Oct. 2, 1971: Soul Train debuts from LA (video)

After starting in Chicago, Don Cornelius migrated "Soul Train" to Los Angeles and national syndication. This clip of Soul Train dancers moving to the theme from "Shaft" looks to be from later that month, Oct. 23, 1971, based on the mention of guests Freda Payne and the Staple Singers. Here's a book excerpt from Ebony. Hat tip: @LAHistory.

Previously on LA Observed:
Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' creator was 75
How about some 'Soul Train' dancers