I got an email via the Fred Astaire mailing list saying that Robyn Astaire (widow of Fred) has claimed the domain name FredAstaire.net after taking legal action.  I’m not surprised, but it does seem unfair.  All she gets though is a ten dollar domain name and fans yet another reason to immensely dislike her.

So the address has changed to AlsoDances.net.  This is a setback for PJ but Robyn will never be able to stop fans from maintaining fansites about Fred. Even the arbritrator told her that she has no right to shut down a fan website.

It’s been three years since I’ve purchased the DVD… but today was probably one of the few times I’ve enjoyed watching this film. It has mostly sat on my shelf… sent to the back by exciting new releases and non MGM movies. But buying the soundtrack made me want to watch it again.

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