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The receding hairline that hid a dance empire

The receding hairline that hid a dance empire

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A man collapses on a Washington sidewalk, his heart failing and a show opening blocks away. The woman who catches him hasn't divorced him in 16 years.

The receding hairline that hid a dance empire

This episode explores the life and career of a renowned choreographer, tracing his journey from a working-class Chicago neighborhood to the stages of Broadway and Hollywood. It delves into the personal insecurities that shaped his iconic dance style and the complex relationships that defined his life.

Person: Robert Louis Fosse
Born: June 23, 1927
Location: Uptown, Chicago
First Choreography Credit: 1943
First Wife: Mary Ann Niles

- Robert Fosse's mother enrolled him in dance classes around 1935, where he practiced until his body could do things others could not.
- As a teenager, Fosse performed professionally in burlesque houses as part of the Riff Brothers duo.
- After serving in the United States Navy's Special Services Entertainment Division, Fosse moved to New York City in 1947.
- Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis saw Fosse's act with Mary Ann Niles, leading to an appearance on The Colgate Comedy Hour and a contract with MGM.
- Jerome Robbins hired Fosse as choreographer for "The Pajama Game" in 1954, recognizing his unique movement style.

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