Mentioned by Aaron, Barbara Warchol and Bruce Richard beginning at 1:40 -- what a couple! Their dance moves are in perfect synchronicity and musicality. A treat to watch. Love this glimpse of the Philly "regulars" from late 1963. The descriptors posted by YouCanDanceToit! are a must-read. Always on point! Aaron, an A+ on your brilliant cataloging of dancers names, historical facts and details of the day.
absolutely loving this clip! The young skinny fellow in the pompadour at 2:11 who yells out in desperation, "Stop pushing" is a riot. :---) And Barbara Warchol's lacquered Aqua Net doo is the style hit on this dance floor! And to think that In just 13 days, this fun 1950s era would abruptly come to a swift end....Sad days ahead for the world. (So looking forward to the older '63 clip!)
Hi Mario! Yes those are some high maintenance hairdos. Hairspray must have been a huge seller, lol.And yes, the end of the “50’s era” innocence is just around the corner. Very well stated
Seeing the Philadelphia Bandstand clip was so cool because the '63 dancers looked like they were packed together (which would be called a mosh pit today). "It's Alright" is one my favorite Impressions song!
I was 3 years old when this originally broadcast. I actually remember the song from that time, My Dad use to play it a lot when it was new. Great video.
Oh gee, another great video from Aaron. The 50s and 60s were amazing. Only in a couple of months, music will go from rockabilly to beat. I noticed that Dick Clark hasn't aged that much in the 60s. He still looks the same here as he does in '68.
One of two Top 10 Pop hits for Curtis, Sam and Fred of the Windy City. Can't believe the classic is 55 years old! My record biz mentor was the Impressions' then-manager, Eddie Thomas. He has a photo in his office of the Impressions with Dick Clark from a later AB appearance. Said the DC was a big supporter of Curtis' music all the way until Mayfield had passed.
Wow, I’ll bet Eddie Thomas has stories to tell. That’s a great story about Dick Clark supporting Curtis and the Impressions. They are one of my all time favorites, right up there with The Iceman.( I wonder if they ever reunited) Thank you for the great back story NEW GROOVES RADIO!
Another terrific clip with a great description! It appears the commercial was saved on videotape while the dance segment was a kinescope. In the next year, Sony would enter the USA market with their classic portable B&W TV. The cabinet was narrower because the speaker and controls were on the bottom and not on the side. My folks bought a 9" Sony b&w portable in 1965 for the kitchen table and that model lasted for two decades.
Shave- a-thon I knew there would be a TV expert out there! It’s hard to imagine a world before Sony and Japanese electronics in general. Great comment!
But weren't the American models amazing. I live as a youth in a day where flat screen tvs made by China, Japan, and Korea are now King. I wish I lived during this time, were America had jobs and electronics had good quality to them.
To AARON R. & all the wonderful "Bandstand" fans and families who drop by this site almost on a daily basis to reminisce a bit and escape the world of 2018 at least for a while: Many, many Thanksgiving Day blessings to each and every one of you!
Omg hilarious 😂 the girls especially look in their 30s but really they are only 14,15,16 !!! it’s brilliant to watch cos in the uk 🇬🇧 we didn’t really have anything like this till the mid 1960s, I wonder if they were told to “ TRY” and ignore the cameras 🎥 hilarious 😆 cos obviously they do not ignore them 🤣🤣🤣
From my understanding, when American Bandstand was shown from Philadelphia, the kids were told to ignore the cameras. If the kids looked into the cameras while dancing, they would be kicked off the show.
Amazing to think they did this out of what actually was (by today's standards) a very small building at 46th and Market in what in Philly depending on who you talk to is the border between University City and West Philadelphia. I'm guessing they had to construct/deconstruct the set every weekday back then because I'm sure that studio had to also be used for other programming. The building itself still exists as The Enterprise Center.
Here’s some more information about the November 1963 timeline to go with your clip. Dusty Springfield’s “I only wanna be with you” single is released in the UK the day before the air date of this clip. The Dave Clark five’s “ Glad Allover” Is released in the UK a week after The Dusty Springfield single. And the Beatles second album, “With the Beatles” is released a week later on the same day As President John F. Kennedy’s assassination. In a couple months the two singles would be climbing the charts in the US, and the American version of the Beatles album will be released, just a couple weeks ahead of the group’s Appearance on the Ed Sullivan show.
