Donated by Beverly Lindsey-Johnson in 2006.
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Kendall Productions Records is arranged in five series:
Series 1: Administrative Records
Series 2: Research Files
Series 3: Project Files
Series 4: Photographs
Series 5: Audiovisual Material
The documentary film
Teenarama originated as the
The documentary about
The records of Kendall Productions measure 4.6 cubic feet and date from 1952 to 2006, with the bulk of material dating from 1997-2004. The records contain the administrative files, research, project files, photographs, and audiovisual material produced during the creation of the documentary
Administrative records include committee records, project assessments, budget files, promotional material, correspondence, and material related to individuals working on the documentary. Material within the series directly relate to the production processes of
Research files include biographical information, the history of television broadcasting in Washington D.C., community history, background on
Project files include interview transcripts and copies of questions for interviewees, documentary scripts, event fliers, equipment request forms, and realia. Event material relates to the production of
Photographs document people who were a part of the
Audiovisual material contains 63 items, a majority of which are VHS tapes. Material includes clips and edits of
In 2016, with funding provided by the Smithsonian Institution's Collections Care and Preservation Fund, the Archives at the Anacostia Community Museum implemented the use of minimal level processing standards to increase information about and facilitate access to more of our collections. For this subject, minimal processing included arrangement to the folder level, based on prior processing and preservation action, with retention of the pre-existing arrangement when possible, if applicable. Otherwise, an order was imposed by the Processing Archivist. Some materials were consolidated to eliminate excess bulk but items within folders were not arranged further. The guide may or may not include a more refined lists of folder contents. Non-archival housing was replaced for long-term stability, but staples and other fasteners have not all been removed.
Minimal level processing and machine-readable finding aid completed by Max Howell, 2017 July. The initial collection record was produced by Carrie Gehrer in 2011.
Kendall Productions records, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution, gift of Beverly Lindsey-Johnson.
Contains project committee records, assessments and reports, budget and related records about project finances, material related to the promotion of the documentary, and correspondence between participants in the project. Some material is restricted due to the presence of personal information include mailing lists, release forms, participant questionnaires, and information about employees or interns.
Pre-production meeting notes, itineraries for production filming days, lists of action items for committee members.
Final assessments submitted to the Humanities Council of Washington D.C. about the documentary project and its developments.
Budget and financial records, including correspondence about the status of grants from Humanities Council of Washington D.C.
Background on the development of the documentary, press releases, announcements, newsletters, and pitches for documentary project logos.
Subjects of correspondence include project oganization discussion, event planning, and related logistics. Correspondences are between people working on the project and the Humanities Council of Washington D.C.
File is restricted.
General release forms and questionnaires for former dancers on
File is restricted.
Mailing Lists and Directories contains lists of project participants and their contact information.
File is restricted.
Employment and Internships contains employee resumes, internship contracts, intern semester schedules, and internship evaluations.
Materials used for background research for the documentary. Includes news clippings about
New clippings about the
Biographical information on Al Jefferson, Richard Eaton, Bob King, Beverly Lindsay Johnson, Terry Huff, Milton Grant, a notice about the memorial for Buddy Deane.
Unpublished essay titled
Industry literature includes advertisements about radio or television programming, television guides provided by companies, and the publication
Background information on the University of Maryland's National Public Broadcasting Archives.
Printed lists of rock and roll television shows from the 1950s and 1960s from the website
Presentation of the Washington Market by WOOK-Radio and WOOK-TV, divisions of United Broadcasting Company and newsclippings about the WOOK-Radio and WOOK-TV history.
News clippings about both community history and the history and impact of the
Same as above.
Includes copies of interview transcripts, interview questions for interviewees, scripts of documentary sequences and dialogue, event fliers, equipment request forms, newsletters, and realia.
Fliers for
Contains print newsletter
Two
Include images and photocopies of
Contains 63 items. Includes video and sound recordings, and digital image files. The media content contains clips, edits, and images from
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
BetaCam SP. Additional label: "3rd Rough Cut Revision, TRT 26:15."
VHS tape. Additional label: "10 Minute Documentary Rough Cut, 5 Minute 'Behind the Scenes' with Martha Reeves (recording narration), TRT: 15 minutes. Beverly Lindsay Johnson (Work Sample)."
VHS tape. Additional label: "Martha and the Vandellas 'Come and Get These Memories' 0:30."
VHS tape. Additional label: "Joe King, N. Dehegall, S. McDonald, B. Williams, Y. Mills, M. Goodwin, J. Butler, J. Quarterman."
BetaCam 60.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape. Additional label: "Tapes #111 and 112 - Main Camera - Program Camera #2 - Dancing."
