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The Roxy - Episode 9 (August 4, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
It's episode 9. Entering the third solid month of the show. Let's see if things have improved.
This week:
* The show starts off with the second half of the opening theme, and the Roxy lighting up.
* David "Kid" Jensen starts the show by lying. Or is it wishful thinking? "Britain's most popular chart show...
published: 04 Apr 2023
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ROXY: The Network Chart Show - Episode 30 (January 5, 1988)
The year: 1988. After an industrial action, Tyne Tees went to square one, and renamed The Roxy. Now, it's ROXY: The Network Chart Show. They also stuck David "Kid" Jensen in a recording studio (and made him "Production Associate" for his trouble, hope that included a raise) and brought in an ex-Blind Date contestant and window cleaner by the name of Paul Nolan to take Jensen's place on stage. Apparently, in 1987, a Bruce Forsyth impression got him fame and fortune. Tyne Tees also gave the show a new look, a new set, new music, brought the audience back, and completely lost the plot.
This series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sun...
published: 10 Apr 2023
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The Roxy - Episode 4 (June 30, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest new nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Initially presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
This week:
* The Kane Gang takes us to "Motortown" (#66)
* Broken English are "Comin' On Strong" at #16
* "The Kid" talks to Morten Harket
* a-ha debuts the music video to "The Living Daylights" (one of my favorites, #20)
* Liverpool-based band Black comes in at #37 with "[The] Sweetest Smil...
published: 02 Apr 2023
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The Roxy - Episode 8 (July 28, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
It's episode 8. The show has been on two months now, still hasn't found its groove.
This week:
* David "Kid" Jensen tosses to the intro, it's Saturday.
* Wet Wet Wet at #43 with "Sweet Little Mystery".
* Errol Brown gives the #34 spot his "Personal Touch".
* At #14, Hue and Cry's "Labour of Love". A r...
published: 03 Apr 2023
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The Roxy - Episode 20 (October 20, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
The Alarm - "Rain In The Summertime" [#15]
Scarlet Fantastic - "No Memory" [#36]
Erasure - "The Circus" (video used mute intercut with studio performance) [#9]
Blue Mercedes - "I Want To Be Your Property" [#47]
Bryan Adams - "Victim of Love" [#49]
Videos:
Pet Shop Boys - "Rent" [#16,...
published: 06 Apr 2023
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The Roxy (ITV), final edition, 05/04/88
I've left the adverts and continuity in too.
published: 27 Jan 2019
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Newcastle Gigs - Dollar - The Roxy TV Show 1987 - Tyne Tees Television Centre
Newcastle Gigs - Dollar - The Roxy TV Show 1987 - Tyne Tees Television Centre
published: 09 Feb 2022
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The Roxy - Episode 25 (November 24, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Except.... starting this week, nobody's there because of an industrial dispute. Very common occurrence in the U.K., based on what I've seen.
Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
Blue Mercedes - "I Want To Be Your Property" [#37]
Paul McCartney - "Once Upon A Long Ago" [#29, highest new entry]
Mirage - "Jack Mix IV" [...
published: 09 Apr 2023
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Verónica Llinás: carrera a pura risa y humor | #TodasLasTardes Completo - 17/01 - El Nueve
Karin Cohen y equipo te acompañan con actualidad, espectáculos, redes sociales y ¡mucho más!
published: 20 Jan 2025
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The Roxy - Episode 10 (August 11, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Welcome to episode 10.
This week:
* Stinger for the Tyne Tees frontcap (not sure why the regular frontcap couldn't be used), followed by the Roxy lighting up.
* At #43, Then Jericho with "The Motive". At #43, why should I care about this act? Is Tyne Tees picking up acts off the street?
* At #18, Sinitt...
published: 04 Apr 2023
25:05
The Roxy - Episode 9 (August 4, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! ...
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
It's episode 9. Entering the third solid month of the show. Let's see if things have improved.
This week:
* The show starts off with the second half of the opening theme, and the Roxy lighting up.
* David "Kid" Jensen starts the show by lying. Or is it wishful thinking? "Britain's most popular chart show", indeed. (Unless of course, it is true. I doubt it.)
* Westworld kicks off the show at #47 with "Where The Action Is".
* Spagna at #12 with "Call Me", a hit they're playing all over Benidorm.
