Videopolis (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Videopolis |
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Genre | Dance |
Developed by | The Walt Disney Company |
Presented by | Randy Hamilton |
Country of origin | USA |
Original language(s) | English |
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Producer(s) | Walt Disney Television |
Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
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Original network | Disney Channel |
First shown in | 1987 |
Original release | 1987 | – 1989
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Related shows | Videopolis: Startracks |
Videopolis was a fun American dance show. It aired on the Disney Channel from 1987 to 1989. The show was a popular spot for teens to dance and see their favorite music stars.
What Was Videopolis?
Videopolis was like a big dance party on TV. It featured different dance segments. One part showed people doing line dances. There were also exciting dance contests. Another cool segment showed dancers' feet moving. At the same time, their faces appeared on big screens.
Famous Guests and Spin-offs
Many popular music acts performed on Videopolis. Some of these stars included Debbie Gibson and New Kids on the Block. Tiffany and New Edition also appeared. Other famous groups were Menudo and The Jets. Singers like Pebbles and Janet Jackson also performed.
There was also a special monthly show. It was called Videopolis: Startracks. This show ran from 1987 to 1990. It gave fans even more music and dance.