by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Mar 4, 2019 | American Bandstand, Dick Clark, Philadelphia, Regulars
a By Ray Smith An excerpt from Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years 1956-1963 Dick Clark fascinated me. I can’t explain it. he just did. I saw him all the time on TV pitching jewelry for Barr’s Jewelers, the place where most high school seniors bought... by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Jan 7, 2019 | American Bandstand, Philadelphia, Regulars
Bandstand Diaries co-author Arlene Sullivan wrote about meeting Kenny in script. Here is a short recap of her recollections. “When I first met Kenny Rossi he was sitting way up in the stands I noticed his curly black hair, blue suit, beautiful brown eyes. He was... by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Nov 19, 2018 | American Bandstand, Regulars
By Eddie Kelly Let’s all go back to November of 1985. Thirty-three years ago… Has it really been that long? At that time, it felt like the entire city of Chicago and suburbs watched the Oprah Winfrey Show. All the excitement started when Arlene Sullivan... by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Jul 30, 2018 | American Bandstand, Regulars
Edited for content and clarity Confessions of a Camera Hog By: Ed Kelly Camera Hog per Urban Dictionary: A person that likes to be in “the center” of pictures always “wanting” to be in pictures. I was an absolute camera hog. I think most of... 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...