Tap Dancing Hollywood Legend Ann Miller Discusses Her Time at MGM

[@stevehinnenkamp5625]

I adore Ann Miller. Played her rehearsals, went on the road, as pianist. She taught me lot. However, her impeccable memory was enhanced by time gone by. Makes no difference. She always gave her all. She was a true star❤❤❤❤❤

[@TrangPakbaby]

Her storytelling with its embellishments are part of her charm lol. She was utterly adorable at this stage in her career ❤

[@hebneh]

She is extremely well-spoken...no hesitations, no stumbling over words. Tells her stories very clearly and engagingly. So enjoyable to listen to.

[@matthewarnold4167]

9⁹

[@isaiahreuben9251]

instablaster

[@diananderton6067]

I've really enjoyed listening to this iconic fascinating lady.

[@jonschulte8046]

Class act. Well trained. Not only her legendary dance skills but also how she maintained herself as a lady.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

Not just one of the greatest dancers ever and a delightful star, Ann Miller was a riveting raconteur. She comes across as truthful, with terrific recall, extremely observant of all the important little details and clues with interesting snippets that make you feel as if you were there. She's candid and revealing without ever being snide or betraying confidences. Very clever lady who continues to thrill us years after she's gone.

[@brucer9572]

You said it, brother!

[@thefaceofthecentury]

I just love Ann. She was just 13 when she won her 7 year contract with RKO. Everyone believed she was 18 as she told them. Imagine that!

[@FrancescaA00]

I was thinking that too.

[@janethartwig774]

My father grew up with Ann Miller; they went to the same school. He said she was always a great person.

[@Nikes62]

She seems nice enough.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@hollydrucker6360]

I just knew she was a great person , she comes off as that.

[@Justin.Martyr]

@@hollydrucker6360*But, Have You Accepted the Lord Jesus???*

[@hollydrucker6360]

You mind your own business! Do not preach to me! Who do you think you are? You are nothing that is who you are!

[@Pdjohnners]

What an absolute joy. I could listen to Miss Miller for hours. No fake false modesty. Gives credit where credit is due. Fascinating. And despite her own words she was a huge star prior to Broadway success. They just don't make 'em like that anymore. Thank you so much for posting. A rare treat.

[@FancyPant1122]

Me too

[@madness7765]

Among the many such star interviews, Ms. Miller's is one of the most candid and insightful on record. Thank you

[@2packs4sure]

Agreed !

[@Nightingale1837]

I was at the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, I think New Years Day 1954, when she was the Queen that year. She was just so beautiful and was waving to everyone. It was cloudy and raining. I loved her then but after watching this interview I respect and love her even more. What a life she had.

[@maximilian2974]

I could listen to her all day. What a lady and what a career!

[@ritamarie2976]

A class act and a wonderful dancer. Thank you for all the memories and unforgettable dance routines!

[@rubberdc]

One of the things i always liked about Ann was her willingness to talk about her working life and all the films and anecdotes from them and the other thing that happened to her .

[@tedwatson9929]

so nice, not a bad word for anybody

[@randysills4418]

I can only imagine what Ann Miller would think of today's music!!

[@lyallg7925]

And today’s style, or lack of it.

[@orchardist6559]

Some people have wonderful charisma when they speak and beautiful Ann Miller had this gift as well has being a legendary fantastic dancer. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindas.martin2806]

Fantastic interview, what a smart, interesting, well spoken person Ms. Miller is!

[@Justin.Martyr]

*ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@kathrin-mariasamarrastehle6538]

I liked Ann Miller in her movies. She's has also a person with great voice.

[@lipstickandloungewear]

Absolutely loved this!!!!! I just adore Ann Miller. Thank you, TCM, for sharing this!

[@alos4025]

So happy to have found this wonderful interview after all these years! I taped it over 10 years ago when it aired on TCM and then of course VCRs went out and I lost the tape. So thrilled to be able to watch this again! Thank you Turner Classic Movies for putting this up! Ann Miller is one of the most beautiful, talented, and underrated actresses of all time!

