Toni Basil on 'The Hollywood Show', 'Mickey', and Her Career

The Hollywood Show

• 🎤 Toni Basil is attending The Hollywood Show at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, June 4-5.
• 🤩 The event features a large lineup of celebrities, including Priscilla Presley, John Boy Walton, and Michelle Phillips.
• 📸 Attendees can get autographs and photos with celebrities, with Toni Basil planning to display her iconic letter sweater from the "Mickey" video.

The Hit Song "Mickey"

• 💡 Toni Basil did not anticipate "Mickey" becoming such a long-lasting hit.
• 🎶 She had to convince her European record label, unfamiliar with American cheerleading culture, to properly record the song and its associated sounds.
• 🎬 Seven music videos were created for the song and its album before MTV's widespread popularity.

A Long and Varied Career

• 💃 Basil's career began in choreography in 1964, assisting David Wyers on films like "Pajama Party" and "Viva Las Vegas" with Elvis Presley.
• 🌟 She is proudly 81 years old and remains active in performing and judging dance events globally.
• 🌍 Recent activities include participating in an event in South Korea and judging the Camp Hollywood Lindy Hop competition.

The Secret to Staying Young

• 🕺 Basil believes that continuous movement and dancing are key to maintaining her youthfulness and energy.
• ✨ She has been inspired by working with numerous brilliant performers throughout her career, including David Bowie, Bette Midler, and Tina Turner.