The Manhattan Transfer - "Spies in the Night" (Live) ABC TV "Fridays" (1981)

A live performance on the ABC TV late night comedy show, "Fridays", by The Manhattan Transfer, singing "Spies in the Night". The group is introduced by 'Fridays' cast Member, Melanie Chartoff.
** Check out this excellent article written by Dennis Perrin: "Fridays: The SNL Ripoff That Nearly Surpassed the Original" (January 31st, 2012) -
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[@virghammer1]

Saw them perform this live. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO cool. Alan Paul: What a performer! ALL of 'em: the magisterially GREAT Janis, Cheryl, Tim: hilarious, beyond-brilliantly skilled musicians ... Great job the director / choreographer did here, too, eh? FANTASTIC and SO fun!

[@richyz01]

talent at its best

[@isaacbanks4031]

#JeffPiegari this is a jazz singing mixed group of Manhattan Transfer

[@veegeegarcia777]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!

[@KETrust]

just now realized that they sampled the james bond theme i always knew i'd heard that somewhere before...my life is made wow

[@kmabru]

It borrows the Bond theme, but it's not a sample. They recorded their own version on the studio cut. Here, it's being played live.

[@seveventeen]

Love the bass.

[@ricaard]

Melanie Chartoff was so hott!

[@paulsonj72]

Creative performance as this must have been the halloween show for 1981.

[@nielspemberton59]

It would be a Special operation of Marine Recon Marines interrupting that scenario.

[@82768916]

graydon&foster the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rosesarered35]

Wow! Where did you find this? This brings back some great memories. I used to watch Fridays, then; on Saturday I'd watch SNL. They should bring this show back.

[@Conflabit]

lol i had in music

[@generalbullmoose]

Cheryl Bentyne was SO hot!