PBS show on the career of Steve and Eydie began in a Jersey Shore ice cream shop

Steve and Eydie might have not been considered cool to the young set back in the day, but they always held a sweet spot for TJ Lubinsky.

The Jersey Shore-raised music man's My Music Presents series is showcasing “Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme — Memories Of My Mom and Dad,” which debuts Saturday, Dec. 2, nationally on PBS and locally at 7 p.m. Saturday on Channel 13.

Lubinsky got into the duo while working at an ice cream stand in Ocean Grove.

"We only had one cassette there and the cassette was 'The Best of Steve and Eydie,' " Lubinsky said. "I put it in and I thought that's cute, that's quaint. It's Ocean Grove, it's very humble. But then after a while after hearing it over and over, I really got into it. I love these guys so much now."

Steve and Eydie's son, Emmy-nominated musician David Lawrence from the "High School Musical" franchise, is the host. Carol Burnett and Michael Feinstein will be among those giving remembrances.

The duo, married in 1957, first gained the national spotlight on Steve Allen's "Tonight Show" in the early '50s. They would go on to made hundreds of TV appearances, and hosted their own show. The New York City natives' hits include "Go Away Little Girl" for him and "Blame It On The Bossa Nova" for her.

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Gorme passed away in in 2013 in at the age of 84.

"Eydie has been my partner on stage and in my life for more than 55 years. I fell in love with her the moment I saw her and even more the first time I heard her sing," said Lawrence in a statement at the time. "While my personal loss is unimaginable, the world has lost one of the greatest pop vocalists of all time."

Lawrence, 88, announced in 2019 that he was battling Alzheimer's disease.

"I want my beloved fans to know that in spite of this bittersweet moment, what I don’t want is pity or sympathy," Lawrence said in a statement. "I have lived and am living a wonderful, joyous life filled with love, support and amazing moments."

Lubinsky used to play Steve and Eydie songs when he was deejaying summer parties at the Deal Casino swim club before he started his My Music Presents series on PBS.

"I knew their beautiful legacy deserved to be celebrated," Lubinsky said. "It's finally happening — Steve and Eydie are back!"

The show also airs at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3; 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31; and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1, on Channel 13, as well as multiple times in other markets. Visit pbs.org for more info.

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Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at @chrisfhjordan; cjordan@app.com.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Steve and Eydie show on PBS has Jersey Shore roots