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Carol Haney
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Carol Haney (December 24, 1924 – May 10, 1964) was an American dancer and actress. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she opened a dancing school when she was fifteen years old. After high school, Haney left her home town for Hollywood and landed bit parts in movies until she was spotted by legendary choreographer- dancer Jack Cole, becoming his dance partner and assistant from 1946-8. In 1949, Haney was hired by Gene Kelly to be his assistant choreographer, and aided Kelly in some of his best work, including On the Town, Summer Stock, An American in Paris, Singin' in the Rain, and Kelly's dream project, Invitation to the Dance. When Haney danced with Bob Fosse in Kiss Me, Kate, she impressed Fosse so much that he compared her to Marilyn Monroe. When Fosse landed his first Broadway choreographing assignment for The Pajama Game, he recommended that Haney be cast in a small dancing part. When Haney joined the cast, she impressed director George Abbott so much that Abbott took her role and combined it with a major part, resulting in the character of Gladys Hotchkiss. The role shot Haney to instant fame in 1954, and won her a Tony Award, and two Donaldson awards. Carol Haney is indirectly responsible for actress Shirley MacLaine's rise to fame. MacLaine was Haney's understudy on The Pajama Game, and had heard stories from other dancers that Haney had one of the most durable bodies around. Because of this, MacLaine thought that she would never get a break, and was about to hand
top songs
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Hernando's Hideaway
2342Steam Heat
2173The Pajama Game: Steam Heat
1114The Pajama Game: Hernando's Hideaway
945Hernandos Hideaway
686Hernando's Hideaway (From "The Pajama Game")
377Steam Heat (From "The Pajama Game")
228Hernando's Hideaway (from 'The Pajama Game')
159The Pajama Game Soundtrack - Seven And A Half Cents
1110Hernandos Hideaway (From "Pajama Game")
9albums
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The Pajama Game (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
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The Pajama Game (O.S.T - 1957)
The Pajama Game
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The Pajama Game - Original Film Soundtrack
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Classic Hollywood
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The Pajama Game (Original Cast Recording)
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Songs From Calamity Jane And The Pajama Game
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100 Original Soundtracks, Hollywood Vol 1
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Broadway: The Great Original Cast Recordings
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The Pajama Game [Original Broadway Cast Recording] [Bonus Tracks]
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The Pajama Game [Original Broadway Cast Recording]
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50 Original Film Soundtracks: The Best Songs. No. 3