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49 Episodes 1968 - 1969
Episode 1
Sat, Sep 7, 196860 mins
The Grass Roots perform "Midnight Confessions." Patti Drew sings "Workin' On A Groovy Thing." A telephone interview with Jeff Travis of Professor Morrison's Lollipop (record: "You Got the Love").
Episode 2
Sat, Sep 14, 1968
O.C. Smith sings "Little Green Apples." Merle Haggard performs "The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde" and "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive." A telephone interview with Fats Domino.
Episode 3
Sat, Sep 21, 1968
Jeannie C. Riley sings "Harper Valley P.T.A." Jay and The Techniques perform "Hey Diddle Diddle." A telephone interview with Erik Brann of the Iron Butterfly.
Episode 4
Sat, Sep 28, 196860 mins
Clarence Carter sings "Slip Away." People perform "Apple Cider" and "Crying Shoes." A telephone interview with singer Betty Wright.
Episode 5
Sat, Oct 5, 196860 mins
Iron Butterfly perform "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" and "Iron Butterfly Theme." Eddie Floyd sings "I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do)" and "Knock on Wood." A telephone interview with singer Al Wilson.
Episode 6
Sat, Oct 12, 196860 mins
Johnny Nash sings "Hold Me Tight." On film: The Association appear in a video for "Six Man Band." A telephone interview with Chuck Blasko of The Vogues.
Episode 7
Sat, Oct 19, 196860 mins
Joe Tex sings "You Need Me, Baby" and "Skinny Legs and All." A film of Don Fardon performing "(The Lament Of The Cherokee) Indian Reservation."
Episode 8
Sat, Oct 26, 196860 mins
Brenton Wood sings "Gimme Little Sign" and "It's Just A Game, Love." On film: "Florida's Answer to California," a look at Florida's beach cities.
Episode 9
Sat, Nov 2, 196860 mins
The Grass Roots perform "Midnight Confessions." Additional guest, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary), was scheduled to promote the documentary "You Are What You Eat."
Episode 10
Sat, Nov 9, 196860 mins
Footage is presented from the "Miss 16" Contest, taped October 13, 1968. Pageant judges Regis Philbin, Andy Kim, Mark Lindsay and Lydia Lane selected the winner, Christie Jensen of Seattle.
Episode 11
Sat, Nov 16, 196860 mins
The Avant-Garde perform "Naturally Stoned" and "Fly With Me."
Episode 12
Sat, Nov 23, 196860 mins
Merrilee Rush sings "Reach Out." On film: Steppenwolf appear in a video for "Magic Carpet Ride."
Episode 13
Sat, Nov 30, 1968
Ketty Lester sings "I Will Lead You" and her 1962 hit "Love Letters." In a filmed segment, The Unifics perform "Court Of Love."
Episode 14
Sat, Dec 7, 196860 mins
Michael J. James sings "She Needs The Same Things I Need." Filmed segments with Leapy Lee ("Little Arrows") and B.J. Thomas ("Hooked on a Feeling"). A telephone interview with Mark Gutkowski of the 1910 Fruitgum Company.
Episode 15
Sat, Dec 14, 196860 mins
Tommy Roe premieres his record "Dizzy." M C Squared perform "I Know You (Your Nature Is Like Mine)."
Episode 16
Sat, Dec 21, 196860 mins
Al Martino sings "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)." On film: Gary Puckett and the Union Gap appear in a music video for "Over You." In week's "Hot Line" segment, singer Bobby Goldsboro is interviewed by telephone.
Episode 17
Sat, Dec 28, 196860 mins
Brian Hyland sings "Tragedy." Spanky and Our Gang perform "Yesterday's Rain." A telephone interview with Jeannie C. Riley.
Episode 18
Sat, Jan 4, 196960 mins
The eight-member band Mother Earth perform "Down So Low." On film: Gary Puckett and the Union Gap appear in a video for "Young Girl." A telephone interview with Bob Guadio of The Four Seasons.
Episode 19
Sat, Jan 11, 196960 mins
The guests are Dorsey Burnette ("The Greatest Love"), The Dillards ("Reason to Believe"), and 18-year-old actor-singer Michael J. James. The six winners in the "One-Half Dozen American Beauties" contest are announced.
Episode 20
Sat, Jan 18, 196960 mins
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons perform "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Stop and Say Hello." A telephone interview with record producer Bob Crewe.
Episode 21
Sat, Jan 25, 196960 mins
The Classics IV featuring Dennis Yost perform "Stormy." Neil Sedaka sings "Star-Crossed Lovers."
Episode 22
Sat, Feb 1, 196960 mins
The Buddy Miles Express perform "Train." An interview with Iron Butterfly guitarist Erik Brann. On film: Barry Ryan appears in a video for "Eloise."
Episode 23
Sat, Feb 8, 196960 mins
People perform their 1968 hit "I Love You." A video of Al Wilson singing "The Poor Side of Town."
Episode 24
Sat, Feb 15, 1969
Johnny Nash sings "Lovey Dovey." Willie Mitchell performs "30-60-90." A telephone interview with Joe South.
