New York, New York (1977 film) the "saxophonist's outrageously volatile personality places a continual strain on their relationship, and after they have a baby, their marriage crumbles", even as their careers develop on separate paths. The film marked the final screen appearance of actor Jack Haley. The story opens on V-J Day in 1945. A massive celebration in a New York City nightclub is underway, music provided by the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. While there, selfish and smooth-talking saxophone player Jimmy Doyle (De Niro) meets small-time USO singer Francine Evans (Minnelli), who, although lonely, still wants nothing to do with Jimmy, who keeps pestering her for her
New York, New York (On the Town) survey of top tunes in American cinema. It is not to be confused with the "Theme from "New York, New York"", originally performed by Liza Minnelli and later popularized by Frank Sinatra. The theme from "New York, New York" was referenced by John Williams for his celebratory "For New York", composed in 1988 for Bernstein's 70th birthday gala. The song was parodied as "Springfield, Springfield" in the 1993 episode "Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood" of "The Simpsons". It was covered in a mash-up with "I Love New York" on the "Glee" episode "New York". In the Tim Burton film "Sleepy Hollow",