King Kong Joins Rockettes Atop Empire State Building

Déjà vu! Yesterday the Radio City Rockettes had some help in lighting The Empire State Building up, from their furry friend King Kong. The lights were green, white and red last night in celebration of the opening night of the 2009 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Here's a little bit of history on the dance troupe, who first took the stage at Radio City on December 27, 1932.

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By Jen Carlson in Arts & Entertainment on November 18, 2009 12:40 PM

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zodak

i don't know how they all dance so much & work so hard & somehow never develop any muscle tone in their legs. it's sad really.

chuzzlewit

what has 10 legs, 160 teeth, and no genitalia?

HOTCUP

The lights were green, white and red last night in celebration of the opening night of the 2009 Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

I knew the Italians had something to do with this.