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Don't Knock The Twist
''Don't Knock the Twist'' is a 1962 comedy musical film starring Lang Jeffries, directed by Oscar Rudolph and produced by Sam Katzman for release by Columbia Pictures. It is a sequel to the 1961 film ''Twist Around the Clock'', featuring musical artists including Chubby Checker. Plot summary A large group of twist dancers meet in preparation for a television variety show called ''The Twist''. While the program is still in its production stages, jealousy leads to problems. Cast * Chubby Checker as Chubby Checker * Gene Chandler as the Duke of Earl * Vic Dana as Vic Dana * Linda Scott as Linda Scott * The Dovells as the Dovells * Len Barry as Len Barry (of the Dovells) * Mike Dennis as Mike Dennis (of the Dovells) * Arnie Satin as Arnie Satin (of the Dovells) * Jerry Summers as Jerry Summers (of the Dovells) * The Carroll Brothers as the Carroll Brothers * Lang Jeffries as Ted Haver * Mari Blanchard as Dulcie Corbin * Georgine Darcy as Madge Albright * Stephen Preston as B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oscar Rudolph
Oscar Rudolph (April 2, 1911 – February 1, 1991) was an American film and television director, producer, and actor. Life and career Rudolph was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and in 1924 moved to Southern California with his family. He started his Hollywood entertainment career as a bit actor at the age of 14. His first film was Little Annie Rooney (1925 film), ''Little Annie Rooney'' (1925), which starred legendary silent film actress Mary Pickford. He appeared in a total of 36 films in mostly uncredited or bit roles from 1925 to 1947, when he appeared in his last role in the film ''Easy Come, Easy Go (1947 film), Easy Come, Easy Go''. Rudolph was a director from the early 1940s to the mid 1970s. He began as an assistant director on a number of films throughout the 1940s and then made the transition to the burgeoning genre of television in the 1950s. He was supervising the second unit of ''The Flight of the Phoenix (1965 film), The Flight of the Phoenix'' when stunt pilot Paul M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy Film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending (black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film and it is derived from the classical comedy in theatre. Some of the earliest silent films were comedies, as slapstick comedy often relies on visual depictions, without requiring sound. When sound films became more prevalent during the 1930s, comedy films took another swing, as laughter could result from burlesque situations but also dialogue. Comedy, compared with other film genres, puts much more focus on individual stars, with many former stand-up comics transitioning to the film industry due to their popularity. In '' The Screenwriters Taxonomy'' (2017), Eric R. Williams contends that film genres are fundamentally based upon a film's atmosphere, character, and story. Therefore the labels "drama" and "comedy" are t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mashed Potato Time
"Mashed Potato Time" is a 1962 single written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe, and performed by Dee Dee Sharp, with backing vocals by The Orlons, on her debut album ''It's Mashed Potato Time''. The song refers to the Mashed Potato dance move, which was a fad. It was one of several songs that at that time that referenced the dance, another being James Brown's " Mashed Potatoes U.S.A." The Marvelettes song " Please Mr. Postman" is mentioned in the lyrics and is copied in the arrangement. Also mentioned in the lyrics are the songs "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by the Tokens and "Dear Lady Twist" by Gary U.S. Bonds. Sharp recorded a sequel to "Mashed Potato Time" called "Gravy (For My Mashed Potatoes)". In 1996 the Campbell Soup Company featured the song in a $30 million advertising campaign, using a new, more upbeat recording by Sharp. In 2009, the song appeared in the video game Just Dance as a playable track. In 2022, it appeared in a TV commercial for AirBNB. Chart performance The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hey! Bo Diddley
"Hey! Bo Diddley" is Bo Diddley's eighth single released by Checker Records (not to be confused with the song "Bo Diddley") and was released as a single in April 1957 by Checker Records. The single's B side was " Mona" (later known as "I Need You Baby"). Recording "Hey! Bo Diddley" was recorded in Chicago, Illinois, on February 8, 1957 – the same day as "Mona". The song was produced by Diddley with Leonard and Phil Chess, and backing Diddley (vocals, guitar) were Jerome Green (maracas), and either Frank Kirkland or Clifton James (drums). The backing vocals on the song were Peggy Jones and the Flamingos. Rhythm Like many of Bo Diddley's songs (e.g. "Bo Diddley", "Gunslinger", and "Pretty Thing") "Hey! Bo Diddley" features a Bo Diddley beat. Live versions The song was recorded either July 5 or 6 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and released on the 1964 live album, ''Bo Diddley's Beach Party'' with the Dutchess. The song was performed live with Ronnie Wood on '' Live at the Ritz' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fly (Chubby Checker Song)
"The Fly" is a song written by John Medora and David White and performed by Chubby Checker. The song was produced by Kal Mann. Background This song featured an electric shaver, which made the sound effects of the buzzing fly. Chart performance "The Fly" reached #7 on the U.S. pop chart, #11 on the U.S. R&B chart, and #35 in Australia in 1961. It was featured on his 1961 album ''For 'Teen Twisters Only''. The song ranked #70 on ''Billboard'' magazine's Top 100 singles of 1961. Other versions * Brendan Bowyer with The Royal Showband Waterford released a version of the song as a single in 1966, but it did not chart. In popular culture *Checker's version was featured in the 1962 film ''Don't Knock the Twist'' and was included on the soundtrack. *Checker's version was featured in the 1988 film ''Hairspray'', however, due to licensing restrictions with Cameo-Parkway Records Cameo-Parkway Records was the parent company of Cameo Records and Parkway Records, which were major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Altar Boy
