It's hard to watch anyone other than the guy in the middle.

@kimyongsung79

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.. absolutely true..

@clintmacarthur7895

Жыл бұрын

Right? He stole the show

@jumpingship3001

Жыл бұрын

Scene stealing co star.

@vixensilver180

Жыл бұрын

Ha! 100% feel that.

@23715

Жыл бұрын

He's an English comedian by the name of Norman Wisdom.

It's like he's alone on that stage

@hibbahibba

Жыл бұрын

He is. 😊

@hodaka1000

Жыл бұрын

They're all great especially the four on the right

@Shroedinger73

Жыл бұрын

Idk 🤔 that girl is keeping up just fine and her heels are taller

@ailsasublett9885

Жыл бұрын

And I can't look away

@offgridnightmarenewhomeste3215

Жыл бұрын

He was the choreographer and jumped in when a dancer didn't show.

I find myself trying to watch the other dancers, but my eyes won't leave the guy in the front. He is simply exceptional.

The guy in the middle is Bobby Banas, who died yesterday at the tender age of 90, according to his only son's instagram. He appeared in many movie musicals, and had the role of Joyboy in film West Side Story. He had more acting roles later in life. He was also a dance teacher to many aspiring dancers who went on to lucrative careers. He was & still is a legend in dance history. RIP Bobby, and Godspeed. Thank you for entertaining us for decades

*The young man up front & center is Professional Dancer Robert Banas. He is still alive & doing well at 87. Robert choreographed this song. He was born in New York City Sept 22.* Edited update: since I last updated information on Mr Banas 5 months ago he is now 88 & kicking. "literally" with them hyper-lego's..lol 🕺🤸

@caroljames7381

2 жыл бұрын

Brillant dancing from Banas super 👌 😍 love it !!!

@yesterdaysnews1147

2 жыл бұрын

He’s 🧨

@elizabethmeyer7709

2 жыл бұрын

Wow 🥺

@jonilougy6608

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, you're just awesome ☺

@JonnyQ358

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the update on the great Bobby B..My sister told me he was one of the dancers in "West Side Story" ?

His name is Bobby Banas. He danced as a Jet in "West Side Story", the lead chimney sweep in "Mary Poppins", he did the "Diamonds are a girl's Best Friend" dance with Marilyn Monroe...hard to name a Hollywood dance musical in the early 60s that Bobby wasn't in, and always hard to watch anyone else. Very talented guy.

@trilbywilby7826

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the background info. I've always wondered who he was and hoped his talent and obvious love of music and dance would find more outlets.

@mcwane1360

7 ай бұрын

I was also thinking he was in White Christmas,, Bing Crosby Danny Kaye.. I may be wrong

@shirleyperry3170

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know. So cool?😎😎😎😎😎🤗🤗

The guy in the front Robert "Bobby" Banas (born September 22, 1933) is an American dancer and actor who worked in movies such as West Side Story (1961), Always (1989) and Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986). A dance he choreographed for the Shirley Ellis song "The Nitty Gritty" and performed (with five other dancers) on The Judy Garland Show in 1964, drew him renewed attention on KZread in the 2010s, where copies of it had been viewed more than 25 million times by mid-2023.[1][2] I love this and have watched it over 20 times.

@adehmark

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for that. 2:13

@medusabrown420

5 ай бұрын

I knew he was the choreographer!!

Rest In Peace, Mr Robert (Bobby) Banas (1933-2024), choreographer and main dancer of this 1-derful number, Thank You for sharing your artistry with us.

But the lady dancing alongside him….wow💪she’s amazing too…you go girl.☺️

@kathychinski6308

2 жыл бұрын

She was a major dancer in west side story. I think Russ Tamnblyn’s girlfriend in the movie

@JosieStev

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathychinski6308 Oh wow, Amber is his daughter. Cool

@THEFAITHFULPALADIN

Жыл бұрын

@@kathychinski6308 Yes, and the lead dancer here, Bobby Banas was also in West Side Story.

@shirleyperry3170

3 ай бұрын

@@THEFAITHFULPALADIN , thank you for telling us these cool tidbits!

