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

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Director:

Neil Gordon

Writers:

Jeffrey Barron (writer)
Greg Fields (writer)
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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

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Announcer (79 episodes, 1980-1986)

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Series Directed by
Louis J. Horvitz		(34 episodes, 1980-1982)
Neil Gordon		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Jeffrey Barron		(unknown episodes)
Greg Fields		(unknown episodes)
Brad Lachman		(unknown episodes)
Irene Mecchi		(unknown episodes)
Dennis Snee		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Greg Fields	....	producer (7 episodes, 1980)
Bob Banner	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Brad Lachman	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Tony Hayman		(16 episodes, 1980-1983)
Raymond M. Bush		(15 episodes, 1981-1985)

Series Production Design by
Larry Wiemer		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by
Rene Lagler		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Rickie A. Hansen		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Marina Hart	....	hair stylist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Kevin Gershan	....	post-production supervisor (1 episode, 1981)
Richard H. Frank	....	executive in charge of production (unknown episodes)
Alfred Masini	....	executive in charge of production: Operation Prime Time (unknown episodes)
Tim Steele	....	in charge of production (unknown episodes)
Joel Stein	....	in charge of production (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Michael Charles Hill	....	assistant director (17 episodes, 1980-1982)

Series Art Department
Edwin McCormick	....	construction coordinator (1 episode, 1981)

Series Sound Department
Kim Richards	....	sound recordist (34 episodes, 1980-1982)
Jerry Clemans	....	post-production sound mixer (unknown episodes)
Ross Deane	....	sound maintenance engineer (unknown episodes)
Paul Dobbe	....	pre-production mixer (unknown episodes)
Craig Porter	....	sound effects (unknown episodes)
Dick Sarter	....	production sound mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Ritch Kenney	....	camera operator (7 episodes, 1982-1987)
Robert A. Dickinson	....	lighting consultant (unknown episodes)
Harold Guy	....	lighting director (unknown episodes)
William E. Hines	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)
Frank Olivas	....	lighting director (unknown episodes)

Series Animation Department
Scott Bergman	....	animator: opening title animation (unknown episodes, 1987)
Clayton Whitney Jr.	....	animator: opening title animation (unknown episodes, 1987)

Series Music Department
Kevin Gershan	....	music supervisor (1 episode, 1981)
Brian Keith Freeman	....	special music consultant (unknown episodes)
Michael K. Miller	....	composer: theme music / musical director (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Kevin Gershan	....	stage manager (1 episode, 1981)
Chris LaBarbera	....	production staff (unknown episodes, 1984)
Tony Fields	....	dancer (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Bob Banner Associates
• Brad Lachman Productions
• Operation Prime Time (OPT) (1980-1987)
• Paramount Television

Distributors

• CBS Paramount Domestic Television (2006) (USA) (TV)
• CBS Paramount International Television (2004) (non-USA) (TV)
• Paramount Pictures

Other Companies

• ShowBiz Enterprises  draperies

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:

Originally premiered as "Solid Gold '79", a 2-hour special in January 1980. Due to high ratings, it then premiered as a weekly series in September 1980.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Simpsons: Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo (#10.23)" (1999)

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!' : )