The Nicholas Brothers performed their legendary Jumpin' Jive routine in the film Stormy Weather, featuring an unrehearsed, one-take sequence of acrobatic leaps and splits. This performance remains a milestone in cinematic history, famously earning the title of the greatest movie musical sequence from the iconic dancer Fred Astaire. Credit: 20th Century Fox | History In Pictures

Fred Astaire called The Nicholas Brothers' Jumpin' Jive dance sequence the best movie musical number he had ever seen. Fayard Nicholas' son, Tony, explains how they pulled it off in a new interview you can watch on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/a8RqqQy-doc See our tribute to The Nicholas Brothers in honor of Harold Nicholas' centennial Sunday beginning at 8pm ET with ORCHESTRA WIVES by STORMY WEATHER ('43) and PIE PIE BLACKBIRD ('32). | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

In addition to dancing, The Nicholas Brothers excelled in numerous other talents including singing. The duo released a number of records during their lifetime. ORCHESTRA WIVES ('42) is one of a few times they sing on film, backed by Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

The granddaughters of The Nicholas Brothers carry their legacy through the Nicholas Dance Studio in Los Angeles teaching the next generation of dancers. They also perform routines inspired by the brothers as 'The Nicholas Sisters.' Learn more here: https://www.nicholasdancestudio.com/ | Turner Classic Movies: TCM