The couple in the B/W footage was Bobby Banas and Gina Trikonos. Both of whom were in the original Broadway and Movie production of West Side Story. And both of whom are legendary dancers. He played "Pretty Boy." Gina was "Griziilla (sp?) Rif's girlfriend. She is outstanding in the "Gym sequence" of WSS. She is in the orange dress. Both of them are outstanding artists.
the guy on the far right has some great moves - those were the days when you could understand the words & do some cool dancing - Admiral King HS '67 Lorain Ohio
C'mon Lydia. It was a sensational dance sequence. Accept it for what it was. Check out the leading black performers of today and count the number of white backing dancers. I suppose you'll be wanting equal time for black Jesus, black Santa or even black Bugs Bunny.
Sure, sure...to you. Let's see what Shirley Ellis got to say....if she is cool with it ....then I rest my case! But untill then, this ....dance is ...A HUNK OF JUNK!
![Shirley Ellis • "The Name Game" • 1965 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](/img/n.gif)
Watch this so much. The greatest Nitty Gritty dancers ESPECIALLY Bobby Banas! He's so so enthusiastic and makes you want to dance. Fabulous!
Oh my, I love this..
Puts a smile on everyone's face!
The couple in the B/W footage was Bobby Banas and Gina Trikonos. Both of whom were in the original Broadway and Movie production of West Side Story. And both of whom are legendary dancers. He played "Pretty Boy." Gina was "Griziilla (sp?) Rif's girlfriend. She is outstanding in the "Gym sequence" of WSS. She is in the orange dress.
Both of them are outstanding artists.
Thanks for this info.
that boy could dance wow
My cousin Peter Gennaro choreographer for West Side Story
the guy on the far right has some great moves - those were the days when you could understand the words & do some cool dancing - Admiral King HS '67 Lorain Ohio
baby. i need. your loving
They totally ROCK 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
На Вашем канале ооочень интересно!🌌👏👏👏
This is great.
I love watching my people dance.
Jason Roggasch 😂
BOBBY! THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER
Nobody can keep up with Bobby Banas
Bobby is there cause he has to, everyone else is there for the paycheck.
Did u see mr monies from I love Lucy an ducky from N C I S 👍💃🙏
OMG..... is that Larry Hagman @ 1:10?
Did u see mr mooine
Love Bobby
Supa Tune !
The fellow on the right is the real dancer. The one in the front is indulging his ego.
MUITO BOM
Even martians move to the beat!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Wow!!!!
No Blacks who wrote and sang this song!!!
WOW!!!
C'mon Lydia. It was a sensational dance sequence. Accept it for what it was. Check out the leading black performers of today and count the number of white backing dancers. I suppose you'll be wanting equal time for black Jesus, black Santa or even black Bugs Bunny.
Great mix footage in color.... not those dressed up Lawrence welk cast! In the b/w footage... they look foolish!
deana diedrich hate to disagree. the b/w footage looks cool.
Sure, sure...to you. Let's see what Shirley Ellis got to say....if she is cool with it ....then I rest my case! But untill then, this ....dance is ...A HUNK OF JUNK!
She got some recognition with the song performed. Unfortunately you are in the minority who don't like it. BTW is Shirley Ellis alive?
@@ebf1957 deana is taking nonsense. Thise dancers were fantastic.