What does that lyric mean? A: Premiering in 1952, Bandstand (as it was originally called), began life as a local program on Philadelphia-based WFIL, which broadcast both radio and television programs. FYI:onceuponourtimes.com. These Regulars . Clark became a national icon with the popular dance show American Bandstand in the late 1950s, hosting the show for more than 30 years.Bandstand didnt just introduce America to the latest rock-and-roll musicians, it had the nation on its feet with the latest dance crazes, such as The Pony, the Jitterbug, and the Twist.PHOTOS: 40 Years of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve The 82-year-old legend, who was dubbed "Americas Oldest Teenager" will live on through the lives he touched over the years, including those of Justine Carrelli and Bob Clayton, two of American Bandstands most popular dancers. unfortunately he passed on Apri. Caroline said she had been seriously ill. She thanked Jesus for "keeping me alive.". And when Dick Clark took over on-air hosting duties in 1956 (from producer Bob Horn), he also became a household name and stayed with the show until the series ended in 1989. Steven and Sterling went on to form a singing group in the late 70s called the Triple S Connection. They kissed underneath a security lamp post. They might have avoided this whole lifetime-of-being-apart thing if Eddie would have simply given her his high school ring when Caroline was his best girl in the late 1950s. Finally, he called a mutual friend who called Caroline to explain that phone number from California with the 951 area code was Eddie Lamm. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, BY BRADFORD BRADY and JOHN MARON | ON THE RECORD, 29 nominations received for Gene "Pappy" Thompson Award for Excellence, PREP BASEBALL: Bristol eighth-grader Hayden Reed commits to Va. 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(renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Sullivan, who came out decades ago, spoke of one particular young man, now deceased, who was a victim of Clark's campaign. "Tony Bennett, Tab Hunter, Jeff Chandler and Patti Page were some of the big-time favorites we were all so excited to meet," Arlene said. "I started crying.". "I would start crying. They went to school dances and looked sharp together. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Clark was "determined" to keep the homosexuality of popular "Bandstand" regulars a secret, Smith said. American Bandstand Dancers. There had been so much drama in those six-plus decades marriages, children, war, careers, heartache and death. Clark produced it briefly in syndication and on cable. Community See All. He invited her to a Friday night football game. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Another time, a dancer was thrown onto the subway tracks. Bassist Wylie Gelber of Dawes is 26. In 2020, Eddie noticed Polly's head drooping. I know there are a lot of American Bandstand fans that will be very excited to see this. "She probably doesn't remember me," he thought. ``Bandstand first aired for a national audience on ABC on Aug. 5, 1957. On Thursday, for the first time in a quarter century, 27 of the original Bandstand dancers, including Joe, Kenny, Arlene, Carole, Flossie and Jim, reunited to rehearse their steps for a rock 'n' roll celebration over Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia. She picked up her high school sweetheart at the Nashville International Airport. What she did tell me was the most exciting days during the show's taping was when famous names of the day dropped by to promote music, TV and film projects. He always treated me special. Actor Buck Taylor ("Gunsmoke," ''Gods and Generals") is 76. American Bandstand Dancers Diane J. Iaquinto Celotto and Charlie Hibib (Rubber legs) American Bandstand Dancers Diane J. Iaquinto Celotto and Charlie Hibib (Rubber legs) . After four dates, he married Martha "Polly"Pipper. "We didn't realize how many kids out there were watching the show until the mail . On April20, 2023, Caroline andEddie wereback in Nashville for a high school reunion luncheon. I'm sure I missed several of the regulars that are featured here today in the opening credits. Bandstand didn't just introduce America to the latest rock-and-roll musicians, it had the nation on its feet with the latest dance crazes, such as The Pony, the Jitterbug, and the Twist. American Bandstand 1960s Dance Partners Barbara Warchol - YouTube He has remained friends with many Regulars. Remember hurrying from school in the 50's and turning on that old black and white tv at 4'oclock to watch all those kids dance on "American Bandstand" live from Philadelphia, The show first began as a local program in the cramped quarters of Studio B at WFIL Tv channel 6 at 46th and Market streets in Philadelphia on October 7, 1952. In 1959, she entered the Miss Nashville pageant, stitched up a short red costume and did a dance routine to "Won't You Charleston With Me" ending with a jitterbug to "Sweet Georgia Brown." ``You knew when you were on `American Bandstand' something good was going to happen, Rydell said. "I didn't like it.". "But I never got hit.". The first song aired on that broadcast was Jerry Lee Lewis Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On.. Please subscribe to keep reading. Im happy to add their names here in the description if you give them to me, but please include the time marker so I can ID them. Do you know what song he was talking about? Sullivan,70, is busy working on a new book about her "Bandstand" days with fellow "Bandstand" regular Bunny Gibson (also one of the most popular regulars on the show) assisted by authors Sharon Sultan Cutler and Cookie Tischler, the latter duo being the scribes behind the tome "Once Upon Our Times (Because Life Isn't A Fairytale): 65 Years Growing Up Baby Boomer." His military career was notable because he was part of the nuclear team that was ready during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Fifty years later, Bandstand fan Sharon Sultan Cutler wondered what had become of the "Regulars," the name given to the teens that showed up daily to dance. "I had no idea.". These teenagers became the nation's first reality-TV stars--they received thousands of fan letters and were mobbed everywhere they went. After an invitation from a . Actor Franklyn Ajaye and actress Zoe Wanamaker ("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") are 65. Where are they now? 