"Little Altar Boy" is a song written by Howlett Peter Smith, in 1961 and first recorded that year by vocalist Vic Dana for his album ''This Is Vic Dana''. In an introspective moment, Dana performs this quiet song in the 1962 musical-comedy film ''Don't Knock the Twist''. Background The song is about a man who has done wrong and goes to church for the purpose of asking the altar boy, to pray for him for his past sins and to ask for forgiveness by wanting to become holy as him. Smith later revised the title and lyrics to, "Little Holy Child", due to the situation in the Catholic Church as it pertains to priests and altar boys. Chart performance "Little Altar Boy" was released as a single, it reached number 45 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Cover versions *The song was also recorded by Andy Williams on his 1965 album '' Merry Christmas'' *Glen Campbell on his 1968 album '' That Christmas Feeling'' * Jack Jones on his 1969 album ''A Jack Jones Christmas''. *A cover version by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke Of Earl
"Duke of Earl" is a 1962 US number-one song, originally recorded by Gene Chandler. It is the best known of Chandler's songs, and he subsequently dubbed himself "The Duke of Earl". The song was penned by Chandler, Bernice Williams, and Earl Edwards. This song was a 2002 inductee into the Grammy Hall of Fame. It has also been selected by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. Original version by Gene Chandler The song originated from warm-up exercises by the Dukays, a vocal group that included Chandler (under his original name, Eugene Dixon) and Earl Edwards and that had already had some success on the R&B chart. The group would regularly warm up by singing "Do do do do..." in different keys. On one occasion, Dixon changed the syllables he was singing to include Earl's name, and the chant gradually became the nonsense words "Du..du..du..Duke of Earl". The pair worked on the song with regular songwriter and mentor Bernice Williams, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgine Darcy
Georgine Darcy (October 14, 1930 – July 18, 2004)Georgine Darcy in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claim Index, 1936-2007, retrieved froAncestry.com/ref> was an American dancer and actress best known for her role as "Miss Torso" in the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock film ''Rear Window''. She also had a regular role in the 1960–1961 sitcom ''Harrigan and Son''. Early life Darcy was born Georgine Werger in Brooklyn, New York, to George Werger and Evelyn Euler Werger.The Social Security Administration File for Georgine Werger was renamed to Georgine Darcy on Nov 2, 1983 She had one older brother.1940 United States Federal Census for Georgine Werger, New York > Kings > New York > 24-732, retrieved froAncestry.com/ref> Her father was a laborer in a glass factory, who died before 1940.1930 United States Federal Census for George Werger, New York > Kings > Brooklyn (Districts 251-500 > District 365, retrieved froAncestry.com/ref> Career Darcy's mother urged her to become a st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mari Blanchard
Mari Blanchard (born Mary E. Blanchard, April 13, 1923 – May 10, 1970) was an American film and television actress, known foremost for her roles as a B movie femme fatale in American productions of the 1950s and early 1960s. Early life and career Although some reference sources cite Mari Blanchard's birth year as 1927 or 1932, she was actually born on April 13, 1923, in Long Beach, California.Walker, Brian J. (2017)."Mari Blanchard (1923–1970)" Brian's Drive-In Theater, biographical profile of Blanchard and numerous stills from her various films; updated March 14, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017. A polio survivor at age nine, Blanchard's health eventually improved enough that she ran away from home and joined a circus in her teens. She then attended the University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara State College. In the late 1940s, Blanchard became a successful print model and film extra; however, after a producer saw her in an a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Dennis (1729–1800), Austrian poet
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Michael or Mike Dennis may refer to: * Michael Aaron Dennis, American author * Michael J. Dennis, African-American filmmaker and film promoter * Michael Dennis (artist) (born 1944), Canadian-American artist * Michael Dennis (skier) (born 1944), New Zealand Olympic skier * Mike Dennis (running back) (born 1944), American football player * Mike Dennis (defensive back) (born 1958), American football player * Mick Dennis (born 1952), sportswriter See also * Michael Denis Johann Nepomuk Cosmas Michael Denis, also: ''Sined the Bard'', (27 September 1729 – 29 September 1800) was an Austrian Catholic priest and Jesuit, who is best known as a poet, bibliographer, and lepidopterist. Life Denis was born at Schärding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Len Barry
Leonard Warren Borisoff (June 12, 1942 – November 5, 2020), known professionally as Len Barry, was an American singer, songwriter, lyricist, record producer, author, and poet. Life and career Born on June 12, 1942 and raised in Philadelphia, Barry had little thought of a show business career while still in school. Instead, he aspired to become a professional basketball player upon his graduation. It was not until he entered military service and had occasion to sing with the US Coast Guard band at Cape May, New Jersey, and was so encouraged by the response of his military audiences, that he decided to make music a career. Upon his discharge from military service, Barry returned home to Philadelphia and formed the Dovells. Barry was the lead singer, appearing on all of the group's best selling records, such as "Bristol Stomp", " Hully Gully Baby", and "You Can't Sit Down", among others. "Bristol Stomp" sold over one million copies and was awarded a RIAA gold disc. As a Dovell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Scott
Linda Scott (born Linda Joy Sampson; June 1, 1945) is an American pop singer and actress who was active from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. Her biggest hit was the 1961 million-selling single, " I've Told Every Little Star". She went on to place twelve songs on the charts over the next four years, the last being "Who’s Been Sleeping In My Bed," inspired by the film and written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach. In 1962, she portrayed a fictionalized version of herself in the musical film ''Don't Knock the Twist''. Biography Born in Queens, New York, Linda Sampson was 11 years old when she moved with her family to Teaneck, New Jersey. According to syndicated columnist Dick Kleiner, when Sampson was 13, she read a local newspaper article about songwriter Jane Douglass White. Sampson wrote White (also a New Jersey resident), the two were introduced, and White helped produce a demonstration cut which helped Sampson get attention, White playing piano on the record. She was still ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
