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 The In Crowd (1988)

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Soundtracks

"Bandstand Boogie '86-89"
(Closing Theme)
Performed by Mike Curb

User Reviews

No wonder this show lasted three decades......

All the greatest songs ever recorded.

All the Number One Hits.

All the latest dances.

All the greatest musical guests of all time.

For three decades,Dick Clark brought you the best in entertainment.

From 1957 until 1989,this show was a Saturday afternoon staple for the teenage set.

That show was American BANDSTAND. It ran for 37 years on ABC-TV. For the three decades that it ran on the ABC network,it went on to become the third longest-running musical variety show of all time. During the last nine seasons of the show(1980-1989)the show saw a decline to some heavy competition,but due to the loyal support of the viewers,the show survived inspite to some newer viewers and a whole new generation.

It's easy to understand why it lasted three decades and was one of the top shows among the teenage set.It also paved the way for the next generation and the beginning of the "MTV" status that was to follow. Dick Clark was always the excellent and cordial host,who held his own,and remain so until the final episode of the series in 1989. Thank you,Dick Clark for making this possible.