Ailey Celebrates Ellington premiered in 1974 on CBS. Narrated by R&B legend Gladys Knight the television special showcases the collaborative bond between choreographer Alvin Ailey and jazz music royalty Duke Ellington. Continue reading
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1/24/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks ( Act IV The Assassin)
The Fourth Act of Martin: A Ballet By Gordon Parks starring John Jones as Dr. King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Park and James E. Murphy as the Assassin.
1/23/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin Act III Letter From The Birmingham Jail
Martin Act III: Letter From The Birmingham Jail – Dr. King (John Jones) is arrested and while in jail he writes the now historic letter from the Birmingham Jail. With the help of Rosa Parks (Sheila Rohan) King is able to disseminate his message to the masses. Continue reading
1/22/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin- A Ballet by Gordon Parks- Act II March On Selma
Act II from Martin: A ballet by Gordon Parks depicts the violent encounter with police during the march on Selma. Continue reading
1/22/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY: Kim Wayans- Got Your Babies Tonight
One of comedy’s unsung heroes Kim Wayans gives us the ultimate Whitney/Bobby anthem with her rendition of Get Your Babies Tonight. Continue reading
1/21/25 O&A NYC DANCE: Martin: A Ballet By John Parks- Act 1
Martin: A Ballet by Gordon Parks Act 1 Introduces John Jones as Martin Luther King, Sheila Rohan as Rosa Parks and James E Murphy as the Assassin. Continue reading
1/13/25 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Being MJ Blige -The Neighborhood
Beth Behrs and Tichina Arnold realize you can really get away with anything when people think fame is attached to you. Go Mary! Continue reading
1/12/25 0&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: The Herbie Hancock Group (1976)
Herbie Hancock and his band perform cuts from the albums Man-Child and Secrets: 1. Hang Up Your Hang Ups (from Man-Child, 1975) 2. Gentle Thoughts (from Secrets, 1976) 3. Spider (from Secrets, 1976). Continue reading
1/8/25 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDNESDAY: Donovan Bogard Gets His Girl
Donovan Bogard finally get Mrs. Johnson inside a wedding chapel unfortunate for the groom he is the minister performing more than the ceremony. The skit was featured in Lenny Henry in Pieces a British stand-up and sketch show by comedians Lenny Henry and Gina Yashere. It aired on BBC One between 2000 and 2003. Continue reading
12/31/24 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Mr. Bean’s New Years Eve Party
Mr. bean brings in the New Year in true Mr. Bean style. Continue reading
