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OOliver · 02-06-2009, 05:03 PM

Does anyone recall a comedy/variety show from the late 70s/early 80s called "Pink Lady & Jeff"? "Pink Lady" were two young female Japanese singers who were actually a big hit in Japan, and Jeff was a comedian.

The whole premise of the show was that 'Pink Lady' wore skimpy costumes, and never understood a word of English - so they had no idea what Jeff was saying (They would just answer "Yes" to everything he said, and laugh). "Pink Lady" would sing during the show, also (can't recall if they sang in English or Japanese) and Jeff would do comedy sketches.

I think the show ran for about four or five weeks (Friday nights?) on NBC before being pulled.

catlover79 · 02-06-2009, 05:04 PM

I borrowed the DVD set from my then-boss, who hosted a pop culture radio show at the time. It was indeed a horrible show.

OOliver · 02-07-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I borrowed the DVD set from my then-boss, who hosted a pop culture radio show at the time. It was indeed a horrible show.

There's a DVD set of this show out there somewhere? YIKES!

catlover79 · 02-07-2009, 04:55 PM

Scary, huh?

OOliver · 02-07-2009, 04:58 PM

Scarier - the DVD obviously sold?

catlover79 · 02-07-2009, 05:02 PM

I don't know what's scarier - that people bought it or that I actually watched all 6 episodes all the way through!! At least I didn't buy it.

OOliver · 02-07-2009, 05:05 PM

Please refresh my memory - did they sing in Japanese or English?

catlover79 · 02-07-2009, 05:10 PM

They sang in extremely broken English. There was actually an interview with Jeff Altman included in the bonus features, and he said the girls sang (and spoke) English phonetically. It's easy to see they had no idea what they were saying - and it was probably better that way.

70s show watcher · 02-12-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I don't know what's scarier - that people bought it or that I actually watched all 6 episodes all the way through!! At least I didn't buy it.

believe it or not i did its really different the werid thing is i didnt watch it at all when it first aired but then again who did?

Marvo301 · 02-12-2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

believe it or not i did its really different the werid thing is i didnt watch it at all when it first aired but then again who did?

Which explains why it only lasted 6 weeks!!

catlover79 · 02-12-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

believe it or not i did its really different the werid thing is i didnt watch it at all when it first aired but then again who did?

Not me - but then again, I was only about 5 months old when it originally aired.

catlover79 · 02-12-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Which explains why it only lasted 6 weeks!!

Exactly!!

kk-likes-tv · 02-12-2009, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

believe it or not i did its really different the werid thing is i didnt watch it at all when it first aired but then again who did?

I was one of the demented few who watched the original airings of this. It kind of grew on me during those six weeks, like a fungus I suppose.
Ah, the memories.

Lee G · 02-12-2009, 03:32 PM

I don't think this show was really that bad, it was more like a bad IDEA. Poorly conceived. Wrong show, wrong time. The final gasp of the variety show format. But those involved at least seemed to be trying to put on a good show, one problem was the broken english the Pink Lady girls spoke. Jeff Altman seemed to be a nice enough guy. I did not know Rhino put the whole series out on DVD, that is interesting. I should get myself a copy. While not a classic show by any means, it's variety entertainment and is better than most of the foul languaged, violence ridden garbage that's on TV today.

Watching clips of the Pink Lady shows on you tube, I get the impression that these girls were rushed on to american TV before they were ready. I can say again that a big problem with the show was the Pink Lady girls having difficulty speaking the english language. They did not come off well in the show at all. If a little more time, thought, and preparation had gone into this show prior to production, it might have turned out a little better. But it looks like the show was rushed into production, it was just a bad idea and poorly conceived. Accept these shows for what they are, don't blame the performers as they tried to put on a decent show. The network was likely just trying to cash in on the girls popularity, and it was a lame attempt.

wew3 · 02-12-2009, 04:21 PM

I was 9 when this show originally aired. My sister was 12 and actually remembers the show. I got to see the show a few years back on Trios. I don't think I would spend the money to buy the series even if it was in the dollar bin at Walmart

02-06-2009, 05:03 PM	#1
OOliver Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 28, 2009 Location: Providence RI Posts: 569	Pink Lady & Jeff Does anyone recall a comedy/variety show from the late 70s/early 80s called "Pink Lady & Jeff"? "Pink Lady" were two young female Japanese singers who were actually a big hit in Japan, and Jeff was a comedian. The whole premise of the show was that 'Pink Lady' wore skimpy costumes, and never understood a word of English - so they had no idea what Jeff was saying (They would just answer "Yes" to everything he said, and laugh). "Pink Lady" would sing during the show, also (can't recall if they sang in English or Japanese) and Jeff would do comedy sketches. I think the show ran for about four or five weeks (Friday nights?) on NBC before being pulled.

02-06-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I borrowed the DVD set from my then-boss, who hosted a pop culture radio show at the time. It was indeed a horrible show.
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02-07-2009, 04:55 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Scary, huh? Attached Images

02-07-2009, 04:58 PM	#5
OOliver Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 28, 2009 Location: Providence RI Posts: 569	Scarier - the DVD obviously sold?

02-07-2009, 05:02 PM	#6
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I don't know what's scarier - that people bought it or that I actually watched all 6 episodes all the way through!! At least I didn't buy it.

02-07-2009, 05:05 PM	#7
OOliver Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 28, 2009 Location: Providence RI Posts: 569	Please refresh my memory - did they sing in Japanese or English?

02-07-2009, 05:10 PM	#8
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	They sang in extremely broken English. There was actually an interview with Jeff Altman included in the bonus features, and he said the girls sang (and spoke) English phonetically. It's easy to see they had no idea what they were saying - and it was probably better that way.

02-12-2009, 03:32 PM	#14
Lee G Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 24, 2004 Posts: 850	I don't think this show was really that bad, it was more like a bad IDEA. Poorly conceived. Wrong show, wrong time. The final gasp of the variety show format. But those involved at least seemed to be trying to put on a good show, one problem was the broken english the Pink Lady girls spoke. Jeff Altman seemed to be a nice enough guy. I did not know Rhino put the whole series out on DVD, that is interesting. I should get myself a copy. While not a classic show by any means, it's variety entertainment and is better than most of the foul languaged, violence ridden garbage that's on TV today. Watching clips of the Pink Lady shows on you tube, I get the impression that these girls were rushed on to american TV before they were ready. I can say again that a big problem with the show was the Pink Lady girls having difficulty speaking the english language. They did not come off well in the show at all. If a little more time, thought, and preparation had gone into this show prior to production, it might have turned out a little better. But it looks like the show was rushed into production, it was just a bad idea and poorly conceived. Accept these shows for what they are, don't blame the performers as they tried to put on a decent show. The network was likely just trying to cash in on the girls popularity, and it was a lame attempt.

02-12-2009, 04:21 PM	#15
wew3 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 03, 2003 Posts: 166	I was 9 when this show originally aired. My sister was 12 and actually remembers the show. I got to see the show a few years back on Trios. I don't think I would spend the money to buy the series even if it was in the dollar bin at Walmart