Behind the Scenes: Soul Train Awards Promo Shoot
Go behind the scenes of the Soul Train Awards promo shoot.
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The Legendary Scramble Board - As we stepped on set for the promo shoot the scramble board was front and center to let us know what was about to go down. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Check Out the Set! - This is where Soul Train was created. In the basement of Ron Cornelius's mother's house. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Lights, Camera, Action! - Our host, Cedric the Entertainer, has arrived. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Through the Lens - Check out the view from the director's chair. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Isn't Cedric Sharp? - The stylist putting the final touches on Cedric the Entertainer's look. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Everything is A-OK - Cedric the Entertainer gives us the OK that he's ready to shoot. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Our Handsome Host - Cedric the Entertainer was all smiles on set. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Bust a Move! - The Soul Train dancers arrive on set. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Camera View - The fun begins as soon as Ron Cornelius steps on set. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Action! - Cedric the Entertainer as Ron Cornelius. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Take 2 - Ron Cornelius at the scramble board. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Dance Teacher - Ron Cornelius giving the Soul Train dancers directions on how to make their moves stand out. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Practice Makes Perfect - Before Soul Train hit TV, Ron Cornelius would practice in his mother's basement with imaginary contestants. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Pip in Your Step - With Gladys Knight being honored as one of our legends, Ron Cornelius thought he should show the Soul Train dancers how the Pips used to do it. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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Make-up Please - With Ron Cornelius working up a sweat with all his dance moves, several make-up retouches were needed. (Photo: Eb the Celeb/BET)
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