The 1984 Tony Awards, Part 2

My Little Tonys

We sift through the leftovers of the 1984 Tony awards, discussing the classically trained roots of the Carlton dance, why even Chita and Liza couldn’t save The Rink, and what David and Zosia Mamet talk about at Thanksgiving. Plus, we excavate the source of an obscure Simpsons joke for this edition of “What?!” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@mylittletonys) for additional content about this season’s shows!

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Tap Dance Kid -- Short Story Film -- 1980

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