Debbie Reynolds: podcast appearances and interviews

Debbie Reynolds was an American actress, singer, and dancer known for her performances in film, television, theatre, and cabaret. She gained early recognition for her portrayal of Helen Kane in the 1950 film Three Little Words and achieved fame with her breakout role as Kathy Selden in Singin' in the Rain in 1952. Her career included notable roles in films such as The Affairs of Dobie Gillis, Susan Slept Here, Bundle of Joy, The Catered Affair, Tammy and the Bachelor, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the latter earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Reynolds also voiced Charlotte A. Cavatica in Charlotte's Web and was active in television, earning a Golden Globe nomination for her series The Debbie Reynolds Show. She starred in Broadway's revival of Irene, receiving a Tony Award nomination, and in later years, appeared in television series such as Will & Grace and the Disney Halloweentown series, which introduced her to a younger audience. Beyond her entertainment career, Reynolds was an entrepreneur, opening the Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio in North Hollywood and engaging in various business ventures including a Las Vegas hotel and casino. She was an avid collector of film memorabilia and served as president of The Thalians, a mental health organization. Reynolds received several honors, including the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. She passed away in 2016 following a hemorrhagic stroke, shortly after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher.