American Bandstand Dancers - Home - Facebook When she won the pageant, "I was walking on air," she said. Courtesy American Bandstand. As details about Arlene's book, including a pub date, become available, I'll keep readers updated. She worked at a radio station. Most of us would love her to do a Spotlight Dance once again and tell us know how she is doing today. She was a sophomore, straight-A student and a cheerleader. American Bandstand Dancers - Home | Facebook I know there are a lot of American Bandstand fans that will be very excited to see this. American Bandstand (TV Series 1952-1989) - IMDb (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Drummer Andy Williams of Casting Crowns is 42. She cried in front of her cat "Shortstop." Actress Debby Ryan ("Jessie") is 21. Do you know what song he was talking about? 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. 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. He had a going-away party, and she came. Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! American Bandstand Kids Remain Friends 50 Years Later He flew scouting missions in an "Old Birddog" (Cessna 140) in Vietnam in 1969-70. Here is Ed Kelly who was a dancer on American Bandstand from 1959-1961 Stevens daughter (@Cheenjoo Pearl) commented here a few months ago and said that, sadly, both Steven and Sterling had passed away. On their third phone call, he told her he loved her. From that point on "I was known as Eddie's girl," Caroline said. You can cancel at any time. 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. "I didn't like it.". The show stayed on the air until Clark retired as host in 1989, making it the longest-running music program in television history. Here's what Caroline thought when she heard about Eddie's marriage: "What in the hell did she have that I didn't have. The Beach Boys were already the kings of surf pop by their first appearance on American Bandstand in 1964. Beach Boys on American Bandstand. He drove her home and . Besides being on Back to the Egg, Rockestra Theme can be found on Wingspan, the two-disc collection of McCartneys post-Beatles material, which was released in 2001. 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. Eddie got Caroline's phone number from a mutual friend. 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. She was divorced in 1985 and remarried in 1989. 8,237 people follow this. ", Caroline's mother, Iona, went to Eddie and Polly's wedding. American Bandstand 1970 - 1970 Dance Contest Finalists - YouTube On the Record: What was first song on TV show American Bandstand? OFFBEAT: 'American Bandstand' original Arlene Sullivan ready for new book. He can be reached at philip.potempa@nwi.com or (219) 852-4327. Taking center stage each week was superstar Bandstand couple Justine Carrelli and Bob Clayton, two of the show's most popular dancers. Q: Please settle a bet for me. 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. Q: I really like the band Cage the Elephant. 'AMERICAN BANDSTAND': Dancers from early days take a step back {{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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WATCH: The Dancers of Bob Fosse's Dancin' Perform 'Big Noise From 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 Sunday at 2am, construction of the Berlin Wall will officially begin. 'American Bandstand' kept secret that teen stars were gay Browse 1,013 american bandstand dancers photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. They kissed underneath a security lamp post. 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. Frani Giordano is still loved by American Bandstand fans almost 60 years after she stopped going to the show in 1960. She was a beauty queen (Miss Nashville 1959), and he was a fly boy who would amass 5,000 hours as a pilot/bombardier in a career that included a tour in Vietnam. Rest in peace dad. What was the first song featured on the television show American Bandstand? "American Bandstand" was one of the most popular television shows for teenagers. Actress Candice Accola ("The Vampire Diaries") is 27. 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. But she said she only had one happy year. Polly died Dec. 22, 2021. He has remained friends with many Regulars. How did they come up with their name? Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Actor Franklyn Ajaye and actress Zoe Wanamaker ("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") are 65. In an age where young couples were getting married before they turned 20, Eddie wouldn't give Caroline his high school ring. Last year, Stevens twin brother Sterling came in 2nd place in the 1969 Dance Contest, winning a trip to Finland. They had been married almost 60 years. On April 20, they flew to Nashville for a high school reunion luncheon. American Bandstand, abbreviated AB, is an American music-performance and dance television program that aired regularly in various versions from 1952 to 1989, and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as the program's producer.It featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 music introduced by Clark; at least one popular musical actover the decades, running the . 