VHS tape.
VHS tape. Additional label: "With Timecode Burn in. T. Brown, K. Hazzard Donald."
VHS tape. Additional label: "Camera #1, Brown, Hazzard-Donald, and Group."
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
BetaCam 90. Additional label: "Switched Master #2, #124."
VHS tape. Additional label: "25W-11184-0, 53:15 Minutes."
VHS tape. Additional label: "Return to Athens, Episode 01/2004, Duration: 23:40, OPER: RP NTSC, VT-25."
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
Floppy disk.
Floppy disk.
Floppy disk.
Compact disk.
Compact disk.
Compact disk. Additional label: "TRT: 56:46," 15T Version Not Final."
VHS tape.
VHS tape. Additional label: "TRT: 48 minutes."
Floppy disk.
Floppy disk.
Floppy Disk. Additional label: "Group meeting - 04-02-98 - meet 42; Group meeting - 07-08-98 - meet 78; 07-08-98 - meet 782."
Floppy Disk. Additional label: "Guys9271A, Guys9272A."
Floppy disk.
Floppy disk.
Cassette tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
Cassette tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape. Additional label: "TRT: 47:00."
Cassette tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
Cassette tape.
VHS tape. Additional label: "(Program). 113 and 114."
VHS tape.
Compact disk.
Floppy disk. Additional label: "Script and Bites. Vickie Clarke Pic, KKK pics (2), Jitterbug Pic."
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
Compact disk.
Floppy disk.
Cassette tape.
VHS tape.
VHS tape.
Cassette tape.
Floppy disk.
VHS tape.
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On April 2, 1998, the Teenarama Reunion Committee held a production meeting for the planning of the Teenarama reunion as well as the documentary. Discussion included locating information about how WOOK radio and WOOK TV were perceived; the challenges involved in locating any information about WOOK; interviews to be conducted by humanities scholar Katrina Hazzard-Donald, Ph.D. to understand the events of the United States during the Teenarama era; and finding out if white teenagers wanted to be on the Teenarama show and why. One of the members stated a list of events which occurred during the Teenarama era; and there was discussion about segregation in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area in the 1960s, the Civil Rights Movement, Washington, D.C. as a community sheltered from the activism which occurred in cities, and how white people were different in Washington, D.C. in comparison to other cities. The committee also talked about music of the time and the Ed Sullivan show; various types of dances on Teenarama; D.C. hand dancing compared to hand dancing in other cities; and watching dancers at the Eclipse.
Meeting. Poor audio quality. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19980402.
Teenarama Reunion Committee Meeting, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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The Teenarama Dance Party 35th Anniversary Reunion Gala was held on October 10, 1998 at the Eclipse Nightclub. The gala consisted of music from the Teenarama era, performances by the Teenarama Dance Party regulars, a reenactment of the Teenarama television program, and a dance party. The proceeds from the gala benefited the making of the Teenarama documentary.
Celebration - dance and music. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Timecode burnt into image. Dated 19981010.
The Teenarama Dance Party 35th Anniversary Reunion Gala, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Donald Thoms, a former performer on 'The Buddy Dean Show,' explained how he became a teenage dancer on the show; how people in his school and neighborhood reacted to his participation in the show; and his feelings about the segregation practices of the show. Arlene Kozak spoke about Buddy Dean, 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and her role as a producer for the show. She explained how the teenagers were selected for the show, the segregation of the show, and the social interaction between white teens and black teens. Additionally, she discussed television station's (WJZ-Baltimore) reaction to the possibility of integrating 'The Buddy Dean Show.' The interviews were part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.' After the interviews, there is footage of production materials related to the film 'Hairspray' and exterior shots of The Senator in Baltimore, Maryland.
Interviews and b-roll footage. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Timecode burnt into image. Undated.
Teenarama: Interviews with Donald Thoms and Arlene Kozak, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Mike and Donna Leake talked about their experience as performers on 'The Teenarama Dance Party.' The couple discussed how they gained access to the show; why they were a part of the show; how they met; how long they have been married; and whether or not they reminsce about their days performing on the Teenarama television show. The interviews were part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.'
Interviews. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Physical asset: undated. Contents of recording: dated 19990203.
Teenarama: Interviews with Mike and Donna Leake, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Reginald 'Lucky' Luckett, also known as Reggie, and Beverly Lindsay-Johnson discussed line dance, particularly as related to African culture and religion; song writers as prophets of their day; and how girls and boys, and women and men related to each other in the 1960s and the 1990s in regards to dancing and dating. Luckett spoke about how he developed social skills as a result of being a part of Teenarama, his fascination with and learning about the production of the show, his leadership role of screening the teenagers before they entered the studio prior to the taping of the show, the regular dancers on the show, and working with host Bob King. The interview was part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.'
