They went to school dances and looked sharp together. Any place there's dancing, I'll still go, said Joe Fusco, who was 15 when he . Create new account. Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years, 1956-1963 shares the fascinating story of how Dick Clark's American Bandstand and its millions of viewers catapulted its teenage dancers (called "the Regulars") to fame. What does that lyric mean? "I had no idea.". 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. Eddie was dropping out of college. American Bandstand (TV Series 1952-1989) - IMDb Years later, he said he just didn't feel like he was ready because he didn't have a full-time job or career. Like Rick Pierce, Bandstand dancer Sandra Mae Dawson, who died Feb. 25, 2008, at age 66, was into car racing. Where are they now? 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. Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! Not now. American Bandstand Dancers - Home | Facebook (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He invited her to a Friday night football game. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. 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. For all those years, the two kids from the doo-wop, sock-hop days at Nashville's West High School (which is now a middle school) could only dream about seeing each other again. American Bandstand didn't just introduce the country 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 . "That kiss felt like home," she said. Singer Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish is 48. Local Business . In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs. Forgot account? Last year, Stevens twin brother Sterling came in 2nd place in the 1969 Dance Contest, winning a trip to Finland. I know there are a lot of American Bandstand fans that will be very excited to see this. "I was her caretaker," he said. 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. This is a video I created of one of my favorite dance pa. 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. On April20, 2023, Caroline andEddie wereback in Nashville for a high school reunion luncheon. The show stayed on the air until Clark retired as host in 1989, making it the longest-running music program in television history. Country singer Lari White is 49. Kenny Rossi and Arlene Sullivan, both from Philadelphia, met on the show and loved their days of Bandstand fame. "I just quit," he said. Hammond man sentenced to 60 years in East Chicago murder. Dwight Eisenhower was president. When a drunken driving scandal forced Horn from the show in 1956, a 26-year old WFIL personality by the name of Dick Clark, who had substituted as host when Horn was on vacation, stepped in as full-time host. Eddie was dropping out of college. From that point on "I was known as Eddie's girl," Caroline said. It changed me.". They had been married almost 60 years. Forty years after 'Bandstand' debut, Clark and dancers celebrate He has remained friends with many Regulars. But on Dec.24, 1961, he had dropped another kind of bomb. Log In. Original Bandstand Members Back In Philadelphia To Boogie 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 . On the Billboard Hot 100 this week 1) Tossin and Turnin Bobby Lewis 2) I Like It Like That Chris Kenner 3) The Boll Weevil Song Brook Benton 4) Dum Dum Brenda Lee 5) Hats Off To Larry Del Shannon 38) Stand By Me Ben E. King The Bandstand Top 10 today (I can only see the first 8) 1) Lets Twist Again Chubby Checker 2) School Is Out Gary (U.S) Bonds 3) Last Night The Mar-keys 4) Dum Dum Brenda Lee 5) Pretty Little Angel Eyes Curtis Lee 6) Hats Off To Larry Del Shannon 7) Tossin and Turnin Bobby Lewis 8) I Like It Like That Chris Kenner Thank you for watching!_______________________________ This is dedicated to my dad who, through our long car trips together listening to oldies radio (950 KJR Seattle) and by listening to his Turtles (and other) records when I was a kid, first inspired my passion for the wonderful music of the 1960s. "She informed me of the blow-by-blow description," Caroline said. Showcasing all of the Top 40 tunes and singing sensations of the day, the show premiered locally in an afternoon time slot to attract after-school viewership in late September 1952, originally titled as simply "Bandstand" on Philadelphia television station WFIL-TV Channel 6 before later becoming broadcast nationally via ABC. Though now a Tony-winning choreographer, Cilento started as a dancer. "She probably doesn't remember me," he thought. She dried her eyes and called Eddie. Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years, 1956-1963 Up Around The Bend is at #5 today on the Billboard Hot 100 and will peak at #4 next week. American Bandstand 1961 - 4th Anniversary Show (Partial - YouTube Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! The band released their first self-titled album in 2009. There had been so much drama in those six-plus decades marriages, children, war, careers, heartache and death. 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. Just like he had the last time she had seen him. or. He got out of the car. Originally- A reunion had been planned for August 4th 2012 to pay tribute to Dick Clark by the American Bandstand Dancers. She worked at a radio station. These 14- to 18-year olds like Arlene and Kenny, Justine and Bob . [The knowledge about the dancers] would have destroyed himand the . While on the show he often danced with Susan Beltrante and Ivette Jimenez. This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. Most of us would love her to do a Spotlight Dance once again and tell us know how she is doing today. He couldn't afford commitment, he said. Original Bandstand Members Back In Philadelphia To Boogie He had a going-away party, and she came. American Bandstand 1960s Dance Partners Barbara Warchol - YouTube Any place there's dancing, I'll still go, said Joe Fusco, who was 15 when he . He proposed to her by Canyon Lake in California in September 2022. American Bandstand - Pinterest In early October 1952, a dance show hosted by Bob Horn premiered on Philadelphia's WFIL-TV, taking from the popular "ballroom" live radio show format and pointing a camera at it. Noting the shows success in Philadelphia, the ABC network, which wanted to fill the after-school time slot in its broadcasting schedule, picked up the show. This is the link to the first part. "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. As a teenager in the late 1970s I always enjoyed watching American Bandstand on Saturday afternoons. At just 13 and 16, respectively, the twosome became regulars on the Dick Clark-hosted show, dancing as a couple for almost three years before they parted ways. We had fans, we had groupies," said Steve Colanero, 56, a dancer from 1959 to 1961 and now retired to Palm Beach, Fla. "I spread the Beehive across America," said Bunny Gibson, 56, on the show from 1959 to 1962. Bassist Wylie Gelber of Dawes is 26. Browse 1,013 american bandstand dancers photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. 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. She would catch Eddie daydreaming and she would accuse him of thinking about "that damn Caroline," he said. Famous Hooks: Proving That 'I'm Better' - Los Angeles Times They kissed underneath a security lamp post. "I didn't like it." In December 1959, he decided to join the Air Force. I'm sure I missed several of the regulars that are featured here today in the opening credits. Years later, when Clark was asked whether any of the dancers had died of AIDS, he . Actor Buck Taylor ("Gunsmoke," ''Gods and Generals") is 76. As details about Arlene's book, including a pub date, become available, I'll keep readers updated. They have been living in his longtime home in Canyon Lake. "But I never got hit.". 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. I'm sure I missed several of the regulars that are featured here today in the open. On Aug. 5, 1957, American Bandstand (as it was now called), debuted to a national audience. Then my mother said, 'She looked just like you.'". 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This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. American Bandstand Dancers Reunite to Honor Dick Clark You have permission to edit this article. I was going to fly out there [to California] and take him to lunch and I had thought at the time, Is that positive thinking or what? Its just a tragedy. Check out PARADE's May 13 issue for more from American Bandstand's former dancers. After "American Bandstand" debuted on television in 1952, it made celebrities of the teens the cameras captured as the show's "regular dancers." Courtesy American Bandstand. In 2020, Eddie noticed Polly's head drooping. They were some of the most famous kids in America, dancing every day on "American Bandstand." "We were like miniature rock 'n' roll stars. 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. The trio is best known for performing the original theme for the TV show Dance Fever, which ran in syndication from 1979-1987 and featured a weekly dance contest. She was still Eddie's girl. Here is Ed Kelly who was a dancer on American Bandstand from 1959-1961 A: Most likely, he was talking about Rockestra Theme from Paul McCartney and Wings 1979 album Back to the Egg. On Oct. 3, 1978, over 20 musicians met at Abbey Road Studios in London and recorded two McCartney compositions: Rockestra Theme and So Glad to See You Here.. She worked in the travel industry in Nashville. "I was so close to Eddie," Caroline said. Caroline and George established a fly-in community in Newborn, Georgia. Her grandsons walked her down the aisle. The show, which moved to Los Angeles in 1964 and was cut to one day a week in the mid-60s, stayed on ABC until 1987. "I started crying.". When she won the pageant, "I was walking on air," she said. 