Episodes
1. New Look
September 6, 1989
30 min
Singer/songwriter NATE FOX performs, while the PERES DEMONS gives a demonstration of ""double-dutch"" rope-jumping. Also: a home-video ""spoof"" of dog-food commercials. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Rosie Sorenson, Jon Golden.
2. Sidewalks Bandstand
September 13, 1989
30 min
A special edition featuring five of the latest Bay Area bands: THEORY ELECTRIK GROUP, JUNIOR SHARP, Y.G.S., OKAY ...FINE, and BARTON THOMAS BEEN READY. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Jon Golden.
3. Donna & Kristy
September 20, 1989
30 min
Guests include DONNA VERCESI DANCERS, three women who have performed overseas including Romania and Poland, and KRISTY CATES, an award-winning young singer and actress. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Jon Golden, Mel Menefee.
4. Slumber Party
September 27, 1989
30 min
The first ""Sidewalks Slumber Party"" with guests: rock band A.J. KANE and the acrobatic roller skating group THRILLS ON WHEELS. Hosts: Marci Camacho, Jon Golden.
5. Sidewalks at El Cerrito Plaza (1)
October 4, 1989
30 min
On location with: rock-fusion band THEORY ELEKTRIK GROUP, GEORGE BUCHANAN'S MARIONETTES, singer CHRISTINE HARTLEY, senior tap dancers THE DANCING DARLINGS and THE EL CERRITO LINE DANCERS. Part 1 of two. Hosts: Rosie Sorenson, Marci Camacho, Mel Menefee, Jon Golden
6. Sidewalks at El Cerrito Plaza (2)
October 11, 1989
30 min
On location guests include: ""award-winning young singers"" SHAYLIA MADDEN (age 11), DESIREE VITUG (8), and NATALIE REGINSTER (7); ""double-dutch"" jump rope display by the PERES DEMONS; and rock band JUNIOR SHARP. Part 2 of two. Hosts: Rosie Sorenson, Marci Camacho, Mel Menefee, Jon Golden.
7. Sounds of Random Men
November 8, 1989
30 min
Rock band RANDOM MEN and a special appearance of the rock group, SIGNAL 30. Also: the hosts play around with the video equipment; behind-the-scenes parody at producing ""Sidewalks."" Hosts: Marci Camacho, Jon Golden.
9. Footbag
30 min
World champions JODY AND BRENT WELCH give demonstrations and info about the sport, Footbag. Also: music by jazz/fusion group THEORY ELEKTRIK GROUP. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Marci Camacho.
10. Tournament Kickboxing
30 min
Martial Art champion/instructor EVA SPENCER and her students demonstrate the art of ""Tournament Kickboxing."" Also: singer ARROL GELLNER. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Rosie Sorenson, Marci Camacho.
11. Dreaming
30 min
Guest viewer Aunt Ginny (played by Rosie Sorenson) and the hosts welcome musical guests 3RD PLANE (new age music) and MUDFLAPS (folk/rock). Also: co-host Mel Menefee has wild daydreams about Aunt Ginny. Co-host: Marci Camacho.
12. Medieval Combat
30 min
THE SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM, an organization that acts out the Middle Ages, performs a medieval combat demonstration. Also: the rock band SIGNAL 30. Hosts: Marci Camacho, Mel Menefee.
13. Music Shorts
30 min
Entire edition featuring past musical performers with new music: 3RD PLANE, SIGNAL 30, ARROL GELLNER & THE SIDEWALKS BAND, NATE FOX, MUDFLAPS and THEORY ELEKTRIK GROUP. Also: a parody of ""Sidewalks' phony Hawaiian Vacation"" via satellite. Narrations by: producer Richard R. Lee and head floor manager Oliver Podmore.