12/6/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: The Nutcracker Ballet- Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gelsey Kirkland (1977)

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During the 1977 Christmas season, CBS brought Mikhail Baryshnikov’s highly acclaimed American Ballet Theatre production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet The Nutcracker to television. The production has remains the most popular and most often shown television production of the work in the U.S.  Mikhail Baryshnikov performed the title role, with Gelsey Kirkland as Clara.
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12/9/16 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: The Nutcracker Ballet- Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gelsey Kirkland (1977)

Shall We Dance

nutcracker-baryshnikov

During the 1977 Christmas season, CBS brought Mikhail Baryshnikov’s highly acclaimed American Ballet Theatre production of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet The Nutcracker to television. The production has remains the most popular and most often shown television production of the work in the U.S.  Mikhail Baryshnikov performed the title role, with Gelsey Kirkland as Clara.
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12/5/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY HOLIDAY GREETINGS: Frosty the Snowman

Frosty the Snowman (1969) is an animated Christmas television special based on the Walter E. Rollins and Steve Nelson song of the same name. It featured the voices  of comedians Jimmy Durante (in his final film role) as the film’s narrator, Billy De Wolfe as Professor Hinkle, and Jackie Vernon as Frosty. Continue reading

12/1/24 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Mary Did You Know? (feat. Chandler Moore & Lizzie Morgan)

The official music video for Mary Did You Know? featuring Chandler Moore, Lizzie Morgan and the Mav City Gospel Choir. Happy Holidays!!! Continue reading

11/29/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Rudolf Nureyev’s Nutcracker (1968)

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This historic performance from 1968 captures choreographer/performer Rudolf Nureyev at the peak of his career. Filmed at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, the ballet features artists of the Royal Ballet including Wayne Sleep, Jillian Gibbs and Merle Park as Clara. Continue reading

1/1/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Rot In Hell (Donald Trump Silver Bells song parody)

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without Donald Trump sending his traditional Christmas message:Rot in Hell. Again, Merry Christmas”. Meanwhile, rumors of his horrendous smell persist. Continue reading

12/31/23 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Now behold the Lamb


Now behold the Lamb,  is the most published song in hymnal collections, appearing first in the album Kirk Franklin and the Family Christmas (1995). Continue reading

12/26/23 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Merry Christmas, Your Man Is A Bum


Merry Christmas, Your Man Is A Bum is a little more holiday cheer. Continue reading

12/13/23 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Mr Hankey The Christmas Poo Song

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Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo is the ninth episode of the first season of the animated television series South Park. It originally aired on Comedy Central in the United States on December 17, 1997. In the episode, the Jewish character Kyle feels excluded from the town’s celebrations during Christmas, and is comforted by Mr. Hankey, a talking and singing lump of feces wearing a red hat.  Continue reading

12/9/23 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Home for the Holidays – SNL

A family (Eddie Murphy, Maya Rudolph, Kenan Thompson, Mikey Day, Chris Redd, Ego Nwodim) gathers around the dinner table to reflect on the holidays. Continue reading