The Dancing Poetry Corner – A Television Show -Stopper
I am a self-admitted TV junkie. I have always loved TV shows! Some of my favorites were featured – I Dream of Jeannie, Gilligan’s Island, The Golden Girls! Shows of that time period were simply fun, sometimes silly fun! We had to laugh! We were entertained! They were the best! How fun was it to see Gary Busey as Gomez! The Addam’s Family was perfect for him and Anna to portray! My late-hubby and I loved that show and The Munsters! So all together spooky, mysterious, and ooky! American Bandstand was a staple of our youth! A Saturday treat that was Must-See TV! A Dick Clark extravaganza!
It was so fun to have The Muppets in the Dancing With the Stars Ballroom House! To integrate Miss Piggy as co-hostess, Kermit and friends running the show in the Control Room was simply amazingly fun! Miss Piggy was being flirtatious with Derek Hough! Swoon!
The Troupe bumpers are always a super addition to the show! Eliminated pros also participate. How inventive was the Smash-Up bumper with Artem, Emma and Val! There is no limit to the creative genius coming out of the minds of everyone associated with the show. The opening number with the lady pros was a kaleidoscope of colors! A dazzling display of a light show plus the brilliance of those dynamite ladies! They shook it up to kick off the night! Dancing With The Stars is a treasure trove of talent to burn! The show is blessed to have this talent, ladies and men!
Alfonso Ribiero was Guest Judge. I thought he did fabulous critiques. He can return any time in my opinion.
This TV Show theme week can come back anytime. It gives the dancers more chances to shine as actors portraying roles in the form of dance. A win-win situation to me. Next week is the tear-jerking Most Memorable Year week. The variety of themes keeps the show fresh and compelling each week. Cool!
There was no elimination based on the departure of Kim and Tony. It was sad to see them have to leave the competition. Perhaps there can be different ways to address situations like this that would keep couples in the competition. But, that is for the legal team to hammer out.
The Ballroom on Monday night was transformed into a jumbo-tron TV screen! Please join me for:
A Television Show-Stopper
Show-Stopper – Breaking Bad
Alexa and Mark – Jazz
Yellow costumes, gas masks, movement of lighted the blocks on the table
Brilliant display of creativity, awesome, fantastic
Genius, innovative material, pitch perfect
Show-Stopper – American Bandstand
Andy and Allison – Quickstep
Colorful display of lighting, costumes, albums on the floor
A peppy potpourri of steps, upbeat, right for the times
Taking a theme for TV night and going with it
Show-Stopper – The Jeffersons
Bindi and Derek – Quickstep
Movin’ on up to a high-spirited dance
Full of fabulous fun, jolly, joyful, jumping feet
Like a rocket engine, a solid competitor
Show-Stopper – The Golden Girls
Witney and Carlos – Jazz
Two perky senior citizens enjoying a dance in the park
A sweet, tender serenade, dance of romance
A Golden Oldie – full of fun, creative, gave it their all
Show-Stopper – Downtown Abbey
Nick and Sharna – Viennese Waltz
With Troupe Assist
Graceful, elegant, exquisite, floating freely across the floor
A ravishing romantic display, Nick a leading man
A dramatic arc evolving into a classical virtuoso
Show-Stopper – Gilligan’s Island
Paula and Louis – Samba
With Troupe Assist
Merriment on The Minnow, cute, cool concept
Captured the spirit of the iconic TV show
With The Troupe playing the Island Castaways
Show-Stopper – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Hayes and Emma – Jive
With Troupe Assist
Hayes a True Action Hero, a sweet, cute interpretation
A punching, pleasing, plan of attack
A focused display of star quality, Turtle Power
Show-Stopper – The Addam’s Family
Anna and Gary – Tango
With Troupe Assist
Creepy, ooky, altogether kooky, snappy, cute as can be
Brilliant characterization, Gary exceptionally handsome
A deliciously dysfunctional tribute, precise ending of snaps
Show-Stopper – Mad Men
Tamar and Val – Tango
Sharp staccato movements, precise footwork
Spins, twirls of pinpoint accuracy, refreshing
Must-see TV, fierce, strong, turning temperatures up high
Show-Stopper – True Blood – Vampire characterization
Alek and Lindsay – Tango
Bringing out Alek’s sexy side, steamy, passion of dance
Compelling to the last bite, powerful performance
Best technique, Alek danced like a hero, with precision
Show-Stopper – I Dream of Jeannie
Tony and Jenna (subbing for Kim) – no scoring
Jeannie left out of bottle in a whiff of smoke
Perfect tribute to Jeannie and Master Tony
With spirit and spring in their steps, brilliant pros
The jumbo-tron TV screen was illuminated with shows to treasure
A Television Show-Stopper revue gave us much viewing pleasure!
Written By Lois A Troutman, September 30, 2015
