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Pamy | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 02:07 pm     Ok here goes.......... I danced on Banstand from 1976-thru 1999 when I was in the 8th thru 10th grades. It was hard to get on and you kinda had to know someone to be able to go. I was in a dance class and the brother of one of my friends in class used to dance on AB, he heard I wanted to go and said he would take me and a friend. That is how I started going. (trivia : that guy was on the cover of an ELO album, he is the guy wearing a turban on one of their 70’s albums, I remember seeing is billboard on sunset on the way to filming one weekend, we were all soooo excited!) We would film 6 shows in 1 weekend, 3 on sat and 3 on sun, then we would come back in 5 weeks and start the process all over again. We would bring 6 different outfits and change in the parking lot between shows. AB was filmed pretty much as you saw it, we would dance and then the director would yell, ‘ok were out’ then we would stop, hang around for a few min until the director would say ‘and were back in 5 4 3 …, then we would start dancing again. I can’t remember all the singers I saw, you have to know that back then, it was never about the singers it was always about ‘us’(the dancers!!) Everyone tried to outdress or outdance eachother(but in a fun friendly way). The people that got most of the CU’s(close-ups) were the ones that either were dancing really cool or dressed really cool. I was on in the 70’s during the disco craze, so the clothes and dancing were kinda crazy. Some things I remember getting CU’s of were .my clear Candie’s shoes, a belt that was actually an extension cord, doing the YMCA(in fact they showed a clip of me doing iton the AB special that was on earlier this year) The set was very small and those platforms that we would dance on were so wobbly that I didn’t like to dance up on them, I always felt like it would fall apart. Dick Clark was a doll! He was always friendly and loved ‘his kids’ as he would call us. He had no rhythm whatsoever! LOL and he would often joke about it. I remember once he was standing at his platform watching us dance(which he did when the camera wasn’t on him)and I said ‘come on’ motioning for him to come out and dance with us, he just laughed and shook his head. He looked a little older in person but still looked better than most men his age. I remember the last show I was on had a group called Madness, I couldn’t stand the kind of music(punk),I liked disco/funk/dance music, so I decided I would start dancing on Soul Train, cuz they played the kind of music I was into, I went to 1 taping of Soul Train and it was so unorganized that I never went back. Don Cornelas had to keep saying his lines over and over to get them right, nothing like the pro Dick Clark was. I hope that answers some of your questions. |
Marysafan | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 03:45 pm     SO cool Pamy! Thanks! |
Whit4you | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 05:26 pm     Pamy - no I still have alot more - but thanks for the start lol. I want to know what you thought of being on tv?? Especially the first few times you were on? And geez what did you think about getting shown on the special? That had to be too cool? I mean your here with a buncha people (I know I'm not alone) that watched AB like it was the only show in the world lol. I wouldn't miss it if I were on my death bed. I agree it wasn't about the musicians for me either - except occasionally when one of my idols was on (which was rare) I had a crush on a few of the guy dancers though I don't nkow which ones lol... and I hated some of the prettier girls hehe ... I was not a good dancer then (even when others emulated my dancing years later I never felt like a good dancer) But I would try to copy the moves of some of the better dancers. More q's - did you become friends with any of the other dancers? Did any of those friendships last? DId you guys like compare notes as to who got more CU time? Were you envious of those who got more CU time? You know hwo you looked at the show before being on it? Did you ever look at it THAT way again afterwords - or were you always thinking about the tech aspects, or noting who you used to know and stuff? Do you know what I mean here? It's like - I always looked at Disney as the park/cartoons and stuff till I worked for Disney corp and now to me everything is 'artwork' because that's how it's looked at... the costumes, the sets, every single tangible item and even non tangible is a 'item' - in a database to me now...never can go back to just thinking of Disney as 'a theme park' - so that's what I"m asking - what was seeing the show a few years after you stopped being on it like? Also if they ever have a reunion of the oldies would you be on it? I think that'd be incredible Well I have a ton more Qs but I guess that's enough don't want to drive you crazy - I just think this is soooo awesome - to me AB is a lot bigger deal then BB lol. |
Twinkie | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 06:06 pm     Pamy that was soooo fascinating!! Thanks!! |
Pamy | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 07:20 pm     Whit..I was much younger than most of the dancers so I didn't get to hang out with them in the clubs back then. Most would go dancing on Sat. nites at clubs in LA but I was too young. It was kinda like getting together with friends every 6 weeks but didn't really talk to them in between, except for my 2 dance partners, I went to school with them. I haven't seen them since high school. I, like you, used to watch AB every week and was beyond excited when I went the first time, and watching myself on tv the first time was sooo cool, but after that it became just like any other routine. It was fun and something I looked forward to. As I said when they started going away from the music I really liked I stopped going and pretty much lost touch with all of it, so I doubt I would go to a reunion. We never compared who got the most CU's, some people were more of a camera hog than others. The one thing I remember is when it was time to sit by Dick when he introduced the singers everyone would bolt for the bleachers to try and sit next to him. I think I sat by him 2 or 3 times. I didn't watch it that much after I stopped being on it because I didn't like the music anymore, by that time I was watching soul train each week cuz they had the music and dancing that I was into. I was on 2 other tv shows one was big in the 60's and the other was big in the 70's and you won't believe what they were......... |
Twinkie | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 07:41 pm     Oh please tell Pamy!!! |
Whit4you | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 07:42 pm     OH come on tell us which shows!!!! (Thanks for the details by the way - it really is fascinating!) |
