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''Soul Train'' was a music program in the vein of ''[[American Bandstand]]'' that ran in first-run [[Syndication]] from 1971-2006.
Conceived and hosted by Chicago newscaster Don Cornelius, the 60-minute show was both a showcase and a trend setter for black music, fashion and dance for generations of black youth. Along with its signature elements, the ''Soul Train'' Scrambleboard (where a man and woman had 60 seconds to arrange letters on a magnetic board to spell out the name of a current celebrity) and the ''Soul Train'' Line (where dancers show off their best moves while moving down two columns of fellow dancers), the show is a pop cultural icon to this day. Along the way, it spawned its own record label (Soul Train Records<ref>which was
Don Cornelius hosted from the October 2, 1971 debut through the end of Season 22 (1992-93), after which the show utilized a large variety of guest hosts for the next few years. Mystro Clark became the new permanent host at the beginning of Season 27 (1997-98), but only held the role briefly before Shemar Moore replaced him on the thirteenth show of Season 29 (1999-2000). Dorian Gregory was the final host, holding the reins for the show's last three years (2003-06).
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* [[Captain Ersatz]]: On ''[[The Cosby Show]]'', Theo and Cockroach are jazzed to appear on "Dance Mania" and dance with "Tina" (an
* [[Catch Phrase]]: The show opening, "The hippest trip in America", and the show closing "We wish you love, peace, and...'''''SOOOUL'''''!"
* [[Cool Old Guy]]: Don Cornelius, during the show's later years.
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