Summaries

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.

On this show, Dick Clark a weekly dance that featured the latest hit music for attending to dance to. In addition, the show had performances by popular musicians and audience members rated songs.—Kenneth Chisholm <[email protected]>

In 1952 the television station started playing short musical films, generally Snader telescriptions. In 1957 the format was changed to a live show with young people dancing to hit records and guest vocalists who lip-synced to their records. It aired daily Monday to Friday on the ABC network from 4 to 5:30 PM.—GeoSlv

Details

Keywords
  • dance
  • rock 'n' roll
  • host
  • autograph
  • pop charts
Genres
  • Music
  • Talk-Show
Release date Aug 4, 1957
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-G
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Production companies American Broadcasting Company (ABC) USA Network WFIL Philadelphia

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 30m
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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