This . 👍🏾👍🏾

[@stren6587]

we love you Vader

[@webbgems67]

So sorry to hear about her passing she was incredible ❤️

[@unique74muzik]

Salute!! 🙏 🌹

[@BizotonBoy]

R.I.P beautiful soul.

[@andreacooks59]

I adored this gifted woman, whenever I saw her in any movie, I had to watch it. She truly was a shining star and owned her craft. Until paradise-John 5:28

[@drichmond-perry-kelly-iver5955]

+reelblack, THANK you, SO-O-O* *MUCH!!!* ....*COUSIN PAULA* *WAS MY BLOOD relative* , *BUT, I NEVER got a CHANCE to* *MEET HER, OR hey DAUGHTER* , *MY COUSIN, on MY DAD'S side of* *THE FAMILY!* ... (PRODUCT of DIVORCE), then we MOVED DOWN SOUTH... *COUSIN PAULA 'COULD' DO some* *OF EVERYTHING, AND WILL be* *GREATLY MISSED!!!* 😢🤧

[@fatcat1967]

Paula kelly starred in night court.she played african woman on Sanford and son.penny's doctor in good times.the maid they hired on the golden girls when the fired her n believed she put a curse on them.on the women of Brewster place playing lover of lonette mckee. She played satin doll in jo jo dancer your life is calling, uptown saturday night.i like to see her again on t.v.

[@virginiachase1210]

Oh yes, I remember Paula w/ a big smile & admiration. I saw her after many yrs n 1st sunday. She was excellent, as usual.

[@tross0223]

Beautiful!!!

[@tashabrevard1865]

Rest In Power Queen 👑

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

she was journey to the stars with Melba Moore and Clifton Davis on PBS in November 1974, I love the south African bar scenevwhen she joined her friends singing big black hole.

[@hollabigT]

James Earl Jones was a daddy! PAULA KELLY a true artist and teacher - so beautiful to see her work

[@GoneBallistik658]

Paula Kelly was very muli-talented. It was great to see her shared her talent of dance, and her wisdom to these little girls from The Mfundi Institute in LA. Rest In Power, Sister Kelly

[@GermonoToussaint]

RIP Ms. Kelly.

[@LovelyTrueRed]

I miss these types of centers. Mine was the Perry Harvey Youth Art Center (now Perry Harvey Sr. Park) What was the center you attended in your youth?

[@kimm.3232]

I didn't have one, sis. Luckily, I lived in NYC so we just made use of the streets and public spaces

[@lifeworksndhenterprisesllc6597]

a real queen showing the world I can an do everything I can barely do. I'm a voodoo maid, a hooker dancer, a doctor, a dice rolling player , grandmother, a 1920's show girl ,a belly dancer, iam woman this is my story, you can be the same way as I. if you want yo dance, I show it to you. RIP, doctor from good times.

[@africamoore1046]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this! She was so lovely!!!

[@webbgems67]

Reel black is real awesome 👍🏾

[@bergenparis4719]

This is beautiful baby.

[@carlthomas5307]

RIP Paula Kelly. Rest Easy Queen 🙏🏿❤️

[@autumn975]

Beautiful ❤️ ❤️

[@ChorusAndTheRing]

Great talent and commitment! She was fantastic in The Golden Girls, her small part there brought me here.

[@MrCraigblaze]

Thanks for the Upload 👍 !! XD

[@itstheengineersdaughter1296]

Amazing...🤸🏾‍♀️

[@dslam1680]

RIP Paula Kelly ..... 2020...smh

[@mattsherv1986]

When black women weren't afraid to show there natural beautiful hair. In 2019 these kids would have blonde, blue and pink weaves

[@hyphiegirl12]

OMG please stop with the bashing of black women.times change, back then white women wore their natural bodies!!

[@ResearchXProject2016]

I see more black women and girls with their natural hair. At least where I live anyway. I went natural 10 years ago and I’m so happy I did.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

No, these children would be the multi-racials that black americans portray black american girls as.

[@GringoLatino941]

I ALWAYS LOVED PAULA; AND SHE HAD THE EXACT SAME BIRTHDAY AS i DO. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL.

[@thetruth7900]

Rest in Heaven beautiful dancer!

[@marvinhagler4721]

Paula Kelly SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!..and MR James Earl Jones..one of the BEST EVER!!!!

[@FalconsFanForever]

Wow she is so beautiful may she rest in peace she seemed caring and very sweet

[@poosie52]

Real Teachers! We Blacks Need More Of This Kind Of Instructors! #truth #nothingartifical

[@KelliGreenIvy]

❤️ love you always, Paula

[@The1baddman]

Rest in Peace Ms Paula Kelly.

[@rashaunjones1027]

When we stuck together rather than fighting What happened you know?

[@bOmBAsTiK]

Crack and sad to say, gangsta rap amongst other things, imo...

[@rashaunjones1027]

@@bOmBAsTiK ,true

[@mr.yissal557]

ThinkYou we love yoy from the north philly peace park

[@shaybutter7491]

Such a talented lady. RIH Paula.

[@harrypool71]

RIP Queen. Thanks for your contributions

[@GlobalAfrican]

Does the center still exist?

[@habibashakur8940]

Good question. I hope it do.

[@tremekawilson9238]

Good question

[@carolynwhite9975]

Rest In Peace Paula Kelly

[@LadyTHarris1311]

I looooooooooooooved her ❤❤❤❤

[@NkrumahTure]

Excellent!!

[@kitinathomas]

R.I.P. Paula Kelly

[@Realigndadjmusic]

Superb!!

[@DWH072]

Man she was good

[@brotherbmp]

Sleep well Sister Paula Kelly aka “Leggy Peggy” You will be missed! 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@wblk]

Nice.

[@taylorchristina5309]

Beautiful

[@georgeschlaline6057]

Long before Night Court

[@bebe1.1.1]

Rest in Peace Paula Kelly.

[@heathertea2704]

Just got the hashtag REELBLACK! 😉 "Uptown Saturday Night"

[@richardmanuel9812]

Leggy peggy

[@tremekawilson9238]

Loved this actess

[@memyself4ever1]

RIP

[@naturallyme14]

May she R.I.P

[@ppcdnce2002]

Where is Paula Kelly now? She's so unsung. I'd really like to know what she's up to nowadays.

[@Uflymomma]

R.I.P 💝