Come on, boys and girls, we are going on the air very shortly.
But first, let's have some warm-up numbers
with Johnny Casino and The Gamblers.
- What are their names? - Fred and Ginger.
- But... Go tell him the truth.
I hope I don't get camera fright.
Oh, don't worry about it. We're gonna be cool, all right?
- Yeah? - Don't worry?
Good. Come on, let's go.
Why don't you let me lead for a change?
I can't help it. I'm used to leading.
Okay.
Doody, can't you turn me around or something?
Don't talk, French. I'm trying to count.
A melody that's never the same
A melody that's calling your name
Did you ever think about taking up singing professionally?
Come back to me, please
Hey, Zuko! Zuk! Zuk! I want you to meet Cha Cha DiGregorio.
- How you doing, Zuko baby? - All right.
- Who is she? - They call me Cha Cha,
'cause I'm the best dancer at Saint Bernadette's.
With the worst reputation.
Let's go, Sandy.
- Who's that girl? - She's just a girl I know, that's all.
Hi.
I'm Vince Fontaine.
Hey, do your folks know I come into your room every night?
Over KZAZ, that is.
I'm judging the dance contest.
I don't think I'm entered.
A knockout like you?
- What's your name? - Marty.
- Marty what? - Maraschino.
You know, like in cherry.
- What are you doing? - Washing my hands.
How do you know her?
She's just an old friend of the family, that's all.
- Aren't you glad to be back? - Oh, yeah.
Besides, blondes do have more fun.
When I hear music, I just can't make my feet behave.
- Thinks she's Tinker Bell. - Hush, Sonny.
The Rydell fight song!
- When you are finished. - We're finished.
You will be happy to know that I am not judging the dance contest.
I think we all owe a round of applause
to Patty Simcox and Eugene Felsnick
and committee for their beautiful decorations.
Let's hear it for the toilet paper!
In a few moments, the entire nation will be watching Rydell High.
God help us!
And I want you all to be on your best behaviour.
No heinie biting!
And now, here he is, the Prince of the Platters,
Mr Vince Fontaine.
Mr Vince Fontaine!
Hey, it's great being here at Rydell High.
What's your name, sweetheart?
Hiya, honey.
And now for the rules.
Game rule one.
All couples must be boy-girl.
Yeah, too bad, Eugene.
All right, all right, all right. Come on.
Game rule two.
During the dance contest, if you're tapped on the shoulder,
you must leave the floor immediately or else.
I mean it.
And rule three,
anyone doing tasteless or vulgar movements will be disqualified.
That leaves us out.
Can we keep it clean, please? Let's keep it clean.
- Twenty seconds. - Oh, 20 seconds.
Thank you, fans and friends and odds and ends.
And now for you gals and guys, a few words to the wise.
You Jims and Sals are my best pals,
and to look your best for the big contest,
just be yourselves and have a ball.
That's what it's all about after all!
So forget about the camera and think about the beat,
we'll give the folks at home a real big treat.
Don't worry about where the camera is,
just keep on dancing, that's your biz.
Hey, and if I tap your shoulder, move to the side,
let the others finish the ride.
Ten seconds.
Nine, eight,
seven, six, five, four,
three, two, one.
On the air.
Hello, welcome to National Bandstand,
coming to you live from Rydell High School.
This is the event you've all been waiting for, the National Dance-Off.
And away we go with Johnny Casino and The Gamblers.
Look, there's the camera!
- Look, it's Putzie and Jan. - Yeah.
Oh, there's Danny and Sandy.
Now to the event you've all been waiting for, the National Dance-Off.
Some lucky guy and gal is gonna go bopping home
with some fantabulous prizes.
But don't feel bad if I bump youse out
'cause it doesn't matter if you win or lose,
it's what you do with your dancing shoes.
Hey, does everybody here know Marty?
Okay, cats, throw your mittens around your kittens and away we go!
That wasn't supposed to happen!
Let's go! Let's hand jive!
Before I was born late one night
My papa said everything's all right
The doctor made my ma lay down
That guy over there with the chick in the red,
throw them out.
With her stomach bouncing all around
'Cause a bebop stork Was about to arrive
My mom gave birth to the hand jive
I could barely walk When I milked a cow
When I was three, I pushed a plow
While chopping wood, I'd move my legs
And started dancing While I gathered eggs
The townfolk clapped When I was only five
I'd outdance them all He's born to hand jive
Yes, move it, buddy.
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go.
Shake it, shake it, shake it.
Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy.
Attagirl!
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Everybody!
Born to hand jive, baby
Yeah.
Here we go. Come on.
Hey, break it up, break it up! What is that?
Break it up!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Come on now, shake it!
Yeah!
Twist it!
All right, get it!
