Rest in peace, Al Alberts. You occupy a certain place in our hearts, the one where all the guys have Paulie Walnuts hair, the 4-year-olds already have the Philly accent, and the local Saturday morning talent show is a must-watch.
I love this clip especially because the song with which Uncle Al and Melissa Lynn serenaded the Delaware Valley back in the day is the one my mom sings to babies while she bounce-walks them around the house. Shoutout to Nanie!
Now I feel like watching Dancin' On Air. At times like these I think of little Tina Fey out in Upper Darby soaking all this in growing up. Could you see a Tina Fey movie version of the mid-80s Philly local TV scene: Paul Rudd as the Eddie Bruce-type host of the after-school dance show? Jennifer Coolidge as Stella Alberts? Amy Poehler as the stage mom of the diva Teenybopper? Will Ferrell as the Captain Noah-esque host of the kid show? GO!
