In 1973 the American Film Institute initiated its Life Achievement Award, to be presented to a yearly recipient whose talent has fundamentally advanced the film art; whose accomplishments have been acknowledged by scholars, critics, professional peers and the general public; and whose work has stood the test of time.
The American Film Institute Salute to ... (Season 9)
The American Film Institute Salute to Fred Astaire (Episode 1) 7.0
Air date: 1981-04-18
Overview: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Fred Astaire is a 1981 documentary TV movie written by Joseph McBride and George Stevens Jr. and directed by Marty Pasetta.
