Reality show captures the train wreck that is phillys. Dancin on air was a one of a kind dance show featuring philadelphia area teens. The popular local 80s television dance show may be making a comeback. Philadelphia cbs they may be dancin on air again in philadelphia, as early as next month.
In 1985 the show dancin on air broadcast from six flags great adventure. Enjoy this video clip from our 50th anniversary special looking back at dancin on air. The phillyshot dancin on air will get the reality treatment from fuse in. Jan 26, 2016 casey reed, an afternoon drivetime dj on philadelphias q102, has been holding down a second gig as a tv host of dancin on air. Dancin on air was produced at wphl channel 17 studios in philadelphia pa. Mar 06, 2016 a post from a couple weeks back shared word of the existence of saturday morning fever, the fuse tv docuseries about the philly show dancin on air. Jan 28, 2016 within the first 15 seconds of saturday morning fever the reality show that sets out to prove to the world that dancin on air survived the 80s the philadelphia museum of art. Mar 31, 2016 dancin on air was a one of a kind dance show featuring philadelphia area teens. Philadelphias legendary tv show puts the spotlight on local talent and dancers who perform and flirt for the cameras to earn that big showbiz break. Jan 27, 2016 after a few episodes of the old dancin on air were aired on wphl in 2011, the station relaunched the show the following year. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Initially, dancin on air was broadcast live to 7 states. The shows creators producers worked out of their camden, nj offices. The sixepisode docucomedy spotlights the oncelegendary philadelphia party program dancin on air and a select few young adults who genuinely think its their ticket to fame.
Did you know there was a reality show about phillys. Former cast members and the producer of the iconic 1980s philly dance. Dancin on air was and always will be a part of television and local history as it opened a positive outlet for local youths, shed positive light on philadelphia and the surrounding areas, and provided a platform for people to express themselves. Despite the small stage, the regulars on the show wholeheartedly believe that this is their ticket to stardom. I thought it was a good resumebuilder, said reed, who has been with the show for four years. And of course, this clip of what kids think of the original show today. This site is dedicated to everyone who made the tv show dancin on air happen. Dancin on air ran until 1987, and dance party usa continued until 1992. A documentary about the tv series dancin on air highlights its premiere in philadelphia in 1981 and how it became the nationally known dance party usa in 1986. Marissa rivera dishes on the first season of saturday morning fever entertainment saturday morning fever closes sixepisode run with a crush. The program was shot livetotape in philadelphia, pennsylvania and based on dancin on air, a program on philadelphias wphltv. Dancin on air is philadelphias longest running dancereality tv show where the.
On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Both shows were produced and created by michael nise and his father frank. Every saturday, philadelphias legendary tv dance show dancin on air puts the spotlight on local talent acts who dance, sing and flirt for the cameras in the hopes of being discovered and. Phillys legendary dancin on air gets a reality show. Casey reed, an afternoon drivetime dj on philadelphias q102, has been holding down a second gig as a tv host of dancin on air. It was filmed at phl17 studios and was a number one show for years. Philadelphia tv show dancin on air may be revived cbs philly. Dancin on air is philadelphias longest running dancereality tv show where the areas most talented and attractive people get to dance, sing and show their stuff. Jan 27, 2016 saturday morning fever is a docucomedy that tells the story of the longrunning local philadelphia dance show dancin on air. Find out when and where you can watch dancin to the hits episodes with tvguides full tv listings youll never miss another moment from your favorite show. I remember dancin on air and later dance party usa rather well. The show ran for seven years in the 1980s, airing five days a. Saturday morning fever season 1 episodes streaming online. Some of the dancin on air and dance party usa regulars from the.
Like the cheesesteak and rocky balboa, the teen dance show dancin on air was once a local institution in philadelphia. I went to school with one of the regulars who was a grade above me. After a few episodes of the old dancin on air were aired on wphl in 2011, the station relaunched the show the following year. You have to see 1980s kelly ripa on this local philadelphia. A documentary about the tv series dancin on air highlights its premiere in. Mar 16, 2018 like the cheesesteak and rocky balboa, the teen dance show dancin on air was once a local institution in philadelphia. It hosted the likes of madonna, will smith, and duran duran before being transformed into dance party usa, when it made the switch in 1986 to the fledgling usa network. Dancin on air regulars, producer feud philadelphia magazine. A post from a couple weeks back shared word of the existence of saturday morning fever, the fuse tv docuseries about the philly show dancin on air. Watch dancin on air season 1, episode 1 dancin on air. The station is devoting four hours to it on saturday night.
