GOT ME LOL .. | Toni Basil "Hey Mickey" Music Video REACTION

[@grindhouseglitch]

Wild thing is that she was already pushing 40 when she released this - but still dancing like (and looking as fit as) a 20 year old!

[@willrichardson519]

She was amazing then and still is now in her 70s

[@diogenesagogo]

She's still dancing today! Look her up.

[@w1975b]

yep, she would have been around 38

[@gabrielplattes6253]

Mind blown!

[@shenitagazaway2370]

I was just saying the same thing. She was a dance choreographer. She still dances.

[@kimmycook2698]

Toni is a genius. Her moves and choreography are legendary.

[@tigerback62]

Her father was also a famous choreographer as well.

[@redarmysoja]

That was an actual cheerleading squad with her in the video. Can't remember where they were from but they won several cheerleading competitions. Toni praised how great it was to work with them, they were such naturals at the choreographing, dancing, etc.

[@joelanderos23]

@@redarmysoja the girls were from 2 big high schools in los angeles; carson & dorsey.

[@nuniabidnez1182]

Couldn't tell you what I had for lunch yesterday but haven't heard this is over 30 years and still know every word! 📣

[@scarletjohnston741]

Ikr 🤣

[@skbwolverine]

Facts. I completely forgot this song existed. Then out of nowhere my mouth started spouting off every single word. 🙄🤣

[@inspirationworks8357]

How could you wait 30 years to listen again? 😁

[@mikemoore4033]

I remember this, I was 21 when it came out. Just looked it up, she’s now 77, which is almost as depressing as the fact that I’m 60. Sh*t f*ck.

[@tessasnow]

I hear that...somehow I ended up 59...damn🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@spnbuff6311]

Ok, I'm 54, and I'm sure she can still dance better than me!

[@roumifyouwnt2]

🤣🤣 sorry this was hilarious! I didn't realize this was that old of a song. I'm 40 and thought it was closer to my age range.

[@michaelboyce9028]

And she still can fit into that cheerleading outfit she had since being a teenager!

[@michellebarry1555]

@@tessasnow same! 🤣

[@miareichert5964]

i don’t think i’ve seen anyone react to this yet! forgot how much of a bop it is

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

Last week someone else reacted to it and I said OMG Mr. Video would love this.

[@deesee3622]

jayveetv did

[@mizzpeemac4870]

You got chills as she started "Uprocking" she a pioneer choreographer look her up she still going

[@sallyramirez5980]

This played on the radio, I know every word and can't help but sing along.

[@TheRealKymiPoo]

Facts!

[@christiehammonds4493]

Same

[@jantonon759]

Toni Basil was a dancer in Elvis’s movie Viva Las Vegas when she was 21! She was 39 in this video, 77 now.

[@joelanderos23]

toni was the girl in the red dress in one of his songs in the movie.

[@kelvindavis1396]

you be getting into these 80s songs, man you have me dying

[@shellrose2329]

Theres a you tube video of her dancing in her 70,s posted in the last year, still phenomenal she is a legend

[@Italiazplayb0y]

Toni Basil is an icon. It’s easier to mention what she has not done than what she has because she’s done everything. Worked with Elvis, Sinatra, Michael Jackson for starters. She’s in the International Hip Hop Hall of Fame for being in the Pioneer group The Lockers. In The Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame via “Mickey” song. Emmy winner, Grammy and MTV nominated. Been in and choreographed for many major movies and artists. Influenced Madonna to name a few. She’s had other hit songs, her follow up album had one track hit 4 on the dance charts. Had a hit in a 60s pop group and lead plenty of vocals to other songs. At 78 she is still dancing and in the latest Tarantino movie.

[@covatembelmusic]

Your face at 01:09 LOL This is one of the most unique songs of the 80s. I was there and I'm still here :-)

[@ddwm_mua]

Truly unique! Nobody else did a cheer routine in a music video!. I was there too & being here now during a sad time, well, it really made my day :))

[@raytull3922]

This song is the biggest "Ear Worm" ever. It gets in your head and you can't get it out for days.

[@davidhunt3689]

Gotta watch Weird Al "Hey Ricky" his version of this.

[@BenjoReacts]

I second this suggestion 👍

[@keithscott4013]

I third this suggestion

[@badpop987]

I fourth this suggestion.

[@johnny85er]

It’s a MUST

[@chinard]

definitely gotta do the Weird Al version

[@mrjake7501]

Leo react to My Sharona by the Knack...

