American Bandstand
ABC (ended 1989)
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9/3/66Part 2 of AB's 9th Anniversary Show features guest Lou Christie singing "Two Faces Have I" and "If My Car Could Talk." Former Bandstand regular Ken Rossi sings "Bad Boy." -
8/27/669th Anniversary Show (Part 1 of 2)
Johnny Rivers performs "Poor Side of Town" and "Memphis."
The show also features visits by some of the original dancers (from the Philadelphia shows). Dick Clark plays records from American Bandstand's first year. -
8/20/66The Temptations perform "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" and "Get Ready."
Sandy Posey sings "Born A Woman."
Plus interviews with singer Wilson Pickett and Miami disc jockey John Powers. -
8/13/66The Righteous Brothers perform "Go Ahead and Cry" & "Something You've Got."
Joe Simon - "Teenager's Prayer" and "My Adorable One."
Interview segment: Gary Lewis, Paul Revere, and Sam the Sham give their views on John Lennon's (alleged) comment that the Beatles were 'bigger than Jesus.' -
8/6/66James Brown performs "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" & "Money Won't Change You."
The Rovin' Kind perform "Right on Time" and "Night People."
In the "Hot Line" segment, Dick Clark talks with singer Percy Sledge (via telephone). Also, an interview with Atlanta disc jockey Paul Drew. -
7/30/66The Syndicate of Sound perform "Little Girl" and "That Kind of Man."
Ian Whitcomb performs "You Won't See Me" and "This Sporting Life."
In the "Hot Line" (telephone interview) segment, Dick Clark talks with Sonny and Cher. Also, an interview with Norfolk, VA disc jockey Don Bruce. -
7/23/66The Turtles perform "You Baby" & "Outside Chance."
Donna Loren sings "Call Me" and "I Believe."
A 'Hot Line' (telephone) interview with Jim Yester of The Association. -
7/16/66Kelly Garrett sings "Answer to a Girl's Prayer" and "Toy in the Hands of a Child."
Danny Hutton performs "Funny How Love Can Be" and "Roses and Rainbows."
In the 'Hot Line' segment, Dick Clark talks with Dave Clark (of the Dave Clark Five) via telephone.
Dick Clark interviews disc jockey Ron Riley of WLS-AM Chicago.
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7/9/66The Leaves perform "Hey Joe" and "Girl from the East."
Keith Allison sings "Look At Me" and "I Ain't Blaming You."
Dick Clark interviews Dee Robb (of The Robbs). -
7/2/66The Vogues perform "The Land of Milk and Honey" & "Magic Town."
Ketty Lester sings "When a Woman Loves a Man" and "Nice and Easy."
'Hot Line' segment: A telephone interview with Dave Berk, Dick Dodd, and Larry Tamblyn of The Standells.
Dick Clark interviews Cincinnati DJ Dusty Rhodes. -
6/25/66Neil Diamond--"Solitary Man."
The Great Scots--"Ball and Chain." -
6/18/66Love--"My Little Red Book" & "A Message to Pretty."
Steve Alaimo--"So Much Love" & "May We." -
6/11/66--Roy Head - "Treat Her Right" --The Blues Project - "I Want to Be Your Driver"
From another source:
The Blues Project--"Jelly Jelly" & "Catch The Wind"
Roy Head & The Traits--"Treat Me Right". -
6/4/66Roy Orbison--"Oh, Pretty Woman" & "Twinkle Toes."
The Sunrays--"Andrea" & "Still." -
5/28/66The Gentrys--"Keep on Dancing" and "Everyday I Have to Cry Some."
The Olympics--"Big Boy Pete" & "Mine Exclusively." -
5/21/66Roy Head--"Treat Her Right" & "My Babe"
The Tokens--"I Hear Trumpets Blow" & "The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)" -
5/14/66Brian Hyland--"3000 Miles" and "Sealed with a Kiss."
Just Us--"I Can't Grow Peaches on a Cherry Tree" and "Only If You Love Me." -
5/7/66Otis Redding - "Satisfaction."
The Shadows of Knight - "Gloria."
'Hot Line' segment: A phone interview with singer P.J. Proby. -
4/30/66Jackie DeShannon - "Come and Get Me."
Bob Kuban & The In-Men - "The Teaser."
'Hot Line' segment: A phone interview with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. -
4/23/66Martha & The Vandellas - "My Baby Loves Me."
Tommy Boyce - "Action."
In the "Hot Line" (phone interview) segment, Dick Clark talks with Stevie Wonder. -
4/16/66Norma Tanega - "Walkin' my Cat Named Dog."
Eddie Holman - "This Can't Be True."
In the "Hot Line" (phone interview) segment, Dick Clark talks with The Righteous Brothers. -
4/9/66The Beau Brummels - "One Too Many Mornings" & "Laugh, Laugh."
In the "Hot Line" (phone interview) segment, Dick Clark talks with Chris Hillman of The Byrds. -
4/2/66Mel Carter sings "Band of Gold" (and possibly "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"). The Ventures perform "Secret Agent Man." Don Knotts (actor-comedian, formerly of "The Andy Griffith Show") - talks about his new movie "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken." -
3/26/66The Sir Douglas Quintet - "She's About a Mover" and "The Rains Came."
Roy Clark - "Rose Colored Glasses"
In the "Hot Line" (phone interview) segment, Dick Clark talks with Rick Henn and Marty DiGiovanni of the Sunrays. -
3/19/66Paul Revere & The Raiders - "Baby Please Don't Go" and "Kicks."
