Sha Na Na ~The Lion sleeps tonight skit~

[@GooglFascists]

Sha Na Na was like a city version of Hee Haw. Haven't seen these goofballs in decades & they still make me lol.

[@jgfreer8322]

Still making me lol in 2022 😁👍

[@melissahawn7905]

GooglFascists They Still Make Me Laugh

[@linsqopiring6816]

I don't remember hee haw as being so musical.

[@sandyblue4235]

Now this is what I call entertainment

[@kelseyclendenen1812]

When me and my sister were younger we would be always watching this with my dad 😂 I loved it so much and I still do.

[@karenricci3712]

Omg i miss these guys. Love them... always watched them.

[@danielr4640]

Sha na na was by far one of the best show of the 70s

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

Remember watching this on tv..one of my favorite shows.. Shanana and The monkeys.

[@LisaKoffler]

Don't you mean "The Monkees?" Davy Jones and Peter Tork passed away.

[@77twins777]

The black and white sneakers are the best touch.

[@1Truckman]

US Keds...

[@MiladyMetalhead]

I remember very vaguely watching this show as a child. I loved it. I was born in the Fall of '73 so, I was really little, but I do remember this show and have fond memories of it. Thank you for taking me down memory lane. 😘

[@LisaKoffler]

I was born in 1967, and Sha Na Na came on the air after my 10th birthday! I still love them now as much as I did back then!

[@lonniedj]

AH, THE GOOD OLD DAYS, BACK IN THE DAY OLD SCHOOL KIDS, WE HAD IT GOOD, AND THERE WASN'T THE FOOLISHNESS WE HAVE TODAY. LIFE WAS SO SIMPLE AND STRAIGHT FORWARD.

[@williamjackson5942]

LOL! And the old guys complained the world had gone to hell!

[@dawnheller7742]

Always loved this show. Lenny on sax was perfect

[@LisaKoffler]

Me, too! It's so sad that he died.

[@shawnlombard7350]

This is what true family entertainment looks like, they were all about making us feel good. No hidden agendas or ideologies. For someone who was there, I simply say Thank you for making the world a better place

[@uhill74]

Well said

[@vickihiggins7896]

Sha Na Na always were and always will be the greatest.

[@edrohrig6319]

Ya got that right, they were the outrageous band

[@Whtxombi]

The show was a Sunday night tradition. As a kid I loved this show as it didn't take itself too seriously. The Halloween episode had a great rendition of The Purple People Eater.

[@linsqopiring6816]

I'll have to look for that, it's such a fun song that all kids should be introduced to.

[@linsqopiring6816]

Perhaps they will show up later and be the cannibal's dinner guest.

[@robertstephens156]

Saw these guys live at Anaheim Stadium Sat., June 19, 1977. They opened for (in order) Nazareth, The Tubes, The Kinks, and Alice Cooper. What a great show! I was 17. Great memory.

[@TheRacarden]

Awesome sketch! Bowzer's facial expression at the beginning is priceless.

[@linsqopiring6816]

When are Bowzer's facial expressions ever not priceless lol. Such a character.

[@markrodriguez9442]

This is the funniest part of the show, especially the way Bowser had made an appearance.

[@texlahomagirl9809]

I loved that show! Grew up watching it. ❤️

[@lawsonransom8318]

Did you ever get an itchy hiney during a show?

[@LisaKoffler]

An itchy hiney? No, I don't think so! Most people just laughed their heads off, like I did!

[@julieviola6787]

This show was great 👍

[@SpiritBear12]

Only Contardo could get away with singing that song. He did a real good job. :-)

[@LisaKoffler]

Johnny is one of the best singers in the business!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I grew up loving Sha Na Na!

[@carolynmartinezjohnson6719]

Some things in life tickle me on the inside. My hubby and I were watching a little girl from OKC doing ventriloquism, then talked about Barbershop Quartets and I thought of Bowzer. I loved him KKRRAAZZZYYY as a kid. This stuff cracks me up and I thank God for KZbin!!! Thanks for making my weekend.

[@RonnieMclassics]

This was a really fun and funny show when it was on and still is today 😄

[@SuzetteGilliland]

I love watching this TV show sha NA NA NA.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MelindaPearson-o3c]

Always remember the shows, thanks for giving me them again ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@starletohara1631]

Oh,Johnny,your falsetto is SO glorious!

