Please subscribe to keep reading. She worked as the host of a Saturday morning television program called "Out Front." 8,366 people like this. Caroline said it didn't feel right. There had been so much drama in those six-plus decades marriages, children, war, careers, heartache and death. 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. Years later, when Clark was asked whether any of the dancers had died of AIDS, he . ", Caroline's mother, Iona, went to Eddie and Polly's wedding. They kissed underneath a security lamp post. Steven and Sterling went on to form a singing group in the late 70s called the Triple S Connection. May 16, 2019 - Here is Ed Kelly who was a dancer on American Bandstand from 1959-1961. 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. Singer Stevie Wonder is 64. 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 . He was a senior, with a Tennessean paper route as his only income. 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. Years later, he said he just didn't feel like he was ready because he didn't have a full-time job or career. Eddie and Polly moved to California and had two sons. 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. Caroline's first marriage, she said, didn't go well. Jan 26, 2019 - Kenny Rossi--one of the most popular Regulars/Dancers to dance on early American Bandstand ( years late 50s/early 60s) The Beach Boys were already the kings of surf pop by their first appearance on American Bandstand in 1964. He kindly wrote a piece about his American Bandstand experience: being on the show, the Regulars and Dick Clark. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Another time, a dancer was thrown onto the subway tracks. 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. 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. Contact American Bandstand Dancers on Messenger. Sullivan, who came out decades ago, spoke of one particular young man, now deceased, who was a victim of Clark's campaign. Known as the Regulars, they became the nation's first reality stars. Eddie got Caroline's phone number from a mutual friend. . He got out of the car. Caroline knew her well. "Why couldn't my children have his bone structure?" According to Schultz, the man came up to him and kept repeating the phrase, You have to cage the elephant! over and over. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! This is the link to the first part. He presented her with a beautiful ring that his mother had worn during her marriage to his father. Bradford Brady and John Maron are freelance music writers based in Raleigh, N.C. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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.". Actor Franklyn Ajaye and actress Zoe Wanamaker ("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") are 65. ``Bandstand first aired for a national audience on ABC on Aug. 5, 1957. He has remained friends with many Regulars. On April 20, they flew to Nashville for a high school reunion luncheon. They had four top 10 pop hits and "Don't Worry, Baby" was the B-side to their first #1 "I Get Around." This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. American Bandstand Dancers. This time, she had a great marriage to a World War II veteran named George Kennedy (not the actor). He grew up watching American Bandstand and MGM movie musicals starring Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. Not now. As details about Arlene's book, including a pub date, become available, I'll keep readers updated. On Sunday at 2am, construction of the Berlin Wall will officially begin. Most of us would love her to do a Spotlight Dance once again and tell us know how she is doing today. Each year, they attended an aviation reunion so George could see his old pilot buddies in Hemet, California. On Oct. 9, 2022, they were married in a ceremony at Lake Arrowhead in the Southern California mountains. Originally- A reunion had been planned for August 4th 2012 to pay tribute to Dick Clark by the American Bandstand Dancers. she said to herself. Matthan Minster (keys/guitar) and Nick Bockrath (lead guitar) round out the band. 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. Author Armistead Maupin ("Tales of the City") is 70. These 14- to 18-year olds like Arlene and Kenny, Justine and Bob . Beach Boys on American Bandstand. #americanbandstand #bandstanddiaries # . Teenagers dance on an episode of Dick Clark's television program, 'American Bandstand,' 1950s. 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. Author. Though now a Tony-winning choreographer, Cilento started as a dancer. Sullivan,70, is busy working on a new book about her "Bandstand" days with fellow "Bandstand" regular Bunny Gibson (also one of the most popular regulars on the show) assisted by authors Sharon Sultan Cutler and Cookie Tischler, the latter duo being the scribes behind the tome "Once Upon Our Times (Because Life Isn't A Fairytale): 65 Years Growing Up Baby Boomer." 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. She didn't recognize the number, so she didn't answer the phone. She was a sophomore, straight-A student and a cheerleader. 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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 knowledge about the dancers] would have destroyed himand the . As a teenager in the late 1970s I always enjoyed watching American Bandstand on Saturday afternoons. This is a montage I created of one of my favorite dance . 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. Any place there's dancing, I'll still go, said Joe Fusco, who was 15 when he . That ring "was too precious," she said. Browse 1,013 american bandstand dancers photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. American Bandstand Dancers. Caroline said she had been seriously ill. She thanked Jesus for "keeping me alive.". This is a video I created of one of my favorite dance pa. Frani Giordano is still loved by American Bandstand fans almost 60 years after she stopped going to the show in 1960. Comedian Stephen Colbert ("The Colbert Report") and drummer John Richardson of The Gin Blossoms and actor Tom Verica ("American Dreams") are 50. About a month after her funeral at Riverside National Cemetery, he said he came to the realization "I've got life left.". I had to stop listening to the radio before I could hear the song. Country singer Lari White is 49. 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. After an invitation from a . Where are they now? 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). Bradford Brady and John Maron write the weekly On The Record column. unfortunately he passed on Apri. Actor Harvey Keitel is 75. Eddie put a hospital bed in their house. 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. Of the two, Rockestra Theme received some radio airplay at the time. "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. Clark was "determined" to keep the homosexuality of popular "Bandstand" regulars a secret, Smith said. When American Bandstand became the most popular daytime television program in the late 1950s, a group of ordinary Philadelphia high school students who loved to dance suddenly became a national phenomenon. The first song aired on that broadcast was Jerry Lee Lewis Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On.. Just like he had the last time she had seen him. That was when she picked him up from the airport. Kenny Rossi and Arlene Sullivan, both from Philadelphia, met on the show and loved their days of Bandstand fame. After four dates, he married Martha "Polly"Pipper. What she did tell me was the most exciting days during the show's taping was when famous names of the day dropped by to promote music, TV and film projects. "I started crying.". Finally, he called a mutual friend who called Caroline to explain that phone number from California with the 951 area code was Eddie Lamm. From that point on "I was known as Eddie's girl," Caroline said. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Local Business . Actress Debby Ryan ("Jessie") is 21. OFFBEAT: 'American Bandstand' original Arlene Sullivan ready for new book. However, a bizarre chance encounter with a stranger following a show lead them to change their name. "American Bandstand" was one of the most popular television shows for teenagers. He always treated me special. Log In. 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. 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. 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. Actress Candice Accola ("The Vampire Diaries") is 27. He drove her home and . The show stayed on the air until Clark retired as host in 1989, making it the longest-running music program in television history. He proposed to her by Canyon Lake in California in September 2022. She was still Eddie's girl. Whats the name of that song? Her grandsons walked her down the aisle. You can cancel at any time. She also became an interior designer. One young performer was dangled down an . "It was everything I dreamed of," she said.
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