This week - as tributes flowed in for Dick Clark on the eve he passed to spirit - one entertainment tabloid show hauled out an old video clip of the perennial teenager interviewing then relatively-unknown superstar John Travolta prior to his big splash onto the international scene with his mesmerizing role in "Saturday Night Fever" .
In the one-on-one, Dick Clark quizzed Travolta as to whether he was up to the challenges of dancing, in view of the fact the handsome stud had just been cast for a feature with a storyline that focused on a popular dance nightclub.
"Yes," a young sexy Travolta gushed in response.
John then went on to note that the flick was - indeed - set in a discotheque and that he was going to be starring as an ego-driven "King of Disco".
"It's going to be hot," he beamed to Dick Clark (who lapped it all up as usual).
Boy, was that an understatement!
Talk about prophetic!
John Travolta became a mega star once "Saturday Night Fever" was released, the white suit made an grand entrance onto the fashion scene (and stuck), and the Bee Gees (who wrote catchy tunes for the soundtrack) sold millions of records worldwide.
Of course, "dancing" became a favorite American pastime, too, on the heels of the film's gargantuan success at the box office.
By the way, hats off to Dick Clark for his uncanny ability to uncover and showcase talent.
Mr. Clark will surely be missed!
God broke the mold after he created the legendary host of the annual New Year's Celebrations in New York City.
Peace Perfect Peace!
