Description

This entertaining 1991 episode showcases the art of celebrity impersonation featuring three of the era’s top tribute performers: Tony McKay as Prince, Angelina Leraci as Janet Jackson, and Paul Scarponi as Rod Stewart. These master impersonators discuss the dedication, talent, and attention to detail required to convincingly portray music’s biggest stars. Tony McKay’s Prince tribute captures the Purple One’s flamboyant style, virtuoso musicianship, and electrifying stage presence during the artist’s imperial phase, when albums like “Purple Rain,” “Sign o’ the Times,” and “Diamonds and Pearls” dominated the charts.

Angelina Leraci brings Janet Jackson’s groundbreaking choreography and pop sensibility to life, emulating the superstar’s precision dance moves and vocal stylings from her blockbuster albums “Control” (1986) and “Rhythm Nation 1814” (1989), which established her as one of the era’s most influential performers. Paul Scarponi embodies Rod Stewart’s raspy rock vocals and charismatic showmanship, channeling the British rocker’s decades-spanning career from “Maggie May” to his 1990s comeback.

Also featured: Dr. Walter M. Bortz discussing health and longevity. This episode explores the fascinating world of tribute performance art, where talented entertainers dedicate themselves to recreating the music, moves, and magic of legendary stars. A celebration of musical excellence both original and interpreted, showcasing the skill required to honor pop culture icons while entertaining audiences worldwide.