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. Where are they now? 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. 1964 - The Beach Boys - "Don't Worry, Baby". Eddie put a hospital bed in their house. It had been 63 years since Caroline Wallace had last kissed Eddie Lamm. (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. Dwight Eisenhower was president. 4y; Most Relevant is selected, so some replies may have been filtered out. This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. She was still Eddie's girl. "I had no idea.". As a teenager in the late 1970s I always enjoyed watching American Bandstand on Saturday afternoons. About a month after her funeral at Riverside National Cemetery, he said he came to the realization "I've got life left.". "She probably doesn't remember me," he thought. Kenny Rossi and Arlene Sullivan, both from Philadelphia, met on the show and loved their days of Bandstand fame. Teenagers and young adults ran home from school to watch them jitterbug and stroll while they copied their fashions, fads and dance moves. Please subscribe to keep reading. Clark produced it briefly in syndication and on cable. ``Bandstand first aired for a national audience on ABC on Aug. 5, 1957. (Steven 1952-2015, Sterling 1952-2003, RIP) The young lady in couple #4 from Oklahoma City, Beth Freeland, commented here a few months ago as well. #americanbandstand #bandstanddiaries # . He barely saw his old friend on that trip. Where Are the American Bandstand Regulars Now? Originally- A reunion had been planned for August 4th 2012 to pay tribute to Dick Clark by the American Bandstand Dancers. For anyone with "American Bandstand" memories, the gals of this trio would love to hear from readers by emailing author@onceuponourtimes.com. You have permission to edit this article. "It was everything I dreamed of," she said. Original Bandstand Members Back In Philadelphia To Boogie This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. Caroline and George established a fly-in community in Newborn, Georgia. American Bandstand 1950s Dance Partners Bob Clayton & Justine - YouTube Author Armistead Maupin ("Tales of the City") is 70. Comedian Stephen Colbert ("The Colbert Report") and drummer John Richardson of The Gin Blossoms and actor Tom Verica ("American Dreams") are 50. Eddie was dropping out of college. They kissed under the lamp post at the FedEx facility. That ring "was too precious," she said. Our guess is that will never happen, as Frani, the . Where are they now? It was September 1956. She and Polly had been friends at West High. "I took fire," he said. Then my mother said, 'She looked just like you.'". The Secret Gay Lives Of The "American Bandstand" Dancers American Bandstand Dancers - Legacy.com Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He proposed to her by Canyon Lake in California in September 2022. Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. "I was so close to Eddie," Caroline said. What does that lyric mean? As for Arlene, she didn't say whether or not her experience as a teen sensation on the show was anything like the competitive "cutting-a-rug" depictions as shared in the 1988 film "Hairspray.". His military career was notable because he was part of the nuclear team that was ready during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! Send your questions about songs, albums, and the musicians who make them to MusicOnTheRecord@gmail.com. In a July 2010 interview with Spin.com, Matt Schultz says the band initially played under the name Perfect Confusion. American Bandstand 1961 - 4th Anniversary Show (Partial - YouTube Each year, they attended an aviation reunion so George could see his old pilot buddies in Hemet, California. Eddie was dropping out of college. He invited her to a Friday night football game. For part of that time, he attended the University of Tennessee studying civil engineering while she was going to high school. She picked up her high school sweetheart at the Nashville International Airport. Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years 1956 to 1963 He kindly wrote a piece about his American Bandstand experience: being on the show, the Regulars and Dick Clark. 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. He had a going-away party, and she came. They were some of the most famous kids in America, dancing every day on "American Bandstand." "We were like miniature rock 'n' roll stars. You can cancel at any time. "We talked like we had talked the day before.". 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He presented her with a beautiful ring that his mother had worn during her marriage to his father. 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.
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