Way Back When, Kelly Ripa Appeared On A Dance Show For Teens
Once upon a time, there was a local dance show in the
Philadelphia region called Dancin’ On Air. It ran from 1981 to
1987, and was the companion to Dance Party USA. It was basically
Soul Train, but for a mixed-race, Philadelphia/New Jersey
contingent.  Think about it: New Jersey in the eighties. If you
think the kids from Jersey Shore look crazy, imagine if the pouf
were six times bigger, teased, and moussed. Needless to say,
everyone looked terrifying. And awesome. (Terrifying and
awesome: basically the best way to describe the eighties.)  New
Jersey teen Kelly Ripa was also on the show, giving Regis an
early run for his money when he was but a measly 70 years old.
Kelly Ripa by RichJuz  Bonus: creepy footage of teenagers slow
dancing after the jump.  [via FourFour]