anybody here ever been on bandstand? who was the live, aka- lipsink, entertainment when you were there? did you get to rate a record? did it have a good beat that you could dance to?lol
2007-11-19 13:48:04 · 8 answers · asked by racer 51 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
In the late fifties we rushed home to see American Bandstand. It was the only place we got to see our fav singers or groups. At school the next day all the girls talked about was, who appeared on the show, what were the girls wearing, who was dancing with who . We grew up with the show.Here's a link for those who are interested. If not , ignore it. Apologies to Daisymae but think (twist with Chubby Checker)
2007-11-19 15:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Donna 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife was on the show when it visited New Orleans in 1958. She says sorry, that was too long ago, she doesn't remember who the star was that day.
I don't think they had really started Rate-A-Record in '58 that came later... I think about 1960 or so.
I was a West Coast kid so I was "disadvantaged" no AB for us except via B&W TV that is.
2007-11-19 17:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Chaplain John 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I watched, not attended AB daily when it first came on tv. I learned how to dance by watching the regulars. I knew their names & felt like they were my personal friends, since I welcomed them into my living room each day. I loved it when Dick Clark had the anniversary shows & the regulars attended. It was great to see them, & most hadn't really changed that much. I loved it when they did the stroll & I'd move the furniture back & do the stroll right along with them. I can still do it.
2007-11-19 14:58:15 · answer #3 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to race home from school every day to watch bandstand!
2007-11-19 18:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh wow, another blast from the past. I wasn't on the show (I was too young I am proud to say!) but I had an aunt who was 14 and we watched it together all the time. I could jitterbug by the time I was in first grade.
2007-11-19 14:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I never was, but I watched everyday. I lived in Southern California. Long way from Philly. Never missed that show.
2007-11-19 15:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by curious connie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was never on either but watched the show. I loved the clothes and hairdos and all the latest dances.
2007-11-19 14:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry racer, only got to watch on TV.
2007-11-19 14:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