Shirley MacLaine: Gypsy in My Soul (1976)

Shirley MacLaine offers a tribute to chorus dancers.

• Music
• Comedy
• TV Movie

Musical Special featuring Shirley MacLaine in her tribute to chorus dancers, colloquially known as "gypsies." Produced by Cy Coleman and Fred Ebb, the special uses a self-referential show business plot in which the star rehearses for her television special about the life of a dancer. MacLaine performed a wide range of songs including "Lucy's Back in Town," during which Lucille Ball made a "surprise" appearance. The program won Outstanding Special: Comedy-Variety or Music at that year's Emmys as well as awards for writing (Ebb), music composition (Coleman), and choreography (Tony Charmoli).

Release date

January 20, 1976

Runtime

1h 00m

Language

English

Director

Tony Charmoli

Status

Released