You can see the transition starting to happen ( maybe unintentionally starting at the top) with the girls and their hair. Some still went with the teased and sprayed while others went with the new "it is what it is look"
That is the first thing I noticed about the video, and that era To me, it shows that 1963 really was a transition period, in more ways besides The Kennedy assassination and the dawning of the British Invasion
I even noticed that some guys are starting to grow their hair longer. The 1960s in general, was a transitional period. It went from doo-wop, sock hops, poodle skirts, to the London look and beat music, to psychedelia and bell bottoms. All still having that innocent of the 1950s, until 1968 with the assassinations and the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago IL.
You were seeing it on sitcoms like the new "Patty Duke" show (mostly among the extras) as well; long, straight hair on the girls, and Beatles-like hair on a few boys.
That would seem right, about 63/64 tv season I have seen an episode of the Patty Duke show that has Marcia Strassman, from welcome back Kotter theme, as an extra. She had a “That Girl” style flip that looked very modern for that era
We got a GE portable TV a year or two later, but it was bigger than this one. Strictly black & white, of course. Color TVs were still very large and very expensive.
They looked so crowded together you can tell this video could only be from 1963 or 64....who could imagine just 2 weeks after this aired. What would happen
Ahhhhhh, a Philly ep! This is great stuff! This is a legendary smash for The Impressions & the start of a long legendary career for Mr. Mayfield as a hitmaking singer/songwriter/producer. Now on to the clip: Aaron, I don't know if you edited this clip, or you got it this way, but this is a great example of 35mm film quality and 16mm kinescope film quality. There's a HUGE difference here! I just wished that there was a better thought process for preserving the original sources of these old shows, but this will have to work. The coolness of the East coast dancing seems to have gone on even that far back, I see. This was great!
Yeah, the contrast between the commercial and the kinescope intro is stark. I agree with you. Unfortunately I think it might be too late to preserve the original tapes or films of the show now. Believe me, it’s hard enough just to find the kinescopes. The commercial is in good shape because it was preserved probably because GE paid for it. I wish they had done the same with the actual episode. I found the commercial randomly in a ‘64 episode, but when I saw the GE TV intro for the Impressions, I linked them together, but it looks like they were connected when it originally aired in ‘63.
hey, AARON....Your descriptions are just as fascinating as the footage...You always capture the moment with additional information that literally takes us back to those early days...Fun place to be...Far, far away from the drama of 2018.
And to think Two Weeks Later The President would be killed. I was stunned when I found out that alot of the Kids who danced on The Show when it was still based in Philly were in The Closet like Arlene Sullivan and how much of a hard time she and her Friends got. Some got kicked out of their Homes, and one Young Man had Parents who put a Cup for him to drink out of and it was "his" Cup and his Cup only. They were scared they would get poisoned by him. When I see The Girls Dancing were they "Friends" or where They "Friends!"
I have several episodes, but there are so very few from this era ‘63-‘70 that I’ve chosen to focus on specific clips instead of just posting full episodes. Maybe when I run out of clips I’ll post the full episodes I have. In the meantime there are a few full episodes on Video Daily Motion and there is a full episode from ‘68 on American Bandstand Fan Club channel. Thank you your question and your kind compliment Joe Postlove.
Oh that's a hard one, if I had to choose it would be "Mirage" by Tommy James and the Shondells. I've seen the kids on Shebang dance to it, and might I say it's definitely got a good beat and you can definitely dance to it.
Or "Sunday Will Never Be The Same" or "Zip Code". My final answer will be govern Wednesday. Thanks for asking me for my recommendation and for wishing me a happy birthday.
At that time WFIL-TV was building a new studio in Bala Cynwyd that would have been perfect for Bandstand. by the time WFIL moved into their new building in 1964, Clark had taken the show to LA.