Whit4you | Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 07:51 pm     Tea - I'm interested in the hosta plant growing - (not to make a buncha money but a little spending money perhaps?) I used to be a plant fanatic - had tons of great ones.... gave them all up when I moved to Cali. I haven't had a plant since. Mostly I want to know like what varities you'd recommend there seem to be 100's of them lol. Also maybe if you have time - a few details on selling them (if you don't have time well you know I can try researching it but thought you could give a little info on this...? What varities sell best... like I said not looking to make a buncha money - but getting back into plants again would be fun and making a little extra spending money would be too But then I know me if I do this - I'll end up spending any spending money on more plant stuff LOL |
Teatime | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 03:59 am     Hi Whit! I don't have a big operation . You know what happened is 11 years ago I moved into my house and noticed a handful of plants burning up in the summer from too much southern exposure. I moved them to the back yard (north side of the house) and they really thrived. I started dividing and moving them around and of course they multiplied like crazy. Figured out they are hostas, so I ordered a few other varieties and have been propagating ever since. I use a shovel to cut down through the bigger clumps, usually dividing every 2 years. I put some good compost into black nursery buckets (used, from my previous shrubbery purchases or begged off neighbors) then tuck in the division. I pamper them in the back yard until they're big and beautiful (usually 2 months), then line up the plants under a shade tree out front. I charge $5 (should be 10), people come looking for them, and they sell themselves. I make sure people realize they're a cinch to grow as long as they initially go into good soil in the shade, and water them deeply if we hit a dry spell. I have 5 old varieties but I know there are lots of hybrids now. I just grow what I like. The cash they bring supports my gardening addiction. |
Teatime | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 04:02 am     I think we should guess Pamy's shows. Throw us some clues, Pamy! Were they dance-related too? |
Pamy | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 08:29 am     If I was a teenager in the 70's you can figure how old I was in the 60's, what show could it be?? The show in the 70's I was only on 1 time, the show had a nice ring to it.......... |
Heyltslori | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 08:53 am     Mickey Mouse Club? Sesame Street? The Love Boat? lol |
Pamy | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 09:04 am     Lori...nope but your in the right area for the 60's show... |
Heyltslori | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 09:16 am     Mr. Rogers? Captain Kangaroo? Zoom? |
Heyltslori | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 09:20 am     Romper Room?? more clues please! |
Pamy | Wednesday, November 20, 2002 - 09:46 am     You got it!!! I was on Romper room, one time. I was very young and really don't remember too much about it. I just remember thinking WOW Ms Maryann is sooo pretty!! |
Heyltslori | Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 11:08 am     Infomercials... we've all seen them and been annoyed by them...but has anyone ever tried any of that stuff??? I was up late last night and found myself half watching that "No money down" dude that wants you to buy his course and claims that in 5 years I could retire a millionaire. Hmm... when you're really sleepy it sounds like quite the plan. Or how about that Tony Little guy that will let me have his exercise stuff for 30 days for only 15 bucks? Or...what about the magic diet pills? the juicer? the vibrating thingy that makes you look younger after just a few jolts to your face?? My question... have any of you ever tried any of this stuff??? Did it work??? Did you feel screwed??? lol I will admit that after watching the informercial I went ahead and bought that Nads stuff....ya know ...that gooey honey like spread that you use for hair removal. Well...all I can say is OUCH!!!! That goo hurts! And it didn't even take off all the hair like it promised! Granted...my legs were a job to be reckoned with...but did you see that gorilla guy in the commercial? Anyways... anyone have an opinion or a story to share?? |
Lumbele | Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 03:54 pm     No story, but thanks bunches, Lori, you just saved me a nice piece of change. Almost walked into that Nad's stuff. |
Resortgirl | Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 04:08 pm     I'm in chat and sure could use a friend or two |
Whit4you | Tuesday, November 26, 2002 - 04:57 pm     Lori - ya I had all the Allen tapes many years ago - they are good but the thing is - they only work if you are absolutely and totally and completely motivated yourself. Most people get them and do nothing with them.... I owned my first home (Duplex) living under the poverty line - by age 19 sooooo - but I'm unique was extremely driven... and that's what it takes. No Money Down - is a good one.. but as I said it's just a waste of money unless your really driven and will take the action... 90% of what the tapes say you can find in a free book at the library - the other 10% is worth the $$ if you have time and motivation to take action. |
Northstar | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 08:30 am     Has anyone here bought one of those hand-held vacs called "The Shark"? If so, how do you like it and how well does it work? I'm thinking of getting something like it for my stairs cuz I'm tired of fighting with my big vac. Thanks guys. |
Heyltslori | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 09:29 am     Northstar...I have one similar to that called the Tiny Wonder...and I absolutely LOVE it. It's so small BUT very powerful! It's the best vac I've ever had. |
Sia | Wednesday, November 27, 2002 - 12:29 pm     Lori, I can't think of anything I've bought from a television info-mercial. Not one single thing, actually. I have responded to the insert ads that come in the mail (Valu-pak coupons, etc.) to buy address labels and personalized posters with a child's name, etc. |
Halfunit | Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 08:49 am     Does anyone own a DVD Recorder? My MIL has expressed interest in one for Christmas, and I'd like to get opinions. Two years ago, they averaged $3000, now they are around $600. I know they will continue to come down in price, and I just might wait to see how much they cost around her b-day (June) or next Christmas. For those of you that may have one, do you like it? Have you transferred home movies to disc? Recorded TV shows? Used it to watch rented or purchased DVDs? The articles I've read on them say there are compatibility issues between machines, like the VHS vs Beta days in videotape. Anyone have conflicts? DH and I have a DVD surround sound home theatre, but it's just a player and I'd like to hear REAL stories about the recorders. I trust you guys for the truth!! |
Sabbatia | Saturday, November 30, 2002 - 02:15 pm     Northstar, they had that hand held vacuum from the infomercials on our "test it Tuesay" on the news the other night. They had a cleaning service try it....and they said it was great! Trust me, when something doesn't work well, these folks don't hesitate to let ya know. |
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