[@intheory9772]

I love the story of how she got her start in the business. Something I didn't know until after screening "Stage Door" and learning more about it. It is amazing to me that, in my opinion, in retrospect and in working with the likes of very established actresses like Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Lucille Ball, and Eve Arden among others, she stole the limelight and stole the show. That winning smile, her amazingly athletic dance style and her enormous energy just radiated through the screen and left me in awe of her. She was such a beautiful woman and so very talented. She had it all and more, and she was a heavenly angel who graced us with her presence here on Earth. We are so thankful for you Ann. Wonderful!❤️💃❤️

[@7777lizabeth]

That was a fun movie to watch. I never would have seen it but wasn't for TCM. I just loved Ginger Rogers, she was so spunky and so adorable!

[@MothGirl007]

@@7777lizabeth It's an awesome movie - I never tire of it.

[@keithbrown8490]

If you notice when watching these TCM interviews that run between the movies , the interviews all have the same sort of look to them. TCM was just getting started around 1994-95 and they must have interviewed all the great stars of the golden era of Hollywood still alive at that time so we can enjoy listening to the great stories these wonderful actors could pass on to us. TCM is the best !

[@elizabethsanchez7159]

I LOVE these interviews. I'm so happy to have the full length ones here. Even the look of them gives me that Old Hollywood vibe!

[@drewknight7126]

TCM Was... Is the key word! Now all this PC Woke bull$hit is taking over and ruining everything and TCM is allowing themselves to be dictated to!

[@barbarak2836]

@@drewknight7126 Very late response: They really started losing their way after Robert Osborne died. He was the heart and soul of TCM.

[@tharold8639]

Ann Miller was a delight and a brilliant dancer. The best! Fantastic interview.

[@t4texastom587]

R. I. P. ANN🇨🇱 MILLER HAPPY HEAVENLY 100th BIRTHDAY to the prettiest, sweetest, dancing-est dark-haired beauty that deep East Texas ever produced. Also R.I.P. Mary Miller age 3hrs. d.Nov.12, 1946

[@gfgall]

I met her a few times and she was down-to-earth, delightful and so appreciative of her success. She enjoyed every minute of her career and always went out looking like a star.

[@stareye8]

Wow, what a memory she had! I can't remember what I had for breakfast! Lol. This was a great interview. It was a long one, but I was here for it. She has amazing energy and so vital. We miss you forever Annie!

[@putzik47]

What a fun interview! I love Ann Miller, and now I can't wait to see some of the less well-known films of hers. She can tell such lovely stories, like David Niven--totally entertaining, mostly true!

[@TheJPCatholic]

Hard to believe she sat at Walt’s table the night he won for Snow White, since Walt didn’t go to the Academy Awards often; it makes sense she’d be with Walt’s table since her first picture was 1938, which was when Snow White was released. It was also great to see her at the opening of MGM Studios in ‘89 and her role in Follies. I consider her was one of the best dressed in Hollywood. It’s my hope TCM will maybe offer a subscription service or DVD set of these interviews, because this is history and needs to be preserved

[@hairyscotman]

Perfectly lovely....so much class, style, poise...and BEAUTIFUL!!! Annie, you made TEXAS, PROUD!!!

[@scot60]

I loved Ann Miller. She was always so well put together and had so many friends. I agree with her on the movie A Walk in the Clouds. One of my favorites. RIP Ann, you were pure class.

[@jenniferwilson5358]

Loved every minute of this, what a Lady.

[@MrHowzabout]

What a great lady. Could listen to her talk forever. As a young man I was so thrilled that she and Mickey Rooney brought Sugar Babies to London and I got to see these two legends on stage ❤

[@abevillanueva1974]

Great listening to Ann! What a storyteller. Among the All-time great dancers and Hollywood stars!

[@cynthiawilliams737]

Love Ann Miller she is also a great MGM historian talking about great eras!!

[@ThomasDaly-ug1yc]

Ann Miller was fantastic dance in all those MGM musicals, Ann and Cyd Charisse dance together with Ricardo M. was amazing dance. She is true Hollywood star.

[@leogeee1]

What a GREAT interview. ❤️ Ann Miller

[@elaineteeter9485]

Ann Miller had the most wonderful laugh, it was delightful!

