Movie #`1726 .........................."Fossee/Verdon" FX tv

Movie #1726 "Fossee/Verdon" -- 8 episodes ( 1 hour+ each) covers the marital and work relationship of the two of the best in the dance world, and I really liked this miniseries and looked forward to it each week.  I must say it could have been more clearly presented --- it took a way out, creative choice n editing this together --- sometimes it was way cool, and sometimes I just thought, huh?  what was that about?  it covers all the shows they worked together and goes to the death  of Bob Fossee on the street in NYC just outside the theatre he was working in, in the arms of Gwen.  Heartbreaking, just like their life together --- two people who love each other but can't live with each other.  However, the biggest irony is that they had a volatile relationship at work, too!  They would shout and argue , but they were they most listened to each other --- and she was his muse.  Yes, people can say he held her back because she stuck with him through his whole life, through thick and thin and several partners, but if she were here she probably would say it was all worth it --- because together they reached "Magic" many times.  The one innocent who was subjected to the most abuse was their daughter Nichole, who produced this miniseries.  Neglect from him, hovering from her, looked to be a tough growing up period for her throughout the show.  I think my favorite part occurred when Bob was in the editing room with the movie "Cabaret" and he was obviously stuck and gave a call too Gwen.  She dropped everything and came in and looked at one of the numbers and just said one or two things and it changed the tide for him.  Of course, the way he thanked her was to bed down another woman, but that's the way it was with them.  Tough to watch many times, but neat to see his friends like Neil Simon and Paddy Chayefsky and see the background stories  on such beloved  shows as "Cabaret," "Damn Yankees," &  "Chicago."  I'd give it 4 out of 5 stars. Loved the idea but thought it could be a clearer story, but I get why it was done with such creativity!


"FOSSEE/VERDON"    8 episodes     shown on FX       each about 1 hour

An inside look at the romantic and creative partnership between influential choreographer/director, Bob Fosse, and Gwen Verdon, one of the greatest Broadway dancers of all time.

Creators:

 Thomas Kail, Steven Levenson

Stars:

 Sam Rockwell, Michelle Williams, Norbert Leo Butz