[@dipsydoodle7988]

Pleeeese

[@badpop987]

Do a two-fer with this and weird al My Bologna. 👍👍

[@randumbetch]

yessssss

[@kimberlinibambini1988]

Yesssss! I love that song- got KSO to react to it- she was up jamming out to it! Lol

[@badpop987]

@@kimberlinibambini1988 cool, I don’t think I caught that. Good lookin out bro!

[@sassymessmess9110]

She used to be a "go-go" dancer on a TV show in the 60's . Then she used to pop-lock with the L A Breakers in the 70's. Then she came out with "Mickey" in 1980/81.

[@ice-iu3vv]

is anyone going to point out that "hey mickey" is where run d.m.c. lifted "its tricky" from ? mr. v you should react to "my sharona" by the knack. number 1 song of 1979, and its where run dmc got their primary music sample for the same song of theirs "tricky".

[@DSBac]

I was going to, but you beat me to it. lol

[@scottiem4222]

I mentioned that on his reaction video of Its Tricky. I wasn’t sure if they lifted it or a really strange coincidence.

[@davidhunt3689]

Thats all most music is rearranging, sampling, and covers. KISS has 108 samples, 405 covers, and 4 remixes of their music. Led Zeppelin 555 samples, 478 covers, 3 remixes and on an on. whosampled.com very interesting site....

[@ice-iu3vv]

@@davidhunt3689 ok semi-true point, but not the point. nobody is saying that sampling is wrong, just helping mr video notice connections between songs he's reacted to. its reasonable also to expect credit to be given to the real originators of things, financial credit or otherwise.

[@davidhunt3689]

@@ice-iu3vv OH I agree was just amazed at who has sampled what

[@spinsterpunk]

The Hey Mickey cheer was something she thought up. This was also the first single ever commissioned purely as a video first (mtv was new)

[@LiamSmall12]

Actually its a cover of "Kitty"

[@spinsterpunk]

Actually @@LiamSmall12 the cheerleading chant isn’t on it though…I wasn’t denying it was a cover…but no “Oh kitty you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind”

[@joelanderos23]

@@spinsterpunk just found out today, 3/30/2023, that toni basil's ''mickey'' is a cover of the group racey's song ''kitty'' from a few years earlier. it's almost word for word. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYLZaHydfLWLgrs

[@deanastroud2965]

The cheerleaders were top competitive cheerleaders. Tony sought them out for her video. I remember the world premiere on MTV 😂❤🎶🎶

[@kemitamenophis3221]

At least two of those girls were athletic enough to be linebackers

[@deanastroud2965]

@@kemitamenophis3221 😂😂

[@jiminsjimjams9477]

Wasn't one of them her niece or something?

[@joelanderos23]

the girls were from 2 big high schools in los angeles; carson & dorsey.

[@PINKTOES5150]

She is still a choreographer here in LAS VEGAS ! She is in her late sixties… you should check it out !

[@nolaknowles9888]

Uh huh ... how many y'all sittin' in your chair, singin' and chair boppin'? Me!

[@scarletjohnston741]

🙋‍♀️

[@80scaligirl18]

The cheerleaders in this video were from Carson High School in CA, I had a friend who went to that school. Great reaction Mr. V! But, I love when you react to 80s!

[@staciakingston2105]

At 1:21 "WTH you guys!?" You thought you were getting punked! 🤣🤣🤣 Two seconds later...you totally love it! You are a joy! Thanks for all the good vibes you're putting out there. 🥰

[@staciakingston2105]

Can you react to the songs from the HAMILTON film? Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@inspirationworks8357]

Toni was on CBS Sunday Morning recently. That is her cheer uniform from Las Vegas High. She is still actively choreographing. And others have pointed out, I am sure, she was around 40 when she recorded this memorable tune!

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

This song was HUGE when it came out.

[@denisekangrga2562]

Toni is a legend! This song is legendary - quintessential 80’s. Trained dancer, SHES also been in quite a few films - American Graffiti to name one. Hard to believe she’s 77 now but I know she’s still got moves.

[@shannonbennett987]

She was an originator of pop n lock. You should look her up, she's an accomplished dancer/choreographer, actress and singer. You'd be amazed how many people she's worked with.

[@jayconant3816]

She actually had a pretty good career had a one hit wonder pop song back in the 60s and then hit it in the 80s with this song and went on to do choreography in some Hollywood movies

[@Boondoggle6969]

I think she was doing choreography before this. I know she did for American Graffiti in 1973

[@rocknroller77]

@@Boondoggle6969 she did. Viva Las Vegas, she choreographed some dances. She was the lady in the red dress when Elvisnand Ann were dancing on the roulette wheel in the club

[@Italiazplayb0y]

Pretty good? She’s an icon

[@mangerinegirl]

I haven’t laughed this hard in SO long. You are a joy to watch.

