Dance Party USA
Encyclopedia
Dance Party USA is an American dance television show that aired on cable's USA Network
from April 12, 1986, to June 27, 1992. It was originally a half-hour, but was expanded to an hour in 1987.
The program was shot live
-to-tape in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
and based on Dancin' On Air, a program on Philadelphia's WPHL-TV
.
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
from April 12, 1986, to June 27, 1992. It was originally a half-hour, but was expanded to an hour in 1987.
The program was shot live
Live television
Live television refers to a television production broadcast in real-time, as events happen, in the present. From the early days of television until about 1958, live television was used heavily, except for filmed shows such as I Love Lucy and Gunsmoke. Video tape did not exist until 1957...
-to-tape in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
and based on Dancin' On Air, a program on Philadelphia's WPHL-TV
WPHL-TV
WPHL-TV, channel 17, is a television station in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, owned by the Tribune Company and currently affiliated with the News Corporation-owned MyNetworkTV television network. This makes it the largest non-O&O station of the network...
.
Hosts
- 1985-1986: Dave Raymond
- 1986-1989, 1992: Andy Gury & Jimmy HowesJimmy HowesJimmy Howes is a radio disc jockey and talk show host, stand-up comic. New York City On-Air Radio Host under dozens of different synonyms. Morning Show Host on Jukebox Radio, New York City, Mid-Day host with WVNJ, Program Director and a morning show host of WGHT...
- 1989-1991: Bob Catalano, Heather "Princess" Day, Romeo King (special spots)
- 1989-1990: Amy Brady, Alvin "Spicy" Ramirez, Cindy Stark, Romeo King (special spots)
- 1989: Marlon Dow, "Baby" Heather Henderson, Tom Maguire, Tyrone Mitchell, Eddie O'Neill, Christy Springfield, Robert DiSanto, Romeo King
- 1990-1991: Desiree Wynder, Romeo King
- 1990: Aubrey Ayala, Kelly Berridge, Chris Bustard, Pete Conicelli, Joanna Mistretta, Matt Robbins, Romeo King ( special spots)
Noteworthy regulars
- Heather Day was nicknamed "Princess" on the show because she was a fan of PrincePrince (musician)Prince Rogers Nelson , often known simply as Prince, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of...
and could been seen wearing dresses or other outfits like a eyepatch that reflected her devotion to the singer. She would meet the singer in 1994, two years after Dance Party USA ended its run. - Kelly RipaKelly RipaKelly Ripa is an American actress and television host. Since February 2001, she has served as the co-host of talk show Live with Regis and Kelly, along with Regis Philbin and now solo host of Live! With Kelly...
was also a dancer on the show.