American Soul

I Was a Soul Train Dancer: Nieci Payne Jenkins

Season 2 • 01/08/2021

The Chicago native reveals how she dealt with haters.

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I Was a Soul Train Dancer: Vivica A. Fox
American SoulS2

Actress Vivica A. Fox discusses her time as a Soul Train dancer from 1982 to 1983, Don Cornelius's legacy and her brother's reaction to seeing her on the show.
05/18/2020
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I Was a Soul Train Dancer: Affion Crockett
American SoulS2

Affion Crockett came out to L.A. to become an actor and comedian, so when Soul Train gave him a shot as a dancer, he found a way to showcase his sense of humor.
05/25/2020
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The Kickback Couch - 1975
American SoulS2 E1

The group reacts to Don's health problems and his rocky relationship with Delores, Simone's dangerous encounter and Gerald's past coming into play.
05/28/2020
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I Was a Soul Train Dancer: Evette Moss-Terry
American SoulS2 E2

Evette Moss-Terry reflects on her dance partner Junior, her Soul Train nickname, how she created her outfits and her most memorable moment as a dancer from 1980 to 1990.
06/03/2020
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The Kickback Couch - Fame
American SoulS2 E2

The group implements a stab counter, drops some knowledge about The Lockers dance troupe, marvels at JT's transformation and reacts to Don's questionable tryst.
06/03/2020
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I Was a Soul Train Dancer: Robi Reed
American SoulS2

Casting director and producer Robi Reed looks back at her time on Soul Train from 1974 to 1979, including the show's fashion rules and Labelle's iconic performance.
01/08/2021
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The Kickback Couch - Satisfaction
American SoulS2 E3

The "Soul" panel weighs in on The Pointer Sisters' guest appearance, Don's reluctance to hire a publicist, unusual headache remedies and young dishonest autograph seekers.
06/17/2020
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The Kickback Couch - Lovely Day
American SoulS2 E4

The viewers discuss DC Young Fly's portrayal of Sly Stone, react to JT being in too deep with Gerald and praise Elton John.
06/18/2020
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I Was a Soul Train Dancer: Juliette Hagerman
American SoulS2

Chicago native Juliette Hagerman recalls how sneaking on set led to a nine-year career as a "Soul Train" dancer and remembers her signature look that celebrities still wear.
06/24/2020
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The Kickback Couch - Say You Love Me
American SoulS2 E5

The crew watches episode five of Season 2 and shares their thoughts on James Brown's speaking voice, getting paid in chicken, ethical business practices and more.
06/24/2020
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I Was a Soul Train Dancer: Nieci Payne Jenkins
American SoulS2

Nieci Payne Jenkins recalls dancing on Soul Train as a UCLA student, the fringe benefits of being a dancer and the outfit that caught Don Cornelius's eye.
01/08/2021
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The Kickback Couch - Low Rider
American SoulS2 E6

The group reacts to the raid at club, Ruby's interference, Simone coming through for JT, and Don and Gerald's surprising alliance.
07/01/2020
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The Kickback Couch - Love Will Keep Us Together
American SoulS2 E7

The group starts counting stabs and reacts to Gerald's shady behavior, Simone and JT's precarious relationship, Don defending his son and Ruby's revenge.
07/09/2020
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The Kickback Couch - So Long, Sucker
American SoulS2 E8

The viewers react to singer Melanie Fiona as Chaka Khan, comedian Tone Bell as Richard Pryor, Don's hallucination and Gerald sacrificing himself for the greater good.
07/15/2020
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