I can't put my finger on it, but Bobby Banas' dancing is in a class of its own - he throws his whole self into it and it's a joy to watch.

@williefess2685

2 жыл бұрын

Can't take my eyes off of him.

@hxhdfjifzirstc894

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's it. He's actually dancing, instead of just moving with music. He can feel it.

@stevelacy137

Жыл бұрын

It’s the weed

@stuartcarroll7156

Жыл бұрын

@@stevelacy137 Nobody on drugs could dance that well - the key to it is the precision and commitment, and that would require total sobriety.

@JBrodo

Жыл бұрын

He is in a class of his own in this!

I think I’ve watched this video over 100 times by now. Bobby Banas was just amazing.

@kjjmac

9 ай бұрын

Me too! 😊

@wizardoffrobozz

4 ай бұрын

me too

@jenniferwelsh4017

3 ай бұрын

Same!

The male dancer in front is Bobby Banas, and he is the very best dancer.👏👏👏👍

Bob Banas!! The quintessential dancer of the 1960s! Unreal...

I can't take my eyes off Bobby Banas and such style...such fired up dancing--this is becoming one of my favorite videos on You Tube....great to watch over and over again

@jorj6720

2 жыл бұрын

Это не танец, а обезъянье кривляние... Отстой(((((

@ethelryan257

2 жыл бұрын

Banas is brilliant.

@andrewyoung2796

2 жыл бұрын

His girl moves💚

@user-cf6kt7ed4o

2 жыл бұрын

@@jorj6720 ты болван

@jorj6720

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-cf6kt7ed4o Почему? Обоснуй, уважаемый!

This type of dancing never fails to make me smile 😀

I just had to watch this clip after hearing of the sad news that Bobby Banas had passed away. Brilliant dancer. R.I.P

watching this is addictive.

I watch this video of Bobby Banas all the time because his energy makes me feel happy.

@randiewasserman8831

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!!’👍😍🥰

@lynnh4923

2 жыл бұрын

Me three!! (◕ᴗ◕✿)

He is totally in the groove!🤣

This is stunning. Can't find it anymore out in the world. Why 56 thumbs down makes no sense. Must be the Russians.

@ebf1957

6 жыл бұрын

Or someone who can't appreciate choreography.

The guy in the middle is great.

The guy in front is Bobby Banas and this dude dances with his whole body including his hair. He definitely is fun to watch.

I watched this several times, it doesn’t get old. I think Bobby Banas is one of the greats in dancers, along with Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire.

@obrheadcyclinggnome

2 жыл бұрын

And Nicholas brothers

This is the greatest thing on the Internet.

@jo-annebellamy5983

3 жыл бұрын

point or apex, as a power or achievement.

@thedolphin5428

3 жыл бұрын

100% cringey. That's what I call very daggy dancing.

@Planet_Shel

3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaa !!!!

RIP, Mr. Banas ❤ You brought us joy for sure with your bad ass dancing. I bet there's a helluvq dance party waiting for you up there. 😘

Your dancing brought joy to my life. Thank you. Rest in peace.

robert banas cool dancer he was in west side story love this clip he taught john travolta moves for saturday night fever movie

@terencehernandez9646

Жыл бұрын

Which one is Robert Banda?

@marcrichard7251

Жыл бұрын

@@terencehernandez9646 He’s the one up front…most of the time

@MrEss-ld3sw

Жыл бұрын

Deney Terrio taught Travolta for Saturday Night Fever

I watch this every time I need to get Into a good mood.

@pattihawks8514

4 жыл бұрын

It definitely is a mood! Love it!

@antwanwilson7228

4 жыл бұрын

@@pattihawks8514 I heard this song on the radio over the weekend and I can't get it out of my head 😆🎶

@maggienjody

4 жыл бұрын

Im watching this now for that exact reason.

@annalavransdattar5935

4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@edwardhigginbotham3646

4 жыл бұрын

Is this group in any other videos. We're they a group or only for this video?

It's amazing how catchy this song still is

@susancnw59

4 ай бұрын

Without twerking, or obscenities.

