A Smith called Pete takes us backstage at the Icecapades to show us their 1948 collection of performers: pretty girls, clowns, acrobats, none of whom smell on ice.
I wonder why Pete didn't use that line. A bit too rude, I imagine. By modern standards, Pete Smith was snarky, but always respectful to real talent, and there's real talent here. I'm too young to have seen this episode of the Icecapades (I wasn't born yet, despite rumors), but certainly the increased popularity of Olympic events that use skates shows a still-young sport early in its evolution.
I wonder why Pete didn't use that line. A bit too rude, I imagine. By modern standards, Pete Smith was snarky, but always respectful to real talent, and there's real talent here. I'm too young to have seen this episode of the Icecapades (I wasn't born yet, despite rumors), but certainly the increased popularity of Olympic events that use skates shows a still-young sport early in its evolution.