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Polly died Dec. 22, 2021. Courtesy American Bandstand. 1964 - The Beach Boys - "Don't Worry, Baby". Then my mother said, 'She looked just like you.'". About a month after her funeral at Riverside National Cemetery, he said he came to the realization "I've got life left.". LOS ANGELES - APRIL 1960: Host of the television show 'American Bandstand' Dick Clark appears in a scene with Michael Callan from the movie 'Because They're Young' which was released in April 1960. Bradford Brady and John Maron are freelance music writers based in Raleigh, N.C. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Q: I really like the band Cage the Elephant. In 2013, following the release of their third album, Melophobia, Parrish decided to leave the band and try his hand at production work. He had a going-away party, and she came. 'AMERICAN BANDSTAND': Dancers from early days take a step back Eddie was dropping out of college. After "American Bandstand" debuted on television in 1952, it made celebrities of the teens the cameras captured as the show's "regular dancers." And she was showing something very special to her classmates. He got out of the car. That was when she picked him up from the airport. He grew up watching American Bandstand and MGM movie musicals starring Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Any place there's dancing, I'll still go, said Joe Fusco, who was 15 when he . The Philadelphia high school Regulars who danced on Dick Clark's American Bandstand in the late 1950s and early 1960s became national celebrities and America's first reality stars. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs. Local Business . 8,366 people like this. Actress Lena Dunham ("Girls") and actor Robert Pattinson are 28. She was divorced in 1985 and remarried in 1989. As details about Arlene's book, including a pub date, become available, I'll keep readers updated. They were some of the most famous kids in America, dancing every day on "American Bandstand." "We were like miniature rock 'n' roll stars. He said he had plans to see an old friend, so he was coming to visit Nashville. This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. On the Record: What was first song on TV show 'American Bandstand'? He drove her home and . American Bandstand Dancers. Any place there's dancing, I'll still go, said Joe Fusco, who was 15 when he . "I was so close to Eddie," Caroline said. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 'American Bandstand' kept secret that teen stars were gay On Oct. 9, 2022, they were married in a ceremony at Lake Arrowhead in the Southern California mountains. Jan 26, 2019 - Kenny Rossi--one of the most popular Regulars/Dancers to dance on early American Bandstand ( years late 50s/early 60s) What was the first song featured on the television show American Bandstand? Create new account. Musicians in the studio that day included Pete Townshend and Kenney Jones of the Who, Led Zeppelins John Paul Jones and John Bonham, and Pink Floyds David Gilmour. She said she couldn't hold it up straight. "Bandstand" was hosted by radio DJ Bob Horn and featured local teenagers bopping to the current hits of the day as well as a vocalist or band performing a couple of songs. she said to herself. "I didn't like it." In December 1959, he decided to join the Air Force. For those that don't like the watermark or the timer on the screen, please send your complaints on the back of an envelope or postcard to American Bandstand, Philadelphia, PA. Send your questions about songs, albums, and the musicians who make them to MusicOnTheRecord@gmail.com. As he slid into her passenger seat, she thought he looked strong and strapping. Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! Burton) star too, BHC GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Family-first approach for Funk, Florida's killer clown case finally ends with plea deal, BHC GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: McAmis played through the pain, PREP BASEBALL: Tuell in tune for Chilhowie Warriors in win over Rural Retreat. Though now a Tony-winning choreographer, Cilento started as a dancer. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Bunny Gibson 9:08, Frani Giordano, 15:23As mentioned in the video, Id like to give a huge thank you to Uncle George and @jthyme for getting me this rare clip. I lost my dad this week, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Singer Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish is 48. On the Record: What was first song on TV show American Bandstand? Eventually, they ended up living in a gated community in Canyon Lake, and he had a long career as a pilot and instructor in the military. American Bandstand (TV Series 1952-1989) - IMDb How did they come up with their name? She worked as the host of a Saturday morning television program called "Out Front." In an age where young couples were getting married before they turned 20, Eddie wouldn't give Caroline his high school ring. Actress Candice Accola ("The Vampire Diaries") is 27. The first thought I had when I heard the news was about a date we had made for when Dick turned 90 and I turned 80. 8,237 people follow this. or. Bandstand was hosted by radio DJ Bob Horn and featured local teenagers bopping to the current hits of the day as well as a vocalist or band performing a couple of songs. Forgot account? You have permission to edit this article. Airdate: May, 30, 1970Which couple did you like best?Here is your first (and unfortunately last) look at all of the 1970 Dance Contest finalists from across the country.