[@khanson007]

It always amazes me when I look up these singers and find out this one is 77 years old now.

[@J-masta-P]

groove is in the heart - deee-lite........lol

[@haydeeze]

Yes. GROOVE IS IN THE HEART! PLEASE!

[@arekay191]

yes yes yesss

[@BathtubBass]

Still missing out on Elton John my friend, he had 7 consecutive #1 albums, most successful solo male artist before MJ, Elton was the 70s! Can't live without hearing Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding or Someone Saved My Life Tonight, they will both change your life!

[@dtennow]

Funeral For a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding has got to be in the top five of best ever.

[@Zseventyone]

"Yellow Brick Road" and "Why They Call It the Blues"

[@tobyjohnmedicinehorse8784]

That cheerleading uniform is hers from Las Vegas high and she still is choreographing music videos and shows!!!!

[@laurakali6522]

Gotta love the 80’s.....

[@TheJanet4321]

Absolutely! It was the best time ever.

[@christinaweinmangeriatrics1689]

How do you not have a million sub. You are truly awesome. ❤❤

[@maryhubbard2889]

This song will be stuck in my head all day. LOL

[@rbb8315]

This played every hour on MTV for quite a while. This is one of those songs that if you were around back then just instantly takes you back to the 80s. You have to understand back then MTV was everything. The videos debuted before the album or cassette was even available in stores. They rushed the videos out and being unique meant everything. It was a weird and wonderful time to be a teenager with songs like this dropping what seemed like everyday. Another great one that you will absolutely love is I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow. That one will really get you going.

[@80scaligirl18]

Totally forgot about Bow Wow Wow! Great suggestion!

[@SHERRYNYCREACTS]

80s music lol ..what i grew up on

[@michaelmartin9128]

I knew I'd be Laughing my ass off from this reaction 🤣🤣🤣😂. I love ya man

[@survival7691]

This song is so dang catchy though.

[@veronicavasconcelos7832]

Oh man this was the best!!!! Loved your reaction as usual 🤣🤣🤣 This was one of the many songs I requested and I am so glad to see you reacted to it. Such a fun song

[@frankrossi6972]

The “Mickey” is obviously strong in Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl” and Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend,” and I’m sure they would humbly agree that it was an influence. “Mickey” is almost too catchy and radio-friendly. Not shocked Basil was a one-hit wonder, as she had nowhere to go but down after this. However, her legendary career as a choreographer more than kept her busy back then.

[@nothingbutlove40tis]

I sing this to my dog. Her name is Niki and she's got health problems. Trying to get her to respond at the intensive care unit of the Animal Hospital, I started singing her this song and she'd wag her tail and perk up. She was there for 10 days, on about the 5th day, I came in to visit her and the vet techs were around her oxygen cage singing, "Oh Niki you're so fine, you're so fine you blow my mind." I will never forget how wonderful they were to her

[@andrealarocco4941]

I was privileged to take a dance class taught by Toni in NYC a long time ago. 🩰🩰🩰 Amazing dancer, choreographer, and singer!!! ✌️💗😊

[@jacqueline4514]

High school days! 😊Toni Basil is a very accomplished choreographer; choreographed videos and concerts for many artists; she’s definitely got the moves!

[@DinoRG59]

She was an original founders of the dance crew the Lockers with Ozone and Rerun!! RIP Toni!!

[@maryscaggsdane1978]

This is what I was looking for! To see if anyone was calling out "The Lockers" "Mickey" was Toni's dance name with The Lockers. Here's a video. It features "Mr Penguin" (Rerun from "Whats Happening"), "Shabadoo/Ozone" (from "Breakin'" & "Electric Boogaloo"), "Campbellock" (the godfather of locking), .... and of course Toni/Mickey. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKiki6KZmpyEfrs

[@llcantujr]

I believe Toni Basil is still around and doing choreography.

[@sherribrock2726]

She is still alive!

[@DinoRG59]

MY BAD...ive made a very rare booboo ,,,sorry she is still alive

[@Ikann1]

I remember watching this on TBS Night Tracks in the 80's

[@katsujinkin60]

She used to be in some of those old 60s beach movies. She has choreographed many Hollywood dance sequences. She's ageless!