* Freddie McGregor is back at #8, "I Just Don't Want to Be Lonely".
* Debuting at #13, Michael Jackson (and an uncredited Siedah Garrett) with "I Just Can't Stop Loving You". The Roxy made him a music video.
* At #40, Echo and the Bunnymen with "Lips Like Sugar". Hey, I may have figured out why this show isn't doing so well. They're playing any act they can get, instead of focusing on the Top 20 (or even the Top 40).
* At #52, Kim Wilde with "Say You Really Want Me". Really? #52 and she gets a spot on The Roxy?
* Nobody knows who Boogie Box High is.
* New #1: "La Bamba" by Los Lobos.
* This is from a Tuesday broadcast, David wasn't talking over himself. Thank goodness for that.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc (who don't seem to mind me posting this series). No copyright infringement intended.
https://wn.com/The_Roxy_Episode_9_(August_4,_1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
It's episode 9. Entering the third solid month of the show. Let's see if things have improved.
This week:
* The show starts off with the second half of the opening theme, and the Roxy lighting up.
* David "Kid" Jensen starts the show by lying. Or is it wishful thinking? "Britain's most popular chart show", indeed. (Unless of course, it is true. I doubt it.)
* Westworld kicks off the show at #47 with "Where The Action Is".
* Spagna at #12 with "Call Me", a hit they're playing all over Benidorm.
* Freddie McGregor is back at #8, "I Just Don't Want to Be Lonely".
* Debuting at #13, Michael Jackson (and an uncredited Siedah Garrett) with "I Just Can't Stop Loving You". The Roxy made him a music video.
* At #40, Echo and the Bunnymen with "Lips Like Sugar". Hey, I may have figured out why this show isn't doing so well. They're playing any act they can get, instead of focusing on the Top 20 (or even the Top 40).
* At #52, Kim Wilde with "Say You Really Want Me". Really? #52 and she gets a spot on The Roxy?
* Nobody knows who Boogie Box High is.
* New #1: "La Bamba" by Los Lobos.
* This is from a Tuesday broadcast, David wasn't talking over himself. Thank goodness for that.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc (who don't seem to mind me posting this series). No copyright infringement intended.
- published: 04 Apr 2023
- views: 791
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ROXY: The Network Chart Show - Episode 30 (January 5, 1988)
The year: 1988. After an industrial action, Tyne Tees went to square one, and renamed The Roxy. Now, it's ROXY: The Network Chart Show. They also stuck David "K...
The year: 1988. After an industrial action, Tyne Tees went to square one, and renamed The Roxy. Now, it's ROXY: The Network Chart Show. They also stuck David "Kid" Jensen in a recording studio (and made him "Production Associate" for his trouble, hope that included a raise) and brought in an ex-Blind Date contestant and window cleaner by the name of Paul Nolan to take Jensen's place on stage. Apparently, in 1987, a Bruce Forsyth impression got him fame and fortune. Tyne Tees also gave the show a new look, a new set, new music, brought the audience back, and completely lost the plot.
This series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
Wet Wet Wet - "Angel Eyes" [#7]
Krush - "House Arrest" (includes video clips) [#8]
Sinitta - "G.T.O." [#26]
Christians - "Ideal World" [#25]
Climie Fisher - "Rise To the Occasion" [#30]
Videos:
George Michael - "Father Figure" [#29]
Pet Shop Boys - "Always On My Mind" [#1, will be cut if necessary]
CHART RUNDOWN (all used mute):
Madonna - "Look Of Love", New Order - "Touched By the Hand Of God", Shakin' Stevens - "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes at Me For", Jellybean - "Who Found Who", Morris Minor - "Stutter Rap", Cher - "I Found Someone", Johnny Hates Jazz - "Turn Back the Clock", Jellybean - "Jingo", Michael Jackson - "The Way You Make Me Feel", T'Pau - "China in Your Hand", Simply Red - "Everytime We Say Goodbye", Mel Smith & Kim Wilde - "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", Krush - House Arrest", Wet Wet Wet - "Angel Eyes", Rick Astley - "When I Fall In Love", Alison Moyet - "Love Letters", Belinda Carlisle - "Heaven Is A Place on Earth", Nat King Cole - "When I Fall In Love", Pogues & Kirsty MacColl - "Fairy Tale of New York"
Guest: Stuart White (gymnast)
Notes:
* They've got Stuart White on the rings behind the audience.