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. Singer Stevie Wonder is 64. As he slid into her passenger seat, she thought he looked strong and strapping. Sullivan, who came out decades ago, spoke of one particular young man, now deceased, who was a victim of Clark's campaign. American Bandstand Dancers - Home - Facebook This couple broke up in 1959. Could they find love again after 63 years "I said, 'Will you marry me?'". It had been 63 years since Caroline Wallace had last kissed Eddie Lamm. He presented her with a beautiful ring that his mother had worn during her marriage to his father. Arlene with singer Frankie Avalon at an American Bandstand event. George Kennedy died in 2001. "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. He made a lot of stars. What a tragedy, Clayton, 70, says. In the show's later years, it became a weekly Saturday morning staple broadcast. So he continued to call. Q: I was listening to a classic rock station recently when the DJ said that he was going to play a song that featured members of Pink Floyd, the Who and Led Zeppelin. In 2013, following the release of their third album, Melophobia, Parrish decided to leave the band and try his hand at production work. Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. 'American Bandstand' kept secret that teen stars were gay 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" was one of the most popular television shows for teenagers. "We didn't realize how many kids out there were watching the show until the mail . American Bandstand 1970 - 1970 Dance Contest Finalists - YouTube Chubby Checker was doing the twist. The Beach Boys were already the kings of surf pop by their first appearance on American Bandstand in 1964. On April 23, 2022, Eddie called Caroline. In fact, she was "the first female car racer at Cecil County Drag Strip . Actress Candice Accola ("The Vampire Diaries") is 27. May 16, 2019 - Here is Ed Kelly who was a dancer on American Bandstand from 1959-1961. Each year, they attended an aviation reunion so George could see his old pilot buddies in Hemet, California. Q: I really like the band Cage the Elephant. Caroline said she had been seriously ill. She thanked Jesus for "keeping me alive.". American Bandstand Kids Remain Friends 50 Years Later ", Mineo's big breakthrough as an actor was his role in the 1955 film "Rebel Without a Cause," opposite James Dean and Natalie Wood. The songs "Near You" and "Time in a Bottle" played. About a month after her funeral at Riverside National Cemetery, he said he came to the realization "I've got life left.". Teenagers dance on an episode of Dick Clark's television program, 'American Bandstand,' 1950s. Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years 1956 to 1963 A: Cage the Elephant was formed in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2006 by brothers Matt (vocals) and Brad (guitar) Shultz, Lincoln Parrish (lead guitar), Daniel Tichenor (bass) and Jared Champion (drums). I hope you finally see this Beth! Stevens daughter (@Cheenjoo Pearl) commented here a few months ago and said that, sadly, both Steven and Sterling had passed away. He barely saw his old friend on that trip. Eddie served as navigator and bombardier in B-47s. She also became an interior designer. As the world reacts to the news of Dick Clarks passing after suffering a heart attack Wednesday morning, we remember the legacy the TV legend left behind. Drummer Andy Williams of Casting Crowns is 42. However, a bizarre chance encounter with a stranger following a show lead them to change their name. She worked as the host of a Saturday morning television program called "Out Front." Teen dancer-turned-celebrity Arlene Sullivan, photographed last week in Atlantic City, shot to fame in fan magazines in the 1950s after being a TV camera favorite face of "Bandstand" hosted by Dick Clark. American Bandstand Dancers. American Bandstand Dancers - Legacy.com 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. He drove her home and . According to Schultz, the man came up to him and kept repeating the phrase, You have to cage the elephant! over and over. Do you know what song he was talking about? They barely made it out of the airport parking lot when she pulled over at a FedEx facility. American Bandstand Dancers Diane J. Iaquinto Celotto and Charlie Hibib (Rubber legs) American Bandstand Dancers Diane J. Iaquinto Celotto and Charlie Hibib (Rubber legs) . Originally titled "Bandstand," the first episode on October 7 featured New York transplant and former announcer Dick Clark playing records as the first-ever video DJ. 