Legs

***Legs*** is a 1983 American made-for-television musical drama film starring Shanna Reed, Deborah Geffner, Lawrence Leritz, David Marshall Grant, Maureen Teefy, and Gwen Verdon. It was directed by Jerrold Freedman and written by Freedman and Brian Garfield. The film was retitled *Rockettes* for its U.K. video release.

This film was Gwen Verdon's television film debut and using the talents of the 1982 Rockettes was partially filmed on stage at Radio City Music Hall. The film had several public screenings there prior to its television release.

## Plot

The film follows three women, Lisa Norwood, Terry Riga and Melissa Rizzo, who are auditioning in front of choreographer Maureen Comly, hoping to fill the one open spot in the chorus line of the famous U.S. precision dance company, the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes.

## Cast

* Shanna Reed as Lisa Norwood
* Deborah Geffner as Terry Riga
* Maureen Teefy as Melissa Rizzo
* Gwen Verdon as Maureen Comly
* David Marshall Grant as Sid Lewis
* John Heard as Dan Foster
* Sheree North as Ida
* Eileen Collins as Barbara
* Marilyn Cooper as Rita
* Lawrence L. Leritz as Radio City Music Hall New Yorker
* Ron Karabatsos as Mr. Rizzo
* Barton Heyman as Larry Clark
* Margery Nelson as Aunt Agnes
* Mace Barrett as Bob Schaeffer
* Jonathan Stockley as John
* Vera Lockwood as Mrs. Rizzo
* Carol Harbich as Paula
* Ethyl Will as Ethyl
* Robert King as Freddie Taylor

## References

1. ↑ Rothenberg, Fred (May 2, 1983). ABC Salutes Ladies in the Line. Observer–Reporter. Retrieved on April 24, 2014.
2. ↑ Buck, Jerry (May 2, 1983). Sheree North Stars in 'Legs' Monday on ABC. The Lewiston Daily Sun. Retrieved on April 24, 2014.
3. ↑ Sherwood, Rick (August 30, 1984). 'Legs', ABC at 8 PM. Star-News. Retrieved on April 24, 2014.
4. ↑ She will be Right at Home in 'Legs'. Eugene Register-Guard (April 29, 1983). Retrieved on April 24, 2014.
5. ↑ Legs (1983), Overview. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved on April 24, 2014.

## External links

* Legs at Wikipedia

* *Legs* at the Internet Movie Database
* *Legs* at the TCM Movie Database

## Gallery

Terry Riga tells Melissa Rizzo that she worked as a Rockette for about five yearsTerry explains to Melissa that not everyone gets to dream of becoming a RocketteLisa Norwood tells Melissa Rizzo that she worked as a Rockette for about five yearsMaureen Comly and Ethyl get ready to rehearse for the new dance numberMaureen Comly and Ethyl's new dance number rehearsal sequence #1Maureen Comly and Ethyl's new dance number rehearsal sequence #2Maureen Comly and Ethyl's new dance number rehearsal sequence #3Maureen and Ethyl rehearse their dance number while Terry takes in the sights of Central ParkLisa Norwood practices on the floor for her new dance numberTerry Riga arrives and decides to work on the new dance number with Lisa NorwoodLisa Norwood sees that Terry Riga has been having a lot more fun here latelyTerry Riga tells Lisa Norwood that she's very competitive when it comes to dancingTerry Riga and Lisa Norwood get ready to perform the new dance numberTerry Riga and Lisa Norwood both smile and wish each other the best of luckTerry Riga and Lisa Norwood's new dance number sequence #1Terry Riga and Lisa Norwood's new dance number sequence #2Terry Riga and Lisa Norwood's new dance number sequence #3Terry Riga and Lisa Norwood's new dance number sequence #4Terry Riga and Lisa Norwood's new dance number sequence #5Terry Riga and Lisa Norwood's new dance number sequence #6Terry Riga and Lisa Norwood congratulate each other with a great big beautiful hug