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The Buddy Deane Scrapbook: Shake, Rattle & Roll

A nostalgic look at The Buddy Dean Show, an afternoon dance show that aired from 1957-64.

10/05/2021

MPT Classics

The Buddy Deane Scrapbook: Shake, Rattle & Roll

Special | 56m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

A nostalgic look at The Buddy Dean Show, an afternoon dance show that aired from 1957-64.

Said to be the inspiration for John Waters' film Hairspray, The Buddy Deane Show, an afternoon dance show that aired on Baltimore's WJZ from 1957-64, is revisited by MPT in this 60-minute documentary that premiered Dec. 31, 2003. MPT's production includes archival footage that features performances by Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Chubby Checker, among others.

10/05/2021

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The Buddy Deane Scrapbook: Shake, Rattle & Roll

Special | 56m 30sVideo has Closed Captions

Said to be the inspiration for John Waters' film Hairspray, The Buddy Deane Show, an afternoon dance show that aired on Baltimore's WJZ from 1957-64, is revisited by MPT in this 60-minute documentary that premiered Dec. 31, 2003. MPT's production includes archival footage that features performances by Frankie Avalon, Fabian, and Chubby Checker, among others.

10/05/2021

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