"Bandstand" (1952) TV series 1952-1989

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Directors:

Hal Galli
Barry Glazer

Writer:

Joseph Bonaduce (writer) (1964)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | unknown

Release Date:

1952 (USA)

Genre:

Music

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Dance | Teen | Rock Music | One Word Title | Non Fiction

Awards:

3 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

Dion DiMucci	...	Himself (15 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)
Dick Clark	...	Himself-Host / ... (8 episodes, 1956-1987)
The Spinners	...	Themselves / ... (8 episodes, 1974-1981)
Jerry Lee Lewis	...	Himself (7 episodes, 1957-1964)
Jimmy Clanton	...	Himself (7 episodes, 1958-1965)
Fabian	...	Himself (7 episodes, 1958-1964)
Fats Domino	...	Himself (7 episodes, 1959-1963)
Tony Orlando	...	Himself (7 episodes, 1961-1974)
Gene Pitney	...	Himself (7 episodes, 1961-1966)

Also Known As:

"AB" (USA) (short title)
"American Bandstand 1966" (USA) (ninth season title)
"American Bandstand" (USA) (new title)
"New American Bandstand 1965" (USA) (new title)
"VH1's Best of American Bandstand" (USA) (rerun title)

Runtime:

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

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

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

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

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

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

WFIL Philadelphia

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" (1964) entered its 38th year.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "Muppet Babies: Twinkle Toe Muppets (#4.9)" (1987)

Soundtrack:

Bandstand Boogie '77-89

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.