Judy Garland Show - The Nitty Gritty (Season 1, Episode 17, 1/26/1964)

[@CoCotheTurtle]

5% Nitty, 95% Gritty and 200% Bobby Banas!

[@markchildrey9441]

I'm shocked that John Waters didn't use "The Nitty Gritty" in the original Hairspray. I think the kid that did The Mashed Potato and Madison Time in the original Hairspray (Jason Downs) could have easily knocked The Nitty Gritty out of the park, although there is only one Bobby Banas (the lead dancer and choreographer in the Judy Garland Show video). Maybe next time! 🙂

[@1977TA]

Someone uploaded this video as a KZbin short but with "Thunder Kiss 1965" by White Zombie playing as the music. The dance choreography looks much better to that rhythm.

[@rr7firefly]

Well, it's obvious who the featured dancer is.

[@markchildrey9441]

His name is Bobby Banas and he's the one who choreographed the dance. He was 30-years-old when this was filmed. He's 90 years-old as of 07-15-2024 and still very much alive and active. He also played in West Side Story, Mary Poppins, Down and Out in Beverly Hills and other movies over the years.

[@markchildrey9441]

@@rr7fireflyjust a note to let you know Bobby Banas passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. 🕊️ His family made the announcement.

[@wookinooki9023]

awful song and dance LMAO however its choreographer died yesterday, age 90, Robert Banas. He's the guy in the middle. You can tell he CARES more about the movements.

[@Anyone553]

Awful??? Better than the music and dance they do these days. This dance is awesome