How low can you go?
No, no, don't. Bad boy! Not here!
There you go!
Come on now, hand jive!
That's the stuff!
Do it, baby!
Do it!
That's the hand jive grand jive!
Yeah, now let's bring it up!
Bring it on up!
Higher!
Higher and higher!
Now can you hand jive, baby?
Oh, can you hand jive, baby?
Oh, yeah
Born to hand jive! Oh, yeah!
Now let's meet them. Here they are, the new champs.
Come on. Come on over here.
- Can I have your names, please? - Cha Cha DiGregorio and Danny Zuko.
Cha Cha and Danny, congratulations.
Come on, we're gonna do it now.
- Where's Marty? - Don't worry, she's in good hands.
- Whose? - I don't know.
Now let's see our champs in a spotlight dance.
Blue moon
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own
Ready? One, one, two, three, go.
Blue moon
I wonder who that is on the right?
We have pictures of you so-called mooners.
And just because the pictures aren't of your faces
doesn't mean we can't identify you.
At this very moment, those pictures are on the way to Washington
where the FBI has experts in this type of identification.
If you turn yourselves in now, you may escape a federal charge.
Come on, Doody, watch your hands. Putzie, move it out.
I feel like a meatball in here.
- Okay, let's go find the chicks. - Yeah.
Marty. Marty.
Hold my money. Don't let me go near the refreshment stand.
- All right. - I'm not hungry.
- Hey, what's happening?
There's nobody here.
Oh, come on, Sandy. I told you on the phone that I was sorry.
- I know that you did. - Well, you do believe me, don't you?
Well, yes, but I still think that you and Cha Cha went together.
We did not go together, Sandy. We just went together, that's all.
- It's the same thing. - No. No. No.
Oh! Oh, Sandy, I'm sorry. I...
Sandy,
would you wear my ring?
Oh, Danny. I don't know what to say.
- Say ''yes.'' - Yes.
Oh, Danny, this means so much to me,
'cause I know now that you respect me.
Hey, Rizz?
Watch it.
- What is with you tonight? - I feel like a defective typewriter.
- Huh? - I skipped a period.
- You think you're PG? - I don't know. Big deal.
- Well, was it Kenickie? - Nah, you don't know the guy.
Well, hey, Rizz, look... Look, Rizz, it's okay.
I caught Vince Fontaine trying to put aspirin in my Coke at the dance.
Hey. Marty, you ain't gonna tell nobody about this, right?
Oh, sure, Rizz. Look, I'll take it to the grave, okay?
Coming through, coming through. Come on, lady with a baby.
Hey, Marty, what's up?
Rizzo's pregnant. Don't tell anybody.
Hey, Rizzo's got a bun in the oven.
Rizzo's knocked up.
Rizzo, I hear you're knocked up.
- You do, huh? - Yeah.
Boy, good news really travels fast.
Why didn't you tell me about it?
What's it to you?
I thought I might be able to do something.
You did enough.
I don't run away from my mistakes.
Hey, don't worry about it, Kenickie. It was somebody else's mistake.
Thanks a lot, kid.
Anytime.
- Oh, I hope you're not getting a cold. - Oh, no. No.
It's just probably a little drive-in dust, that's all.
- Danny! - Sandy! Oh, Sandy.
- Danny, what are you doing? - Oh, Sandy.
Don't worry about it, nobody's watching.
Danny, get off me!
Sandy, what's the matter with you? I thought I meant something to you.
Meant something to you?
You think I'm gonna stay here with you in this sin wagon?
You can take this piece of tin!
Sandy, you just can't walk out of a drive-in!
Stranded at the drive-in
Branded a fool
What will they say
Monday at school?
Sandy, can't you see
I'm in misery?
We made a start
Now we're apart
There's nothin' left for me
Love has flown
All alone I sit and wonder why-yi-yi-yi
Why you left me
Oh, Sandy
Baby, someday
when high school is done
Somehow, some way
our two worlds will be one
In heaven forever
and ever we will be
Oh, please, say you'll stay
Oh, Sandy
Sandy, my darling
you hurt me real bad
You know it's true
But, baby, you gotta believe me when I say
I'm helpless without you
Love has flown
All alone I sit, I wonder why-yi-yi-yi
Oh, why you left me
Oh, Sandy
Sandy
Why-yi-yi-yi?
Oh, Sandy!
Head it out. Come on, guys.
All right, pull out! Pull out! Pull out!
Well, the crate shaped up.
And it's as hot as the parts on it.
Hey, we didn't steal all of it. Some of it was donated.
Yeah, this baby's gonna knock them on their ears at Thunder Road.
You're right. You could still change your mind.
- The flag goes down in three hours. - And Greased Lightning strikes.