Jul 22, 2011 philadelphias wphl channel 17 will rebroadcast old episodes of dancin on air this weekend. Dancin on air got a reality show, and its as ridiculous as it sounds fuse follows longrunning local dance program. Philadelphias legendary tv show puts the spotlight on local talent and dancers who perform and flirt. But in case you dont quite know whats up, heres the deal. What youll find here are items that are embellished with vintage dancin on air logos, just like the original shirts, mugs and many other items you remember from the 80s. Dancin on air was a 1980s television dance music reality show, forerunner of the tv show dance party usa. Now, 30 years after the shows debut, johnson went back to philadelphia for a reunion taping and effort to. Frank nise was 70 years young when dancin on air first broadcast.
Penultimate episode of saturday morning fever offers life lessons galore. Watch saturday morning fever online full episodes of season. Photo special to the newsa shot of the regulars from the 1986 dancin on air season. Dancin broadway, dancin original cast list, original cast, current cast. Dancin on air and its sister show dance party usa were the second longest running dance show proceeding another dance show that originated from philadelphia,american bandstand. Philadelphia tv show dancin on air may be revivedthey may be dancin on air again in philadelphia, as early as next month. Dancin on air philadelphia, philly, bucks county, best.
Big mouth whodini welcome to the pleasuredome frankie goes to hollywood scientific love midnight star shes. If you were a tween, teen, or young adult or the parent of one in philadelphia in the 80s, you are no doubt familiar with dancin on air. Philadelphia tv show dancin on air may be revived cbs. It was originally a halfhour, but was expanded to an hour in 1987. Nov 2, 2015 explore krabbyteczons board dance party usa. Kelly ripa at slow dancing with a boy called mike in 1986 on a philadelphia variety show called dancin on air. Dancin on air is philadelphias longest running dancereality tv show where the areas most talented and attractive.
With our large variety of dance and music styles to choose from, together with the variety of technical levels and outstanding professional instruction, were sure youll be happy learning, training and developing. Its a family history reflecting frank, ida and michael, beautifully pulling together without any experience to pull from just integrity and loyalty to offer. Jan 27, 2016 dancin on air is philadelphia s longest running dancereality tv show where the areas most talented and attractive people get to dance, sing and show their stuff. Philly station puts new twist on dance show broadcasting. You have to see 1980s kelly ripa on this local philly. About these 2 dance shows dance party usadancin on air. Saturday morning fever is a docucomedy that tells the story of the longrunning local philadelphia dance show dancin on air.
Nise biz is the story of a fourdecade successful journey through the media. Read more entertainment dance philadelphia television reality tv. This was the first time he appeared on the philadelphiabased television show dancin on air, a program which, like its philadelphia predecessor, american bandstand, features a group of. Verica himself would dance on a philadelphia dance show called dancin on air in the early 80s. The show ran for seven years in the 1980s, airing five days a week at 4 p. Verica was born on may, 1964, to real estate agent parents, of italian descent on his fathers side.
The program was shot live to tape in philadelphia, pennsylvania and based on dancin on air, a program on philadelphia s wphltv. Dancin on air was produced at wphl channel 17 studios in philadelphia, pa history edit edit source dancin on air broadcast live from october 12, 1981 to december 31, 1987. Dancin on air christmas party episode from 1981 duration. Rare vintage 1983 philadelphia pa dancin on air vocal. Decades later, the regulars are all grown up and pushing 50. The popular local 80s television dance show may be. Were you surprised by all the attention that broken strap received. Philadelphias wphl channel 17 will rebroadcast old episodes of dancin on air this weekend.
Dancin on air was a 1980s television dance music reality show, forerunner of the tv show. Watch saturday morning fever online full episodes of. Philadelphias children of the 1980s will remember dancin on air as the show that put kelly ripa and tom verica how to get away with murders sam keating on television for the first time. Here are some behind the scenes photos from a pretty fun day at phl17.
Filmed live from the studio of wphl in philadelphia,pennsylvania, local teens flocked to dance on television to the current hit music of the 1980s. Dance party usa was an american dance television show that aired on cables usa network from april 12, 1986, to june 27, 1992. Did you know there was a reality show about phillys dancin. Dancin to the hits tv listings, tv schedule and episode. The program earned a 128% return on investment within the first six months. The publicaccess tv series debuted in 1981, hosting the likes of madonna, will smith, and duran duran and featuring a teenage kelly ripa before morphing into nationally telecast cable spinoff dance party usa.
Storyline dancin on air is philadelphias longest running dancereality tv show where the areas most talented and attractive people get to dance, sing and show their stuff. Grab and go lunches for south philadelphia seniors. Apr 17, 2020 the 15 best places for dancing in philadelphia. The station is devoting four hours to it on saturday night from 8 to 10 p. Did you guys know that on saturday night june 23rd 8pm12am wphl is showing 4 old episodes of dancin on air. Vineland alice johnson spent seven years dancing on air before the plug got pulled. The show moved to phillycam on saturdays at 10 in 20.
Broadwayworld announces next on stage singing competition. The program earned a 128% return on investment roi within the first six months. Stream full episodes of saturday morning fever season 1 online on the roku channel. His mother was one of the original bandstand dancers.
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