Interviews. Poor audio quality. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19980520.
Teenarama: Interviews with Reginald 'Lucky' Luckett, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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During an interview with Beverly Lindsay-Johnson, singer and songwriter Gene Chandler, also known as 'The Duke of Earl' or 'The Duke,' spoke about the importance of the 1960 teenage dance shows to the beginning of his career and exposing his music to a wider audience, particularly nationally on American Bandstand; the differences when performing at Howard Theater, the Apollo Theater, and the Regal Theater; and his views on race and opportunity. The interview was part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.'
Interview. Audio only. Poor audio quality. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19980523.
Teenarama: Interview with Gene Chandler, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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During an interview with Beverly Lindsay-Johnson, Joe King, born and raised in southeast Washington, D.C., talked about his experiences growing up in a working class, ethnically mixed neighborhood in southeast Washington, D.C. where 'there was no complete segregation.' King explained when and how he learned to dance, specifically hand dancing; his experience attending ethnically mixed parties hosted by blacks and whites; and the differences in the way people danced based on where they lived. He also spoke of his experience dancing on the Milt Grant Show; his thoughts about The Teenarama Dance Party as a viewer at home; and dance competitions. The interview was part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.'
Interviews. Poor audio quality. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19980618.
Teenarama: Interview with Joe King, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Al Jefferson, Bobby Lane, and Charles 'Chaz' Hall discussed the Teenarama radio program and how it evolved into the Teenarama dance program. Jefferson explained his role in the development of WOOK radio and the radio station's history, including a description of the radio station's programming and other on-air personalities. Jefferson and Lane talked about Richard Eaton - his personality, business sense, his relationship with the community, his family - and the program he hosted titled 'Unity Viewpoint.' They also talked about students' roles in the programming of Teenarama; the recruitment of the students; and recording of shows in the fishbowl at Waxie Maxie's record store. Hall described how he started at WOOK when he was in high school; how his interest evolved into learning more and more about the business side of broadcasting; and the various shows he worked on for WOOK. Lane, Hall, and Jefferson talked about Tex Daners and their relationship with him as well as the opening of the dance hall for teenagers called Casino Ball. They also talked about Bob King and 'Teenarama,' the television program. The interview was part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.'
Interviews. Audio only. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19980927.
Teenarama: Interview with Al Jefferson, Bobby Lane, and Charles 'Chaz' Hall, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Joe Quarterman talked about his experience as a dancer and musical performer on 'The Teenarama Dance Party.' He discussed when and why he was a performer on Teenarama; his musical career and what he does for a living; how segregation and the Civil Rights Movement affected him; the exposure in which Teenarama provided to local artists; and teen dance shows, in general. The interview was part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.'
Interviews. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19990119.
Teenarama: Interview with Joe Quarterman, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Peg Desonier spoke of D.C. hand dancing and the jitterbug, and adopting black style of hand dancing. She talked about growing up in Old Greenbelt, Maryland; her education at Catholic schools and then finally public school; her exposure to early rhythm and blues; how white people's dance style differed from black people's; her school and social life as a result of dancing like black people; and the hatred see observed from her peers. Desonier explained when she was a young girl, the white block boys, who could dance, took her to bars and similar to perform for black men and women. She also talked about her desire and inability to dance on The Buddy Dean Show and Teenarama; and segregation in television programming. The interview was part of the research for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.'
Interviews. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19980926.
Teenarama: Interview with Peg Desonier, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
Use of the materials requires an appointment. Some items are not accessible due to obsolete format and playback machinery restrictions. Please contact the archivist to make an appointment: ACMarchives@si.edu.
Evaluation Committee discussed the treatment that Beverly Lindsay-Johnson wrote for a documentary film about the Teenarama show. The committee's responsibility was to evaluate the treatment and make suggestions to Beverly to strengthen the treatment so she can go into the next phase - the production phase. They also discussed the status of the project, and the difficulties in tracking down original footage of Teenarama.
Meeting. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19981109.
Teenarama: Evaluation Committee Meeting, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Dance class for the documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story.' Teens learned the dances of the 1960s, particularly hand dance, for the authenticity of the documentary. The original footage from the television show 'The Teenarama Dance Party' could not be located so the filmmaker created reenactments of the show.
Performance. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Transcribed from physical asset: Eclipse. Undated.
Teenarama: Dance Class, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Clips of music performed by Brenda Holloway, Valerie & Nick, the Temptations, the Carltons, Otis Leavill, and Mary Wells on WOOK radio program. Bob King was a Teenarama host.
Radio program. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19640502.