* Bloody hell. Where did this show go wrong?
** They flash the name of the artist and the chart on the screen in white on a black screen.
** The show looks industrial, grungy, late-80s MTV, and looks like it could have been done on public access television for pennies on the pound. You know who I blame? Designer Peter Bingemann.
** I'm not going to say anything about Paul Nolan's performance. I think he should speak for himself, so I will send him the link to this playlist and ask him to comment. If you know Paul personally, please send him this video and ask him to comment. I only present this video to YouTube in order to preserve it for posterity (and so far, ITV doesn't seem to mind). Kevin sure liked him, though.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchill gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
https://wn.com/Roxy_The_Network_Chart_Show_Episode_30_(January_5,_1988)
The year: 1988. After an industrial action, Tyne Tees went to square one, and renamed The Roxy. Now, it's ROXY: The Network Chart Show. They also stuck David "Kid" Jensen in a recording studio (and made him "Production Associate" for his trouble, hope that included a raise) and brought in an ex-Blind Date contestant and window cleaner by the name of Paul Nolan to take Jensen's place on stage. Apparently, in 1987, a Bruce Forsyth impression got him fame and fortune. Tyne Tees also gave the show a new look, a new set, new music, brought the audience back, and completely lost the plot.
This series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
Wet Wet Wet - "Angel Eyes" [#7]
Krush - "House Arrest" (includes video clips) [#8]
Sinitta - "G.T.O." [#26]
Christians - "Ideal World" [#25]
Climie Fisher - "Rise To the Occasion" [#30]
Videos:
George Michael - "Father Figure" [#29]
Pet Shop Boys - "Always On My Mind" [#1, will be cut if necessary]
CHART RUNDOWN (all used mute):
Madonna - "Look Of Love", New Order - "Touched By the Hand Of God", Shakin' Stevens - "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes at Me For", Jellybean - "Who Found Who", Morris Minor - "Stutter Rap", Cher - "I Found Someone", Johnny Hates Jazz - "Turn Back the Clock", Jellybean - "Jingo", Michael Jackson - "The Way You Make Me Feel", T'Pau - "China in Your Hand", Simply Red - "Everytime We Say Goodbye", Mel Smith & Kim Wilde - "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", Krush - House Arrest", Wet Wet Wet - "Angel Eyes", Rick Astley - "When I Fall In Love", Alison Moyet - "Love Letters", Belinda Carlisle - "Heaven Is A Place on Earth", Nat King Cole - "When I Fall In Love", Pogues & Kirsty MacColl - "Fairy Tale of New York"
Guest: Stuart White (gymnast)
Notes:
* They've got Stuart White on the rings behind the audience.
* Bloody hell. Where did this show go wrong?
** They flash the name of the artist and the chart on the screen in white on a black screen.
** The show looks industrial, grungy, late-80s MTV, and looks like it could have been done on public access television for pennies on the pound. You know who I blame? Designer Peter Bingemann.
** I'm not going to say anything about Paul Nolan's performance. I think he should speak for himself, so I will send him the link to this playlist and ask him to comment. If you know Paul personally, please send him this video and ask him to comment. I only present this video to YouTube in order to preserve it for posterity (and so far, ITV doesn't seem to mind). Kevin sure liked him, though.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchill gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
- published: 10 Apr 2023
- views: 1036
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The Roxy - Episode 4 (June 30, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest new nightclub on the telly, The Ro...
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest new nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Initially presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
This week:
* The Kane Gang takes us to "Motortown" (#66)
* Broken English are "Comin' On Strong" at #16
* "The Kid" talks to Morten Harket
* a-ha debuts the music video to "The Living Daylights" (one of my favorites, #20)
* Liverpool-based band Black comes in at #37 with "[The] Sweetest Smile"
* The Cure comes in at #36 with "Catch"
* Pet Shop Boys move to #2 with "It's a Sin"...
* But "Star Trekkin'" holds at #1
* Shakin' Stevens with his 27th hit single and his group of shirtless male dancers with "A Little Boogie Woogie" (#34)
* Atlantic Starr moves up to #12 next week, and we'll see more of Black at #15.
* Apparently, the voice of The Roxy is Alan Freeman.
