by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Jul 2, 2018 | Philadelphia
Edited for content and reading purposes. Shirley Baney Meets Bobby Rydell By Shirley Baney The Biggest Show of Stars came to Pittsburgh I was 12 years old in 1960. I begged, prayed, and pleaded to be able to go see my biggest teen crush! My Step-Dad said he would try...
by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Jun 26, 2018 | American Bandstand, Philadelphia
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING BANDSTAND RERUNS George Yates As told to Sharon Sultan Cutler The question on Bandstand fans’ minds is how and when will they be able to see reruns of American Bandstand, especially from the early years 1956 through 1964. The answer is not...
by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Jun 18, 2018 | Philadelphia, Regulars
Edited for content and reading purposes A Bandstand Diaries Exclusive My Friend Myrna Horowitz By: Ed Kelly Most people remember Myrna as the girl with the brace due to her fight with polio. But she was also an inspiring, resilient, kind, loving, personable...
by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Apr 25, 2018 | Philadelphia, Regulars
By: Albert Koch of Dyer, Indiana Excerpted from: BANDSTAND DIARIES: The Philadelphia Years 1956-1963 AMERICAN BANDSTAND American Bandstand made its ABC Television network debut on August 5, 1957. This five-day-a-week sock hop came...
by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Apr 18, 2018 | Philadelphia, Regulars
Edited for reading and clarity By Eddie Kelly “B” GROUP (1959 – 1961): There were so many Regulars during this time and too many to mention. Forgive me! Frani and Carole really came into their own during this time. Carmen & Ivette came on the...
by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Mar 11, 2018 | Philadelphia, Regulars, Uncategorized
By: Ray Smith When talking about American Bandstand, there are several common questions that come up about what it was like behind the scenes. Here are some that Ray has answered for you. Why was the age range of the dancers 14-18 ? The producers of the show,...