[@BobbyCYeah]

this song gave birth to the concept of "Holla Back Girl" by Gwen Staffani. (whether Gwen's production team did it consciously or subconsciously is another story that only Gwen can answer).

[@cayleyturner3556]

This could not be more cheesy or catchy lol.

[@korybeavers6528]

Its 1983 and I'm m 11 years old again just getting MTV for the first time

[@darrellpowell6042]

I love your energy.. So great to see no matter what you review.

[@cheryljackson5659]

Hey Mr. Video! I only recently discovered that Toni Basil was one of the founding members of the iconic LA Lockers. She was the only female member of the crew who were regulars on Soul Train back in the early 70s. She was responsible for turning the Lockers into a professional dance troupe, and later became an actress and renowned choreographer. Talented lady!

[@MsCeles1983]

I just want to thank you. My mom's been going thru a lot of back surgeries lately n your videos always brighten her days. U rock!

[@ZeeStranjelz]

Ha! When I was 10 years old, there was this really cute guy named Mickey & my girlfriends & I crank called him at least a dozen times singing the chorus of this song...! Poor guy...

[@traherne6726]

Love you to react to Missing Persons “Words”, same era.

[@queenjenna2696]

Do u hear me, do u care.

[@shannonhailey7187]

Yes! And Walking in LA, Destination Unknown, Mental Hopscotch

[@hannahmaebeaver9521]

Bruh you are hilarious! freakin best reaction comments...

[@vampgrl79]

When this song came on mtv, I jumped up and danced until it was completely over. Everytime too! My family thought it was cute and would literally laugh.

[@markwillis675]

Try this all female band, THE BANGLES: "Hazy shade of winter".

[@Manders13]

Yes, this!! One of the few really, really great covers!

[@anikaallen3741]

Anything Bagles! 👍🏽

[@AcidHatchet]

Walk Like an Egyptian, obviously is a good one too

[@grizzlygamer8891]

The Bangles are amaze balls.

[@stephanieb4065]

The Bangles had Prince writing songs for them since he had a thing with Suzanna Hoff for a bit lol.

[@talltulip]

I was a cheerleader in high school (in the 70s), and this song came out about 4 yrs after I graduated, so this was the style of cheerleading that I did (cheerleading is a LOT different nowadays). So fun to see this 40 yrs later. Hard to believe I was ever that fit, LOL! Super-fun catchy song. Great reaction. BTW, the songwriters originally wrote this as Kitty, not Mickey, but Toni changed it to Mickey. I think that Toni was primarily a dancer who decided to make her own record and video. Not sure if she ever released any other records.

[@blktauna]

That looks like an actual squad, not a group made for the video. In truth I prefer this style to the crazy nonsense they do now. It's not about cheer now its about their own sport.

[@talltulip]

@@blktauna I agree with you blktauna. On both points.

[@xanajak]

This made such a cultural impact. Early MTV played it over and over as did the radio. Still holds up 37-38 years later.

[@AriesGirlTAROT]

Thx Leo! Wow, big flash back! Loved this song in middle school. Glad you like it. LOL I remember it was a huge hit on top 40 countdown. She's 77 now and still very pretty. I just looked her up. Pls see the copy/paste: Toni Basil is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer and director whose song “Mickey” became a hit during the 80s music era. “Mickey” is Basil's only Top 40 hit, making her a one hit wonder. More on Toni Basil here in this article.

[@WeenedOnGin]

Man, I almost always enjoy watching the reactions to the music I grew up with, but this might be most fun I've had watching a reaction. Thanks for the smiles and the laughs, keep it up! Signed, a new subscriber. PS. credit to the commenter below, I didn't have a clue she that old when she did this.

[@marycasanova8905]

Toni Basil was a choreographer in the 60's and 70's. She was an actress in some B movies like "Valley of the giants" in the 60's. "Rockula" in the 80's. She does everything.

[@windycitysteveschultz3866]

I don't know if anyone mentioned this yet, but the Mickey she's singing about is the actor Mickey Rourke

[@ddwm_mua]

So glad I saw this @Mr.Video! The best part of waiting hours for Mtv to play this was that we all got to dance around like cheerleaders. I know I tell you all the time that "this is my favorite reaction" but this is my favorite reaction lol. You rock!

[@curlidemi1]

My family calls me Mickey. They went nuts when this came out. Mom still calls me on my birthday to sing it to me. 😏☺️😁😂

[@nolagirl2458]

This was actually the first MTV video I ever saw!! I'll never forget this song lol thanks for making us laugh through this depressing year!