Episode 25
Sat, Feb 22, 196960 mins
Tyrone Davis sings "Can I Change My Mind?" The Flying Burrito Brothers perform "Wheels" and "Hot Burrito #1."
Episode 26
Sat, Mar 1, 196960 mins
Arthur Conley sings "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da." Smokestack Lightnin' performs "Light In My Window."
Episode 27
Sat, Mar 8, 1969
Brenton Wood sings "A Change is Gonna Come." The Mod Squad featuring Lee Greenwood perform "This Is My Woman."
Episode 28
Sat, Mar 15, 196960 mins
A Salute to Tom Jones, featuring an interview filmed in England.
Episode 29
Sat, Mar 22, 196960 mins
Neil Diamond performs "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show." The Sir Douglas Quintet perform "Mendocino."
Episode 30
Sat, Mar 29, 196960 mins
The Ohio Express performs "Mercy."
Episode 31
Sat, Apr 5, 196960 mins
Betty Everett sings "There'll Come a Time" and "I Can't Say No to You." The psychedelic rock band Bubble Puppy perform "Hot Smoke and Sassafras." A telephone interview with Warren Entner of the Grass Roots.
Episode 32
Sat, Apr 12, 196960 mins
Mel Carter sings "Another Saturday Night" and his 1965 hit "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me." The Yellow Payges perform "Never Put Away My Love For You." A telephone interview with Fred Farran of The Arbors.
Episode 33
Sat, Apr 19, 196960 mins
Singer-guitarist Trini Lopez performs "Lalena" and "Come A Little Bit Closer." The band Feather perform "Moccasin." A telephone interview with singer Joe Simon.
Episode 34
Sat, Apr 26, 196960 mins
The Spiral Starecase perform "More Today than Yesterday." Bobby Freeman sings "Do You Want To Dance?" and "Everybody's Got a Hang Up." In the "Hollywood Hot Line" segment, Dick Clark talks by phone with a Liberal, Kansas, disc jockey.
Episode 35
Sat, May 3, 1969
Linda Ronstadt sings "Long Way Around." The New Life performs "Backwoods Annie" and "Ha Lese (Le Di Khanna)." A swimwear fashion show is presented.
Episode 39
Sat, May 24, 196960 mins
The Grass Roots perform "The River Is Wide" and "(You Gotta) Live For Love." A demonstration of a motor-powered surfboard.
Episode 40
Sat, Jun 7, 1969
Oliver sings "Good Morning Starshine." Ronnie Dove sings "I Need You Now." The start of the annual dance contest, with couples from seven cities (Chicago, Detroit, El Paso, LA, Oklahoma City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.) competing.
Episode 41
Sat, Jun 14, 196960 mins
Tony Joe White sings "Polk Salad Annie." Pianist Jerry Smith performs "Truck Stop," an instrumental song featuring "honky-tonk" style piano playing.
Episode 42
Sat, Jun 21, 196960 mins
Tim Buckley performs "Gypsy Woman" and "Strange Feelin'." Funk band Dyke and The Blazers perform "We Got More Soul." American Bandstand's dance contest continues.
Episode 43
Sat, Jun 28, 196960 mins
Thelma Houston sings "If This Was the Last Song" and "Jumpin' Jack Flash." The Spiral Starecase perform "Since I Don't Have You" and "More Today than Yesterday."
Episode 44
Sat, Jul 5, 196960 mins
Jerry Butler performs "Moody Woman." The Impressions sing "Choice of Colors".
Episode 45
Sat, Jul 12, 196960 mins
Jackie DeShannon sings "Put a Little Love in your Heart." The Winstons perform "Color Him Father." A film on dune buggies is shown.
Episode 46
Sat, Jul 19, 196960 mins
Andy Kim sings "Baby, I Love You." The Peppermint Rainbow performs "Don't Wake Me Up in the Morning, Michael" and "Will You Be Staying After Sunday?"
Episode 47
Sat, Jul 26, 196960 mins
Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys perform a rock 'n' roll medley titled "Good Old Rock 'n' Roll."
Episode 48
Sat, Aug 2, 196960 mins
The Underground Sunshine perform "All I Want Is You" and a cover of the Beatles' "Birthday." On film: Bill Deal and The Rhondells appear in a video for "I've Been Hurt." Dick Clark announces the winning couple in this year's dance contest.
Episode 49
Sat, Aug 9, 196960 mins
Mike Curb, the President of MGM Records, presents The Clingers (aka The Clinger Sisters). Additional guests are Bobby Bare and Jr. Walker.
Episode 50
Sat, Aug 16, 196960 mins
The Guess Who perform "Laughing." Isaac Hayes sings "Walk On By" and "By the Time I Get to Phoenix."
Episode 51
Sat, Aug 23, 196960 mins
Smith, featuring lead vocalist Gayle McCormick, perform "Baby It's You." Steppenwolf perform "Move Over."
Episode 52
Sat, Aug 30, 196960 mins
Peaches and Herb sing "Let Me Be the One." The Brotherhood perform "Don't Let Go" and Rose Garden."