This episode has already been uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
https://wn.com/The_Roxy_Episode_4_(June_30,_1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest new nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Initially presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
This week:
* The Kane Gang takes us to "Motortown" (#66)
* Broken English are "Comin' On Strong" at #16
* "The Kid" talks to Morten Harket
* a-ha debuts the music video to "The Living Daylights" (one of my favorites, #20)
* Liverpool-based band Black comes in at #37 with "[The] Sweetest Smile"
* The Cure comes in at #36 with "Catch"
* Pet Shop Boys move to #2 with "It's a Sin"...
* But "Star Trekkin'" holds at #1
* Shakin' Stevens with his 27th hit single and his group of shirtless male dancers with "A Little Boogie Woogie" (#34)
* Atlantic Starr moves up to #12 next week, and we'll see more of Black at #15.
* Apparently, the voice of The Roxy is Alan Freeman.
This episode has already been uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
- published: 02 Apr 2023
- views: 924
25:00
The Roxy - Episode 8 (July 28, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! ...
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
It's episode 8. The show has been on two months now, still hasn't found its groove.
This week:
* David "Kid" Jensen tosses to the intro, it's Saturday.
* Wet Wet Wet at #43 with "Sweet Little Mystery".
* Errol Brown gives the #34 spot his "Personal Touch".
* At #14, Hue and Cry's "Labour of Love". A recycled performance. Smart but lazy. Did they get away with this on The Tube?
* "True Faith" by New Order debuts at #38 with a video.
* Samantha Fox --- excuse me, Sam Fox -- at #25, "I Surrender".
* Anita Dobson escapes EastEnders and visits The Roxy. I guess divorcing Dirty Den has its benefits, because she seems to have a blonde boy toy next to her.
* Madonna holds at #1 with "Who's That Girl?". Here's the music video again.
* "Animal" by Def Leppard debuts at #32. Their album Hysteria cost over one million pounds to produce. That's enough to cover three series of "The Roxy" and then some.
* The credits are scrolling from right to left horizontally this time. Same problem as last time, "The Kid" talks over himself.
I want to love this show, really I do. As an American, though, this show lacks a lot of polish. It's a diamond in the rough, and they don't come any rougher. It's like that girl who had a curl on her forehead. When "The Roxy" is good, it's very, very good. When it's bad, it's just horrid.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc (who claim copyright, but don't seem to mind it being uploaded). No copyright infringement intended.
https://wn.com/The_Roxy_Episode_8_(July_28,_1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
It's episode 8. The show has been on two months now, still hasn't found its groove.
This week:
* David "Kid" Jensen tosses to the intro, it's Saturday.
* Wet Wet Wet at #43 with "Sweet Little Mystery".
* Errol Brown gives the #34 spot his "Personal Touch".
* At #14, Hue and Cry's "Labour of Love". A recycled performance. Smart but lazy. Did they get away with this on The Tube?
* "True Faith" by New Order debuts at #38 with a video.
* Samantha Fox --- excuse me, Sam Fox -- at #25, "I Surrender".
* Anita Dobson escapes EastEnders and visits The Roxy. I guess divorcing Dirty Den has its benefits, because she seems to have a blonde boy toy next to her.
* Madonna holds at #1 with "Who's That Girl?". Here's the music video again.
* "Animal" by Def Leppard debuts at #32. Their album Hysteria cost over one million pounds to produce. That's enough to cover three series of "The Roxy" and then some.
* The credits are scrolling from right to left horizontally this time. Same problem as last time, "The Kid" talks over himself.
I want to love this show, really I do. As an American, though, this show lacks a lot of polish. It's a diamond in the rough, and they don't come any rougher. It's like that girl who had a curl on her forehead. When "The Roxy" is good, it's very, very good. When it's bad, it's just horrid.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc (who claim copyright, but don't seem to mind it being uploaded). No copyright infringement intended.
- published: 03 Apr 2023
- views: 915
25:08
The Roxy - Episode 20 (October 20, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! ...
