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Pan's People do the "Monster Mash" -
Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
(Halloween 1962, highest chart pos. #1,
ver. 2 of dance perf. by Pan's People on
Sept. 13, 1973, ep. of Top Of The Pops)
Sept. 13, 1973, ep. of Top Of The Pops)
Halloween's fast approaching and what better way to get into the spirit
than with a zesty dance routine by the lovely and talented Pan's People
from the English music television series Top Of The Pops? In that
vintage clip from Halloween season 1973, Pan's Peeps did the
"Mash"... they did the "Monster Mash," shaking their groove
things to Bobby (Boris) Pickett's nifty novelty number,
a record that originally charted at Halloween 1962.
than with a zesty dance routine by the lovely and talented Pan's People
from the English music television series Top Of The Pops? In that
vintage clip from Halloween season 1973, Pan's Peeps did the
"Mash"... they did the "Monster Mash," shaking their groove
things to Bobby (Boris) Pickett's nifty novelty number,
a record that originally charted at Halloween 1962.
Hi there. I'm
Alan Shore
Alan Shore
and you're not.
I got that one
from Chevy Chase.
I got that one
from Chevy Chase.
(BA-DUM-BUMP)
Unless you've been hiding out on planet Pluto for the last hundred years,
you know that I'm the hot shot lawyer who starred in not one but two
hit courtroom dramedies, namely The Practice and Boston Legal.
On season 8 of The Practice, I swept in, grabbed the reins and singlehandedly
resurrected the struggling Boston law firm of Young, Frutt, and Berluti. When
that blew up I moved across town, shook up the establishment and proved
myself the best and most libidinous lawyer at my BFF Denny Crane's
myself the best and most libidinous lawyer at my BFF Denny Crane's
shop Crane, Poole & Schmidt as the star of Boston Legal.
A little more about me: My hobbies are women, incessant flirting, women,
getting even, women, invading personal space, women and crossing
the line in imaginative ways. Did I mention women? Scroll down
to view more examples of my libertine libido in action:
the line in imaginative ways. Did I mention women? Scroll down
to view more examples of my libertine libido in action:
As you can see, I never got the memo about political correctness.
When I'm not busy going rogue... I'm a loose cannon.
I smoke nasty cigars.....
I consume mass quantities of alcohol. I have even been known
to jaywalk on occasion... and these are my good qualities.
Gotta love me... or not.
Be that as it may, I am the most loyal
friend you'll ever find, and trust me,
you don't want me as an enemy.
Recently Shady Del Knight hired me to
spice up his Bandstands in Foreign Lands
series. My first order of business was to
raid the archives and seize the clips of
dancing damsels on Top Of The Pops.
You see, I am absolutely ob-SESSED
with attractive women, especially
when they are whirling and twirling
and jiggling and gyrating on stage.
Which brings me to the point of this post. Effective immediately I'll be hosting
Letch Dance, a new Shady's Place feature that shines the spotlight on the lovely
ladies of Pan's People, Ruby Flipper and Legs & Co, the happy hoofers who
appeared on Top Of The Pops from 1968 through 1981. Letch Dance is
a blog series that thinks it's a radio show. Big fun is literally waiting
in the wings, but first allow me to deliver my opening statement.
ladies of Pan's People, Ruby Flipper and Legs & Co, the happy hoofers who
appeared on Top Of The Pops from 1968 through 1981. Letch Dance is
a blog series that thinks it's a radio show. Big fun is literally waiting
in the wings, but first allow me to deliver my opening statement.
PAN'S PEOPLE (JULY 1968 TO APRIL 1976)
Your honor, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, over the years these young women
have been looked down upon by certain segments of society. Essentially they
have been tried and convicted in the court of public opinion. I say don't
hate them just because they're beautiful and graceful on their feet.
I say don't judge them just because they chose to make a few
extra pounds sterling shaking their booties on TV.
I say don't judge them just because they chose to make a few
extra pounds sterling shaking their booties on TV.
I can cite precedent. In a landmark
decision in 1956, Supreme Court
Justice Richard Penniman wrote
the following opinion, and I quote:
The girl can't help it if she was born to please
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
And if she's got a figure made to squeeze
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
Now I'm not about to subject you to the same old tired song and dance routine.
These bopping, Bunny Hopping Brit birds are fresh faced, vivacious and exciting.
LEGS & CO (NOVEMBER 1976 TO OCTOBER 1981)
For years they helped make Top Of The Pops the toast of the town,
and they made a little bread in the process. I'm on a roll... so without
further ado... letch the music play and letch the dancing begin!
and they made a little bread in the process. I'm on a roll... so without
further ado... letch the music play and letch the dancing begin!
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Here's the ideal music bed for a fan-made tribute to the classy lassies
of Pan's People and Legs & Co. It's "Hot Legs," a rowdy song from
of Pan's People and Legs & Co. It's "Hot Legs," a rowdy song from
Rod Stewart's 1977 album Foot Loose & Fancy Free. Have at it!
"Hot Legs" - Rod Stewart
(Mar./Apr. 1978, highest chart pos. #25 Cash Box/#28 Hot 100,
(Mar./Apr. 1978, highest chart pos. #25 Cash Box/#28 Hot 100,
fan tribute to Pan's People and Legs & Co on Top Of The Pops)
RUBY FLIPPER (MAY TO OCTOBER 1976)
Now let's give Ruby Flipper some sugar and watch them perform.
Remember, if the Ruby Flipper doesn't fit... you must acquit.
Ask me what I'm thinking as the girls get their kicks to
this hit tune by Walter Murphy, and I'll plead the fifth!
"A Fifth Of Beethoven" - Walter Murphy & the Big Apple Band
(Aug thru Oct. 1976, highest chart pos. #1 Hot 100 & Cash Box,
dance perf. by Ruby Flipper on Top Of The Pops)
I hope you enjoyed this sneak preview
of my new blog series that thinks
it's a radio show. The evidence
presented proves beyond a shadow
that Pan's People, Ruby Flipper
and Legs & Co... troupers one
and all, are highly skilled in the
art of terpsichore, and they
aren't bad at dancing either.
BA-DUM-BUMP)
I'm Alan Shore bidding you farewell. I promise
there'll be much more music and merriment
when I make my next appearance
at Shady's Place and cry:
Letch Dance!
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To play us off, here again are Pan's People
with a second Halloween treat, a different
version of their "Monster Mash" routine.
Bye bye!
"Monster Mash" - Bobby "Boris" Pickett And The Crypt-Kickers
(ver. 1 promo of dance perf. by Pan's People on
Sept. 13, 1973, ep. of Top Of The Pops)
