What a wonderful speech, he was really talented not only for dancing but for telling stories!

Wow. Such class. Where has all the class, that the world used to have, gone? What an incredibly sweet, lovely n classy man. I miss Gene Kelly.

Class and intelligence and authenticity. I wish we had more of those virtues in the present world of entertainment.

Who’s watching in Dec 2019? Luv this man’s dancing😂♥️🕺

He makes everythig about musicals seem worth while, he was an amazing man, died the year i was born and that makes me sad because i would have loved to be alive when all of his movies first came out! We have his memory, that will have to be enough

Perhaps the most elegant, and real, acceptance speech I have ever heard.

I work as a music/recreation therapist with patients with dementia/Alzheimer's disease. One of the programs that I'd created is called "Celebrity of the month;" being that Gene Kelly's birthday would have been in August, he was today's "topic." This had been my 1st time watching this particular clip which I found quite interesting: Mr. Kelly had mentioned about the "magic" he'd created in his work and of course, to credit many others who worked with him. I'd showed his famous "dance in the rain" scene to these patients; the magic was still there in how their faces lit up, smiled, sang along and/or moved along to the song....they actually applauded at the end of the scene. I'd mentioned how after "Singin' in the Rain" came out in 1952, over 60 years later, it looked like the magic was still there... I believe that's a magic that lives on...and how interesting that Mr. Kelly described it as "magic" as well.

The world lost one of the best loves and joys of dancing. RIP Gene Kelly, you were one of my favorites.

Love you Gene RIP.

A giant of a man, dancer and performer! He produced timeless entertainment at an incredible level. Juts love to watch his movies!

I love that he thanked the people who often go unnoticed. Also dancing joy....he was a bodhisattva. 🥰

Gene giving credit to all those people behind the scenes. What a beautiful, lovely, sincere individual Mr Kelly was :)

You don't see entainers like him anymore. Masters and Inovators in their craft yet humble and appreciative to collabators.

Handsome, talented, and just a STAR. He could dance, and be soooooooooo athletic, act, and sing. Just a wonderful guy. I truly admire Gene Kelly. He was such a dancer. Athletic and and was so PERFECT.

Man do I miss him....I miss talent, dedication, and humility...I miss Gene.

I agree. What a talent, and what a genuine person behind it. And that smile...wow.

i still so so so admire him.....legend will never been forgotten~~~

Now THERE was a Star !!!!!

Gene and Leslie's embrace at the end-beautiful.

I cry watching this.. his speech was so beautiful !

The embrace between Gene and Leslie gets me every time.

I just can't get enough of Gene Kelly...his gorgeous smile, his endless charm and his fantastic personality. What a man. They just don't make them like this anymore. I'd give anything to go back in time and have the chance to meet him, I truly can rely on his films to make me smile when I'm down. We all miss you, Gene!

Loved genes dancing, one of my film idols when young.

Thanking and extolling everybody in such a heartfelt way. We'll never see his like again.

That last line makes me cry every time...

He is my Idol AND Inspiration !! Thank you Gene Kelly for EVERYTHING !!

Classy. An acceptance speech focusing on the talents on others. No political statements. Just being grateful to make others smile. That's class my friend.

This guy was the epitome of awesome! So talented and so gracious. There should be way more people like him in the world! :-)

I will always love him!!!

I'm 18 and I have to say that I listen to gene Kelly on my iPod almost 24/7,also rave over is films. he is my hero. I miss him. I wish I was born back when he was boomin' I would have been there to cheer him on! :) We love you, Mr. Gene Curran Kelly -3

he was the best dancer ever i never tire of watching him i watched singin in the rain last night it was as it was the first time i saw it just fantastic. He rules the dance.love him.

I loved the way leslie kissed gene!! she obviously was very moved by his speech!!

Gene's dancing & acting was pure genius. Im an eternal fan of his work!!

So talented and incredibly humble :) not many actors talk about people behind the scenes :)

One of the best show biz speeches ever given-You dance love, you dance joy and you dance dreams.

Now that's a speech.

Beautifully understated speech.

So wonderful~! He included in his thank you's: "The Romero's,' part of my former husband's family. Alex and Carlos Sr. Romero. Loved hearing that, as they were brilliant too! XO

Gene Kelly not only made the road; He dance on it. A true "ICON".

Thank you for posting this! I wish I can see whole video. I love love love Gene Kelly! His movie brought so much joy in my life!

every time Gene Kelly opens his mouth to sing or speak he just captures you, he was such an inspirational talented person. There are very few actors nowadays that can measure up to him He can sing He can dance and he can act

Class act and a well-raised gentleman from the golden days of America.

He was so amazing.

Thank You Gene Kelly for these awe inspiring musicals. You make us happy watching your incredible talent as a dancer/actor/director. Rest in power 🙏❤🙏

I love how he pays his respects to the musicians, and mentions how crimeful it is that they're uncredited. Class act

There are no words... I wish I could be like Him! Mahalo for being Gene Kelly

Greatest Dancer ever. End of story. Sorry Fred Astaire. Gene is one of the greatest entertainers ever. He could also sing and act too. I miss you Gene. Every time I see that scene when he is dancing in the rain with so much joy breaks me up and I get so upset when the cop comes by and the fun ends. That scene can go on forever.

