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  • American Bandstand (1952–1989)
  • TV-G
    TV Series | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
American Bandstand (1952–1989)
TV-G
TV Series | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show

Dick Clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the attending teens to dance to. In addition, the show has performances by popular musicians and audience members rate songs.
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Seasons
32   |   31   |   30   |   29   |   28   |   27   |   26   |   25  | …   See all
Writers
Producers
Ed Yates (producer) | Hal Galli (producer) | Larry Klein (producer) | Tony Mammarella (producer) & 7 more
Composers
Charles Albertine (original theme) (1957-1977) | Les Elgart (1957-1977) | Bob Horn (1957-1977) | Barry Manilow (1977-1989)
Editor
Production Designer
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 13, 1952

Release date (First episode)
Aug 5, 1957 (United States)

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Cast

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50 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Dick Clark
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
1,474
Charlie O'Donnell
Self - Announcer Self - Announcer   See fewer
235
Peaches Johnson
Self (dancer) (1975-1980) / Self - Dancer Self (dancer) (1975-1980) / Self - Dancer   See fewer
107
Stan Rodarte
Self (dancer) / Self - Dancer Self (dancer) / Self - Dancer   See fewer
80
David Hirsch
Self - Host Self - Host   See fewer
23
Brad Joblin
Self (Regular dancer) (1981-1985) / Self (Regular dancer) Self (Regular dancer) (1981-1985) / Self (Regular dancer)   See fewer
18
16
Freddy Cannon
Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
15
Duane Eddy
Self - Guitarist - Interview / Self - Musical Guest Self - Guitarist - Interview / Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
15
Chubby Checker
Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
14
14
13
Johnny Tillotson
Self - Guest Self - Guest   See fewer
13
The Grass Roots
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
13
11
10
The Sylvers
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
10
Jerry Butler
Self - Performer Self - Performer   See fewer
9
Fabian
Self Self   See fewer
9
9
9
Patrick David
Self - Dancer / Self - Regular Self - Dancer / Self - Regular   See fewer
9
The Spinners
Themselves / Themselves - Singers Themselves / Themselves - Singers   See fewer
9
Jackie DeShannon
Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
9
Tommy Roe
Self - Performer / Self - Musical Guest Self - Performer / Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
9
Johnny Rivers
Self - Guest / Self - Singer - Guitarist Self - Guest / Self - Singer - Guitarist   See fewer
9
Danny and the Juniors
Themselves / Themselves - Dance Duo Themselves / Themselves - Dance Duo   See fewer
8
8
Brenton Wood
Self - Performer / Self - Musical Guest Self - Performer / Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
8
Bill Withers
Self - Interview Self - Interview   See fewer
8
The DeFranco Family
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
8
Kool & The Gang
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
8
Johnny Nash
Self - Guest Self - Guest   See fewer
8
Bobby Vee
Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest / Self - Performer Self - Musical Guest / Self - Guest / Self - Performer   See fewer
8
7
7
7
Rick Springfield
Self - Guest / Self - Performer Self - Guest / Self - Performer   See fewer
7
7
Mark Lindsay
Self - Interview / Self - Guest Self - Interview / Self - Guest   See fewer
7
7
7
Tommy Boyce
Self (as Boyce and Hart) / Self - Musical Guest / Self - Music Composer Self (as Boyce and Hart) / Self - Musical Guest / Self - Music Composer   See fewer
7
Johnny Mathis
Self - Interviewing Star Self - Interviewing Star   See fewer
7
7
Mel Carter
Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
7
6
6
The Belmonts
Themselves Themselves   See fewer
6
Annette Funicello
Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest   See fewer
6
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