Bob Braun sings "Til Death Do Us Part" and "My Heart Keeps Holding On."
Dick Clark interviews Herb Alpert.
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3/12/66Chris Montez--"Call Me."
B.J. Thomas & The Triumphs--"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." -
3/5/66Freddy Cannon sings "The Dedication Song" and "Action." Duane Eddy performs "Because They're Young" and "El Rancho Grande." Plus, Dick Clark interviews Rod Allen of The Fortunes. -
2/26/66The T-Bones perform "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)" (Alka-Seltzer jingle) and "Sippin' and Chippin'." Donna Loren sings "If You Really Love Me." -
2/19/66The Mamas and The Papas - "California Dreamin'" and "I Call Your Name."
Bob Lind - "Elusive Butterfly" and "Cheryl's Goin' Home." -
2/12/66The Young Rascals - "Slow Down" and "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore."
Al Martino - "Spanish Eyes" and "Think I'll Go Somewhere And Cry Myself To Sleep." -
2/5/66Paul Revere & The Raiders perform "Just Like Me" & "Steppin' Out." Ray Peterson sings "Love Hurts" and "Corinna, Corinna." -
1/29/66Peter & Gordon sing "Don't Pity Me" and "Woman." The Kingsmen perform "Gamma Goochie" and "The Jolly Green Giant." Plus, a telephone interview with The Yardbirds. -
1/22/66Chad & Jeremy perform "Teenage Failure" and "Willow Weep for Me." Joe Tex sings "A Sweet Woman Like You" and "Hold On To What You've Got." Plus, an interview with the Knickerbockers. -
1/15/66Bobby Goldsboro - "If You've Got a Heart" & "Voodoo Woman"
Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels - "Jenny Take a Ride" & "I Feel Good"
Also, a telephone interview with Lou Christie. -
1/8/66Lou Christie sings "Lightnin' Strikes." The Knickerbockers perform "Lies" and "The Coming Generation." Plus, a telephone interview with former Beatles drummer Pete Best. -
1/1/66Mel Carter - "Love is All We Need."
Keith Allison - "Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller."
'Hot Line' segment: A phone interview with singer Marvin Gaye.
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12/25/65Bobby Rydell sings "Roses in the Snow." Dick and DeeDee sing "Use What You've Got." Also, Dave Clark (of the DC5) is interviewed. -
12/18/65April Stevens & Nino Tempo - "Begin the Beguine" and "Hey Baby."
Josephine Sunday - "You Won't Know Even Her Name"
Murray the K (New York radio personality) is interviewed by Mr. Clark.
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12/11/65Dee Dee Sharp sings "I Really Love You" and "Mashed Potatoes." The Deep Six perform "The Rising Sun" and "Strollin' Blues." Also, an interview with Lou Christie. -
12/4/65Gary Lewis & The Playboys perform "Everybody Loves A Clown" & "Save Your Heart for Me." Diane & Anita sing "One by One" and "Why Do You Take So Long to Say Goodnight?" -
11/27/65Ronnie Dove sings "Kiss Away."
Ian Whitcomb performs "Nervious" and "You Turn Me On." Also, an interview with Bobby Vee. -
11/20/65Smokey Robinson & The Miracles perform "My Girl Has Gone." Gale Garnett sings her 1964 hit "We'll Sing the Sunshine." Also, an interview with Freddie and the Dreamers. -
11/13/65The Gentrys perform "Keep On Dancing." Bobby Vee sings "Run to Him" & "High Coin." Additional guest? Fontella Bass--"Rescue Me." -
11/6/65The Sunrays perform "I Live for the Sun" and "Bye Baby Bye."Brenda Holloway sings "When I'm Gone" and "You Can Cry on My Shoulder."
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10/30/65The AB66 Halloween Party:
The Mojo Men - "Dance with Me" & "Loneliest Guy in Town."
Barry Young - "One Has My Name (the Other Has My Heart)."
Ted Cassidy talks about the new dance craze "The Lurch" named after his character on "THE ADDAMS FAMILY". -
10/23/65Jackie DeShannon - "A Lifetime of Loneliness"
The Spokesmen - "Dawn of Correction"
Dick Clark interviews Bobby Rydell (possibly via telephone).
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10/16/65The Toys sing "A Lover's Concerto" and "This Night."
Joey Paige performs "Gone Back To Tennessee" and "Goodnight My Love." -
10/9/65Barbara Mason - "Sad, Sad Girl."
The Vejtables - "I Still Love You."
Dick Clark interviews Atlanta disc jockey Pat Hughes. -
10/2/65Derek Martin - "You Better Go."
Steve Alaimo - "Blowin' in the Wind."
Dick Clark interviews El Paso disc jockey Charlie Russell.
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9/25/65Dobie Gray sings "The 'In' Crowd." Glen Campbell performs "Tomorrow Never Comes." -
9/18/65Neil Sedaka performs "Breaking Up is Hard to Do."
The Royalettes sing "Poor Boy" (and possibly "It's Gonna Take A Miracle").
Plus, a telephone interview with Tac Hammer, a disc jockey at WAKX-AM, Duluth. -
9/11/65Gene Chandler sings "Good Times" and "Nothing Can Stop Me."
Ketty Lester sings "Love Letters" and "I'll Be Looking Back."
