Im happy to add their names here in the description if you give them to me, but please include the time marker so I can ID them. She was a sophomore, straight-A student and a cheerleader. Teen dancer-turned-celebrity Arlene Sullivan, photographed last week in Atlantic City, shot to fame in fan magazines in the 1950s after being a TV camera favorite face of "Bandstand" hosted by Dick Clark. ", Mineo's big breakthrough as an actor was his role in the 1955 film "Rebel Without a Cause," opposite James Dean and Natalie Wood. They kissed under the lamp post at the FedEx facility. or. Remember hurrying from school in the 50's and turning on that old black and white tv at 4'oclock to watch all those kids dance on "American Bandstand" live from Philadelphia, The show first began as a local program in the cramped quarters of Studio B at WFIL Tv channel 6 at 46th and Market streets in Philadelphia on October 7, 1952. Arlene with singer Frankie Avalon at an American Bandstand event. Eddie was dropping out of college. Sullivan,70, is busy working on a new book about her "Bandstand" days with fellow "Bandstand" regular Bunny Gibson (also one of the most popular regulars on the show) assisted by authors Sharon Sultan Cutler and Cookie Tischler, the latter duo being the scribes behind the tome "Once Upon Our Times (Because Life Isn't A Fairytale): 65 Years Growing Up Baby Boomer." "I was her caretaker," he said. "I would start crying. Whats the name of that song? He drove her home and . He was a senior, with a Tennessean paper route as his only income. 8,237 people follow this. Drummer Andy Williams of Casting Crowns is 42. On April20, 2023, Caroline andEddie wereback in Nashville for a high school reunion luncheon. Actor Harvey Keitel is 75. "I took fire," he said. On the Record: What was first song on TV show American Bandstand? We had fans, we had groupies," said Steve Colanero, 56, a dancer from 1959 to 1961 and now retired to Palm Beach, Fla. "I spread the Beehive across America," said Bunny Gibson, 56, on the show from 1959 to 1962. She was still Eddie's girl. Known as the Regulars, they became the nation's first reality stars. However, a bizarre chance encounter with a stranger following a show lead them to change their name. They might have avoided this whole lifetime-of-being-apart thing if Eddie would have simply given her his high school ring when Caroline was his best girl in the late 1950s. 4151 Prospect Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 At just 13 and 16, respectively, the twosome became regulars on the Dick Clark-hosted show, dancing as a couple for almost three years before they parted ways. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. He presented her with a beautiful ring that his mother had worn during her marriage to his father. Country singer Lari White is 49. "We didn't realize how many kids out there were watching the show until the mail . Browse 1,013 american bandstand dancers photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. OFFBEAT: 'American Bandstand' original Arlene Sullivan ready for new book. At just 13 and 16, the twosome became regulars on the show, dancing as a couple for almost three years. Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years, 1956-1963 shares the fascinating story of how Dick Clark's American Bandstand and its millions of viewers catapulted its teenage dancers (called "the Regulars") to fame. For anyone with "American Bandstand" memories, the gals of this trio would love to hear from readers by emailing author@onceuponourtimes.com. Caroline knew her well. Forgot account? That ring "was too precious," she said. He flew scouting missions in an "Old Birddog" (Cessna 140) in Vietnam in 1969-70. A: Most likely, he was talking about Rockestra Theme from Paul McCartney and Wings 1979 album Back to the Egg. On Oct. 3, 1978, over 20 musicians met at Abbey Road Studios in London and recorded two McCartney compositions: Rockestra Theme and So Glad to See You Here.. "I had no idea.". "We talked like we had talked the day before.". They had been married 12 years. He barely saw his old friend on that trip. In the show's later years, it became a weekly Saturday morning staple broadcast. "I said, 'Will you marry me?'". ", Caroline's mother, Iona, went to Eddie and Polly's wedding. American Bandstand didn't just introduce the country to the latest rock-and-roll musicians, it had the nation on its feet with the latest dance crazes, such as the Pony, the Jitterbug, and the . Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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Each year, they attended an aviation reunion so George could see his old pilot buddies in Hemet, California. Airdate: May, 30, 1970Which couple did you like best?Here is your first (and unfortunately last) look at all of the 1970 Dance Contest finalists from across . After an invitation from a . "Bandstand" was hosted by radio DJ Bob Horn and featured local teenagers bopping to the current hits of the day as well as a vocalist or band performing a couple of songs. Years later, when Clark was asked whether any of the dancers had died of AIDS, he . ``Bandstand first aired for a national audience on ABC on Aug. 5, 1957. As for Arlene, she didn't say whether or not her experience as a teen sensation on the show was anything like the competitive "cutting-a-rug" depictions as shared in the 1988 film "Hairspray.". Do you know what song he was talking about? Singer Stevie Wonder is 64. "It gave me a whole different outlook on life and death. I lost my dad this week, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. It had been 63 years since Caroline Wallace had last kissed Eddie Lamm. She didn't recognize the number, so she didn't answer the phone. They dated for more than three years. How did they come up with their name? Both Carrelli and Clayton bonded with Clark over their Bandstand experiences and stayed in touch with their former host since leaving the show in the early 60s. In 2013, following the release of their third album, Melophobia, Parrish decided to leave the band and try his hand at production work. Please subscribe to keep reading. "I didn't like it.". Most of us would love her to do a Spotlight Dance once again and tell us know how she is doing today. Their most recent album, Social Cues, was released last year and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock Album. "She informed me of the blow-by-blow description," Caroline said. Kenny Rossi and Arlene Sullivan, both from Philadelphia, met on the show and loved their days of Bandstand fame. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column, Killing of Indiana Senate Bill 424 causes riptide of emotion, Man nabbed filming woman in Kohl's dressing room, Portage cops say, NWI Business Ins and Outs: Crown Point Records and Chipotle opening; Sip, Red Nar and Mi Maria Bonita closing; Crown Point Toys and Collectibles relocating, Man charged with murder after body found at state wildlife area, officials say, Scammers found soliciting in Portage, police warn of increase as weather warms up, Indiana Dunes National Park names new vendors for busy beach season, Portage man faces felony after being nabbed with nearly 1,500 pills, police say, Cleveland-Cliffs reports $42 million loss in first quarter, Unsealed court records show man shut five children in nearby bedroom, then shot and killed girlfriend, Unfinished medical office building still in limbo after five years, Here are the Region's prep softball statistical leaders through April 26, 2023, Elderly Porter County man charged with holding shotgun to woman's face, pulling trigger, New charge filed against Portage mom accused of shooting husband, records show, Schererville man gets 60 years for his girlfriends murder, Lakefront landmark Ono's & Jo's Pizza revived and up for sale, A 'She Said, SHE Said' Mother's Day podcast: 'We're not raising kids, we're raising adults', Rosie ODonnell says that Madonna has always hit back at people who criticized her appearance, Sir Elton John says he won't give up performing after last tour, Melissa McCarthy would jump at the chance to make a 'Bridesmaids' sequel. The songs "Near You" and "Time in a Bottle" played. Courtesy American Bandstand. His military career was notable because he was part of the nuclear team that was ready during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. "I just quit," he said. He always treated me special. Eddie got Caroline's phone number from a mutual friend. "But of them all, it was when Sal Mineo came in for segment for the show that had everyone the most excited. Actress Debby Ryan ("Jessie") is 21. The trio is best known for performing the original theme for the TV show Dance Fever, which ran in syndication from 1979-1987 and featured a weekly dance contest. Years later, he said he just didn't feel like he was ready because he didn't have a full-time job or career. George Kennedy died in 2001. Musicians in the studio that day included Pete Townshend and Kenney Jones of the Who, Led Zeppelins John Paul Jones and John Bonham, and Pink Floyds David Gilmour. "I just quit," he said. Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! In fact, she was "the first female car racer at Cecil County Drag Strip . She was a beauty queen (Miss Nashville 1959), and he was a fly boy who would amass 5,000 hours as a pilot/bombardier in a career that included a tour in Vietnam. They kissed underneath a security lamp post. Besides being on Back to the Egg, Rockestra Theme can be found on Wingspan, the two-disc collection of McCartneys post-Beatles material, which was released in 2001. A: Cage the Elephant was formed in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 2006 by brothers Matt (vocals) and Brad (guitar) Shultz, Lincoln Parrish (lead guitar), Daniel Tichenor (bass) and Jared Champion (drums). FYI:onceuponourtimes.com. Bassist Mickey Madden of Maroon 5 is 35. 4y; Most Relevant is selected, so some replies may have been filtered out. This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. But this time, she had his ring. They were some of the most famous kids in America, dancing every day on "American Bandstand." "We were like miniature rock 'n' roll stars. As a teenager in the late 1970s I always enjoyed watching American Bandstand on Saturday afternoons. On Sunday at 2am, construction of the Berlin Wall will officially begin. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). This site is maintained by American Bandstand Dancers Hal L. Landau, Linda D. Gonzales & Bunny. "Tony Bennett, Tab Hunter, Jeff Chandler and Patti Page were some of the big-time favorites we were all so excited to meet," Arlene said. One young performer was dangled down an . I had to stop listening to the radio before I could hear the song. About See All. She got out of the car. Caroline said it didn't feel right. 1964 - The Beach Boys - "Don't Worry, Baby". Where are they now? Q: I really like the band Cage the Elephant. While in Atlantic City earlier this month, I got to spend some time with Arlene Sullivan, one of the teen magazine favorite faces, along with her dance partner, Kenny Rossi. I'm sure I missed several of the regulars that are featured here today in the opening credits. He has remained friends with many Regulars. He can be reached at philip.potempa@nwi.com or (219) 852-4327. The opinions expressed are solely those of the writer. On Oct. 9, 2022, they were married in a ceremony at Lake Arrowhead in the Southern California mountains. Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! The Beach Boys were already the kings of surf pop by their first appearance on American Bandstand in 1964. What was the first song featured on the television show American Bandstand? After four dates, he married Martha "Polly"Pipper. Beach Boys on American Bandstand. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). The band released their first self-titled album in 2009. She dried her eyes and called Eddie. He had a going-away party, and she came. The show stayed on the air until Clark retired as host in 1989, making it the longest-running music program in television history. . she said to herself. You can cancel at any time. And when Dick Clark took over on-air hosting duties in 1956 (from producer Bob Horn), he also became a household name and stayed with the show until the series ended in 1989. Send your questions about songs, albums, and the musicians who make them to MusicOnTheRecord@gmail.com. Finally, he called a mutual friend who called Caroline to explain that phone number from California with the 951 area code was Eddie Lamm. She said she couldn't hold it up straight. Last year, Stevens twin brother Sterling came in 2nd place in the 1969 Dance Contest, winning a trip to Finland. Singer Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish is 48. Actress Candice Accola ("The Vampire Diaries") is 27. Teenagers and young adults ran home from school to watch them jitterbug and stroll while they copied their fashions, fads and dance moves. Actress Lena Dunham ("Girls") and actor Robert Pattinson are 28. "It was everything I dreamed of," she said. American Bandstand, abbreviated AB, is an American music-performance and dance television program that aired regularly in various versions from 1952 to 1989, and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as the program's producer.It featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 music introduced by Clark; at least one popular musical actover the decades, running the . She also became an interior designer. "She probably doesn't remember me," he thought. American Bandstand Dancers Diane J. Iaquinto Celotto and Charlie Hibib (Rubber legs) American Bandstand Dancers Diane J. Iaquinto Celotto and Charlie Hibib (Rubber legs) . From that point on "I was known as Eddie's girl," Caroline said. Originally titled "Bandstand," the first episode on October 7 featured New York transplant and former announcer Dick Clark playing records as the first-ever video DJ.