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Talented triple threat Lola Falana exploded onto network television in 1976 with four legendary specials. The Lola Falana Show showcased Lola s powerful vocals, her incredible dance skills and a light touch of comedy with guest appearances by some of the biggest names in show biz. Among the many stars who grace these hour-long specials are Bill Cosby, Muhammad Ali, Sonny and Cher, Billy Dee Williams, Redd Foxx and Dick Van Dyke. Lola enthralls viewers while performing timeless classics like Lady Marmalade, Ain t No Mountain High Enough, I Got You Babe, I Wanna be Where You Are, Stop in the Name of Love, and countless others. These shows, not seen since their original telecasts, are a time capsule of classic prime-time variety programming that will remind you why Lola was once the highest-paid female performer in Las Vegas.

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[pamluv67]

I would love to see an autobiography of Lola starring Beyonce!

[OofusTwillip]

The announcer sounds like Peter Cullen. He was also the announcer for "Sonny & Cher" (besides being in their supporting cast). But his best known voice role was (and is) Optimus Prime. Peter is one of many Canadians who had to leave Canada to find fame, fortune, and better job opportunities.

[susuemikado]

@1queensny Often on these shows there are more than one Choreographer, so that is possible. The amazing similarity between the Beat It moves and this Lola Falana number is what caught my attention. Choreographers are very influenced by each other and "borrow" dance moves from each other all the time.

[1queensny]

@susuemikado Are you sure Michael Peters choreographed it? Wasn't there a Lester Wilson who also did a lot of work with Lola Falana?

[Helenem55]

It wasn't ALL that, kinda repetitious, boring and mundane. Guess that goes with the whole 'las vegas' schtick though. All showmanship, lights, flash & bang...NO TALENT, just average. IMHO

[susuemikado]

At 2:45 I just knew that had to be Michael Peters and his choreography because I thought, those are the moves from Michael Jackson's Beat It...Wow! So I just had to look it up and it turns out Michael Peters used to choreograph the show!...Cool!...This is like 7 years before Thriller! History in the making!

[ruthzine]

She was the highest paid female performer in Las Vegas.

[rredhawk]

The dance sequence in this video may seem tame now, but when it first aired back in 1976, it drove many of us guys nuts--seeing lovely Lola strutting her stuff in a body stocking. Now people like Beyonce Knowles do this sort of stuff all the time. It's almost routine.

[tripfunkmonster]

I'm still in love with Lola - the Tigress.

[soulsista1220]

Lola's funny at 55 seconds singing just like Cher. lolol