Episode Detail: Chasing the Past - American Dreams
The Motown group the Velvelettes (fronted by Tyra Banks) perform on “Bandstand” and the Everly Brothers (Evan and Jaron) play at the Vinyl Crocodile, while in Vietnam, JJ is promoted to corporal. He won't be able to rest on his laurels for long. Meanwhile, the war hits home for Will as he watches the news on TV; Beth tells her parents that she's pregnant; Patty pesters Meg to teach her to drive; Meg gets Sam a pass to “Bandstand” to see the Lovin' Spoonful perform; and Roxanne gives Luke a very expensive Nehru jacket. Ben Taylor, the son of James Taylor and Carly Simon, performs the Beatles' “In My Life” in a scene set at the Penn nightspot the Lair.
