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Gene Kelly
Roasts Frank Sinatra

Name: Gene Kelly Roasts Frank Sinatra
Description: Gene Kelly was a familiar entertainment figure of the era. Frank Sinatra was a legendary singer and actor whose style, fame and larger-than-life public image made him an irresistible roast target. In this clip, Gene Kelly turns that contrast into roast material, teasing Frank Sinatra with the affectionate exaggeration and show-business one-upmanship that defined the format.

Gene Kelly Roasts Frank Sinatra — a classic television roast performance.

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Gene Kelly Roasts Frank Sinatra

Gene Kelly was a familiar entertainment figure of the era. Frank Sinatra was a legendary singer and actor whose style, fame and larger-than-life public image made him an irresistible roast target.

In this clip, Gene Kelly turns that contrast into roast material, teasing Frank Sinatra with the affectionate exaggeration and show-business one-upmanship that defined the format.