29-Jan-2007

CubeBoy:  Know who's great?

Me:  Me.

CubeBoy:  No.  Martika.

Now, I don't know how many of you Children of the 80s are familiar with said Cuban-American sensation who graced the Kids, Incorporated stage many a time before releasing her breakout hit "Toy Soldiers."  She portrayed Gloria with verve, always serving as a mentor to Stacy, or as you might know her, Stacy Ferguson, aka Fergie.  Stacy was constantly skipping about the malt shop in her freakishly bright red sneakers and blue tights, threatening to experiment with drugs if Gloria didn't scold her.  That child needed boundaries, let me tell you. 

Although I was never certain of the logistics behind the show - what town has a malt shop joined by a cabaret-type theater that seats 150? - my early childhood found me home Friday nights (this was before I turned 7 and started dating, you see), glued to the television, to see what escapades an overdose of applause and chocolate shakes would engender in those spunky kids.

And Martika, according to your IMDB biography, you have faded into "Hollywood oblivion."  Come back. Please.  We miss you.