Percy Stuart
1969
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Corny Collins is a central character on Hair spray, both, 1988 and 2007. Is the host of The Corny Collins Show and a friend of the lead character Tracy Turnblad.
One night, she and her best friend Penny Pingleton sneak out to a record hop emceed by the show's host Corny Collins. Though the event is segregated, she impresses guest judge Motormouth Maybelle Stubbs, who co-hosts the program's monthly "Negro Day".
James Marsden as Corny Collins, the host of The Corny Collins Show; his politically progressive attitudes lead him to fight his show's imposed segregation. Corny Collins is based upon Baltimore TV personality Buddy Deane, who hosted an eponymous local teen dance show in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the production follows teenage Tracy Turnblad's dream to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program based on the real-life Buddy Deane Show. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight, leading to social change as Tracy campaigns for the show's integration.
Corny Collins : [singing] Who cares about sleep when you can snooze in school? You'll never get to college but you'll sure look cool!
Jul 20, 2007 · Corny Collins is a TV dance show host in 1960s Baltimore, where he faces racial integration and teen rebellion. James Marsden plays Corny Collins in this musical comedy film based on John Waters' 1988 classic.
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Hairspray is a musical comedy about a plus-sized teen who wants to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a popular TV program in 1960s Baltimore. The show features a diverse cast, a catchy soundtrack, and a message of social justice and integration.