[@LisaKoffler]

Johnny, those were the highest notes I've ever heard you sing!

[@evelinaashley9568]

ABSOLUTELY AND ABOVE ALL ELSE, THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!!

[@craftycarmen1]

Oh, man... hadn't seen them in a loooong time. Brings back great memories. Thanks for uploading it.

[@linsqopiring6816]

This has to be one of their cornier skits. But always love Sha na na .

[@AngelCatBaby]

Oh my, how this takes me back….i just came across this and I’m glad I did….thank you for making this old lady’s day brighter, I haven’t laughed so hard since the first time I’ve seen this, threw a smile across my face as big as the ocean…🤣, love these guys, and a time when things were more simple, just what I needed…thank you for sharing….love it….👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@22lyric]

They had such BEAUTIFUL voices. So sad that so many have passed away.

[@LisaKoffler]

4 of them from the TV show passed away - Chico, Danny, Denny, and Lennie.

[@jgfreer8322]

@@LisaKoffler Oh noooo! Thanks for the update - I didn’t know 😔

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@LisaKoffler I'm happily surprised we fortunately have so many still with us.

[@LisaKoffler]

linsqo piring, last year, Sha Na Na stopped touring, and Donny York told me on another KZbin video that he stays in touch with ALL of the surviving former members, and he sometimes misses touring, but he sings while walking around the house, and his wife loves it!

[@linsqopiring6816]

@@LisaKoffler OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had no idea they were still touring until a year ago. Now I'm kicking myself for not having seen them :(. Great comment though, and funny. Thanks for sharing.

[@daveseeley]

Classic good time music! Thank you for posting. LMAO!!!

[@nitacruise]

awesome voice Johnny

[@LisaKoffler]

Johnny always had the best singing voice in the group!

[@Foofsmom]

EXACTLY!!! They looked like they had such fun♥

[@marknorthrup4897]

Never saw this group growing up (don't know why). Catching up now. This was great and made me laugh out loud! Thanks

[@jessiejames7492]

i used to shift my schedule around the weekly sha na na tv show. i;d be glued to the tv.

[@228ANDY]

They are the happiest people who make us the happiest. :))

[@winnamil1961]

Danny and Jocko were chewing on Santini and Bowser clothes. I laughed too hard.

[@LisaKoffler]

They thought they were "dinner!"

[@blindkimberly1360]

My parakeet was in love with Bowser. Repeated everything Bowser did. Awesomeness.

[@LisaKoffler]

My dog used to watch TV with the family, but I don't know which one she fell in love with!

[@Foofsmom]

I whole heartedly agree. I'd love to see all these professionally done .

[@walterkoziol3822]

I saw these guys live with my family. Man! Did they ever put on an awesome show. They could sing any 50s song and it sounded like the originals. The show was nearly thee hours and done smartly. To give the vocals a rest the band played some 50 instrumental song in the mean time.

[@jgfreer8322]

What a great experience - are so lucky! (Magic memories!)

[@linsqopiring6816]

Wish I had a time machine.

[@mobiustrip1400]

I loved that Chico guy with the high voice

[@sportshistorybuff319]

I think you mean Johnny Contardo singing the falsetto/soprano?

[@Foofsmom]

I have always liked this song but now I LOVE it even more ♥ I shall always think of these boys when I hear it from now on LOL ♥

[@vampoftrance]

Wow! I like how they used the shields to make a backdrop for the sax player! Right on!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I loved this version, so funny and good to sing to!

[@loonpond]

Love the Converse hi-tops.

[@kennethjones9324]

Sha na na was my first concert it was very cool I still remember at the Memorial Auditorium in Chattanooga Tennessee

[@silvercabin5130]

This beats reality tv all day!!!!!!!!!

[@jamielawrence4749]

Omg, I remember being so thrilled to see Donny with his glasses off!! hahhaa. thanks for posting this 🥰

[@jessiejames7492]

Johnny's voice!

[@LisaKoffler]

He's dreamy!

[@bethk3773]

I love these guys. What good sports they are.

[@wendystewart1867]

They were amazing.

[@Unknownlll123]

I've never ever heard of this group, I was only about 10, but at 58 I've just seen them now and they are brilliant, so funny. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣.

[@charlesmangum3108]

LOL! Love it. you got to be kidding. Loved IT!!!!!!

