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Before the founding of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, the football team's cheer squad was a male-female group called CowBelles & Beaux. The group made its sidelines debut in 1960. Local [[high school]] students made up the squad. It was typical of other cheerleading teams throughout the 1960s, rarely getting much attention. At that time, cheerleading was more about, as its name implied, exhorting the audience to show their support for the team. Seeing the cheerleaders was rarely a reason for watching football at the time. |
Before the founding of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, the football team's cheer squad was a male-female group called CowBelles & Beaux. The group made its sidelines debut in 1960. Local [[high school]] students made up the squad. It was typical of other cheerleading teams throughout the 1960s, rarely getting much attention. At that time, cheerleading was more about, as its name implied, exhorting the audience to show their support for the team. Seeing the cheerleaders was rarely a reason for watching football at the time.'''alma loves clarissa and clarissa loves helena and helena loves CRAWFORD! :)''' |
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Revision as of 18:31, 23 March 2009
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) is a National Football League cheerleading squad from Texas.
History
1960s
Before the founding of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, the football team's cheer squad was a male-female group called CowBelles & Beaux. The group made its sidelines debut in 1960. Local high school students made up the squad. It was typical of other cheerleading teams throughout the 1960s, rarely getting much attention. At that time, cheerleading was more about, as its name implied, exhorting the audience to show their support for the team. Seeing the cheerleaders was rarely a reason for watching football at the time.alma loves clarissa and clarissa loves helena and helena loves CRAWFORD! :)
1970s
In the early 1970s, Cowboys manager Tex Schramm decided to change their image to boost attendance. At first he simply tried hiring professional models but that did not work due to the their lack of athletic ability. He then knew that he needed professional dancers with stamina who would be able to perform through an entire game. He worked with local choreographer Texie Waterman, who was charged with auditioning and training an entirely new and unique squad which would combine an attractive appearance, athletic ability, and talent as performers.
This group, The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders appeared on the sidelines during the 1972–1973 NFL season.
Even greater national attention came in 1978 when the squad was on two network TV specials, NBC Rock-n-Roll Sports Classic and The Osmond Brothers Special on ABC. In 1978, they had their own hour special to launch the season for Monday Night Football.
The made-for-TV movie The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, was aired January 14, 1979. Starring Jane Seymour, it had a 48% share of the national television audience[1][2]
1980s
The sequel, The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders II, was aired January 13, 1980. Through the years, they have had many other TV appearances.
They have toured throughout the US (on and off field) and overseas. Included in this are regular appearances in United Service Organizations (USO) tours. This started in the Christmas of 1979, for US troops stationed in South Korea. This remains a regular function for them.
In the 2000s
As of 2008, the director of the DCC is Kelli McGonagill Finglass, and the choreographer is Judy Trammell.
The 2006, 2007, and 2008 teams, from tryouts involving hundreds of hopefuls, were featured on the CMT reality television series Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team.
The cheerleaders are noted[citation needed] for their kick line and the uniform worn by the cheerleaders. The cheerleaders release an annual swimsuit and sideline calendar.
The Uniform
The uniform itself is a carefully guarded trademark and may not be duplicated in any way without the written permission of the DCC. The internationally recognized blouse, vest and shorts were originally designed by Paula Van Waggoner, of the Lester Melnick store in Dallas. Since first introduced with the formation of the squad in 1972, there have been only six modifications to the uniform. In May 1989 the original "go-go" boot had gone out of style and a more western oriented design was selected. In 1991, the large buckled belt was left behind in favor of shorts with a more flattering cut. 1992 brought a cowboy-style boot to the uniform, and in 1993 crystals were added to outline the fifteen stars on the vest and shorts. 1994 brought a more western shape to the blouse lapels, and finally, in 1999 crystals were added to the fringe line of the vest. Each modification, after careful consideration by Director Kelli McGonagill Finglass, was implemented to enhance the image that the uniform has represented from the very beginning - an image made all the more consistent through the efforts and dedication of Ms. Leveta Crager, who for twenty-four years made and hand tailored every uniform worn by a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Upon her retirement, designer Greg Danison was selected at the start of the 1996 season to continue the tradition of individual craftsmanship in each Cheerleader's uniform.
Off-field television appearances
The squad has appeared on variety of TV shows and specials, as performers, guest acting roles, and game show contestants. Some of the shows they have appeared on are:
- The Love Boat - Episodes #62 and #63[3] - One cheerleader has an unwanted admirer follow her on the ship. Another is hit on by her mom's fiance. As a group the cheerleaders perform their routines.
- Family Feud - Participated as a team, on celebrity special for charity against the Cowboys in June 1980.
- Harry and the Hendersons TV Series - Made guest appearance on show
- Billy Bob's New Year Special for CBS
- Nashville Palace Show (1981) - Hosted by John Aylesworth.
- Saturday Night Live
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- The Late Show with David Letterman
- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team
- Wife Swap
References
- ^ Dingus, Anne. "The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders". Texas Monthly: Read Me. Texas. Emmis Communications. Retrieved 2006-05-31.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders History". Dallas Cowboys. Retrieved 2006-05-31.
- ^ "TV Land Presents The Love Boat". Retrieved 2006-05-31.
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