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ricardo266 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I think it would have raised a few eyebrows amongst a certain section of the population in Great Britain as well! You have to bear in mind that young people loved this kind of music, but many older people hated it (and pop music in general) - so probably wouldn't have appreciated 45 mins of Motown on primetime TV. Pop music wasn't considered as mainstream entertainment in the way it is today. So it probably was quite daring of them to put this show on.
ricardo266 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Just to add to your comments. It was actually a 'Rediffusion London' production (not the BBC) - they were the independent commercial TV channel, ITV, for the London area from 1955-68. RSG was a weekly pop show on which Dusty was an occasional presenter - but this was a special edition showcasing Motown (an idea that Dusty had pitched to the show's producer).
Yesimustbestupid2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Just to expand further on my comment below: Just think how a show like this would not have been allowed to be put together or even aired in the U.S. back in 1965 due to the fact we were in the midst of the civil rights era fights (& even w/ the U.S. Congress passing & LBJ signing the Civil Rights & Voting Rights act in that year & 1964 respectively) w/ whites & blacks both singing & dancing, together. My how nicely things have changed since then. Think about it.
Yesimustbestupid2 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
It was only broadcast in Great Britian
in 1965. It's from the BBC & it was Dusty showing her appreciation for Motown (to answer someone {mrtunemizer} below it's been explained to me that Marvin Gaye, the Marvelettes & the Four Tops had other things going on -- I think a U.S. tour at the time this show aired live so they couldn't come to London for this show -- I'm sure they would have if they could have). I do wonder if a show like this could have been put together in the U.S. back in '65?
PaulDePace (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Stop and think about the Hall of Fame talent on this show...in one room! Wow. Some of the giants of rock and roll. What was this...some TV show I never saw as a teenager?
Ravs023 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Wow that's some serious moves, I came looking for a Christmas song by Motown. Its not like any other I've heard. Please if anyone knows of it, let me know. It was about boys growing up to be men...and no bombs...and peace on earth.
mrtunemizer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
And another thing, why is it when they sing The Miracles' "Mickeys Monkey" all you hear is Diana's screeching voice in the backgrounds? Always got to have her microphone turned up high...geez! lol
mrtunemizer (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I know that Mary Wells was released from her contract by this time but where are Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes and the Four tops on this special?
williamg2552 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Everybodys always talking about "Supremes,this", and "Tempts,that"....Do you know who REALLY STOLE THIS SHOW ? SMOKEY ROBINSON, BOBBY ROGERS, PETE MOORE , and RONNIE WHITE...THE M I R A C L E S !!!
jaime5429 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
WoW! what performances...to see all the great singer from the early motown days. now that is what you call a family, all different groups singing together at the end dancing the "The Jerk' to 'MICKEY'S MONKEY' |