Look how his kids look! Gene had such great genes indeed!!!

Great speech Gene. Class and dignity and modesty. Shame these kind of Gentlemen hardly exist today. I miss you and salute you Mr. Gene Kelly. You are and we're uniqueband you will always be my love. ,❤️

I've always loved this man, and this speech only cemented that.

Wonderful! I always enjoy sharing Gene's amazing work with my Film Studies students who truly appreciate it! Hope to see his widow Patricia's presentation on his work!

He was pure class

I watched this as a kid! I was ten years old and obsessed with Broadway musicals but had no idea who Gene Kelly was. I videotaped it and watched it obsessively over and over - it was great and showed most of his big dance sequences totally intact. I wish I still had that tape but I remember this speech down to the word, particularly the last line about the Pirates losing "one hell of a shortstop".

that grin from Mikihal (i didnt spell that right) was priceless.

Gene i miss your smile, you are a great legend

Thanks you, Thank you for posting the entire speech! Kelly was so hella cool & I totally admire his talent, respect his legacy!! This made my day...no,my year!

I love you and we miss you Gene!

Amazing man.

This guy is rather awesome...

One of the best Entertainers We ever had. R.I.P. Gene.

Earlier this week, Derek Hough and his dancing partner re-created Kelly's iconic dance sequence from "Singin In The Rain" and during rehearsals, Patricia Ward Kelly, Gene's widow, made an appearance to give her encouragement to Derek and to present a framed photo of Kelly performing the number; she looked sensational and Derek did a great homage to Kelly on Dancing With The Stars.

Oh that voice -3 I love it.

Beautiful speech from a beautiful man ❤️❤️❤️

Gregory Hines (3:13) is enamored with Kelly. Rightfully so. Hines was a phenomenal talent himself.

You just cant die with talent like that, I believe he is up there somewhere still entertaing ,like a lot of the old stars.nothing like it to day.x

His talent was matched only by his humility. Thanks for the memories, Gene Kelly!!!

Mrs H 🇬🇧 .. Gene is a legend.... He loved his children but he got old... Being old doesn't stop you loving your kids but it wants you to feel young and loved again causing you to be flattered by someone who show interest in you.. It's normal but the outcome can be devastating.. RIP Gene.. Love & Hugs to his children

Gene Kelly! The Greatest 👏🏻

What a Legend! Its too bad I was 3 when he died! I love his movies

"We dance love. We dance joy. And we dance dreams" Excuse me, just gotta get a box of tissues!!!

It's nice to imagine how proud and gratified the iconic "song and dance man" Gene Kelly would be if he knew that the 60th anniversary of Singin In The Rain was being celebrated in July 2012 with a commemorative edition on bluray and a theatrical showing on today's date. Donald O'Connor would be thrilled as well.

Happy 100th bday Mr.Kelly.

BRILLIANT

I would love to see the entire tribute.....

What a man!!! What a star!!!

My #1 favorite. Best there ever was.

When he said "JUDY", everyone love Judy, no one will forget her.

Leslie Caron, Cyd Charisse, and Debbie Reynolds all looked wonderful here as Gene Kelly was extolling their contributions to Singin" In The Rain, An American In Paris and Brigadoon. Kelly should have been given the opportunity to recreate the two roles that he was born to play: Joey Evans, which launched him to stardom on Broadway in Pal Joey and Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls.

People think of him only as a dancer and singer, but he was also an actor, choreographer, and director.

one of the heros

I don't mean demean any other great actors, but few are as good as Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. They were true artistes. I mean, they had such incredible amount of talent, such versatility, not limited to 1-2 tricks, the vast skill sets that remained mostly unrivaled even after they left the stage. Truly deserving honour!

He was before my time but i love him

thankyou this is wonderful!

Damn I truly was born too late. I mean I love everything from the 40's 50's and 60's and so on but can only see it on tv and KZfaq:(. Wish I could of been there

Interesting that they would use as his exit music "You Wonderful You" from Summer Stock, which was Judy Garland's last MGM film.

I'd say he aged beautifully.

the man can still run

I need a time-travel machine. D:

Very good Gene Kelly my favorite movie with Gene Kelly is on the Town

I love you gene kelly you were the whole package.

What a wonderful artist and man

You ´re my LOVE !!!!!!

Moving and poignant to see a shot of Fred Astaire and Andy Williams, both of whom have left us, sitting in close proximity to each other. Kelly was still in good heath at this point and looks like he did in Xanadu. He was gracious to give credit to the contributions of Vincente Minnelli, Stanley Donen, Comden and Green, Saul Chaplin, Roger Edens and the Metro team that were responsible for his greatest achievements, Singin In The Rain, An American In Paris, On The Town, etc.

Typical Gene. Getting up there to receive his own Life Achievement Award and using the entire speech to give praise to his costars and shining a light on the lesser-known. What a fantastic person.

For me and my Gal with JUDY ...sweet man... I love Gene Kelly... and I adore Judy Garland e gene togheter!

Amazing.

Two of his beautiful children looking on-lovely.

One of my absolute heroes right there.

the humility of the man!

Hahahahaha, oh Gene. You are so awesome.