I was at this pageant because a college friend and classmate was Miss Massachusetts. She was as sweet and kind as she was lovely--and a terrific ballet dancer.
ohio was my pick too. she was beautiful!! and that talent was everything i didn't know i was needing. thats was a sensation and really took guts. can't imagine her doing at at a sponsors event though.
Phyllis George was a frequent co host almost yearly after her win as Miss America 1971. Lee Merriwether was crowned Miss America 1955. And had been a judge at the pageant and guest on a few occasions . Sadly Phyllis George passed away from a very rare form of Leukimia in 2020. She was still young and it’s a big loss.
At 28:00, during the 50s tribute song "Jailhouse Rock," the male dancer to the left is dancing the Jerk, a dance that wasn't popular until 1964. Oh well, no big deal, it's all entertainment!
Kansas' talent has been done before with Texas in 1973, Judy Mallett, the best. Alabama seemed in shock when she was called considering she was a double preliminary winner. I guess the pressure was on. Ohio was great and VA had something special. Even others in the back cheered when Bert called her name.
Bert Parks seemed out of breath at times and overall had a rough night; as did the NBC production team, for not showing the insert of the contestant interviews. If It wasn't for a poor singing performance, Miss Washington may have won. Miss Virginia had a very nice appearance and was in a state of shock as she walked down the runway. Next to Rebecca Ann King, Susan Perkins may have had the best farewell speech. Miss Florida was showing off during the talent portion and basically begging to be Miss America.
As beautiful as Miss Ohio was, I personally just did not care for her talent, though she was very good at it. I probably would have gone with Miss Alabama as Miss America.
Miss Texas was very statuesque.and classy looking. If she'd worn a form fitting white or black sequined gown, she might've won Miss Washington very pretty, but her singing....WTF??? Miss Kansas carbon copied the talent bit of Miss Texas from the 1973 pageant. Miss Ohio's Middle Eastern dance was excellent. I think Miss Florida was Miss New Mexico in the "73 Miss USA pageant.
She also resigned a couple months after Miss America. She went off to pursue her career. Typical. Miss America contestants live on a pedestal and can't let go. They either give up their crown and get married right away or take off to CA to make something of themselves.
I was at this pageant because a college friend and classmate was Miss Massachusetts. She was as sweet and kind as she was lovely--and a terrific ballet dancer.
My whole family waited every year for Miss America more than any other show.
What a unique experience...cherished memories shared with these other 49 ladies. I was a proud representative of California.
I bet you are just as sweet now as you were back then.
One of the highlights of my life, the entire Miss America experience.
ohio was my pick too. she was beautiful!! and that talent was everything i didn't know i was needing. thats was a sensation and really took guts. can't imagine her doing at at a sponsors event though.
OHIO’S TALENT ... OMG!!! AMAZING!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Is it just me or does she favor Miss America 1998 Kate Shindle? Plus she has the same height as her to lol.
I remember watching this when it was first broadcast, and thinking Guylyn Remmenga was my favorite. So talented, and such a beautiful dress.
It's a crime that miss Arkansas wasn't in the finals. Her look has been on point for nearly 43 years!
At 3:04, the lady in the red dress almost tripped. It looked like her dress was briefly caught by something on the stage.
I remember loving Florida
Wow! Lee Meriwether and Phyllis George on the Miss America Pageant; cool.
Thanks. Glad you liked my comment.
Phyllis George was a frequent co host almost yearly after her win as Miss America 1971. Lee Merriwether was crowned Miss America 1955. And had been a judge at the pageant and guest on a few occasions . Sadly Phyllis George passed away from a very rare form of Leukimia in 2020. She was still young and it’s a big loss.
At 28:00, during the 50s tribute song "Jailhouse Rock," the male dancer to the left is dancing the Jerk, a dance that wasn't popular until 1964. Oh well, no big deal, it's all entertainment!
I really liked Miss Alabama but Virginia and Ohio were awesome too.
Kansas' talent has been done before with Texas in 1973, Judy Mallett, the best. Alabama seemed in shock when she was called considering she was a double preliminary winner. I guess the pressure was on. Ohio was great and VA had something special. Even others in the back cheered when Bert called her name.
Bert Parks seemed out of breath at times and overall had a rough night; as did the NBC production team, for not showing the insert of the contestant interviews. If It wasn't for a poor singing performance, Miss Washington may have won. Miss Virginia had a very nice appearance and was in a state of shock as she walked down the runway. Next to Rebecca Ann King, Susan Perkins may have had the best farewell speech. Miss Florida was showing off during the talent portion and basically begging to be Miss America.
Miss Washington was decent but it needed to be sung in another key. She's trying to be a tenor and she's struggling.
Did Bert Parks spit on the stage at 22:28???
BERT!!! 😅
Miss America 1985
Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Penn were cute.
I kind of feel Miss Ohio was robbed. She was the prettiest and her talent was unusual. I wonder if she went on to be a model.
ohio my fave too
Two years in a row for Ohio was a no-no at that time.
She was an anchor woman at one point.
As beautiful as Miss Ohio was, I personally just did not care for her talent, though she was very good at it. I probably would have gone with Miss Alabama as Miss America.
I wonder if Kylene Barker has gotten to meet her fellow Hokie, and my FAVORITE Miss America, Camille Schrier. ❤️
Yes. All of the 4 VA Miss Americas were at this years Miss VA pageant.
And by the way mario lopez has nothing on bert parks.
Miss Texas is a Dallas Cowboys Linebacker
Miss Virginia was very attractive but I don't think she was the overall winner. I would have went with Miss Ohio as well. She was GORGEOUS!
Miss Texas was very statuesque.and classy looking. If she'd worn a form fitting white or black sequined gown, she might've won Miss Washington very pretty, but her singing....WTF??? Miss Kansas carbon copied the talent bit of Miss Texas from the 1973 pageant. Miss Ohio's Middle Eastern dance was excellent. I think Miss Florida was Miss New Mexico in the "73 Miss USA pageant.
She was the mother of the bride from Hell. Horribles gowns in talent and evening gown. She was not properly packaged or she would have placed.
I don't think Miss Florida was very happy with her placement.
She also resigned a couple months after Miss America. She went off to pursue her career. Typical. Miss America contestants live on a pedestal and can't let go. They either give up their crown and get married right away or take off to CA to make something of themselves.
PageantsHayDay wow!
@@pageantsheyday how did her career go?
What an understatement, her face fell a foot
Did Bert parks kissed both former Miss Americas in the mouth? Phillys George was uncomfortable.
“Is it just me or does miss Ohio some what favors Kate Shindle Miss America 1998?” The height as well?
Miss Kansas was a big ole corn fed gal
I thought she was cute!
Emma Rose Nobody said she wasn’t cute.
@@emmarose4234 She had a sweet, friendly smile, I liked her.
get a life loser
WE STAN FOR LORI ANN