The guy in the middle is tearing up the floor, but manages to still look good in suit no matter how he jerks or contorts! Love it! And the dance!

IAM black in I luved the entire dance in the dude in front is iconic lmao 🤣 wat a show ‼️💯💕

@janettewood9628

Жыл бұрын

That's Bobby Bannas. Famous Hollywood dancer. He was in West Side Story and many other dance movies and I believe he is still alive and living in New York.

Classic. Bobby Banas choreographed that scene, but wasn't supposed to dance in it. One of the dancers fell ill and Bobby replaced him last minute. He shines. Anyone saying this wasn't dancing is just trolling and/ or knows nothing about '60s culture. He has quite the career.

@yardleyj9391

2 жыл бұрын

I love love love it. Is the first dancer Bobby Banas?

@rootedsorrow

2 жыл бұрын

@@yardleyj9391 He's the guy in the middle with the floppy hair going wild in an controlled way

@pamelacaldwell6055

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! 💃🕺 ❤😁👍👌

@bookgirlny8511

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad there’s a name for that dancer! Love it!!!

@chocolatcats

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heidi

This guy in the middle was a famous dancer from West Side Story. His name is Robert Banas. Excellent dancer! He's now 89 .

@jeanbanks7301

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info. I always wondered who he was. 👍

@marionpeebles3836

10 ай бұрын

He is also a well-known choreographer

@javiermest5968

10 ай бұрын

Robert Banas también sale bailando en un vídeo de Bill Halley con el tema " Rip it Up "

One of the greatest television performances EVER.

i dont get these comments. I love the dance and the energy of the dancers. Especially the front dancers where one is called bobby banas appearently. How can anyone say this is bad dancers when im sitting here smiling for almost 2 minutes just because of the positivity that dancers put with this dance. Amazing!

@lindyhawthorne2164

2 жыл бұрын

I cant stop watching it.

@carlfrye1566

2 жыл бұрын

Watch American Bandstand and Sooooouuuul Train, they could all cut the rug!

@wymellwilliams1543

2 жыл бұрын

Oh so much energy

@wymellwilliams1543

2 жыл бұрын

If I dance like that 2 minutes I have to get oxygen

@sl4983

Жыл бұрын

I love it!!!!

... Guys in coats, shirts and ties, women in dresses… Refreshing, very refreshing.

RIP Bobby, you legend. I am sad that I never got a chance to meet you. Dance on!

The guy in the middle is a famous dancer and choreographer. His name is Robert "Bobby" Banas. He's quite famous. Read about him in this Wikipedia link. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Banas

@mulemule

8 ай бұрын

This dude deserves his own Netflix documentary. Electrifying dancer. The stories he must have of that era and its stars.

The lead dancer is the Famous Bobby Banas, choreographer and dancer to numerous Broadway hits, musicals, songs and movies. The gentleman to his right if you're looking at the screen was also a renowned dancer who was dating a beautiful young aspiring actress named Goldi Hawn at the time.

@susanwebster1734

Жыл бұрын

He was sensational!!

@shadowpapito

Жыл бұрын

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bobby Banas is fantastic. Danced in so many movies, including west side story.

Lord he stole the show- keep coming back to watch him dance

My goal for this summer is to learn this dance.

If my auntie knew how much her music really touched people. I love coming back here and seeing all the people commenting it’s a shame I didn’t get to meet her singing runs in the family

Why would anyone give a "thumbs down"? Even of you don't like the music or style of dance ... appreciate the talent that went into this.

His energy flies through the screen all these years later. The jerky movement was incorporated into 60's dance from a dance called the jerk as I recall. He's still alive, is around 83 years old. Google him. Wow Bobby! P.S. He was already 30 years old in this film.

@revrotunda3206

Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking The Jerk dancing along with the record by The Larks came out after, but not by far, this choreographic performance so this right here set the precedence.

BOBBY BANAS! You are amazing!

Clearly the 2 up front should be up front. Their energy is well above the rest. I love how animated they are in their movements.

The guy in the front is the famous dancer/ choreographer Bobby Banas. He's 85 years old now. He was an incredible dancer!