[@andrewthornhill7042]

I LOVED this woman! Not just a top-flight dancer, but snappy with the comebacks too.

[@leemclaury6251]

What an actress . Class act . Not like today . Today stars don’t have the class that the old stars had .not so today stars dress for success in an interview .

[@joefoley1480]

give us a name or three

[@caitjolson]

What a fascinating life she led! She must have looked very mature for her age if the studios believed she was 18.

[@j1st633]

Look at her photos. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@j1st633]

Love these interviews. Wow! She was 72 during this interview.

[@mayav6845]

I love her! RIP Ann Miller❤️✨🤍

[@lyallg7925]

Wow, such honesty and matter-of-factness. Very classy.

[@hollydrucker6360]

Class act. Loved to watch her dance. Dynamic!

[@jennysparks7232]

I agree with Ms. Miller that the movie she just saw, A Walk in the Clouds was a good one. It was tastefully done with a sweet love story.

[@markrice4808]

I once saw a video of her rehearsing for an elaborate dance number for a show (maybe Hollywood Palace). She worked with a very young choreographer. She gave her absolute attention and respect to him and all the other dancers! (She probably forgot more than everyone knew about dancing!) There was no star attitude--just true professionalism! Of course, the finished number was perfect!

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

Ms.Miller speaks so eloquently about herself and her experiences during her career.Ms.Miller a sincere,caring,loving person.

[@jobee1]

What a joy to watch. I love old Hollywood.

[@meboneme1]

Marlene Dietrich DID the SAME type stuff for JANE WYMAN, told her about "lighting" and making "them Look at you"! DIONNE WARWICK, also, said Ms Dietrich told her that she MUST WEAR COUTURE GOWNS/CLOTHES since she is a STAR! What a GIVING LEGEND MARLENE WAS!

[@jiovanna4136]

She was such an extraordinary dancer and a great actress. What a legend and iconic.🐏 Hard to believe she has been gone for 18 years now. I still remember her interviews in the late 90's and all her Larry King appearances. RIP Ann Miller [1923-2004]💃💃💃🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎥🎥🎥📺📺📺📺📺📺

[@holyspacemonkey]

Holy cow! The part about Too Many Girls at 26:00! She left RKO at $150/week and came back at $3,000/week! Then introduced Lucy & Desi! 26:48

[@malcolmyoung8076]

Ann Miller was always impeccably dressed. By that I mean clothes, hair and make up. How wonderful to listen to her speak about the people she worked for and with. A true star and an ultimate triple threat .

[@MrS98VAC]

One of the few older women to still wear black hair, and it looked so great on her. Fantastic lady!

[@piustwelfth]

But it did make her look older. She should have lightened it a little so there would not be the jarring contrast with her face.

[@7777lizabeth]

Thanks too TCM I've been made aware of all these wonderful performers from the 30s and 40s. From my grandmother and mother's time. Today I see a lack of talent in Hollywood, compared to the entertainers who performed during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Where are the Gregory Peck's, Charlton Heston and Robert Mitchum's today? George Clooney doesn't come close to the handsome, masculine Clark Gable! Clooney is like a bad imatation! The women were so beautiful back then. Ava Gardener, Rita Hayworth, Hedy Lamar you just don't see that beauty anymore today.

[@drewknight7126]

THANK YOU! George Clooney is a joke. He certainly doesn’t have the talent as the old Hollywood stars. Can’t sing, Can’t dance and his acting ability is a joke.

[@meganmcconnell9933]

A sadly underrated actress! She's one of my absolute favourite musical stars, and I was always sorry that she never got to work with Gene Kelly - because I think that they would have been absolute dynamite dancing together!

[@carolynkingsley4421]

Wonderful dancer. And she had the most beautiful legs.

[@marybarratt2649]

I thought she was the most fantastic dancer. When she came on screen she was mesmerising. Unique. Love this interview. Such a lovely person. So many interesting stories. Tku for uploading this.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@marybarratt2649]

@@Justin.Martyr I saw that another KZbinr had posted she died in 2003! If she has reached l00 God bless her.