Hey, Mrs Murdock, you coming?
I don't expect my boys to let me down, and I won't let them down.
- That's the way! - Way to go, Murdock!
I wanna talk to you.
Hey, look, those guys at Thunder Road, they don't fool around.
You know that, right?
You want me to punk out?
No, I'm not saying punking out, but I'm just...
You know what I mean. I...
Hey, Danny, we've been friends a long time, right?
Yeah.
Well, you remember the drive-in the other night, we went
and the movie, and it was like the duel and the guy's best friend went with him
and was like his lieutenant, like his second, you know?
Yeah. So?
Well, I thought that you could maybe be my second at Thunder Road.
What do you mean? You want me to drive with you or what?
No, I...
Oh. Hey, hey.
Well, listen, I'll pick you up at 3:00, huh?
- Yeah, see you later. - Yeah.
Hey, open up the door. What are you guys standing around for?
Get that can off the front of the car, you putz.
Oh, hello, Rizz.
- Are you going to Thunder Road? - Not a chance.
I've got to go. I have to talk to Danny.
Unless you got wheels and a motor, he won't know you're alive.
Listen, Rizz, I know that we haven't been the best of friends,
but if there's anything I can do...
Oh, I can take care of myself and anybody else who comes along.
You think I don't know what people are saying about me?
Hey.
Thanks.
That's the one I was telling you about.
There are worse things I could do
than go with a boy or two
Even though the neighbourhood
thinks I'm trashy and no good
I suppose it could be true
But there are worse things I could do
I could flirt with all the guys
Smile at them and bat my eyes
Press against them when we dance
Make them think they stand a chance
Then refuse to see it through
That's a thing I'd never do
I could stay home every night
Wait around for Mr Right
Take cold showers every day
And throw my life away
on a dream that won't come true
I could hurt someone like me
Out of spite or jealousy
I don't steal and I don't lie
But I can feel and I can cry
A fact I'll bet you never knew
But to cry in front of you
That's the worst thing
I could do
So, you guys think you got a winner there, huh?
That's right.
Yeah, well, it takes more than a coat of paint to make it at Thunder Road.
- Oh, yeah? - You guys ain't thinking
about changing your mind, are you?
- No way. - Good, 'cause we're racing for pinks.
Pinks?
Pinks, you punk. Pink slips. Ownership papers.
Come on, Zuk.
Come on. Don't worry about it. I'll take care of it, all right?
Hey, get the dude, man.
- What did she give him? - A lock of hair from her chest.
Poor Kenickie.
See a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck.
Give me that.
If it were in any better condition, it would fly.
Yeah, well, she's gonna.
Here, Kenickie. I brought you a little something for good luck.
- Gee, thanks. - Oops, I'm sorry.
Hey, don't worry about it. Don't worry, I'll get it.
You putz!
Oh, here, put this under his head.
- Zuko, he's out cold. - What are we gonna do?
Kenickie. Hey, talk to me, buddy, huh?
- What? - You okay?
Yeah. I'm okay.
I'm fine.
- Oh, God. - Oh, you can't drive.
Hey, no, really, I'm all right. I'm just seeing two of you, man.
Hey, you want me to drive for you, huh?
Yeah.
All right. Come on, let's help him up.
Hey, Marty, give me a hand.
Hey.
The rules are, there ain't no rules.
It's to the second bridge and back
and the one who makes it here first, wins.
Haul ass, kid.
You ain't gonna see me for dust, Zuko.
Zuk! Go! Go! Go!
Come on, baby.
- All right! - Congratulations!
For he's a jolly good fellow
Which nobody can deny
Look at me
There has to be
something more than what they see
Wholesome and pure
Oh, so scared and unsure
A poor man's Sandra Dee
Danny won.
- Isn't that great? - Yeah.
What's the matter? Aren't you happy?
No, not really, Frenchy, but I think I know a way I could be.
- Could you help me? - Of course.
- Can I come over to your place? - Sure. Come on.
Sandy, you must start anew
Don't you know what you must do?
Hold your head high
Take a deep breath and sigh
Come on, Sandy.
Goodbye
to Sandra Dee
Attention, seniors.
Before the merriment of commencement commences,
I hope that your years with us here at Rydell High
have prepared you for the challenges you face.
Who knows, among you, there may be a future Eleanor Roosevelt,
or a Rosemary Clooney.
And among you young men, there may be
a Joe DiMaggio, a President Eisenhower
or even a Vice President Nixon.
But always you will have the glorious memories of Rydell High.
Rydell forever.
Bon voyage.
Oh, Blanche, stop blubbering.
How many?
One.
I don't believe it. I don't believe it.
- How can we flunk Phys Ed? - Did I take Phys Ed?
