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SURPRISING DICK CLARK ON THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW!

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...

Confessions of a Camera Hog

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...

A Bandstand Diaries Exclusive: My Friend Myrna Horowitz

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...

The A,B,C,’s of American Bandstand: Part 3

by Sharon Sultan Cutler | Apr 21, 2018 | Regulars

(edited for clarity and reading purposes) 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...

The A, B, C’s of American Bandstand: Part 2

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...
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Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years 1956 - 1963