Warner Archive Podcasts Ruta Lee (7 Brides/7Brothers)

[Steve C.]

Posted: 7/24/18 at 6:19pm

In yet another fascinating edition of George Feltenstein's Warner Bros/MGM podcasts that discuss their BD/DVD releases, on 7/6/18 they posted a new interview with Ruta Lee, one of the 7 Brides. This one is totally fun and, as they all do in these interview pods, so rich in film history, production stories and personal memories. I didn't know that 7 Brides was filmed in both Cinemascope and Widescreen in 2 versions (like Oklahoma or Carousel). Both different versions are in the new BluRay set. Sometimes you can get lost in these podcasts; you hear such life affirming stories and memories from such a wide variety of stars from the 40's - 50's Dream Factory musicals. Janis Paige, Julie Newmar, with stories of Fosse, Michael Kidd, Debbie Reynolds, Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, Doris Day, they are all there. So many came from Broadway, (Guys & Dolls, Li'l Abner, Pajama Game, and many more and their film adaptations) Every film student and film buff will enjoy these stars and their stories.

Here's a link; I'm sure you can access the whole library there or where podcasts go to live forever

https://www.acast.com/warnerarchivepodcast/only-one-ruta-lee

(And now I see Ryan Murphy new FEUD is Fosse & Verdon ) ?? Did they have a feud? I thought they loved each other to death? Let's hope he doesn't muck this up...
 

Updated On: 7/24/18 at 06:19 PM

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 11:49am

(And now I see Ryan Murphy new FEUD is Fosse &Verdon ) ?? Did they have a feud? I thought they loved each other to death? Let's hope he doesn't muck this up...
 

The FX "Fosse/Verdon" limited series is not part of Ryan Murphy's "FEUD" anthology. It's produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Steven Levenson. Nicole Fosse is the executive producer. 

Sure they loved each other but their union was anything but seamless - or even traditional by any stretch of the imagination. 

Updated On: 7/25/18 at 11:49 AM

[ArtMan]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 4:03pm

Ruta Lee, now that is a name from the past.  Steve, I would have thought you were much too young to know who Ruta Lee was

[ArtMan]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 4:03pm

double

Updated On: 7/25/18 at 04:03 PM

[Steve C.]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 8:12pm

Hey Art! I am much too young (thank you) but with podcasts and wiki this and wiki that info, sometime my brain goes into overdrive and I have to keep listening or reading... but Ruta does seems like a true Hollywood  dream girl legend, her bio and stage work remained strong. Dancing for Michael Kidd for your first job...she is/was a trained ballet dancer. She's 96 and did that podcast...she is still hot stuff!

And the 7 Brides Blu Rays are and look incredible!!!!!

Updated On: 7/25/18 at 08:12 PM

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 7/25/18 at 8:34pm

I’ve been meaning to pick up the 7 Brides blu ray. It looks gorgeous based on the screenshots I’ve seen. Warner Archives has done an amazing job with their blu ray transfers.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 8/1/18 at 12:48pm

 

[Steve C.]

Posted: 8/9/18 at 12:11pm

https://youtu.be/4A69MZHteUg

Thanks PJ, I just saw this today. This YouTube clip is from April 2018 with Ruta Lee at the TCM annul festival.

She is 96 years young and she looks absolutely amazing! She must have quite a few "bosom buddies".

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/9/18 at 12:38pm

Steve C. said: "https://youtu.be/4A69MZHteUg

Thanks PJ, I just saw this today. This YouTube clip is from April 2018 with Ruta Lee at the TCM annul festival.

She is 96 years young and she looks absolutely amazing! She must have quite a few "bosom buddies"."

Huh? I could have sworn Ruta Lee was 83.

[Steve C.]

Posted: 8/9/18 at 3:30pm

Hey CA, I thought she said 96 on the podcast; I could be wrong.

btw, I completely forgot how great she is in Witness For The Prosecution! terrific movie!!

[darreyl102]

Posted: 8/10/18 at 9:13pm

She is 83. Lol

[CarlosAlberto]

Posted: 8/13/18 at 10:24am

I listened to some of the podcasts over the weekend. I loved the one with Janis Paige. It was fabulous.