Dancin

From 1981 to 1986 you didn't have to live in Hollywood to see stars. Thanks to Dancin' on Air, local streets teemed with TV personalities, some of whom you may catch tonight at the DOA Reunion at Adelphia in Deptford. Broadcast live on Mix 95.7, the DOA Reunion will be DJ'd by Frank Cerami and include clips and interviews from the show. It's been five years since the last get-together of the popular regional dance show. Jade Starling and Frankie "Double Dutch Bus" Smith appeared at that 1999 event.

Clean-cut kids still can get on camera as "Dancin' on Air," Channel 17's updated version of "American Bandstand," finishes up its second day of taping today in and around Wildwood's Convention Hall, Davis Avenue & the Boardwalk. Two episodes are scheduled for taping today, the first at 1:30 p.m., the second an hour later. Admission for one or both shows is $3.50. In the event of rain, the taping will take place inside Convention Hall. Last October, restaurateur Jim Latz let his brother Mack take over the Knife & Fork Inn, Atlantic City's best-known steak and seafood house, and devoted himself to what has been his primary passion for more than 17 years: running.

"Dancin' in the Streets," through Sept. 6 in the Tropicana Showroom, Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Iowa Avenue & the Boardwalk, 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 10 p.m. Friday; 8 and 11 p.m. Saturday; 6 and 9 p.m. Sunday. Tickets, $15 Sunday through Thursday, $17.50 Friday and Saturday, available from the box office and Ticketron outlets. 609-340-4020. At 90 minutes, "Dancin' in the Street," the new summer revue at the Tropicana, is a long show, and when it's over, you'll feel as if you worked just as hard as the 22 dancers in it. The dancers are from Philadelphia's Waves troupe, which made its Atlantic City showroom debut a while back at Resorts International.

LOOKS LIKE "Dancin' on Air" has been resurrected. Mike Nise , executive producer of the 1980s teen dance show, said yesterday that he has a "verbal agreement" with MyPHL17 to air new episodes of the show, featuring new dancers, on Saturday mornings as soon as next month. A MyPHL17 spokesman confirms the station is working with Nise's company, Omni 2000, to put together a new show, but had no timeline. "There's a good buzz around the show," says Travis Brower , of the television station.

You might say that Phil Ferrara Jr., 15, was made for TV. Consider this. Last year, he was just another freshman at George Washington High School, a shy, overweight boy with mousy brown hair and an undistinguished wardrobe. Today, thanks to the miracle of cable television, Phil Ferrara - 40 pounds slimmer with frosted blond bangs and a collection of snazzy outfits that he made himself - is a budding fashion designer, a dynamite dancer and a national star. After only six months of regular appearances on the locally produced teen dance show Dancin' on Air and its nationally telecast cable spinoff, Dance Party USA, fame has come to Phil Ferrara.

An actor, director and choreographer, Gene Kelly will probably be best remembered for dancin' and "Singin' in the Rain. " Kelly, who died Friday at 83, transformed the musical with his shirtsleeve style.

Karla Garrison sings a song written by Charles Knight titled "Georgie We Love You" during a ceremony honoring veteran radio personality and civil rights activist Georgie Woods (right). Mayor Rendell commemorated Woods' 40- year career by proclaiming yesterday "Georgie Woods Day" during a salute held on Dilworth Plaza. The celebration was highlighted by a "Dancin' in the Streets" block party at Memorial Hall. A gala tribute is planned for Sunday.

Before this week, I couldn't have told you the difference between Dancin' on Air and Dancing With the Stars . For all my boomer mind knew, Dancin' on Air could have easily been a millennial remix of Lionel Richie's "Dancing on the Ceiling," or Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street. " But then my Facebook feed blew up with "likes" from friends, directing me to the Dancin' on Air marathon page and RSVPs to the Dancin' on Air "watch party. " PHL17 is doing a four-hour 30th anniversary rebroadcast of the hallowed '80s dance program from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday and again from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. The watch party starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY this Saturday to . . . Princess! Not the most international celeb on this list, but to 30- and 40-something locals, Heather Day Slawek of "Dancin' on Air" and "Dance Party U.S.A. " is a super-duper star. In the '80s, she dominated the dance floor, obsessed over Prince and wore a single lavender teardrop beneath one eye. Today, she's a suburban mom and owner of Pole Awakenings Fitness centers. Her next year will be one of discovery, friendships and success - much like her first 40. Today, retired newsguy Marc Howard anchors 75, and sports-radio big mouth Anthony Gargano wings 44. Valentine babies include former weather dude Dave Roberts, a sunny 74; magician Teller, a quiet 64; and both "Fresh Air's" Terry Gross, 61, and her colleague, "Radio Times' " Marty Moss-Coane, 63. Wednesday, Flyer Jaromir Jagr hits 40. - Lauren McCutcheon

IS BRADLEY COOPER the "Sexiest Man Alive"? We hear People magazine is about to shoot the Rydal-raised Germantown Academy grad for its "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Whether he is the sexiest man alive, or just a runner-up remains to be seen, but the actor, here shooting "The Silver Linings Playbook" certainly appears to be a contender. People says it can neither confirm nor deny any participants until the issue is out Nov. 18. Cooper's publicist says he has a photo shoot in town this weekend, but it's for another publication to promote the DVD release of "The Hangover 2. "   Twitter fake Wynnefield-native filmmaker Lee Daniels has a Twitter impostor.