All right who is the little girl in the flower print dress on the left at the 3;15 mark? She looks like she has red hair She is in every show from 1963
I'd love to know who the two ladies are near the beginning . One looks as though she has learning problems and the other has her hair pinned up and looks very elegant . She looks like she is looking after the other girl telling her not to look at the camera . Anyone know who they are ?
Thanks Aaron!! We needed that song after we heard the bad political news today in this country. Now we are in ‘63 before AB moved here in California in 64’ right?
Yes, that’s right Gayle Lecus. AB will officially air it’s first episode from Hollywood on Feb. 8, 1964. In case you hadn’t heard this before, the Beatles were already in New York that day getting ready for their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show tomorrow night. 2 major music events happening within a day of each other! And you are most welcome. I’m glad it made your day a little better. It’s All Right :)
Adrian DeVore....well I have the full Ed Sullivan Show with the Beatles, but sadly, not the 1st AB in Hollywood. I’d sure love to find that episode though and if I do I will definitely share it here!
Wow 😳 I was in the 9th grade.. I don't know where the time went.. I think 🤔 I will make a time machine, anybody want to get 🕐🕜 on board ?? Still listing in 2020
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Love seeing Pat Carpino in these videos. So incredibly handsome! ❣️
That portable TV set is probably considered the state of the art in those days.
I don’t believe it has a UHF tuner though, or it doesn’t appear to. They weren’t mandatory until 1964.
Nice to understand the words of a song.
The waning days of the Philadelphia era of Bandstand.
Mentioned by Aaron, Barbara Warchol and Bruce Richard beginning at 1:40 -- what a couple! Their dance moves are in perfect synchronicity and musicality. A treat to watch. Love this glimpse of the Philly "regulars" from late 1963. The descriptors posted by YouCanDanceToit! are a must-read. Always on point! Aaron, an A+ on your brilliant cataloging of dancers names, historical facts and details of the day.
Thank you Don!
@@YCDTI notice the little 4-some shuffle at 2:37? Also the pushing at 2:11 looks like its being done deliberately. Kind of mean I think.
Only two of those dancing partners ended up together. They were only dance partners on AB.
Love watching these shows!Thanks so much!
absolutely loving this clip! The young skinny fellow in the pompadour at 2:11 who yells out in desperation, "Stop pushing" is a riot. :---) And Barbara Warchol's lacquered Aqua Net doo is the style hit on this dance floor! And to think that In just 13 days, this fun 1950s era would abruptly come to a swift end....Sad days ahead for the world. (So looking forward to the older '63 clip!)
Hi Mario! Yes those are some high maintenance hairdos. Hairspray must have been a huge seller, lol.And yes, the end of the “50’s era” innocence is just around the corner. Very well stated
@@YCDTI I wish we knew the name of the kid at 2:11 I cannot think of it and its driving me nuts!9
Thanks a million, for this piece of gold. xo
You are most welcome Susan Peters!
Seeing the Philadelphia Bandstand clip was so cool because the '63 dancers looked like they were packed together (which would be called a mosh pit today). "It's Alright" is one my favorite Impressions song!
I just said the same thing to myself they look like a bunch of sardines packed in there they can’t even move
Love the video, the song and your comments. Thanks!
You are most welcome Len Scaparro! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I was 3 years old when this originally broadcast. I actually remember the song from that time, My Dad use to play it a lot when it was new. Great video.
Oh gee, another great video from Aaron. The 50s and 60s were amazing. Only in a couple of months, music will go from rockabilly to beat. I noticed that Dick Clark hasn't aged that much in the 60s. He still looks the same here as he does in '68.
You only just noticed it? Dick Clark had a reputation for his youthful appearance over the years and jokes were also made of it.
Yeah I know, "America's Oldest Teenager". Also, I wasn't alive at all during Dick Clark's peak popularity; I'm just a couple days shy of turning 16.
Happy birthday!
Keith Idota Thanks!
Had I lived in '63, I probably would've bought the General Electric portable tv.
That GE portable TV was EXPENSIVE! A hundred bucks back then is equivalent to $970 today!