[@dawnborz9845]

I have fond memories-my mom took me at age 10-my first concert ever--No other concert has been as much--Bowser was the best

[@premierhoner614]

Oh my word!!! I still remember this on one of the many shows.. It was hilarious to see this crazy crowd while they intertain us. Wonder what happened to them all... The were very popular and loved here in South Africa...........

[@mrmaunne]

Same in Kenya!!

[@Foofsmom]

I literally burst out laughing first time I saw this. They are the cutest little natives I have ever in my life seen ♥

[@LisaKoffler]

They're the funniest natives I've ever seen in my life!

[@bassepatrie]

This must be 30 years ago or more? And still a bit insane. Loved it - and the way they work together - 'team players' we'd call them now.

[@petelincoln4792]

Maybe IT IS time these artists and families and estates take a lesser % to get it on TV again and out on DVD. Overdue!! Time for all to give back for future generations.

[@zemxxi2765]

It's not neccesarily greed on their part. I think they would be glad to do it for whatever they could get. It's probably all sorts of other factors that they have no control over. For example, a sketch like this could be considered offensive in today's PC/SJW culture (cannibal natives, airheaded women, gay stereotype, ect). Also, this is just not the type of humor that goes down today. Not enough F bombs and toilet jokes. And finally, 1950s nostalgia (which Sha Na Na was aimed at) is deader than disco at this point.

[@Wolfsky9]

Only these guys could get away with this ! --------------Awesome.-------------------------WolfSky9

[@DoctorSkillz]

My great uncle was a writer for Sha Na Na. He was a good man.

[@timswartz4520]

I think I woke up the neighbors laughing. Thank You.

[@lindadawson5928]

Bowser, love THIS

[@Foofsmom]

@quirpco : that is Avery Schrieber . My spelling may be incorrect but he played Herbie the cab driver on the show ☺

[@Tonithenightowl]

Johnny was fabulous with this song. The whole skit is funny. We could use some crazy comedy like this today. All we have are weird reality shows. This was lighthearted comedy at it's best. You could watch this with your kids and not worry about something blue being said. I really miss the show. Am grateful for these clips.

[@LisaKoffler]

So am I! I had a MASSIVE crush on Johnny myself! I sent him an email and he answered: "Thanks, Doll. Stay safe." My face turned bright red, and I nearly fell over, because I wasn't expecting a response like that!

[@tonithenightowl1836]

@@LisaKoffler I asked him what it felt like to be famous. He replied : We all put our pants on the same way..one leg at a time. Now that's humility and truth. He didn't let fame change him. He's very down to earth and remembers from whence he came.

[@LisaKoffler]

Tonithenightowl, it's the best way to be!

[@tonithenightowl1836]

@@LisaKoffler Very few famous people are down to earth. Ego is essential in such a rough business as show business but I agree a healthy ego is better.

[@linsqopiring6816]

This skit would be deemed offensive today for sure.

[@bathorybill9423]

HAhaha Awesome, thanks for the fun memories.

[@b1chvj39]

I remember this song in one skit. When I was at camp they did a skit with this song where they used toilet stalls and everyone was just cracking up!!! Such great memories!!!

[@LisaKoffler]

Bathroom toilet stalls? Did they use toilet paper in the skit?

[@krissy381]

OMG...miss this show!

[@228ANDY]

Love this one !!

[@sportshistorybuff]

Jackpot for Santini!

[@dawnhennig4323]

I miss watching them they were such a great group

[@ronalddavis1606]

I really like this video

[@sportshistorybuff319]

Santini really upgraded here! With so much attention to Bowzer and Johnny's great voices, it's easy to overlook how silky smooth Santini's pipes are. What note is he singing in here, somewhere halfway between soprano and bass?

[@phily-hu5pr]

I always make sure I saw that show they hypnotize me 😄

[@goingplaces_with_LP]

Good old days that had no cellphones. Lots of meaningful family time❤❤❤.

[@thegeneral1100]

Love their version of "unchained melody"

[@shannonlashbrook3765]

Nice to see the heart boxers back!😉

[@Watson1]

Bloody great, should be more of it.

[@LisaKoffler]

You're right about that!

[@vikkihallaway8621]

what's with all the freakin racist crap ? it's a fun piece of music and I for one think it's hilarious ....Go Sha Na Na !!!!

