Dancing with the Stars

Maddy it's not working, we can see how bad he is 

When I was in high school Harry Belafonte did a TV special. Just dad and I were watching and I had the ironing board set up and was ironing dad's white shirts for work. I was a very naïve 15 yr old who had never gotten beyond a few kisses. When Harry started dancing I was mesmerized. At the time I didn't know why I was so fascinated. When the dance was over. I discovered I had scorched the back of  dad's shirt. He just grinned and said My little girl is growing up.  Told DH the story so when Belafonte came to Seattle in the late 80's he took me to the concert. He wasn't as slow as BillyDee but I almost wished he hadn't tried to dance. His voice was worth the concert.

Chabba, great story!  

cheryl, lol, yep, the distractions aren't helping hide Billy Dee's flaws.  Interesting comment about how handsome he was in his prime.  

I also had the very same thought about Sean Avery: that they chose the double elimination to get rid of him.

I read that the professionals aren't too keen on how they don't know ahead of time the order in which they're going to dance.

Chabba, my mother had a similar ironing board experience.....but hers was with Frank Sinatra!!!

Overall, I liked tonight's show.  I missed a few dances here and there as I was talking with my son on the phone.  I can't even figure out if someone was eliminated?  

Meryl and Maks, Charlie and Sharna....wow, they bring a lot to the dance floor.  Either of them could take the trophy.  I cried after watching Amy Purdy dance with Derek.  She just makes my jaw drop.  

It was fun seeing 'Kimmie Gibler' and "Rebecca' visiting 'DJ'.

I thought the same about Robin. Usually I dislike guest judges, but she was really spot on.

I thought it was a great night. I was crying before Amy even danced. Loved James, Danika, Meryl & Charlie (What score did he get? I was on the phone.)

So they will only change partners for next week & then go back to their original partners, I don't see much sense in that.

If they ask me to go on the show when I am 77 and/or develop chronic back problems, remind me to decline the honor.

I loved Danica and Amy and agree that Robin was a great guest judge.

Erin wasn't bad but I thought maybe a little too dressed down for the occassion.

Love seeing Meryl come out of her shell.

Was anyone eliminated?

Oh, I missed that somehow.  But gosh, I didn't even remember he was on the show...lol...yes, he needed to be eliminated.

I think you're on to something there, Ruth.  

woo-hoo, it's Monday! Wondering what the change-up will be like?

ooooohhhh! The STARS are out tonight. Not to mention HOT HOT HOT!!!!#

WOW!  Meryl and Val!!! That was one of the hottest dances I've ever seen on DWTS!  And I'm not a fan of the Argentine tango, but I sure loved that one.

*I liked the partner switch a lot more than I thought I would. It was cute how they are so loyal to their 'real' partners, but how new partners brought out different strengths in them too.

*Glad that the two weeks scores are combined, seems more fair with the switch.

* What's up with the music coming in wrong two different times?

* Still don't like Erin..."Why don't you make a baby, it would be so cute." Really? Gag!

* Didn't like Julianna's dress, but thought she judged fine.

* Honorable mentions to me: James & Cheryl, Charlie & Peta

* Perfection: Meryl & Val!

only 7:30 here, half hour to go. News snippet: big switch, big drama. True?