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Arlene sullivan, a south philadelphia native, was one of the most celebrated regulars on american bandstand from 1956 to 1960. This is the official facebook of american bandstand. Fans would frequently spot her on television as she knew precisely where the cameras were. Pageant judges regis philbin, andy kim, mark lindsay and lydia lane selected the winner, christie jensen of seattle. High quality american bandstand gifts and merchandise. On july 9 of 1956 the show got a new host, a cleancut 26 year old named dick clark. Dick clark hosts a daily to weekly dance show that features the latest hit music for the.
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