[@LisaKoffler]

I'm with you on that! There's NO racism with Sha Na Na! Just good, clean fun!

[@bd7491]

I loved to watch this when I was a kid.oh Headbangers Ball!!

[@Unknownlll123]

Never seen this before, i love to hear the Tokens sing this song its amazing but this is a totally different version and i think its brilliant as well, so funny. 😂😂😂😂😂.

[@madrabbit9007]

I feel old just knowing who these guys are but I still love em

[@LisaKoffler]

They're in their 70s now! "Screamin'" Scott, Donny, and Jocko are the only original members left in the group! Just visit their website!

[@lancasterritzyescargotdine2602]

I never realized how talented these guy us are!

[@johnIZaUWL]

It’s by today’s standards not PC but F it it’s DAMN FUNNY 🤣😂🤣😂❤️

[@billdornan4379]

Still watching 2022 !!

[@noosmum]

this is the only version of this song that i can listen to without breaking down in tears, was one of my dea mums faves ty for posting xxx ps. it helps that Johnnys so sexy too xxx

[@ronniepadavona5318]

THIS IS A PRETTY FUNNY ONE FROM AN OLD GUY GROUP CALLED SHA-NA-NA. TIS GOOT, YAH? SURE.

[@edrohrig6319]

Why r u talking "Deutsch" when u don't know it!!!!!

[@JonnyTheLeprechaun]

This was maybe the best skit of all.

[@JimElek]

Hilarious that the black guy is the explorer and the white guys are the natives!

[@caboose2163]

Think that was the idea... ;)

[@SarahKayeRen]

Bizarro Africa!

[@SarahKayeRen]

Given that there were 5 white guys and 1 black guy in the band, they couldn't have done it the other way.

[@SarahKayeRen]

I would've made all of them the cannibals and picked out 2 unsuspecting audience members as the prey.

[@QueenTeriquable]

This was recorded during our time out from racism. If they did this skit today; it would be a big deal.

[@saralynnd76]

Favorite show growing up

[@joeyv47]

Couldn’t show this on current television…..

[@LisaKoffler]

Maybe, maybe not. Not everyone has a sense of humor!

[@LisaKoffler]

I nearly fell off my chair from laughing so hard!

[@gopherscout]

I didn't know that natives wore boxers with hearts! LOL!!!

[@LisaKoffler]

They're just costumes, and they're perfect for Halloween!

[@ruthannkizakavich3325]

😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@alexvillalta2908]

Good childhood memories...

[@jason75]

Ya I used to watch this show in the 70s, as a kid. Ya it was funny

[@rebbekkahholt2647]

I remember Sha na na!! and Bowser?? This version really sucks though in comparison to the original..

[@jason75]

+Rebbekkah Holt Get a job grease for peace lol

[@rebbekkahholt2647]

OHH Whatever!! This is pathetic!!! LMBO!!!

[@LisaKoffler]

Rebbekkah Holt, YOU suck for having NO sense of humor!

[@vitodesimone8120]

Fantastic group

[@brandonk8948]

Still a better skit in comparison to anything modern SNL puts out today.

[@shannonlashbrook3765]

Lol. Danny eating the shirt!

[@margcromack1229]

I loved that show. Was so sad when it was cancelled.

[@LisaKoffler]

I was sad, too, and Bowzer and Johnny left the group in 1983.

[@czeshirecat6278]

Wow. So many years ago and never heard of them until 4 mins ago

[@deborahvenner2559]

lol love it

[@beadybaby]

As a Gen-Xer who grew up on this stuff, no wonder I have such a warped sense of humor!!!

[@LisaKoffler]

Your sense of humor isn't "warped!" I'm from Generation X myself, and slapstick comedy was my favorite form of entertainment, and it still is today!

[@GuitarCollectionUK]

Brilliant!

[@urukhai4779]

couldn't show this on TV today....somebody would get offended

[@Kewrock]

Well at least they didn't have the token black guy wearing a bone in his hair and holding a spear.

[@naturalobserver6130]

kewrock, that's because smebody would have gotten offended

[@GangstaMojo]

Uruk Hai Because it's fucking racist.

[@zonolasampson9234]

Nonsense I watched this show in the 80's when babysitting, it was funny af then and continues to be funny. You're just a negative person, you should work on that.

[@LisaKoffler]

Sha Na Na wasn't racist!