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Flipper Star and Dolphins Take Center Stage in TV Tale
Detroit native Brian Kelly stars on the NBC hit series Flipper but admits the true stars are Suzy the dolphin and five other mammals performing stunts. Filmed in studios and underwater in Florida and the Bahamas, the cast endures long hours and heat while forming bonds with the intelligent creatures. Kelly, son of a former Michigan governor and married to actress Laura Devon, reflects on the unusual life in show business.
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