Shang-a-Lang
Series Overview
Shang-a-Lang was a children's pop music TV series starring the Scottish band, the Bay City Rollers. It was produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network and ran for one 20-week series in 1975. It featured the band in a number of comedy sketches and performing their songs to a live studio audience made up of their teenage fans. This resulted in chaotic scenes at times as some members of the audience attempted to run onto the studio floor to meet their heroes, resulting in security officers having to forcibly restain or even eject them from the studio. The show's theme song "Shang-a-Lang", was a hit single for the group, peaking at number 2 in 1974 in the UK.
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1 Season • 21 Episodes
1975 – Present
Premiered: Tue, Apr 1, 1975
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Season 1, Episode 21: “Episode 21”
(The Christmas Show - 48 Minute Special) Bay City Rollers - Lets Go. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Who Knows Perhaps Maybe. Him & Us dance to The Ronettes 'Sleigh Ride' David Cassidy - I Write The Songs (promo). Gilbert O'Sullivan - Can't Get Enough of You. Graphics Film by Jim Quick of Darlene Love's 'White Christmas'. Showaddywaddy - Heavenly. Bay City Rollers - Lovely To See You (on film) Gilbert O'Sullivan - Marriage Machine. Bay City Rollers - Don't Stop The Music Him & Us dance to Jean Claude Bollare's 'Dolannes Melody'. Elton John - Step into Christmas. (promo) The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me & Can I Take You Home Little Girl. Gilbert O'Sullivan - Christmas Song (I'm Not Dreaming Of A White Christmas). Gilbert O'Sullivan & Bay City Rollers - My Sweet Lord.
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What is Shang-a-Lang about?
Shang-a-Lang was a children's pop music TV series starring the Scottish band, the Bay City Rollers. It was produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network and ran for one 20-week series in 1975. It featured the band in a number of comedy sketches and performing their songs to a live studio audience made up of their teenage fans. This resulted in chaotic scenes at times as some members of the audience attempted to run onto the studio floor to meet their heroes, resulting in security officers having to forcibly restain or even eject them from the studio. The show's theme song "Shang-a-Lang", was a hit single for the group, peaking at number 2 in 1974 in the UK.
How many seasons does Shang-a-Lang have?
Shang-a-Lang comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Shang-a-Lang?
Key cast members in Shang-a-Lang include Eric Faulkner, Alan Longmuir, Derek Longmuir, Les McKeown, Stuart Wood.
Who created or directed Shang-a-Lang?
Shang-a-Lang was developed and directed by Not specified.