Underplayed Gems

12 Bar Rhythm 'n' Shoes

The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

In the early 1980s, a New Zealand TV show put 12 young singers and dancers on screen each week, joined by a different special guest. The performers later spun off into their own short series, each with a distinct musical format.

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What happens

12 Bar Rhythm 'n' Shoes was a musical entertainment TV series from New Zealand. Airing in 1980-81 it featured 12 young New Zealand performers singing and dancing with each episode featuring a special guest. The following year some cast members went on to front their own shows. Haughton, Kiddell and Harper starred in VJM (acronym of Vicky, Jane and Maggie), a five show musical entertainment series also featuring regular guests. Lee had Ladies and Gentlemen, Suzanne Lee for five episodes, featuring a live band and male dancers. Eriwata fronted his own five episode musical show titled Richard Eriwata - Te Wairua. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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