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
The Alarm - "Rain In The Summertime" [#15]
Scarlet Fantastic - "No Memory" [#36]
Erasure - "The Circus" (video used mute intercut with studio performance) [#9]
Blue Mercedes - "I Want To Be Your Property" [#47]
Bryan Adams - "Victim of Love" [#49]
Videos:
Pet Shop Boys - "Rent" [#16, new entry]
George Michael - "Faith" [#14, highest new entry]
Bee Gees - "You Win Again" [#1]
Guests: Paul Weller, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson
Notes:
* Anybody besides me find Kevin's introduction to Scarlet Fantastic unhearable? Same with the Young Ones segment. Somebody at Tyne Tees needed better audio mixing.
* Cor blimey, Tyne Tees! Here we go with an entry outside the Top 40. What do I know? I'm an American.
* Saturday rebroadcast, Style Council and Rick Astley get new entries in the next show.
* Hey, I found another reason why The Roxy didn't do so well. Everyone was watching on Saturday instead of Tuesday because that's when "Kid" handed out chart spoilers.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. (Hey, ITV.... if you want these videos back or want to produce a new Roxy, leave a comment on my video. It'll cost you, though. Some for Matt and some for me.) No copyright infringement intended.
https://wn.com/The_Roxy_Episode_20_(October_20,_1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
The Alarm - "Rain In The Summertime" [#15]
Scarlet Fantastic - "No Memory" [#36]
Erasure - "The Circus" (video used mute intercut with studio performance) [#9]
Blue Mercedes - "I Want To Be Your Property" [#47]
Bryan Adams - "Victim of Love" [#49]
Videos:
Pet Shop Boys - "Rent" [#16, new entry]
George Michael - "Faith" [#14, highest new entry]
Bee Gees - "You Win Again" [#1]
Guests: Paul Weller, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson
Notes:
* Anybody besides me find Kevin's introduction to Scarlet Fantastic unhearable? Same with the Young Ones segment. Somebody at Tyne Tees needed better audio mixing.
* Cor blimey, Tyne Tees! Here we go with an entry outside the Top 40. What do I know? I'm an American.
* Saturday rebroadcast, Style Council and Rick Astley get new entries in the next show.
* Hey, I found another reason why The Roxy didn't do so well. Everyone was watching on Saturday instead of Tuesday because that's when "Kid" handed out chart spoilers.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. (Hey, ITV.... if you want these videos back or want to produce a new Roxy, leave a comment on my video. It'll cost you, though. Some for Matt and some for me.) No copyright infringement intended.
- published: 06 Apr 2023
- views: 1092
25:04
The Roxy - Episode 25 (November 24, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! ...
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Except.... starting this week, nobody's there because of an industrial dispute. Very common occurrence in the U.K., based on what I've seen.
Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
Blue Mercedes - "I Want To Be Your Property" [#37]
Paul McCartney - "Once Upon A Long Ago" [#29, highest new entry]
Mirage - "Jack Mix IV" [#8]
Maxi Priest - "Some Guys Have All the Luck" [#13]
Videos:
Boy George - "To Be Reborn" [#21]
Whitney Houston - "So Emotional" [#7]
T'Pau - "China In Your Hand" [#1 second week]
Notes:
* Intro's been fixed.
* David and Kevin start the show outside the studio in the rain because there's an industrial problem that would plague the rest of 1987, if I understand correctly. Was this just Newcastle-based or what?
* Oh, so there's a Network Chart Top 75? I thought it was the Network Top 30. Anyway, we get new chart entries this week.
* Saturday rebroadcast.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
https://wn.com/The_Roxy_Episode_25_(November_24,_1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Except.... starting this week, nobody's there because of an industrial dispute. Very common occurrence in the U.K., based on what I've seen.
Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Studio Performances:
Blue Mercedes - "I Want To Be Your Property" [#37]
Paul McCartney - "Once Upon A Long Ago" [#29, highest new entry]
Mirage - "Jack Mix IV" [#8]
Maxi Priest - "Some Guys Have All the Luck" [#13]
Videos:
Boy George - "To Be Reborn" [#21]
Whitney Houston - "So Emotional" [#7]
T'Pau - "China In Your Hand" [#1 second week]
Notes:
* Intro's been fixed.
* David and Kevin start the show outside the studio in the rain because there's an industrial problem that would plague the rest of 1987, if I understand correctly. Was this just Newcastle-based or what?
* Oh, so there's a Network Chart Top 75? I thought it was the Network Top 30. Anyway, we get new chart entries this week.
