Dick Clark's American Bandstand: The Philadelphia Years

Next date: Thursday, August 05, 2027 | 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM

American Bandstand originated in 1957 as a five-day-a-week afternoon television show. It featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 records introduced by Dick Clark. Students would dance on the show which all their teachers watched. This program set in Philadelphia between 1957-1964 features original live Bandstand performances of "Rock Around the Clock" with Bill Haley and the Comets, "Mack the Knife" by Bobby Darin, "Tears on My Pillow" by Little Anthony, "Charlie Brown" by the Coasters, "Great Balls of Fire "by Jerry Lee Lewis, "Rock ‘n Roll is Here to Stay" by Danny and the Juniors and more.

No registration required, however seating is first-come, first-seated.

About Rick Feingold: Mr. Feingold worked as the marketing director at the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State University. He teaches American Business History at Bergen Community College. He holds an MBA from Penn State University and a B.A. in History from Rutgers University.

 

When

  • Thursday, August 05, 2027 | 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Location

Morris County Library, Public Meeting Room, 30 East Hanover Ave., 07981, View Map

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