[@peck404]

You guys Tell him•••√🎸🎸🎼She was A True Street Dance Pioneer. She started a Group the LOCKERS pop & lockING watch her on Soul Train. Really famous choreographer 🤸🤸🤸🤸

[@toniannalimena3580]

Big 80s hit! Definitely a song you couldn't help to bop to. Cheerleading days..Fun song! Loved watching you having fun w it👌

[@Alicesdream17]

Oh god - memory lane for me this one!!! I’d watch Top Of The Pops in my dancing flary rar rar skirt waiting fir this to come on and just go crazy twirling and dancing around! I was probably 7 or 8 years old. Golden memories! Utterly golden!!

[@solienironwolf6504]

Originally released as a single in the U.K. in 1981, “Mickey” made its way to the United States in 1982 to widespread success, with its iconic cheerleading-themed music video being played in heavy rotation on MTV and the new wave pop hit reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[@ms.monique3098]

I used to play this song..lol..also she was a locker she danced on soul train with fred berry..aka rerun and shabba doo..aka ozone

[@FreeMan-mc6eq]

She did a DEVO cover "Be Stiff" & they played her arrangement on stage. Gotta check out DEVO "Blockhead"

[@carmenmehringer9765]

☝️Aha! Do you think @MrVideo is ready for DEVO? Are we not men? We are....😏

[@nateforest4936]

@@carmenmehringer9765 Everyone understands Devolution now since its our national domestic policy

[@catriniasmith4833]

Senior year on High School when this came out Class of 81 She also danced with The Lockers back In the 80s

[@LOAFEMB]

She was a pioneer in West Coast Hip Hop Dance Definitely gets props

[@tigerback62]

She was an original Locker that came from Soul Train.

[@LaptopLarry330]

Toni Basil made several music videos during the 1980s. One of them that I am familiar with, is for the song, "Over My Head". Toni Basil is known as a choreographer. She has a non-dancing appearance in the music video for "Nasty", by Janet Jackson. Basil taught the arm gesture to ZZ Top for their music video, "Gimmie All Your Loving" (or was it Paula Abdul?).

[@conquestmomma]

I used to roller skate to this song at the "dink-rink!" (Our name for the skating rink) anyhow... LOVE this song! THANK YOU Mr Video!!

[@christina9841]

This song is so 80's lol I remember this played all the time on the bus on the way to school.

[@acesfn7316]

Toni Basil was in her 40's when this was made and actually has her high school cheerleader outfit. Still able to keep pace with cheerleaders half her age.

[@MMMM-qr5md]

Oh WOWWWWW, this was my jam when I was a little kid!! Back when MTV was awesome. Yikes I. Am. Old.

[@lucyredladie]

Loved watching you be a cheer leader. Need more of that smile. Great reaction

[@frankzahn4712]

Toni Basil was also in "Easy Rider" in 1969 with Hopper, Nickelson and Fonda.

[@sixpakshaker88]

My Brother was named Mickey when this song came out and he was the captain of the football team while dating the head cheerleader.

[@shannonwaipouri1730]

Bringing back memories damn from New Zealand my bro

[@shwsrvcs]

Everyone talking about her recently still being amazing, but let me tell you about what she was famous for other than this song, that is also amazing. there is a legendary concert called the T.A.M.I. show, it was a televised concert hosted by the beachboys and had major stars of the day like james brown, rolling stones, marvin gaye, and a long list of others... point is... this girl did the choreography and was dancer in that show. she added a lot to that show with her dance moves. now for the even bigger thang... hip hop. one of the 4 elements is b-boying. u know... dancin. break dancin.. poppin and locking... all that right? well the locking part of that... Toni Basil was a part of the Soul Train dancers in the 70s and formed a dance crew called the Lockers, named after the dance style of its founder and his nickname. She was a big reason they hit it big when they were able to get featured on Soul Train and people saw that style. So that dancer is a part of the heart and the soul of hip hop. and that is amazing. check out the lockers on soultrain here.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4uZl4OZadClp5KH

[@jeremyintvland]

This is like birth of MTV and my Elementary school years kinda vibe! Love it! Tony Basil went on to be a very successful dance choreographer. Bravo!

[@zimnizzle]

Disney thinks this song is pretty catchy, too. Ever since this song came out, they’ve used it in their parks and for all things Mickey Mouse. My sister got to perform a dance routine at Disneyland back in the day to this song. (EDIT: I hope Disney paid Toni Basil well, but I honestly have no idea....)