@charlescabral2746

5 жыл бұрын

Que legal saber que é apenas talento porque tem posts maldosos dizendo que ele está drogado.

@MissMichSan

5 жыл бұрын

Interesting.thanks for the info

Just keep in mind Bobby Bana's partner kept right up with him....in heels lol

@fayskelley

3 жыл бұрын

As a retired figure skating coach to me she looks stiff ... Bobby Banas is D’A Bomb!

@michellelekas211

3 жыл бұрын

The dance doesn’t allow the females to bend their knees at all, hardly. She is really good.

@vivianmonaghan9784

3 жыл бұрын

Isnt that the girl that played Graziella in West Side Story?

@beagiver6864

3 жыл бұрын

They are all fabulous and rocking it out of the ball park!

@seamusmaye1333

3 жыл бұрын

For the most part you could tell it was something, I won’t new, but with the movements of the legs it seems something unlike other 60s dance crazes. Idk as a man who can run and dance in heels even my thought was immediately thinking they would break an ankle

I´m surprised with the negative comments, I think the dancing is very creative and cool, I liked this, 😃 if someone dance like this in a dancing place would be a popular guy immediatelly.

@watchman1178

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. It was unconventional, but it took a lot of talent to dance like that.

@melissak8892

Жыл бұрын

They have completely missed the point. This is amazing.

@revrotunda3206

Жыл бұрын

@@watchman1178 Right, and the ones who are critical wouldn’t do a better job. Bobby Banas is the middle dancer who was also the choreographer setting the precidence for future dance.

Bobby put his all into this dance, you don't even notice the other dancers

@erepsekahs

4 ай бұрын

Absolute genius dancer.

@reinandomolina650

4 ай бұрын

Love this video, the couple in the front are great she reminds me of a doll and he's a ball of energy!😊

As an African American college educated female, who grew up with music like this , we all danced, from the eldest to the youngest at gatherings; I can say UNEQUIVOCALLY, the male dancer, I think his name is Bobby Banas, KILLED IT. I can watch him dance all day, lol.

@harrycallahan3221

4 жыл бұрын

As a white British, university educated male, who also grew up on music like this, I unequivocally agree with you on Banas killing it. Also, as a white British, university educated male, I'd have to say that Ellis did a pretty damn good job too.

@tedfebo1741

4 жыл бұрын

As a Latin man, I can say, unequivocally, the song is cool, but the dancing has me laughing my freaking ass off. That's the worst dancing I've ever seen in my life, specially Bobby boy😂😂😂😂😂

@Pamledger478

4 жыл бұрын

Nicolas Brothers .. Greatest dancers ever .. kzread.info/dash/bejne/fnaFsciygpqbprw.html

@courtneykirk478

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree.

Robert Banas the dance legend shows us how it is supposed to be done

When I was in boot camp, this is the song we woke up to.

Bobby Banas! Awesome dance moves!

He hit everything it's impossible to not watch him through the whole thing .

some people follow the steps, some people have the fire inside

@pleasedontmakemelate

5 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!

@margaretcarter6237

3 жыл бұрын

These 2 certainly do.!!! Love it!!

@chstra45

3 жыл бұрын

...and some are full of amphetamines.

@homeyginomolly

3 жыл бұрын

@@chstra45 😅😂🤣

@fossehigh

3 жыл бұрын

These folks must be a tad embarrassed watching these moves today . Not aged well 😁

RIP Bobby. Thank ypu for the slick moves. They brought a lot of joy.

The guy in the center is actually the best dancer.

@RaymondHng

8 ай бұрын

Robert "Bobby" Banas (born September 22, 1933) is an American dancer and actor who worked in movies such as _West Side Story_ (1961), _Always_ (1989) and _Down and Out in Beverly Hills_ (1986). A dance he choreographed for the Shirley Ellis song "The Nitty Gritty" and performed (with five other dancers) on _The Judy Garland Show_ in 1964, drew him renewed attention on KZread in the 2010s, where copies of it had been viewed more than 25 million times by mid-2023.