One of two Top 10 Pop hits for Curtis, Sam and Fred of the Windy City. Can't believe the classic is 55 years old! My record biz mentor was the Impressions' then-manager, Eddie Thomas. He has a photo in his office of the Impressions with Dick Clark from a later AB appearance. Said the DC was a big supporter of Curtis' music all the way until Mayfield had passed.
Wow, I’ll bet Eddie Thomas has stories to tell. That’s a great story about Dick Clark supporting Curtis and the Impressions. They are one of my all time favorites, right up there with The Iceman.( I wonder if they ever reunited) Thank you for the great back story NEW GROOVES RADIO!
@@YCDTI Oh yes, Mr. Thomas shared many adventures. And yes, the Impressions and Jerry did reunite for a concert tour in 1983.
Another terrific clip with a great description! It appears the commercial was saved on videotape while the dance segment was a kinescope. In the next year, Sony would enter the USA market with their classic portable B&W TV. The cabinet was narrower because the speaker and controls were on the bottom and not on the side. My folks bought a 9" Sony b&w portable in 1965 for the kitchen table and that model lasted for two decades.
Shave- a-thon I knew there would be a TV expert out there! It’s hard to imagine a world before Sony and Japanese electronics in general. Great comment!
But weren't the American models amazing. I live as a youth in a day where flat screen tvs made by China, Japan, and Korea are now King. I wish I lived during this time, were America had jobs and electronics had good quality to them.
Still enjoy dancing the "Bandstand" swing way all across Florida at age 75!
To AARON R. & all the wonderful "Bandstand" fans and families who drop by this site almost on a daily basis to reminisce a bit and escape the world of 2018 at least for a while: Many, many Thanksgiving Day blessings to each and every one of you!
And to you as well Mario!
Love the Impressions.great song.the price for the tv.seems high for those days.
This is a great video clip! Would also love to see some American Bandstand in Philadelphia video clips of kids dancing to The Twist.
Omg hilarious 😂 the girls especially look in their 30s but really they are only 14,15,16 !!! it’s brilliant to watch cos in the uk 🇬🇧 we didn’t really have anything like this till the mid 1960s, I wonder if they were told to “ TRY” and ignore the cameras 🎥 hilarious 😆 cos obviously they do not ignore them 🤣🤣🤣
From my understanding, when American Bandstand was shown from Philadelphia, the kids were told to ignore the cameras. If the kids looked into the cameras while dancing, they would be kicked off the show.
Love this!
Aaron, there ARE the grooviest times for Bandstand! I hope you will show more Philly clips, especially weekday stuff.
Viva, AB!
Amazing to think they did this out of what actually was (by today's standards) a very small building at 46th and Market in what in Philly depending on who you talk to is the border between University City and West Philadelphia. I'm guessing they had to construct/deconstruct the set every weekday back then because I'm sure that studio had to also be used for other programming.
The building itself still exists as The Enterprise Center.
Here’s some more information about the November 1963 timeline to go with your clip.
Dusty Springfield’s “I only wanna be with you” single is released in the UK the day before the air date of this clip.
The Dave Clark five’s “ Glad Allover” Is released in the UK a week after The Dusty Springfield single.
And the Beatles second album, “With the Beatles” is released a week later on the same day As President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
In a couple months the two singles would be climbing the charts in the US, and the American version of the Beatles album will be released, just a couple weeks ahead of the group’s Appearance on the Ed Sullivan show.
So much is happening both in and outside of the Bandstand studio over the next few months. Thank you for this information, I love stuff like this.
Within three months, "American Bandstand" would move west to Hollywood.
You can see the transition starting to happen ( maybe unintentionally starting at the top) with the girls and their hair. Some still went with the teased and sprayed while others went with the new "it is what it is look"
That is the first thing I noticed about the video, and that era
To me, it shows that 1963 really was a transition period, in more ways besides The Kennedy assassination and the dawning of the British Invasion
I even noticed that some guys are starting to grow their hair longer. The 1960s in general, was a transitional period. It went from doo-wop, sock hops, poodle skirts, to the London look and beat music, to psychedelia and bell bottoms. All still having that innocent of the 1950s, until 1968 with the assassinations and the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago IL.