* Saturday rebroadcast.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
- published: 09 Apr 2023
- views: 698
25:00
The Roxy - Episode 10 (August 11, 1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! ...
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Welcome to episode 10.
This week:
* Stinger for the Tyne Tees frontcap (not sure why the regular frontcap couldn't be used), followed by the Roxy lighting up.
* At #43, Then Jericho with "The Motive". At #43, why should I care about this act? Is Tyne Tees picking up acts off the street?
* At #18, Sinitta and "Toy Boy".
* We have a music video for Prince and Sheena Easton's "U Got the Look", debuting at #33.
* At #30, Pseudo Echo and "Funkytown". Now, this is something I can get behind.
* Tyne Tees replays a performance of Def Leppard's "Animal", at #8 this week.
* Live at #4, New Order and "True Faith".
* Boogie Box High drops to #12. Boogie Box High is an English pop supergroup formed musical project headed by Andros Georgiou in the late 1980s that featured a range of collaborators, including Georgiou's second cousin George Michael, guitarist Nick Heyward (of Haircut One Hundred), keyboardist Mick Talbot (of The Style Council), guitarist–songwriter David Austin, bassist Deon Estus, and others. So yes, it was George Michael and "friends". The whole "mystery act" thing doesn't work very well, except for possibly Donny Osmond.
* Stock Aitken and Waterman become an act themselves, charting at #10.
* #1 second week running: "La Bamba", with a music video this time.
* The Roxy stage becomes a cinema screen once more.
* This is from a Saturday broadcast, but this time, Tyne Tees doesn't have "The Kid" talking over himself. God is good!
I find that if you take it seriously, you may end up frustrated. This show should be approached as a musical portrait of 1987-88, imperfect as it is. Still won't stop me from pointing out faults, though.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
https://wn.com/The_Roxy_Episode_10_(August_11,_1987)
From the producers of Channel 4's "The Tube" comes what is supposed to be ITV's answer to "Top of the Pops". It's the hottest nightclub on the telly, The Roxy! Presented by David "Kid" Jensen and Kevin Sharkey, this series used a weekly chart distributed by Satellite Media Services, produced by Capital Radio and compiled by the Media Research Information Bureau (MRIB). You could hear "Kid" count them down every Sunday afternoon from 5pm, in competition with BBC Radio 1's own chart show.
Welcome to episode 10.
This week:
* Stinger for the Tyne Tees frontcap (not sure why the regular frontcap couldn't be used), followed by the Roxy lighting up.
* At #43, Then Jericho with "The Motive". At #43, why should I care about this act? Is Tyne Tees picking up acts off the street?
* At #18, Sinitta and "Toy Boy".
* We have a music video for Prince and Sheena Easton's "U Got the Look", debuting at #33.
* At #30, Pseudo Echo and "Funkytown". Now, this is something I can get behind.
* Tyne Tees replays a performance of Def Leppard's "Animal", at #8 this week.
* Live at #4, New Order and "True Faith".
* Boogie Box High drops to #12. Boogie Box High is an English pop supergroup formed musical project headed by Andros Georgiou in the late 1980s that featured a range of collaborators, including Georgiou's second cousin George Michael, guitarist Nick Heyward (of Haircut One Hundred), keyboardist Mick Talbot (of The Style Council), guitarist–songwriter David Austin, bassist Deon Estus, and others. So yes, it was George Michael and "friends". The whole "mystery act" thing doesn't work very well, except for possibly Donny Osmond.
* Stock Aitken and Waterman become an act themselves, charting at #10.
* #1 second week running: "La Bamba", with a music video this time.
* The Roxy stage becomes a cinema screen once more.
* This is from a Saturday broadcast, but this time, Tyne Tees doesn't have "The Kid" talking over himself. God is good!
I find that if you take it seriously, you may end up frustrated. This show should be approached as a musical portrait of 1987-88, imperfect as it is. Still won't stop me from pointing out faults, though.
This episode has not been previously uploaded. Matt Churchett gave me the link to his Google Drive folder, and you can download these for offline viewing: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6W-SffnIuAJqkXEqBT7f3nTOIEs0G_7?usp=share_link
The chart data was provided by the now defunct Media Research Information Bureau. All rights reserved by original copyright holders, in this case, ITV plc. No copyright infringement intended.
- published: 04 Apr 2023
- views: 1095