[@Justin.Martyr]

@@marybarratt2649*ApparentLy You MiZZed Out on-->* *The GOD Part & wut the God Part Entails!!!!*

[@Tampa0123456789]

OMG SO THATS A REAL STAR WOW. I've always heard about them. They don't have them anymore. Thank God for these old interviews. This was years ago. If she was alive today she would cry at the sad state of Hollywood today.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Very down to earth LADY! Beautiful dancer, enjoyed all of her movies.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*O'PauLa???* *ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@Wolfsky9]

This is one of THE classic dancer / actors, from The Golden Age, of Hollywood , & could she tap ! ------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

[@Sarasdad91]

This woman was the fastest tap dancer in her time. Such a talent and a gem.

[@icecol22]

I love Ann Miller!! Shes one of my favorite actresses.She was beautiful too!! She's always been very appreciative of her career. She was witty and very intelligent. I love her interview with Robert Osborne. She has great stories. She was well loved by many of her fellow actors.She's very engaging.💛💛💛

[@debraortiz7584]

She has a great memory.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*& YOU DO BeLieve in GOD, RIGHT????*

[@wyheadintx]

I met Ann Miller when she came to visit our elementary school which she had also attended. They told us she was a movie star, and though we were unfamiliar with her films, we thought she was very glamorous! Later I saw her work & found she was very talented, especially her dancing.

[@juliajones1425]

I love her work in Kiss Me Kate and On The Town. I adore her! So real and amazing 😻

[@Justin.Martyr]

*ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@kconrad5893]

What a charming, down-to-earth lady. I’ve always been aware of Ann Miller but never really paid much attention to her. I’m definitely a fan now. 😊

[@Justin.Martyr]

*ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@Midlothian-Media]

such an amazing woman i think i’ve seen all movies such amazingly professionally done song and dance routines and all round no 1 . very nice interview looking lovely as always ann

[@frederickcombs8661]

ANN MILLER WAS LOVED BY EVERYONE. NEVER HEARD A BAD THING ABOUT HER. SHE WAS A PRO, START TO FINISH. GENEROUS TO A FAULT YET NEVER FOUND HER TRUE LOVE, EXCEPT FINE JEWELRY.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@Gareth-g8e]

There is nobody like Miss Miller. She is so glamorous and down-to-earth. She was the tops in taps, still is. There is nobody like her.

[@roderickfernandez5382]

I was lucky enough to be good friends with Linda Darnell and she told me so many funny stories about and Miller they were very good friends during their movie Dazed and according to Linda they had so much fun together they did all kinds of goofy things Linda was quite a lady I'm very lucky to have been our friend I just heard about her being pregnant and being knocked down the stairs and that is a story that Linda told me years ago it's so funny to hear it from and Miller's on lips it's making me very sad right now because it was very hard when Linda died sorry for unloading

[@sanfordpress54]

She amazing

[@cosmicchrissy]

I learned so much! Love this interview...Love AM!!!

[@519djw6]

*I don't know if it's on KZbin, but I remember that Ann Miller made for a great guest on the "Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder in about 1980.*

[@bitppr6]

One of the best to do it! I love her in Easter Parade and Kiss Me Kate - just fabulous!

[@raley904]

So lovely, talented, and well-spoken.

[@cbo208]

Is this a series? Are there other contract player interviews like this? I hope so, since they're virtually all gone now. What a joy to watch!

[@sandraswift3489]

She is exactly the same onscreen and off.lovely lady and best dancers.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*Many Actors are => NOT NaturaLs

[@MIKEMINNELLI1]

ann is so open and honest

[@thedinnerparty4795]

I could listen to her all day. Fascinating women

[@Myplop]

What a dynamis beautiful icon of a long gone era

[@rowbygoren1830]

Love everything about Ann Miller! ...Rowby.

[@richatom71]

Total joy .

[@summermen]

What a pro! Very interesting, her estimation that she didn't become a star until Sugar Babies. Many of us thought she was a star after the dance with Ginger Rogers in Stage Door. I'm sorry they never mentioned her work for David Lynch at the very end of her career -- I wonder what she thought of him! Or perhaps was this interview in "95 before she met him?