[@5150Ripley]

My friends and I did this song in a 1983 Junior High talent contest - it was AWESOME!!! :-)

[@kevincaulder9001]

You couldn't get this song out of your head at the time it came out in the early 8o's. She was known as a choreographer, the Paula Abdul of her day before this one hit brought her stardom. She also worked on a rock-n-roll film in '64 call the T.A.M.I. show, which had all the popular groups of the day, including the Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye, Chuck Berry, Leslie Gore, and James Brown. It is also notable for one of the first appearances of the Rolling Stones. If you watch the Chadwick Bozeman movie the scene is depicted as to who would close the show and the pressure the Stones felt in both meeting James Brown and following his scorched footsteps.

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Cheerleader turned choreographer, Toni Basil joined the rest of the one hit wonders from the 80’s. This is about as simple a song as you’ll ever find....and it was a hit....only in the 80’s with this carnival stunt ....😂😂😂😂

[@williamsterling609]

Toni Basil is well renowned as a dance choreographer. This was really her only hit in music but she's done choreography for a lot of big names

[@REDi_Jedi_37]

Paolo Nutini - "Iron Sky" will touch your soul. Powerful song!

[@Nana12172]

mr.video you're the best! lol ...lemme tell ya...i've had a rough couple of years (as everyone else..) and just like today..rough day..pulled up this video reaction and i just laughed and laughed.thats what i needed so ty for your reactions. i watch a lot of reactions and though i enjoy them all..yours is always the best by a landslide...keep it going!!!!!!

[@AstroXeno]

The first song I ever heard by Weird Al Yankovic was a spoof of this song called "Hey Ricky" which was also spoofing I Love Lucy. It's a funny thing- We Gen-Xers probably know more about our parents' stuff than any other generation; We were the first generation of latchkey kids who would come home to an empty house with a TV after school, and in those days you'd only have about 5 or 6 channels to choose from, and daytime TV was very different in those days. Only the three major networks and PBS produced any original content, and on the networks it was all soap operas until the 5 O'Clock News came on. No Oprah, no Judge Judy, none of that crap. The indie stations had to fill up time, so a lot of it was reruns of old shows from the 50s like I Love Lucy and Leave It To Beaver and Dennis The Menace- So all the Gen-Xers, who were teens and tweens at the time got all the jokes in the Weird Al song. I know this tangent's getting way out in the weeds at this point, but speaking of Weird Al, he did a movie called UHF, which was about that era- The other thing the indie stations did was they'd have cartoons all afternoon, so we also grew up on Bugs Bunny and the early anime shows like Speed Racer and Marine Boy, and on some channels they had an afternoon host (In DC it was Captain 20, in Baltimore it was captain Chesapeake) and with the right host they could compete- and sometimes beat the networks in the afternoon ratings. That's basically the plot of UHF: Weird Al is the owner of a low-rated UHF TV station who hires before-he-was-Kramer Michael Richards to be his afternoon host, and starts competing with the big networks. So... Hope you enjoyed my rant...

[@Triggerhippie70]

When this song came out, I was obsessed. I used to wait for this video to come on MTV and then I would practice the cheer and the dance and I finally got it so once I got it down when the video came on, I would do the whole thing while I was watching the video my mom would sit back and be like WTF!

[@lizzieball3795]

I would sing this to my very mellow orange tabby ,also named Mickey. He was older,and his tongue would hang down and drool when he was putting. I wish there were videocameras easily available in those days. He was such a comedian.

[@sherrymackinnon1293]

LMAO 🤣...Hey Mickey...You never cease to surprise me!

[@gotsnogroovecheryl]

Oh daaaaaang! Wasn't expectin this. 💋

[@RUSHChick]

Me neither. Mr. Video reacted to something not so long ago where a few of us were reminded of this song, "Hey Mickey!" Glad he played it, but now I can't remember the reaction that reminded me of it at this moment.

[@gotsnogroovecheryl]

@@RUSHChick I thought bout that, too. Can't remember what reaction it was though. It has been mentioned previously...somewhere.

[@RUSHChick]

@@gotsnogroovecheryl I am totally looking through all of his videos just to figure out the song

[@gotsnogroovecheryl]

@@RUSHChick Good luck, yo. I gots no clue!

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@@gotsnogroovecheryl Did he react to "What I like about you?"

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Oh hey Mr. Video, This is my favorite best use of a syn·ec·do·che when Toni says: You take me by the heart❤, when you take me by the hand.