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By Eddie Kelly
“C” GROUP (1961 – 1964): I was not around for this group, therefore I do not have much to say. These Regulars went on to receive mail, have fan clubs, feature magazine articles and dancer contests just like the previous groups. There were quite a few Regulars crossing over at that time. I did notice the studio was not as full, allowing the Regulars much more camera time. Thank you “C” Group for continuing the “Philly Saga”.
I was a Regular for a year and a half before the show left Philly. In fact, I was there the day it was announced the show was moving to CA. Yes, I had a fan club based in Cherry Hill, NJ, by Joann LeLong, et. al.
I was the Monitor on Record Review several times. Dick Clark gave me his book, “To Date or Not To Date” in which the guest star, Dee Dee Sharp also autographed the book along with a special entry from Mr. Clark. I even kept the REGULAR PASSCARD to gain entry. My name appeared in a few Teen Magazines regarding my dance partner, Miss Marlene Kaye, and our endeavors at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts where we were taking acting lessons. Miss Kaye was a Regular who “got me in.” Such I wonderful time in my life and a great experience. We can been seen on YouTube pushing the other Regulars to the front line to get-on camera. We had great friends who met before the tapings at Pop Singers soda shop down the street. Marlene died after the birth of her first child and I became a Clergyman (Ordained 40 years).