@davidwright873

8 ай бұрын

the guy on the far right was actually smoother and mad it look effortless...The guy in the middle is like holding a jack hammer!!

@mulemule

8 ай бұрын

@@davidwright873 "The guy in the middle" (Bobby Banas) _created_ the choreography. His work/his lead.

Bobby Banas could not have imagined in 1963 that in 2020 his dancing would be helping people set aside Covid lockdown anxiety for at least a few minutes and remember what fun feels like. It’s hard to take your eyes off him. Every move is so loose yet so controlled. Masterful!

@debbieseverson5130

3 жыл бұрын

Plus our crazy soon-to-be X president.

@spinz8

3 жыл бұрын

Always wondered what his name was. Thank you for the input.

@danyluk1

3 жыл бұрын

a bit over the top... dude saving people from coronavirus disease 2019

@danyluk1

3 жыл бұрын

@@debbieseverson5130 Trump #1

@fayskelley

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. One of the best dancers I’ve ever watched. Hard to take ones eyes off him. Would love to see him ice dancing !

If I ever have access to a time machine this will be the first place I'd go back to!! Who's going with me?✊😃🤘

@evalynn383

4 жыл бұрын

I was there.

@michekids

4 жыл бұрын

I'm there, but you better hurry because I am 66

@f3v060

4 жыл бұрын

Not me💀

@michaeljonesdougherty.209

4 жыл бұрын

Iam going wait for me .

@RepentfollowJesus

4 жыл бұрын

I'd go but you'd have to take care of me. I was born in 63 😁

This guy on the middle is one of the jets on the west side story.He is an awesome dancer

@Oscar3

2 ай бұрын

Bobby Banas

I can't get enough of watching this dance. I watch it every night.

@irenemcguire7937

Жыл бұрын

I lost track of how many times I've watched it! It's uplifting!

The cameraman keeps zeroing in on the front dancer because with his herky-jerky movements, he not only nails the dance, he elevates it to the same level as Fred Astaire's Continental, John Travolta's You Should Be Dancing, and Michael Jackson's Moonwalk. I think I've watched this 20 times already. It's exciting, and makes me grin ear to ear.

@randallerickson175

4 жыл бұрын

The front male dancer is more animated for sure, but he doesn't have the extension with his moves like some of the other men. He is fun to watch though.

@darrelontv

4 жыл бұрын

@@randallerickson175 he's the choreographer who invented the dance for this song. 8 million views in the first seven years out, and influenced 60s dancing because of this one program. Bobby Banas, a famous Hollywood choreographer. He owned the 60s.

Yes... the other dancers are nice, quite good, capable. But look at Bobby-- he's committed to it, feels the spirit of the song right through his fingertips. He's not facing the audience with a smile on his face as some of the other dancers are, as if on a beauty pageant stage; no, he's exemplifying the nitty gritty🕺Go, Bobby 🏆👏🥇

My 1 year old great-grand son loves this video.

Парень, которому здесь уделяется больше всего внимания, Бобби Банас, имел долгую карьеру танцора и снялся во многих фильмах. Но этот короткий телевизионный клип, который он поставил, из забытого эпизода «Шоу Джуди Гарланд», сделал его самым известным, каким он когда-либо был, после того, как он начал появляться на KZread с 2015 года. Он все еще жив, ему сейчас 87 лет, и он получает удовольствие от своей неожиданной славы в конце жизни. Этот танец должен был быть преувеличен для комического эффекта, поэтому он такой энергичный и оживленный.

@revrotunda3206

Жыл бұрын

Who said this dance was supposed to be exaggerated for comic effect? It’s lively because it’s The Nitty Gritty!

Can't stop watchin,' Bobbys got it goin' on !

That guy in the front is absolutely mesmerizing. Wow!!!!

I was a dancer and creative dancing is the way talented dancers develop creative steps. I love how they dance. I love dancers. Today not seeing it. Do kids dance anymore?

He was the choreographer and at the last minute the lead guy was a no show so Bobby just ran out and LIT IT UP.