You were seeing it on sitcoms like the new "Patty Duke" show (mostly among the extras) as well; long, straight hair on the girls, and Beatles-like hair on a few boys.
That would seem right, about 63/64 tv season
I have seen an episode of the Patty Duke show that has Marcia Strassman, from welcome back Kotter theme, as an extra.
She had a “That Girl” style flip that looked very modern for that era
We got a GE portable TV a year or two later, but it was bigger than this one. Strictly black & white, of course. Color TVs were still very large and very expensive.
In 2018 dollars, that television set would be $810.
thanks kelly....just what I was wondering! You dont have to be a brain surgeon to figure out $99.00 was a hell of a lot in 1963!
Would it sell for 99.95 today?
They looked so crowded together you can tell this video could only be from 1963 or 64....who could imagine just 2 weeks after this aired. What would happen
Ahhhhhh, a Philly ep! This is great stuff! This is a legendary smash for The Impressions & the start of a long legendary career for Mr. Mayfield as a hitmaking singer/songwriter/producer.
Now on to the clip:
Aaron, I don't know if you edited this clip, or you got it this way, but this is a great example of 35mm film quality and 16mm kinescope film quality. There's a HUGE difference here! I just wished that there was a better thought process for preserving the original sources of these old shows, but this will have to work. The coolness of the East coast dancing seems to have gone on even that far back, I see. This was great!
Yeah, the contrast between the commercial and the kinescope intro is stark. I agree with you. Unfortunately I think it might be too late to preserve the original tapes or films of the show now. Believe me, it’s hard enough just to find the kinescopes. The commercial is in good shape because it was preserved probably because GE paid for it. I wish they had done the same with the actual episode. I found the commercial randomly in a ‘64 episode, but when I saw the GE TV intro for the Impressions, I linked them together, but it looks like they were connected when it originally aired in ‘63.
@@YCDTI Yeah, I agree it looks like the commercial is from the same taping, which wasn't unusual during those times.
Thank you for your comment and kind words Thruthealcove KC. Feel free to call me Aaron. (Easier to type, lol)
@@YCDTI no prob, and I'm Kevin. I'm also good friends with Nick (nickfresh), we both stalk you & Jeff's channels. Lol
Ah, very cool. Thanks for you and Nick stalking my channel Kevin, ha ha.
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hey, AARON....Your descriptions are just as fascinating as the footage...You always capture the moment with additional information that literally takes us back to those early days...Fun place to be...Far, far away from the drama of 2018.
I so agree and thank you! I appreciate that.
Aaron thanks so much for posting these great episodes of AB. Only thing is that there are a few too many dancers on the floor. No room to move.lol
You are most welcome paul hatton. I’m glad you are enjoying them and yeah, they were really packing them in back in Philly, lol.
There was an event in Syracuse, how would I find a recording of it?
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After listening to the news today , I had to escape to days gone by when life was simpler
Toward the end of the Phili days.i want the tv
Is it weird that after seeing Dick Clark’s pitch that I want one too? Lol.
And to think Two Weeks Later The President would be killed. I was stunned when I found out that alot of the Kids who danced on The Show when it was still based in Philly were in The Closet like Arlene Sullivan and how much of a hard time she and her Friends got. Some got kicked out of their Homes, and one Young Man had Parents who put a Cup for him to drink out of and it was "his" Cup and his Cup only. They were scared they would get poisoned by him. When I see The Girls Dancing were they "Friends" or where They "Friends!"
This is great! Do you have any full episodes. Thanks very much!
I have several episodes, but there are so very few from this era ‘63-‘70 that I’ve chosen to focus on specific clips instead of just posting full episodes. Maybe when I run out of clips I’ll post the full episodes I have. In the meantime there are a few full episodes on Video Daily Motion and there is a full episode from ‘68 on American Bandstand Fan Club channel. Thank you your question and your kind compliment Joe Postlove.
But also post all segments from June 18th of 1966 and all of the segments from the Spring and Summer of '67. Have a happy Saturday.
I have your “list” Stevie G. :) Also, Happy (almost) Birthday....Sweet 16!