Bob King on WOOK, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Radio DJ Bobby Bennett interviewed two members of 'The Jewels' - Sandra Bears and Grace Ruffin, who were students at Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. Bears and Ruffin spoke of their inspirations; their song 'Opportunity;' still performing after 40 years; their upcoming performance at the Smithsonian; and performing with James Brown. They also addressed questions and comments from people who called into the radio program. Program included music by 'The Jewels' performed in the 1960s. Beverly Lindsay joined the conversation and spoke of the upcoming Smithsonian exhibition 'Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers, 1840 to the present' and the exhibition's opening reception where the 'The Jewels' would be performing. Music by other artists also on the recording.
Radio program - music and interview. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 20000201.
Bobby Bennett Spoke with The Jewels and Beverly Lindsay, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Conversation about the television program 'Teenarama,' particularly the format of the program and 'the regulars' who performed on the show. One of the conversation participants was considered the first 'regular' on the show. Director Beverly Lindsay-Johnson also spoke about a few specifics of the research and production process.
Conversation. Audio only. Poor audio quality. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Transcribed from physical asset: Barnett Williams. Dated 19980523.
Teenarama: Conversation about the Television Program, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Conversation about producing a documentary film. Specifically, the importance of both sound and image; necessary equipment; technical aspects and elements of production; interviewing techniques; cinematography and sound tips; planning and outlining the film; and funding, marketing and focus groups are discussed.
Discussion. Audio only. Very poor audio quality. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19981012.
Teenarama: Workshop on Documentary Filmmaking, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
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Theresa Knight Johnson, who grew in the neighborhood of Congress Heights, talked about how she learned about Teenarama, her experience dancing on Teenarama, others' perception of her participation with Teenarama, and her style of dancing. Mike Goodwin of northeast Washington, D.C., spoke about assisting in picking of the regulars, memorable experiences participating with the Teenarama show, and his enjoyment of dancing and hand dance. Yvonne Mills explained the comradery among the Teenarama dancers, her thoughts about the Milt Grant Show, and how Teenarama impacted her personality and life.
Interviews. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Timecode burnt into image. Dated 19981010.
Interviews with Former Teenarama Dancers, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Title transcribed from physical asset.
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Footage of a gathering of African Americans, presumably a family, playing and conversing in a yard; landscapes while walking through a city and traveling on a train; football, basketball, and volleyball games in a park or similar area (water nearby); and a gathering for a picnic at a park or similar area.
Home movie footage. 8mm film to Beta transfer (poor quality transfer). Sound of film projector and 2 people talking about Teenarama over images. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Undated.
Mercer Film, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
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Scooter Magruder interviewed Beverly Lindsay, who spoke of her film 'Swing, Bop & Hand Dance' and her current project about Teenarama, including information about the hand dance reenactment necessary for the documentary production.
Radio program. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 20000312.
Scooter Magruder Show: Interview on Beverly Lindsay, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.
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Arthur Crier talked about the upcoming event 'Salute to the Pioneers of Rhythm and Blues, and Doo-Wop Presentation at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem' in which Doo-Wop and Rhythm and Blues artists from 1940s and early 60s will pose for a historical photograph in New York City. The photograph donated to Schomburg Center and Smithsonian Center for African American History and Culture. Crier also talked about Doo-Wop music; and Doo-Wop music was played throughout the program.
Radio Program. Part of the Teenarama Collection. Dated 19981109.
WPFW 89.3: Interview with Arthur Crier, Anacostia Community Museum Archives, Smithsonian Institution.
The documentary 'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' examined the popularity of 1950s and 1960s teen dance television shows, including 'The Teenarama Dance Party,' 'American Bandstand,' 'The Buddy Dean Show,' and 'The Milt Grant Show.' 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was an all-black teen dance show produced and broadcasted in Washington, D.C. The show aired from March 7, 1963 to November 20, 1970 on WOOK-TV Channel 14, which was the nation's first Black TV station. The show was produced live six days a week; and hosted first by Bob King and later by a rotation of hosts. In addition to being a dance show, 'The Teenarama Dance Party' was a training ground for teens. Production staff mentored the teenagers in the art of broadcast production. The teens trained as camera operators, floor directors, and technical engineers; and served as production assistants.
'Dance Party: The Teenarama Story' production company: Kendall Productions, LLC. Sponsoring organization: The National Hand Dance Association. Producers: Beverly Lindsay-Johnson and Herb Grimes. Directors: Herb Grimes and Curt Simmons. Distributed by PBS. Premiered in 2006 at FilmFest DC and on Howard University Television WHUT (PBS) in Washington, D.C. The Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History and Culture assisted in the restoration of the materials related to the production.