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Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that premiered on September 13, 1980. Like many other shows in its genre, such as American Bandstand, Solid Gold featured musical performances and various other elements, including music videos. What distinguished Solid Gold was a group of dancers in revealing costumes who performed various dances to the top ten hits of the week at different points in the program. Many other specials also aired, showcasing the dancers performing to classic pop hits. Reviews of the show were not always favorable, with The New York Times describing it as "the pop music show that is its own parody...[enacting] mini-dramas...of covetousness, lust and aerobic toning--routines that typically have a minimal connection with the songs that back them up." The series continued until July 23, 1988, and it was typically broadcast on Saturdays in the early evening. In 1986, Solid Gold added the current year to its title, so during its seventh season, the show was known as Solid Gold '86/'87. For its eighth and final season, the program was rebranded as Solid Gold In Concert, reflecting the inclusion of more live performances than had been featured previously.
