Who were the Sour Grapes Bunch?
The Sour Grapes Bunch were a rival “club” who frequently challenged the Banana Splits. The members of the Sour Grapes Bunch were never seen or heard, but they would send one of their “messenger girls” (“The Sour Grapes Girls”) to deliver their written challenges to the Banana Splits. Clad in miniskirts and lavender leotards, the Sour Grapes Girls were played by Debra Thibodeaux, Colette Chenault, Julie Graham, Kathy O’Dare and Shirley Hillstrom. The Sour Grapes Girls’ dance instructor was Byron Gilliam. Most of the time, only one of the girls would appear, go-go dancing into the clubhouse. For the performance of the song “Doin’ The Banana Split,” all five girls appeared together, dancing with the Banana Splits.
