New American Bandstand 1965 (1952–1989)
"Bandstand" (original title)

On this show, Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.

Stars:

Dick Clark, Dion DiMucci, Duane Eddy

2 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Dick Clark	...	Himself - Host (22 episodes, 1957-1987)
Dion DiMucci	...	Himself (14 episodes, 1958-1975)
Duane Eddy	...	Himself (13 episodes, 1958-1966)
Brian Hyland	...	Himself (13 episodes, 1960-1970)
Johnny Tillotson	...	Himself (12 episodes, 1958-1971)
Chubby Checker	...	Himself (12 episodes, 1959-1982)
Smokey Robinson	...	Himself (12 episodes, 1960-1986)
Roy Hamilton	...	Himself (9 episodes, 1958-1961)
Johnny Rivers	...	Himself (9 episodes, 1960-1981)

Storyline

On this show, Dick Clark a weekly dance that featured the latest hit music for attending to dance to. In addition, the show had performances by popular musicians and audience members rated songs.

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Plot Keywords:

dance | teen | partially lost tv series | rock music | one word title | 

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Genres:

Music

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1952 (USA)

Also Known As:

AB

Filming Locations:

ABC Television Center - 4151 Prospect Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

WFIL Philadelphia, American Broadcasting Company (ABC), USA Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 30 min (1986-1987) 50 min (1961-1962) 60 min (1963-1986 and 1987-1989) 90 min (1957-1961) 55 min (1962-1963)

Sound Mix:

Mono (1952-1983) Stereo (1983-1989)

Color:

Black and White (1952-1967) Color (1967-1989)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

At 37 years of continuous run, was the longest weekly popular music showcase TV program in the world. This record was not broken until 2001 when the BBC's Top of the Pops entered its 38th year.

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Connections

Referenced in House Party (1990)

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Soundtracks

"Bandstand Boogie '77-89"
(Opening Theme: 1977-1989)
(Closing Theme: 1977-1986)
Co-written by Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman
Performed by Barry Manilow

User Reviews

The dance show that paved the way for all the others.

The oldest and the best dance show ever to make it onto television. A chronicle of the music, fashion, and general trends, year by year, for four decades! Everybody who was anybody performed on this show. Dick Clark is king!