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Dick Clark by Wink Martindale
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Dick Clark

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Narrator Wink Martindale

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Length 31 minutes
Language English
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Summary

Dick Clark had taken over for a TV show that served as "fillerโ€ and showcased different musical acts. Young girls were invited to watch as the studio audience, but when they got bored they got up to dance and a camera man caught the moment. From that moment, American Bandstand was born.
For teenagers, American Bandstand served as a replacement for hanging out at the local soda shop and listening to the jukebox with friends. Every episode showcased new music, fashion and dance moves. In this 1974 interview, Wink Martindale sits down with Clark to discuss the early years of the program.

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