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">Fade Out - Fade In is a musical with a book and lyrics by Betty ComdenAdolph Green and music by Jule Styne. The story involves
the movie industry in the 1930s. It starred Carol Burnett, returning to the Broadway stage
for the first time in 4 years. and
Comden and Green, who tackled the problems Hollywood players faced when the
film industry transitioned from silent movies to talkies in the classic Singin' in the Rain, now turn
to Hollywood in the 1930s. The show spoofs some of the great film stars of the
era, such as Shirley
TempleBill
"Bojangles" Robinson, and Governor is based on MGM honcho Louis B. Mayer, known for his roving eye for
pretty starlets and deep-seated and
His frequent professional persona was that of an urbane, super-confident egotist
with a dramatic flair, much in the manner of BroadwayFrank
Fay. Cassidy perfected this character to such an extent that he was cast as
the legendary John
Barrymore in the feature film W.C. Fields and Me. The role of the
vain, shallow, buffoon-like newsman Ted Baxter on TV's The
Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) was written with Cassidy in mind.[1] However, Cassidy
turned down the role, feeling that it was not right for him, and the part went
to Ted Knight. Cassidy later
appeared as a guest star in a 1971 episode as
Ted's highly competitive and equally egocentric brother, Hal. actor
| Jack Cassidy | |
|---|---|
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| Born | John Joseph Edward Cassidy March 5, 1927 Richmond Hill, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 1976 (aged 49) 1221 North Kings Roads, West Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1946–1976 |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Jones (1956-1974) Evelyn Ward (1948-1956) |