"Solid Gold" (1980) TV series 1980-1988

Director:

Neil Gordon

Writers:

Brad Lachman (writer)
Irene Mecchi (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | unknown

Release Date:

11 August 1980 (USA)

Genre:

Music

Plot:

Television show featuring dancing and popular music.

Plot Keywords:

Dance

Awards:

Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 11 nominations

Cast

Robert W. Morgan	...	Announcer (79 episodes, 1980-1986)
Alex Cole	...	Himself - Dancer (46 episodes, 1980-1983)
Paula Beyers	...	Herself - Dancer / ... (43 episodes, 1980-1983)
Helene Phillips	...	Dancer (33 episodes, 1980-1981)
Lezlie Mogell	...	Herself - Dancer (32 episodes, 1983-1985)
Beverly Jeanne	...	Herself - Dancer (32 episodes, 1984-1986)

Also Known As:

Solid Gold in Concert (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Bob Banner Associates

Trivia:

Andy Gibb was in one of his worst periods of drug abuse during his tenure on this show. He often showed up late to tapings, or sometimes not at all. A former writer once joked that two shows had to be prepared each week- one if Andy did show up, and one if he didn't.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Megan Mullally/Clay Aiken (#29.11)" (2004)

Soundtrack:

Solid Gold Theme

Solid Gold on DVD!

I remember watching 'Solid Gold' on television in the 1980s and getting excited about the artists that would perform "live" each night. Of course, the artists' performances were usually 'lip-synced' to a playback of their current hit... but who cared when you were able to see your favorite singers outside of a glossy and sometimes over-produced music video! This show is so firmly locked into it's decade that it serves as the ultimate show in surveying what eighties music had to offer. I only wish the production company would see the value in releasing a series of DVDs showcasing the "best" performances of each year... that would make a collection of 9 - 10 DVDs (show aired 1980-1988). We have currently been in a 'totally' 80s retro period for the last several years, so it makes perfect sense to release a collection of the best performances!!! Everyone I've ever talked to, that remembers this 'awesome' show, has said they would LOVE to see this come back from the dead on DVD. A Tip For The Current Copyright Holder Of This Show: Release This Show On DVD... 'Like Yesterday!' : )