Step right up here!
It's for a wonderful cause, the Teachers' Retirement Fund.
Give them a pie in the puss.
Coach Calhoun, how could you have flunked the T-Birds?
Don't worry, you'll get your diplomas.
All you have to do is come back to summer school.
Summer school? Look out!
Now see, if you'd have come to class, you wouldn't have missed me.
Wise guy, huh? Take that!
Why, you couldn't even pitch one inning.
- What's your name? I want you. - It's Eugene.
- You're a great pitcher. - Oh, thank you.
Rizzo!
Hey, Rizzo!
Get off of that thing, you got a condition.
Forget it. It was a false alarm.
- What? - I'm not pregnant.
Yeah, well, I'll make an honest woman of you.
Listen, fella, if this is a line, I ain't biting.
That's a bona fide offer.
Well, it ain't moonlight and roses, but...
Hey, there's Zuko.
You gotta be kidding, man!
Hey, what is this? Halloween?
Where did you swipe this letterman sweater, huh?
While you tools were out stealing hubcaps, I lettered in track.
How do you like that?
I can't believe it. Danny Zuko turned jock?
- That's right, I did. - What you doing? Deserting us?
Well, you guys can't follow a leader all your lives, can you?
Oh, come on, guys.
You know you mean a lot to me. It's just that Sandy does, too
and I'm gonna do anything I can to get her, that's all.
Sandy!
Tell me about it, stud.
I got chills
They're multiplyin'
And I'm losin' control
'Cause the power you're supplyin'
It's electrifyin'
You better shape up
'Cause I need a man
And my heart is set on you
You better shape up
You better understand
To my heart I must be true
Nothin' left, nothin' left for me to do
- You're the one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo
- are what I need - What I need
- Oh, yes, indeed - Yes, indeed
If you're filled with affection
You're too shy to convey
Meditate my direction
- Feel your way - Wow!
I better shape up
- 'Cause you need a man - I need a man
Who can keep me satisfied
I better shape up
- lf I'm gonna prove - You better prove
that my faith is justified
- Are you sure? - Yes, I'm sure down deep inside
- You're the one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo
- are what I need - What I need
- Oh, yes, indeed - Yes, indeed
- You're the one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo
- are what I need - What I need
- Oh, yes, indeed - Yes, indeed
- You're the one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo
- are what I need - What I need
- Oh, yes, indeed - Yes, indeed
- You're the one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo, honey
- The one that I want - You are the one I want
You oo oo
- are what I need - What I need
- Oh, yes, indeed - Yes, indeed
You're the one that I want
Hey, everybody. Rizzo and Kenickie made up.
All right!
Oh, look! Oh, the gang's together.
Well, what are we gonna do after graduation?
Yeah, maybe we'll never see each other again.
- No, that will never happen. - How do you know?
What do you mean how do I know?
We go together like ra-ma la-ma la-ma ka ding-a da ding-a dong
Remembered forever as
Shoo-bop sha wad-da wad-da yip-pi-ty boom de boom
Chang chang chang-it-ty chang shoo-bop
That's the way it should be
Wha oooh, yeah
We're one of a kind like
Dip da-dip da-dip Doo-wop da doo-bee doo
Our names are signed
Boog-e-dy boog-e-dy boog-e-dy boog-e-dy Shoo-by doo-wop she-bop
Chang chang chang-it-ty chang shoo-bop
We'll always be like one
Wa-wa-wa-waaah
When we go out at night
And stars are shinin' bright
Up in the skies above
Or at the high school dance
Where you can find romance
Maybe it might be love
Ra-ma la-ma la-ma ka ding-a da ding-a dong
Shoo-bop sha wad-da wad-da yip-pi-ty boom de boom
Chang chang chang-it-ty chang shoo-bop
Dip da-dip da-dip Doo-wop da doo-bee doo
Boog-e-dy boog-e-dy boog-e-dy boog-e-dy Shoo-by doo-wop she-bop
Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Yip-pi-ty dip de doom
Ra-ma la-ma la-ma ka ding-a da ding-a dong
Shoo-bop sha wad-da wad-da yip-pi-ty boom de boom
Chang chang chang-it-ty chang shoo-bop
Dip da-dip da-dip Doo-wop da doo-bee doo
Boog-e-dy boog-e-dy boog-e-dy boog-e-dy Shoo-by doo-wop she-bop
Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Yip-pi-ty dip de doom
A wop ba-ba lu-mop
A wop bam boom
Made for each other like
A wop ba-ba lu-mop and wop bam boom
Just like my brother is
Sha-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Yip-pi-ty dip de doom
Chang chang chang-it-ty chang shoo-bop
We'll always be together
Wha oooh, yeah
We'll always be together