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Friday, November 24, 2006

R.I.P.: Betty Comden (1915-2006)

Alas, these things really do happen in threes. First Robert Altman, then Philippe Noiret -- and now the co-lyricist of the greatest movie musical ever made.
Posted by Joe Leydon at 11/24/2006 12:05:00 AM
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Labels: Betty Comden, Philippe Noiret, Robert Altman, Singin' in the Rain

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