Debbie Reynolds, Patsy Kelly--1972 TV Interviews, "Irene" 

Patsy Kelly was a legend - she's only 61 or 62 here. Her shorts with Thelma Todd set the standard for female pairings in the future like Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance or "Laverne & Shirley".

So great to see this. You share the best things. Debbie and Patsy were so enthusiastic about IRENE. Alas, they had huge troubles in Toronto, including Debbie's infamous laryngitis incident , the firing of Gielgud and the bringing in of director/choreographer Gower Champion to fix things.

So good to see Patsy Kelly and of course always Debbie but Rex is kind of a phony and ....

Another great video, wow. I love Debbie and Patsy. Patsy didn't get interviewed on TV much, this is a treasure. The early 70s Carson shows are hard to find, but a few have been posted. Especially any of his NY shows.

THANK YOU FOR THIS LOVELY INTERVIEW. LOVE ALL OF YOUR MANY DELIGHTFUL POSTS. THESE DAYS ARE LONG GONE.

Rex's Tallulah anecdote went on too long and had a weak finish.

Debbie is awesome

From the first of Johnny's two road trips back to New York after he permanently moved the Tonight Show to LA. Three weeks in November 1972 and again in May 1973.

I grew up with the Irene cast album. The songs still creep into my head! 😊

Rex is classy great

Allegedly, Patsy and Talulah had an affair. Two great actresses

Nov. 16, 1972.

Patsy is a riot.