It’s 1 am and instead of sleeping I’m watching the nitty gritty on repeat

@ejb7969

4 жыл бұрын

12:27 am

@beckydufour3929

3 жыл бұрын

That was me last nite!😆

@adrianeharlem4178

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@KyaraExMachina

3 жыл бұрын

Go watch Stephan and Chanzie do the Nitty Gritty!

@andrewmcneilis4957

3 жыл бұрын

That’s the magic of the white powder

Why do I watch this every day

Bobby Banas, you will live forever. May your souls Rest In Peace…

I was born after the 1960s but I love this song and dance routine. It’s infectious!

@awaitingthetrumpetcall4529

Жыл бұрын

I was born 1953 and I just started remembering 'The Name Game', 'The goose drank wine...' and the 'Nitty Gritty' song.

Can't stop watching this video. Anyone with what I'm saying. He's having the time of his life. I can't dance at all.

@caitlynmcmenamy1920

5 жыл бұрын

Ikr Oliver?! It's so joyful for some reason,I watch it just to smile!

@russlupky3505

5 жыл бұрын

That's all right Oliver.... neither can they

@23buzzchopper

4 жыл бұрын

Oliver Villanueva I’m totally addicted at least 50 plays. The lead male dancer Robert Banas is the Bomb!

@pattihawks8514

4 жыл бұрын

Oliver Villanueva oh, I could...once upon a time! Now, I dance in my mind!✌️❣️

@pattihawks8514

4 жыл бұрын

caitlyn mcmenamy Yes, it is! Great therapy for depression! ✌️❣️

Brilliant Bobby Banas in the front. He's the reason the audience is cheering. He shows the difference between learning the steps and blowing it out of the water.

@DeLuxTv777

5 жыл бұрын

You got that right! He's jamming!!

@catherinem421

5 жыл бұрын

He choreographed it so he knows how it should be done.

@amiramark

2 жыл бұрын

and his lady partner slept thru rehersal.

He is so into it, he doesn't even look at his partner, he makes the other guys look like they are standing still!

@psychomormon4932

4 ай бұрын

The one in the middle is all over the place. Too much exaggeration. But the actual smoothest dancers are the other two.

@brendalg4

3 ай бұрын

​@@psychomormon4932he's the choreographer, so he's the one doing it right

@sethflix

3 ай бұрын

@@brendalg4 THANK YOU!

I just love watching the guy dance!

@Kathleen-gl5wh

Жыл бұрын

The great "Bobby" Banas!

Everybody on that stage can dance, they all know their stuff. But how could they compete with Bobby? He's pulling stuff from 20 years into the future, even Einstein would be lost. Superb!

@catherinem421

5 жыл бұрын

20 years? More like 50 years. This is HOT! When I first saw the clip I thought it was modern made to look retro. It's so good!

That male dancer in front is an incredible dancer. His expressive moves and impeccable rhythm took this dance to another level. Although the other dancers did a fine job, he completely stole the show with his riveting interpretation. Simply superb.

@TheConorsmithusa

Жыл бұрын

Well he choreographed it if you didn't know by now

Bobby Banas is phenomenal with his moves. To think he’s 89 years old now is just mind blowing.

Everyone in the comments is giving love to Bobby which is fair. But Gina Trikonis, his dance partner, is absolutely killing it and delivered a much tighter performance. Love this video.

@keithcall7795

4 ай бұрын

I believe Gina is the siister of Gus Trikonis, who was Goldie Hawn's ex husband,

@annach7914

4 ай бұрын

@@keithcall7795gus is on the right:)

@barbaras7143

3 ай бұрын

It's not easy to keep up with Bobby Banas. I suppose she tried her best.

The guy in the middle outshining everyone created the dance you see here. That's why he does it the best out if all of them; he made these moves. He's a well-known Hollywood choreographer named Bobby Banas. This dance was watched like crazy by over 8 million people in the first seven years because of him. He influenced 60s dance big time, injecting energy that we associate with that period (notice the couple on the left & how tame they are. That's how people "went wild" on the dance floor before this energy that you see on this recording inspired people to really let loose). He still blows people away now. Seriously, try to imitate his moves! Cr-a-zy! And the woman singing this? Check out her interview with Dick Clark. She speaks so gentle and softly, but put her on stage and she sings with power. The contrast is mindblowing. This song, if you can keep the original singing, would be great to make into an extended remix (but keep it period appropriate, no dub step or techno, just longer and more instrumental to stretch it out), don't you think?

