American Bandstand 1961 – 4th Anniversary Show (Partial Episode) – Former Dancers From Years Past

Happy 60th anniversary of the 4th anniversary of Bandstand going national! I'm sure I missed several of the regulars that are featured here today in the opening credits. I’m 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. Bunny Gibson 9:08, Frani Giordano, 15:23 As mentioned in the video, I’d like to give a huge thank you to “Uncle George” and @jthyme for getting me this rare clip. I know there are a lot of American Bandstand fans that will be very excited to see this. For those that don't like the watermark or the timer on the screen, please send your complaints on the back of an envelope or postcard to American Bandstand, Philadelphia, PA. In the news this week…..Tomorrow, Saturday, August 12, Walter Ulbricht, leader of East Germany, will sign an order to close the border with West Germany. On Sunday at 2am, construction of the Berlin Wall will officially begin. On the Billboard Hot 100 this week 1) Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis 2) I Like It Like That – Chris Kenner 3) The Boll Weevil Song – Brook Benton 4) Dum Dum – Brenda Lee 5) Hats Off To Larry – Del Shannon 38) Stand By Me – Ben E. King The Bandstand Top 10 today (I can only see the first 8) 1) Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker 2) School Is Out – Gary (U.S) Bonds 3) Last Night – The Mar-keys 4) Dum Dum – Brenda Lee 5) Pretty Little Angel Eyes – Curtis Lee 6) Hats Off To Larry – Del Shannon 7) Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis 8) I Like It Like That – Chris Kenner Thank you for watching! _______________________________ This is dedicated to my dad who, through our long car trips together listening to oldies radio (950 KJR Seattle) and by listening to his Turtles (and other) records when I was a kid, first inspired my passion for the wonderful music of the 1960’s. I lost my dad this week, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Rest in peace dad.

Added 4 Apr 2026