NEW JERSEY GOV. Chris Christie wants Bruce Springsteen to play Revel, the new megacasino in Atlantic City, over Labor Day weekend as a tribute to the hardworking casino employees. The hotel opens Monday but celebrates its grand-opening with several Beyonce concerts over Memorial Day weekend. Christie's remarks, reported by the Associated Press Tuesday, were made during a tour of the hotel and were prompted by a reporter's question about "Wrecking Ball," Springsteen's new CD of songs about hard times in America.

LUCY , BELOVED golden retriever of 93.3 WMMR DJ Pierre Robert - a pooch met and petted by rock stars that included Judas Priest , Bon Jovi and Chrissy Hynde of the Pretenders - died Friday of multiple organ failure. She was 13 1/2. The dog had become a station mascot of sorts in recent years, Robert said last night. He began taking her to work when she began having orthopedic issues a few years ago. She had chiropractic, acupuncture and water-therapy treatments over the years and last week fell very ill, Robert said.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY this Saturday to . . . Princess! Not the most international celeb on this list, but to 30- and 40-something locals, Heather Day Slawek of "Dancin' on Air" and "Dance Party U.S.A. " is a super-duper star. In the '80s, she dominated the dance floor, obsessed over Prince and wore a single lavender teardrop beneath one eye. Today, she's a suburban mom and owner of Pole Awakenings Fitness centers. Her next year will be one of discovery, friendships and success - much like her first 40. Today, retired newsguy Marc Howard anchors 75, and sports-radio big mouth Anthony Gargano wings 44. Valentine babies include former weather dude Dave Roberts, a sunny 74; magician Teller, a quiet 64; and both "Fresh Air's" Terry Gross, 61, and her colleague, "Radio Times' " Marty Moss-Coane, 63. Wednesday, Flyer Jaromir Jagr hits 40. - Lauren McCutcheon

DON'T BE surprised if you start seeing Will Smith or his actor son , Jaden , in the area. The Overbrook- native superstar and his "Karate Kid" offspring are in town to shoot "1000 A.E.," directed by M. Night Shyamalan . We told you in August that the Smiths had been meeting with Shyamalan about the futuristic thriller, in which Jaden plays a teen stranded on an abandoned planet and Will plays his father. The pair previously played father and son in "The Pursuit of Happyness.

LOOKS LIKE "Dancin' on Air" has been resurrected. Mike Nise , executive producer of the 1980s teen dance show, said yesterday that he has a "verbal agreement" with MyPHL17 to air new episodes of the show, featuring new dancers, on Saturday mornings as soon as next month. A MyPHL17 spokesman confirms the station is working with Nise's company, Omni 2000, to put together a new show, but had no timeline. "There's a good buzz around the show," says Travis Brower , of the television station.

IS BRADLEY COOPER the "Sexiest Man Alive"? We hear People magazine is about to shoot the Rydal-raised Germantown Academy grad for its "Sexiest Man Alive" issue. Whether he is the sexiest man alive, or just a runner-up remains to be seen, but the actor, here shooting "The Silver Linings Playbook" certainly appears to be a contender. People says it can neither confirm nor deny any participants until the issue is out Nov. 18. Cooper's publicist says he has a photo shoot in town this weekend, but it's for another publication to promote the DVD release of "The Hangover 2. "   Twitter fake Wynnefield-native filmmaker Lee Daniels has a Twitter impostor.

SHE (STILL) DON'T give a damn 'bout her bad reputation, but looks like celebrated '80s guitar goddess Joan Jett will always love rock 'n' roll - even when she turns 53 this Thursday. Jett, a/k/a Joan Marie Larkin, spent her first nine years on the Main Line. (Wonder what her hair looked like then, and whether leather pants came in her size?) Now a New Yorker, she remains America's rebellion-streaked everywoman, with no plans to quit stomping stages. What do the planets plan for punk's godmother?

Before this week, I couldn't have told you the difference between Dancin' on Air and Dancing With the Stars . For all my boomer mind knew, Dancin' on Air could have easily been a millennial remix of Lionel Richie's "Dancing on the Ceiling," or Martha and the Vandellas' "Dancing in the Street. " But then my Facebook feed blew up with "likes" from friends, directing me to the Dancin' on Air marathon page and RSVPs to the Dancin' on Air "watch party. " PHL17 is doing a four-hour 30th anniversary rebroadcast of the hallowed '80s dance program from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday and again from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. The watch party starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties.

The gay marriage debate is settled, once and for all, America! Brad Pitt , 47, has spoken. "It is each American's constitutional right to marry the person they love, no matter what state they inhabit," Pitt tells People after the recent legalization of same-sex marriage in New York state. Yo, Daniel, what about Satsuki? Christopher Mitchell , for one, is heartbroken by the shocking news that Daniel Craig , 43, and Rachel Weisz , 41, have tied the ultimate knot in an ultimately covert, super-secret ceremony.

The stars have aligned for Dancing With the Stars . Anna Demidova, who won the Season 8 professionals' competition, will team with Philadelphia favorite - not! - Michael Irvin in the new season of Dancing , which begins Sept. 21. DWTS fans, especially those in Philadelphia, may remember how Eagles fans cheered when then-Dallas Cowboys star receiver Irvin lay motionless on the Veterans Stadium turf with a neck injury 10 years ago. He's all better now and raring to go with his hot partner, who has won more dancing championships than Dallas and the Eagles and even the Steelers, put together, have won Super Bowls.