@dennisleporte2327

4 жыл бұрын

Hope he got to dance with Edie Sedgwick lol

@brendaannedufaur6244

4 жыл бұрын

Loved your knowledgeable comment darrelontv. Thank u. But hell no dont remix the song. It is sheer perfection as it is.

@darrelontv

3 жыл бұрын

@FIVE D and you can do better? C'mon. Put your money where your mouth is. Let's see. :)

@darrelontv

3 жыл бұрын

@FIVE D this isn't the original video. The person who edited this version did it to play the whole song. The actual broadcast only did an abbreviated version. Look carefully; it runs forward, then runs reversed, then runs forward for a bit, all to allow the full play of the song. You thought it was off sync for the wrong reasons but to be fair I almost made the same mistake. Also, he's the choreographapher, so the other dancers couldn't show him up. He's right on point. Notice they follow his lead and they don't do have as well (and we see the inspiration for Elaine's dancing on Seinfeld... look at the backup dancer on the right, OMG too funny). In the actual clip at the end he almost fucks up the ending and is apologizing to Mr. Banas. That gets cut out in this edit. So know that this clip has been tampered with in that regard. But no, he shines. The male on the left is weak, the male on the right is dancing like an old guy trying to catch up to the youngest, those weird hand gestures in the beginning! Yikes! Look for the Judy Garland Show - Nitty Gritty to see the original. Much shorter and they even dubbed a laugh track because it was supposed to be a parody of young people and their dance fads, although they also hoped it would catch on. The dance was too tricky for the masses.

@darrelontv

3 жыл бұрын

@FIVE D or found better dancers. Oh well, can't remake the past. It is a cool song and he can sure dance.

The front guy rocked this 100%!

THAT YOUNG MAN IS DANCING HIS OWN STYLE AND GETTING DOWN!!!!!

Bobby Banas is the ultimate in this performance. Luv the way Banas shakes his head like a Beatle! The female partner is the best as well-very fluid complementing Banas. She also flailed her dress unlike the other female dancers which added even more umph to The Nitty Gritty. I can watch this often & never get tired of it. It’s short in length but couldn’t be any more jam packed than it is.

@jamieparganos9979

Жыл бұрын

That’s Gina Trikonis.

@revrotunda3206

Жыл бұрын

@@jamieparganos9979 Thanx for the info! Interesting. The name sounds Lithuanian-my Children are half Lithuanian as I married a Lithuanian man. I wonder if she & the rest of the dancers are still alive. It’s mind boggling to realize Banas is 89 years old. Time has flown by seemingly too quickly. I was reading he was married but it didn’t appear he had Children which is unfortunate as Banas’s artistic abilities could have been carried on.

@23715

Жыл бұрын

His real name was Norman Wisdom. An English comedian of note .

@revrotunda3206

Жыл бұрын

@@23715 Why do you keep saying this? Not only was Robert Banas not born in the year 1915, he was also never Knighted as a Sir.

Pure talent and pure energy. How I wish that they didn't age.

I've learned that the man in the fronts name is Bobby Banas and he appeared in many musicals over the years. Amazing!

@spirittchaser7043

5 жыл бұрын

he dances beautifully!)

@rhondacorbett728

5 жыл бұрын

He stole the show ‼️

@Ronin4614

5 жыл бұрын

Leah Lind ~~~ You are spot on about Bobby Banas, with WestSide Story and Bednobs and Broomsticks to his credit. Bobby’s brunette dance partner is Gina Trikonis, with Gus Trikonis in the back row on screen right, both appearing in West Side Story ( Grazella and Indio respectively). Bobby is in his mid 80s today, and growing the best roses you’ll ever see in California. Good chatting with you, Leah. This is an addicting little dance number.

OMG I'm positively bananas for Bobby Banas!

