European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 30, 1963, Darmstadt, Hesse Margot Werner Paietta pro Point Lonait. By Bob Hoyer s4s Munich Bureau donor Reed in scene with Loo i of hit Trade. An american in Munich Gene Reed an american in Munich la turning Loose his dancing talents in an show or German Lele the show to be cast sometime of a month Over the new German network i Mainz u a Success Reed will make a erics of half hour show i strictly an Experiment said Reed a Boyish looking extrovert who talks almost As Well As he dances it wot produced with the belief that european like the american Reed an accomplished Cinema and Tele vision dancer in the states before spend ing a tint in the army in Europe is in his own words the connecting Rod of the Chow. The show entitled a weekend in Black White opens with Reed dancing onto the stage and greeting the audience in four the show processes roed through his Dancis Mil n Drc Tim sequence introduces a series of Kuroki in to celebrities. The entire program take place in the the title implies Black and White has a significant e. the Pio Uram will offer a dramatic contrast in Black and White photography. Tho show is supposed to generate an International feeling although most of the music is american Reed explained. Reed who has been working in Europe As a dancer and choreographer for several years since his discharge from the army has been seen on German to by american viewers in previous productions. He has worked with Many of the top names in show business and Lias added re cording to his activities in Europe. I m not really a Singer but they want me to do the Schmaltz the slapstick an sentimental stuff. And i think i can do in addition to his work on German Tele vision. Heed s plans for the future include a show with bbl in London a show in Vienna and continued work with Europea Cinema. In must of his in until in in is he will Combine his talents As dancer and choreographer. An american who is proud of his nationality Reed explained i get along Over Here because europeans want to see the american dance and because they want Tosee americans act naturally. Consequently i dress american and act by retaining my identity by being an american and specifically by being Gen Reed they have More respect for me than they would if 2 tried to impersonate a eur saturday March 30, 1963 Gene dances with Alice and Ellen Kessler to movie and club Start. The stars and stripes Page 11
