Hollywood a Go Go complete show open and close

[Savadorason1]

There used 2 b so many dance shows like this. 2bad those days r gone.

[rjplamf61]

I want it to be 1967 and I want to be 17 years old but not get my ass drafted. That would be a perfect world.

[mryellowcrown]

LA GROUPS FROM EAST LOS ANGELES WENT ON SAM RIDDLE SHOW THEE MIDNIGHTERS & CANNIABAL & THE HEADHUNTERS...

[hebneh]

"Hollywood A-Go-Go" had a very distinctive "look" in black & white - very contrasty, often dark. The set was very basic and you saw the lights and other equipment up against the ceiling. I can clearly remember what it looked like on TV when it was new, as it does here.

[tpwrealtor]

Does anyone know what has happened to June Fairchild? My wife is her Niece and really wants to talk to her about her father who passed away when my wife was 2 yrs old. I guess June was one of the regular dancers on this show! Any help would be appreciated!!!

[haworthhoarder]

@tpwrealtor I sent you message about June

[dusty11111988]

We never saw these shows in the netherlands. We missed a lot

[VossBrothers]

Sam Riddle became the producer of Star Search, Supermodel of The World, The Lou Rawls Parade of Stars. He was also a writer for Solid Gold. Great guy. Great friend.

[fromthesidelines]

When the series was syndicated in 1965-'66, the original videotapes were also transferred to 16mm "kinescope" film for those stations that didn't have videotape equipment...and that's why the show exists today. The original tapes were "wiped", after the show ended. WPIX in New York aired the videotaped edition...

[plus34me]

@fromthesidelines Glad we have what we have though. Sadly, lots of old game shows from the 60's and 70's were wiped, never to be seen again.

[zbestwun2001]

@kellyL2044  We were, we were on the west coast..

[elaikar5]

Hi...It was called Ninth Street West...in L.A. anyway. Sam Riddle was the host.  All these shows were so much fun! And, I loved Lloyd Thaxton's show, too. The kids from local schools danced on his program. I remember the surfer era was really big then!

[rocksinger45]

You bet ya, I was lucky enough to dance on Sam's show one day when the Standell's were on, my favorite band of the day. I hope this day finds Sam in good health, just seeing his face made my day.

[wmbrown6]

Throughout its 1965-66, 52-episode run, "Hollywood a Go Go" was aired in New York on WPIX (Channel 11). Originally, "HaGG" was on Mondays at 7:30 PM, then in the fall of 1965 was moved to Fridays at 8:30 PM. (After that fall, WPIX also had Lloyd Thaxton's show on their schedule.)

[slw59]

2:10, WTF????

[elaikar5]

Didn't Sam Riddle also host Ninth Street West back in 1965? I was on that show when Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs played Wolly Bully. Such fun!

[wmbrown6]

I seemed to recall reading that "Hollywood a Go Go" was derived from a local show Mr. Riddle hosted in 1964-65 on KHJ-TV (now KCAL) called "Ninth Street a Go Go."

[bearnurse1]

Love it! I hope eventually the clip of Booker T and the MGs performing Green Onions on Hollywood A Go Go can be put back on Youtube. That clip is wonderful.

[bigbilly2006]

Does anybody know whatever happened to Sam Riddle since Hollywood a Go-Go?

[HauntedStudios]

As recently as 2005 Riddle was working as a television producer, executive producer, and announcer. He has, or had, his own production company, Sam Riddle Productions.

[aldeb456]

@HauntedStudios Do you know how long this show aired. From what I gather it seems like it was on for one season, 1965!

[philipearlwilliams]

all this shows is the opening and closing credits ??

[HauntedStudios]

Yes, that is why this is called "Hollywood a Go Go complete show open and close"

[cckcai]

Great show, I have watched a few on You Tube everyones having fun just as it should be. Who would wish to tavel back in time to be at the show.

[snoorton]

how about the show,.,. hosted by sam riddle,.,. "bosscity" I need a shot of bosscity,.where can I find it?

[zitalee3]

was this show aired live?

[HauntedStudios]

Most of the shows were "live on tape". The show would run as it was to be aired, be recorded on 2" quad, then aired from the tapes. If a "big" guest was booked they would tape several songs and roll them into the next few shows.

[recordguy4321]

one of the Coolest shows out of hollywood back then along with Shindig.

[jojobug45]

NO wonder why teenagers were so skinny back then if that's how fast dancing was in the 60s.

[haworthhoarder]

Besides the music acts the other stars of this show were the fantastic GAZZARRI DANCERS.

Oddly they don't look dated after all these years, maybe because of their great choreography and boundless energy. Some of us guys would watch the show just to see them. It would be great to get some comments from any former GAZZARRI's that are out there. You girls were great!

[scotpens]

"Some of us guys would watch the show just to see them."

Only SOME? Well, except the ones that were gay, maybe. Those Gazzarri's dancers must have been the object of many a teenage boy's fantasies. And their dads' fantasies too! Definitely the best-looking and most talented go-go girls on TV back then.

[80sVideoLord]

@haworthhoarder I'll say! Hey if you happen to know if any of these dancers are still teaching their steps to any youn'uns lemme know; I'm seeking out dancers who can perform just like these Gazzarri gals. I have a 60s tribute band and our shows are gonna llok just like this tv show & Shindig & Hullabaloo combined. We got everything but the dancers - HELP!!

[haworthhoarder]

@80sVideoLord I know all of the Gazzarri girls and I can assure you that all except possible one aren't going to be go-go-ing anymore!

[bonneville73]

Does anyone know what song that is playing over the end credits?

[HauntedStudios]

The song is a generic "Theme from Hollywood a Go Go" as performed by The Sinners, the house band at Gizarri's Sunset Strip at the time. The band was also featured on each Hollywood a Go Go program.

[potaluca]

That "generic Theme from Hollywood a Go Go" kicks ass!

[baby43]

Boy, dancing back then was cool! You should would lose weight doing all those dances! lol

[AgentXXII]

This is clearly the greatest TV show in history! :D

[Modguy61]

Brings back great memories of the coolest decade ever!!!!:)

[imrani77]

it was a great! c'mon let's a-go-go !

[GOOSEYGOOSE9]

It Came On Sunday Night On CBS Affilliate KIRO-TV Channel 7 At 6:00 PM It Had Aired Right Before Lassie On CBS Did It Really Air Hollywood A Go-Go On CBS Affilliate KIRO-TV Channel 7 On Sunday Night At 6:00 PM Sunday

[DamienBoy13]

Gee Whiz!!! What A Gass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MICKEYSMONKEY]

hahahahaha...the jerk...the pony...loved those dances...great memories.

[GOOSEYGOOSE9]

They Should Of Had The 1965 Four Star Fanfare From 1965 Composed By Joseph Mullendore

[trillthenote]

pretty rare video...thanks for posting this clip....

Wonder what happened to ole Sam Riddle...last time i heard, he was in Hawaii working for Al Masini...

[ciccocenta]

i wish i lived back in the 60's. it looks like so much fun. its the only era that when i look at it, i really feel like i missed out on something.

[TamaraChing]

what a blast from the past. the go'go era was short, explosive, and unique. the dancers were so much fun with that go'go style.

[josephkhill]

Swingin'