times of debbie reynolds. ♪ alone now and i'm singing my song for you ♪ >> singer, dancer, actress, debbie reynolds was a triple threat and america's sweetheart. her career at the age of 16 after being spotted in a beauty pageant. ♪ i'm laughing >> a few years later opposite gene kelly in 1952s "singing in the rain." >> they picked me for "singing in the rain" i had five teachers. ballet and jazz and i worked until i would fall apart. other roles included like "tammy and the bachelor." she played opposite gregory peck