Miss Alabama, Pamela Rigas, finished 3rd runner-up (though Bob incorrectly announced 2nd runner-up). She later competed for Miss Ohio and finished 3rd runner-up in 1982. The next year she won Miss Ohio and placed 4th runner-up in the Miss America Pageant (winner was Vanessa Williams) and won her swimsuit prelim.
The elegant days of the Miss USA pageant with Bob Barker (the personification of CLASS) and beauties like Julie Hayek, Christie Fichtner, Courtney Gibbs, and Shawn Weatherly are forever behind us, alas.
Sorry to Miss South Carolina, but to be honest, Miss Arizona was the prettiest contestant by far. I know Miss South Carolina went on to win Miss Universe, but I'm certain Miss Arizona would have definitely done the same
I certainly think Miss Arizona would have won Miss Universe also, but I have to disagree that she was prettier than Miss South Carolina. Miss South Carolina had that unusual beauty combination of eyes and smile that you just don't find every day. Absolutely beautiful!!
She's the reason why I want to watch this pageant in full. I just saw a winning reaction montage on the Miss USA yt page and I was stunned with the top 2 of the 1980 edition. And I'm glad she stepped in as Miss USA when Shawn won Universe
I've never got the hype about Shawn Weatherly... I mean... she was a cute blond with a decent performance, but that's it. Arizona was stunning and impactful , she should have won and then become MU 1980.
Cute blond? She was far more than cute! She was absolutely beautiful! And the combination of beauty, down to earth, easy going speech, and the measurements of a model, it's no wonder she won all three competitions [interview, evening gown, and swimsuit] in the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants!
My Favourite two winners from miss USA and universe. ❤️ thanks for uploading.
Yes, these gals are supreme!
Wow thanks for this clearer video!! I love watching old pageants
I do too! I haven't seen these in years! But after watching them it almost seems like yesterday!
Lots of southern beauties, I love these years ❤
Miss Alabama, Pamela Rigas, finished 3rd runner-up (though Bob incorrectly announced 2nd runner-up). She later competed for Miss Ohio and finished 3rd runner-up in 1982. The next year she won Miss Ohio and placed 4th runner-up in the Miss America Pageant (winner was Vanessa Williams) and won her swimsuit prelim.
Shawn, our Clemson, South Carolina, USA, and Universe queen.
The elegant days of the Miss USA pageant with Bob Barker (the personification of CLASS) and beauties like Julie Hayek, Christie Fichtner, Courtney Gibbs, and Shawn Weatherly are forever behind us, alas.
Sorry to Miss South Carolina, but to be honest, Miss Arizona was the prettiest contestant by far. I know Miss South Carolina went on to win Miss Universe, but I'm certain Miss Arizona would have definitely done the same
I certainly think Miss Arizona would have won Miss Universe also, but I have to disagree that she was prettier than Miss South Carolina. Miss South Carolina had that unusual beauty combination of eyes and smile that you just don't find every day. Absolutely beautiful!!
I want my sisters' daughters to be Miss USA peace blessings
Tell me what was the music that I’ve heard in the miss USA swimsuit competition in 1980?🤔👂
Arizona was by far the prettiest.
Yes!
Small wonder she won the "Miss Pixable" award...tied with Miss Ohio.
She's the reason why I want to watch this pageant in full. I just saw a winning reaction montage on the Miss USA yt page and I was stunned with the top 2 of the 1980 edition. And I'm glad she stepped in as Miss USA when Shawn won Universe
MISS universe 2004 please 💌🌹
I've never got the hype about Shawn Weatherly... I mean... she was a cute blond with a decent performance, but that's it. Arizona was stunning and impactful , she should have won and then become MU 1980.
Cute blond? She was far more than cute! She was absolutely beautiful! And the combination of beauty, down to earth, easy going speech, and the measurements of a model, it's no wonder she won all three competitions [interview, evening gown, and swimsuit] in the Miss USA and Miss Universe pageants!
That opening number was a mess. Jeez.
What was the deal with Greeeeeennn eyes and Helen O’Connell ?
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Not to be rude but....Miss Vermont. Um....this girl was plain at the very very best. What the....????? 😮