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Florenz Ziegfel, Jr. (March 21, 1869 – July 22, 1932), called Flo Ziegfeld, was an American Broadway impresario. He is best known for his series of theatrical revues, the Ziegfeld Follies (1907-1931), inspired by the Folies Bergères of Paris.

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  • This "Follies" producer who helped create the showgirl tradition used the slogan "Glorifying the American girl"
  • Doris Eaton Travis, who passed away in 2010 at age 106, was the last surviving showgirl from these follies
  • 1946:Fred Astaire & Lucille Ball dance & sing their way into these title "Follies" of the 1920s

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