"American Bandstand" stars Kenny Rossi and Arlene Sullivan. Angel Chevrestt When cute young teenagers Arlene Sullivan and Kenny Rossi slow danced together on “American Bandstand” back in the ...

The entertainment world was all shook up as the landmark TV program "American Bandstand" made its national debut on this day in history, August 5, 1957. "American Bandstand" had been a local hit ...

The popular, multi-decade American Bandstand showed white and black teens listening and enjoying music together during a time when it was socially frowned upon. Professor Matthew Delmont set out ...

Prog-rock started making its way into American living rooms via Bandstand in 1967. Clark wasn't always the most penetrating interviewer, but at least he did manage to avoid asking "Which one's Pink?" ...

Ken Emerson is the author of "Doo-Dah!: Stephen Foster and the Rise of American Popular Culture" and "Always Magic in the Air: The Bomp and Brilliance of the Brill Building Era." Fifty years ago ...

As the host of "American Bandstand," he showed viewers how to dance and what music to listen to. He also helped many celebrate the New Year with his annual "New Year's Rockin' Eve" special.

"American Bandstand," one of the most influential TV shows of the 20th century, debuted 65 years ago in a West Philadelphia studio, with Dick Clark hosting singer Billy Williams and The Chordettes ...

The band, of course, went on to become a powerful force in Motown – a status that was no doubt bolstered by their debut on American Bandstand in 1970. In the throwback clip below, Michael ...

asked an Aug. 12, 1957, Billboard headline. “The one performer who may emerge in a regular berth on the live TV side is [American Bandstand host] Dick Clark. He’s 6’2″, rugged, slow smile ...