[@esmeephillips5888]

Ann was a star by public acclaim before she pitched up at MGM. For whatever reason she was never given the leading role in their musicals. She was used as box office insurance, injecting a few minutes of exciting dance into a film whose stars might be singers rather than hoofers, e.g. Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson as she says in this interview. Ann looked hot, hotter as she headed for 30. She was good enough to sing without dubbing, and was nifty in comedic scenes. She had proved at RKO and Columbia that she could carry a film. It is incredible that she was so often billed down the cast list. Shame on MGM.

[@orlandocordova8818]

A every under rated entertainer. She was always a pro!

[@Tampa0123456789]

Man there was such high standards I bet a lot of talent went unnoticed. Luckily like she said another of works were filmed so now many stars are getting their day in the lights. Now about that age thing. . . They dam well knew. They all knew. They could of easily figured it out. They knew. The girls all lied and the men all wanted them young.

[@MisterBourgolini]

Ann Miller was an amazing talent. Entertaining until she was 80 years old. Could you imagine how much longer Miller would have lived if she did not smoke? She could have performed until the age of 100 and then said "I'm ready to retire, I earned it."

[@FancyPant1122]

I’m enjoying this

[@howdy268]

Classy Classy and soooo Charismatic ❤️ this lady ...has such wonderful beauty both in side and outside

[@Justin.Martyr]

*Get YourSeLf a CLassy User Name!!!*

[@ChrisHansonCanada]

I never believed that story about pretending to be 18 but actually being only 13. She just knocked five years off her age as she started to age and made up that story.

[@FancyPant1122]

She was great

[@rubyblue4945]

Love her 🌹😘😘

[@michaelmerta8956]

What a beautiful person, very classic lady.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*ApriL 12, 2023; Ann MiLLer Hit 100-years!!!* *I want GOD to Grant Me the 100-year OLd Ann MiLLer,* *in the Kingdom, as My ReWard!!! Or Ann's CLone!!!*

[@ReneRamirez-d9h]

I think she so beautiful at her age, she still had that beautiful face, up until her death. Such an extraordinary women, good hearted and extremely talented..very multi talented. Classy, beautiful and exquisite... Iconic and legendary. A National Treasure. She is truly a magnificent lady and a true Goat 🐐 RIP Ann Miller❤ 1923-2004 🎥📽️🎬📺📻💃💃💃⭐

[@berjaboy]

Actually in Stage Door, a great film, it was Lucille Ball who was called Sting Bean.

[@jabjab4434]

What ?? Ann's a liar ? How do you know this info ? Please tell. Thanks

[@berjaboy]

@@jabjab4434 I know because I've watched Stage Door many times. Watch it for yourself.

[@jabjab4434]

@@berjaboy Ok. Thanks. I've never watched it. I guess I misunderstood . Didnt realize stringbean was a movie line.

[@kjgammon1658]

You're mistaken...Ann only said that Ginger Rogers nicknamed her "String Bean" in her personal life. Lucille Ball played the character "Judy Canfield" not "String Bean"... Ann played "Annie" in that film.

[@TimothyJonSarris]

Great lady.

[@heru-deshet359]

An amazing talent and a very beautiful woman.

[@giannacosto9587]

I agree with Ann

[@hektor_schmidt]

16:50 Dietrich, mastress of lighting choreography.

[@esmeephillips5888]

She used to cart a pier glass on set to check she was lit right from all sides. DPs used to joke that they could take time off when Marlene's close-ups were on the schedule.

[@manslayer1972]

Just seen her life story. Hope she found peace in death. Lovely woman. Sad life.

[@bklynp718]

She seemed pretty jolly. I hope she enjoyed life.

[@esmeephillips5888]

Sad things happened to her, but she always bounced back bc she had 'positive mental attitude'. 'Sugar Babies' gave her the leading-lady status Hollywood had denied her. Very satisfying.

[@grazietelvis]

God bless you and the invention of pantyhose!

[@drewknight7126]

He should have given her a percentage!

[@Justin.Martyr]

*I Wish that she just went in Bare Legs!!!!*

[@johnirvin7880]

love her

[@FancyPant1122]

I just looked up Hermès Pan and he does look like Fred Astrie