YouCanDanceToit! Thanks.
Stevie G I’ll get to your requests eventually, but since it’s your 16th birthday this week, you can pick the clip for this Saturday if you want.
Oh that's a hard one, if I had to choose it would be "Mirage" by Tommy James and the Shondells. I've seen the kids on Shebang dance to it, and might I say it's definitely got a good beat and you can definitely dance to it.
Or "Sunday Will Never Be The Same" or "Zip Code". My final answer will be govern Wednesday. Thanks for asking me for my recommendation and for wishing me a happy birthday.
Great one from the early sixties
2:10 "stop pushing" hahahhhahhahaha
At around 3:25 the Platinum blonde, did a double take of the good looking dark haired guy (smiling) I truly enjoyed this clip. Many thanks!! xo
You are most welcome Susan Peters. I’m so happy people, like you, are enjoying these clips.
General Electric College Bowl already moved to another network with Robert Earle the man with those questions.
$99 in 1963 is equivalent to $865 today
And back then there was little in the way of credit cards.
Oh my gosh so much pushing going on LOL. They needed a bigger studio
At that time WFIL-TV was building a new studio in Bala Cynwyd that would have been perfect for Bandstand. by the time WFIL moved into their new building in 1964, Clark had taken the show to LA.
$99.95 for the portable GE TV sounds pretty good now lol
02:09 the kid was saying “stop pushing”
Tracy Turnblad would be right at home...thats some big hair!
At 3:41 far left looks like mom came along with the teens.
What happened to Sandra/Sandi Short?
When did AB stop requiring jackets and ties for boys and skirts or dresses for girls. Did the "Committee" judge if a girls skirt was too tight?
Starting in 1962,Harrison High School in NJ had that requirement for its students.It continued well into the 70's until stopped by the ACLU.
I'm glad that I never had to wear a tie to school, but what business is it of the ACLU if a school requires students to observe a dress code.
At 2:06 Does anyone know who the girl is in the white shirt and short hair?
Like the skinny ties
What is the chest bump move called
Doesn’t seem like there is a lot of room on that dance floor. People keep bumping into each other.
Somebody's jealous at 1:43. Who wouldn't be. The chick on the right is a dime
Jackie Kennedy’s doppelgänger at 2:05 Camelot era
last year for partnered , least holding your partner, dancing. last year of grade school for me....
Miss this 2:55
Social distancing has ruined everything.
All right who is the little girl in the flower print dress on the left at the 3;15 mark? She looks like she has red hair She is in every show from 1963
I'd love to know who the two ladies are near the beginning . One looks as though she has learning problems and the other has her hair pinned up and looks very elegant . She looks like she is looking after the other girl telling her not to look at the camera . Anyone know who they are ?
What was the name of that dance where the partners kept bumping into each other's shoulders?
the bump?
@@tomloft2000 No. That was in the 70s. This ugly dance is from the early 60s.
How many batteries
Thanks Aaron!! We needed that song after we heard the bad political news today in this country. Now we are in ‘63 before AB moved here in California in 64’ right?
Yes, that’s right Gayle Lecus. AB will officially air it’s first episode from Hollywood on Feb. 8, 1964. In case you hadn’t heard this before, the Beatles were already in New York that day getting ready for their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show tomorrow night. 2 major music events happening within a day of each other!
And you are most welcome. I’m glad it made your day a little better. It’s All Right :)
@@YCDTI Can you find a clip of that episode?
Adrian DeVore....well I have the full Ed Sullivan Show with the Beatles, but sadly, not the 1st AB in Hollywood. I’d sure love to find that episode though and if I do I will definitely share it here!
@@YCDTI Thanks for following up on my question, Aaron! When are going to feature color clips of the Spotlight Dance and Rate-A-Record?
A glrl is wearing a back buttoned blouse with a unbuttoned button.
Jesus $100 bucks for a TV add another 0 now lol $1000
Wow 😳 I was in the 9th grade.. I don't know where the time went.. I think 🤔 I will make a time machine, anybody want to get 🕐🕜 on board ?? Still listing in 2020