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. Contact American Bandstand Dancers on Messenger. Dick Clark's secret: 'Bandstand' dancers were having a gay old time Send your questions about songs, albums, and the musicians who make them to MusicOnTheRecord@gmail.com. "I just quit," he said. Steven and Sterling went on to form a singing group in the late 70s called the Triple S Connection. 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The Regulars - American Bandstand Diaries The Philly Years Where Arlene Sullivan and her dance partner, Kenny Rossi, became teen idols after TV cameras and fan magazines captured their dancing and would-be romance antics on the show "Bandstand," later called "American Bandstand," hosted by Dick Clark. How did they come up with their name? But this time, she had his ring. These teenagers became the nation's first reality-TV stars--they received thousands of fan letters and were mobbed everywhere they went. American Bandstand - Wikipedia ``You knew when you were on `American Bandstand' something good was going to happen, Rydell said. she said to herself. Q: Please settle a bet for me. She was divorced in 1985 and remarried in 1989. Beach Boys on American Bandstand. See more of American Bandstand Dancers on Facebook She had several jobs as a young woman. 'American Bandstand' Couple Justine Carrelli and Bob Clayton - Parade In a July 2010 interview with Spin.com, Matt Schultz says the band initially played under the name Perfect Confusion. On Oct. 9, 2022, they were married in a ceremony at Lake Arrowhead in the Southern California mountains. OFFBEAT: 'American Bandstand' original Arlene Sullivan ready for - nwi ", Caroline's mother, Iona, went to Eddie and Polly's wedding. Teenagers and young adults ran home from school to watch them jitterbug and stroll while they copied their fashions, fads and dance moves. Rest in peace dad. 1,013 American Bandstand Dancers Premium High Res Photos - Getty Images 4151 Prospect Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! She got out of the car. Caroline's first marriage, she said, didn't go well. 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. Who were the most popular dancers on American Bandstand? "But of them all, it was when Sal Mineo came in for segment for the show that had everyone the most excited. In December 1959, he decided to join the Air Force. In the news this week..Tomorrow, Saturday, August 12, Walter Ulbricht, leader of East Germany, will sign an order to close the border with West Germany. "I took fire," he said. Eddie got Caroline's phone number from a mutual friend. Frani Giordano is still loved by American Bandstand fans almost 60 years after she stopped going to the show in 1960. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Another time, a dancer was thrown onto the subway tracks. Actor Franklyn Ajaye and actress Zoe Wanamaker ("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") are 65. Caroline said it didn't feel right. On the Record: What was first song on TV show 'American Bandstand'? I had to stop listening to the radio before I could hear the song. Comedian Stephen Colbert ("The Colbert Report") and drummer John Richardson of The Gin Blossoms and actor Tom Verica ("American Dreams") are 50. Clark was "determined" to keep the homosexuality of popular "Bandstand" regulars a secret, Smith said. After an invitation from a . 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. 4151 Prospect Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 And she was showing something very special to her classmates. For part of that time, he attended the University of Tennessee studying civil engineering while she was going to high school. Its like I lost my big brother. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. We were family for years, Carrelli, 68, tells Parade.com about Clark's passing. I lost my dad this week, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Please subscribe to keep reading. Whats the name of that song? For anyone with "American Bandstand" memories, the gals of this trio would love to hear from readers by emailing author@onceuponourtimes.com. Where Are the American Bandstand Regulars Now? She cried in front of her cat "Shortstop." Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading.
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