I grew up approximately two miles from SouthEast DC, in the community of Marlow Heights, Maryland, during the 1960s. I remember the first time I came across WOOK Channel 14, as the first program I saw was Teenarama. The show was broadcast in black and white, and I think many of the shows on WDCA Channel 20 were, too. As a white boy growing up in the 1960s, I was quite taken by what I first saw on the show. This was an all black dance show. I had seen American Band Stand, and Upbeat on TV. But this was different. The kids on Teenarama...wow, could they dance! I had never seen anything like it. Memories of almost 50 years ago coming back to me, on a grainy black and white TV.
I commend you for the organization you created to preserve the memory of this show, the kids, guest stars, and the times we lived in so many years ago. As someone who runs a nostalgia web site, dedicated to Marlow Heights of the 1960s and 1970s, I say to you, "Keep the memories alive".
Chuck Fraley
www.marlowheights60sand70s.com
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Tony Jennings
Posted on the 2020-11-20 at 19:00
Back in the day, I loved dancing on WOOK. I went to McKinley Tech, and Lita Gray and I were friends, and I dancing with Lita was a great way for me to look good! :-) My girl could go.
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Carolyn Moore (WYNN)
Posted on the 2012-11-12 at 19:00
I remember I couldn\'t wait to get on that bus and head towards Missouri Ave. and the year I had my birthday at WOOK the Temptations was the guest, if you can remember they use to dance with the birthday folks and that was the icing on my birthday cake. I still can see me spinning and twirling with David Ruffin........Thank you for all those memories Once again Thank you Teenarama for the memories
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Paula Murray Gordon
Posted on the 2012-11-12 at 19:00
I watched the show as a little girl. At the age of 8, I was a guest on the show. Bring your little sister or brother. I was very excited to be on TV. My play brother who was a regular on the show invited me. His name was Butch, they called him Joko back then. He inspired me and taught me how to dance. I learned to hand dance when I was 7 years old. My house hold was a dancing house hold, everybody could dance and continue to do so now. The Chateau is the place everybody goes most.
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Dr. Andrews
Posted on the 2011-09-12 at 20:00
How wonderful that this organization still exsist. I was not privilleged to visit as a child but watchd it on TV in the 60\'s now as an adult I am honored too know some of the members...especially Albertis McCray who is my significant other, and he keeps Teenerama alilve in my mind and I know how it feels in h is heart.
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Shirley Hill-Smith
Posted on the 2011-01-17 at 19:00
Hello,
I watched the Teenarama documentary on PBS this week and was extremely pleased to see and learn about this historical era that took place in Washington, DC. As a native Washingtonian, and a baby boomer I would like to participate as a supporter of your mission. Please keep me posted on events as well as organizational needs.
Sincerely,
Shirley
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Clarence Bell Jr.
Posted on the 2010-07-15 at 20:00
This is beautiful that you are preserving precious memories of our youth. Thanks
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Christine Liddell
Posted on the 2010-04-12 at 20:00
Fantastic Job on the website (Ron Hunter). This takes me way back down memory lane from the different Scenes of Teenarama Shows with the meet and greet of various celebrities, Teenarama Regular Dancers, and Soul Train. I wish you all (BDOD) continued success and to keep up the good work.
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Frances Luckett
Posted on the 2010-02-06 at 19:00
KUDOS TO ALL OF THE BD. OF DIRECTORS WHO HAVE HUNG IN THERE TO REVIVE THE TEENARAMA
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Valerie A. Brooks
Posted on the 2010-01-30 at 19:00
Great Job on the website. I especially enjoyed the photos from the various Teenarama events and reading about the Scholarship recipients. Kudos!!!
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James W. Preston, Sr.
Posted on the 2010-01-24 at 19:00
I would like to congratulate the Board of Directorson the development of your new website, and to Ron Hunter for his talent as webmaster. I view this as a new beginning for the organization and its mission. I wish you all well in all of your future endeavors.
Warm regards.... JP
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Donna Holcombe Waters
Posted on the 2009-11-30 at 19:00
Fond memories and great friends is all that the "Teenarama Dance Show" brings to my mind. It is such an honor to continue to be a part of this bond. I truly want our youth of today to be able enjoy the good life that hand dancing brought to me .