The couple in the front are amazing!

Bobby Banas has got this down pat. You think he's just having fun but if you do the count and break it down - he's flawless!!

@TREVASLARK

3 жыл бұрын

Really ? What does that mean - "do the count and break it down ?"

The man in the front middle is Robert Banas,he is now in his late 80s, made a few movie appearances, kissed marlyn monroe, my respects Bobby

@urgonnaluvit

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like hes having a fit

@jazmaan

4 жыл бұрын

@@urgonnaluvit He MAKES that video. It would have been boring without him. I'm sure it was no accident that they put him front and center. I wonder if there are other examples of his dancing from that era online anywhere?

@pattihawks8514

4 жыл бұрын

urgonnaluvit a good fit, though!

@livelovenow8862

3 жыл бұрын

Doing the nitty gritty is the key to long life lol!

@TREVASLARK

3 жыл бұрын

@@livelovenow8862 YEEEES !

Bobby Banas forever!

The guy at the front is *gifted* - almost to the level of showing the other dancers up.

@river7732

Жыл бұрын

Think he's the choreographer

@tcme11

Жыл бұрын

Bobby Banas. I agree. He's in many musicals from the 50s and 60s. Feel free to look him up. Everyone recognizes talent, whether we're professionals or just audience.

@AK-rx6hv

Жыл бұрын

Yea but that's poor form... As a group dancing, should never outdo your fellow dancers

@tcme11

Жыл бұрын

@@AK-rx6hv Bobby was an excellent dancer and, to be honest, some of his fellow dancers look like good dancers at parties, not onstage or for a TV audience. By the same token, no artist should have to downplay or mask their talent for colleauges who can't keep up. That is why Bobby is well known in the dancing community and some of his fellow dancers here (while talented) remain unknown.

Guy in the ftont center, has got it going on!!

The guy who gets the most attention here, Bobby Banas, had a long career as a dancer and appeared in a number of movies. But this short TV clip - which he choreographed - from a forgotten episode of "The Judy Garland Show" made him the most famous he ever was, after it began appearing on KZread from 2015. He's still alive, now 87 years old, and has gotten to enjoy his unexpected fame late in life. This dance was supposed to be exaggerated for comic effect, which is why he's being so vigorous and animated.

@Meatcity-sf8fm

3 жыл бұрын

But it he makes it authentic not exaggerated at all.

@Mia-vi7hq

3 жыл бұрын

It’s been on KZread for even longer, look up “best 60s dancer boy”! It’s been uploaded since 2012, I remember when I first found it in 2013 and I still come back every now and then almost 10 years later to watch him dance 🥰 lol

@beagiver6864

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the backyard information. I was wondering if he js still with us!

@loudenblogger

3 жыл бұрын

I adore him. When I watch this, I feel like a screaming girl at a Beatles concert

@julieyoutu

3 жыл бұрын

I'm SO GLAD to read you! Thank you for this information. I was wondering about "the best dancing boy of the 60s! He's just soooooo INTENSE AND GREAT. I found nothing comical about it - I love it and take it seriously :D And cool song too! Good for him!

Rest in peace, Bobby Banas. You gave us so much joy.

I did a little research and discover this is from a 1964 Judy Garland TV show. The shows dancers are led by Bobby Banas, he choreographed it. On Sept 23, 2019 Bobby will be 86 years old! Happy Birthday Bobby! I’m not usually impressed by dancers, the variety shows back then had them all the time but this one just knocks me out, no doubt due to Shirly Ellis’ great tune!

@phyllisgreenberg5

4 жыл бұрын

86? Geeeeez....I danced with Bobby..

The male dancer in front...that's me in the elevator when I leave the office on Fridays.

@michaelpondo6324

5 жыл бұрын

M

@DeLuxTv777

5 жыл бұрын

Right! Ahahaha!

@timeforthinkers7418

3 жыл бұрын

rcaive08, good one! 😁👍

@parentevan

3 жыл бұрын

That's Bobby Banas! Look him up! A total legend.

@ronmarshall6858

3 жыл бұрын

Me Too!