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Subject: BCR Lip synching Author: Brad [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 19:23:10 10/24/03 Fri Hello, I have seen videos of various American shows of the 70's such as Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas, Midnight Special and Dinah where the BCR sang songs and it sure looks like they are lip synching and not actually playing there instruments, does anyone else notice this? There was one episode I think Mike Douglas, on the beach, where the record started before the BCR were even on stage. If this is true what does the actual audience see or here? Best Wishes, Brad. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date I remember reading something about how tv shows would not allow bands to play "live" back then, except for the Midnight Special, which is why the Rollers and other bands loved going on that show. If I remember right, overseas they were made to record new versions of the same song so it would appear as if they were really singing. Anyone else have more info? I could be remembering this wrong. (NT) Becky 06:16:01 10/25/03 Sat I was always under the belief that the studio technology just wasn't available back then. I don't think the BCR were unique in lip synching on those shows. What I liked most about all those talk shows were the stupid stunts/games/ etc. that the hosts always had them doing (mike & merv in particular). Who remembers the beach obstacle course , or the floor hockey? And didn't they make Chip Buddies w/ Dinah? I can hear the producers now "Yeah Joe, get those BCR guys to jump on a trampoline....PURE GENIUS!" (NT) mary f. 14:17:34 10/25/03 Sat I know, Mary!! Those were always my favorite parts of the show, too. I remember "Kids Are People Too" where they had the Rollers being flipped by a female karate expert. Eric got back in line again for more, didn't he? LOL (NT) -- Becky, 21:14:01 10/25/03 Sat