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American Bandstand Season 21 Episodes

47 Episodes 1977 - 1978

Episode 1

Episode #21.1

Sat, Sep 10, 197760 mins

Smokey Robinson sings "Vitamin U" and "Theme From Big Time." Kaptain Kool and the Kongs (regulars on "The Krofft Supershow") perform "Crazy Girl" and "The Whole World Will Be Dancing."

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Episode 2

Episode #21.2

Sat, Sep 17, 197760 mins

The Brothers Johnson perform "Strawberry Letter 23." Sha Na Na, 1950s rock 'n' roll revival band and stars of a new syndicated TV series, also appear. Dick Clark announces the winning couple in the dance contest.

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Episode 3

Episode #21.3

Sat, Sep 24, 197760 mins

Debby Boone sings "You Light Up My Life." Paul Nicholas performs "Heaven On The 7th Floor." Dick Clark talks with comedian Leonard Barr.

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Episode 4

Episode #21.4

Sat, Oct 1, 197730 mins

Leif Garrett performs "Surfin' U.S.A." and "Special Kind of Girl."

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Episode 5

Episode #21.5

Sat, Oct 8, 197730 mins

Charo performs "Dance A Little Bit Closer" and "Borriquito."

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Episode 6

Episode #21.6

Sat, Oct 22, 197760 mins

A Tribute to Elvis Presley. Ronnie McDowell performs "The King Is Gone." Elvis impersonator Alan Meyer sings "Don't Be Cruel" and "Burning Love." Archival film footage of Elvis Presley is shown.

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Episode 7

Episode #21.7

Sat, Oct 29, 197730 mins

Shaun Cassidy performs "That's Rock 'n' Roll."

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Episode 8

Episode #21.8

Sat, Nov 12, 197760 mins

Dorothy Moore sings "I Believe in You" and "Let the Music Play." Brenton Wood performs "Come Softly to Me" and "Number One." A visit by comedian Gary Muledeer.

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Episode 9

Episode #21.9

Sat, Dec 10, 197760 mins

The Ritchie Family perform "Quiet Village" and "African Queens." The Village People sing "San Francisco (You've Got Me)" and "In Hollywood (Everybody Is A Star)."

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Episode 10

Episode #21.10

Sat, Dec 17, 197730 mins

Music video: The Babys - "Isn't It Time?"

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Episode 11

Episode #21.11

Sat, Dec 24, 197760 mins

"Glam metal" band Angel perform "The Winter Song." C.W. McCall sings "Sing Silent Night."

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Episode 12

Episode #21.12

Sat, Dec 31, 197730 mins

The Ohio Players perform "Mr Mean."

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Episode 13

Episode #21.13

Sat, Jan 7, 197860 mins

Alan O'Day performs "Undercover Angel" and "Soldier of Fortune." Odyssey perform "Native New Yorker" and "Easy Come, Easy Go."

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Episode 14

Episode #21.14

Sat, Jan 14, 197860 mins

Peter Brown performs "Do Ya Wanna Get Funky with Me?" and "A Fantasy Love Affair." High Inergy sing "You Can't Turn Me Off (In The Middle Of Turning Me On)" and "Love Is All You Need."

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Episode 15

Episode #21.15

Sat, Jan 21, 197860 mins

Samantha Sang sings "Emotion." Bill Withers performs "Lovely Day" and "I Want to Spend the Night."

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Episode 16

Episode #21.16

Sat, Jan 28, 197830 mins

The Sylvers perform "Any Way You Want Me." Foster Sylvers sings "Don't Be Cruel."

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Episode 17

Episode #21.17

Sat, Feb 4, 197860 mins

L.T.D. perform "(Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again" and "Never Get Enough of Your Love." Mary MacGregor sings "I've Never Been to Me."

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Episode 18

Episode #21.18

Sat, Feb 11, 197860 mins

Yvonne Elliman sings "If I Can't Have You." David Gates performs "Goodbye Girl."

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Episode 19

Episode #21.19

Sat, Feb 18, 197860 mins

Aretha Franklin sings "Almighty Fire (Woman Of The Future)" and "Keep On Lovin' You." Gene Cotton performs "Before My Heart Finds Out" and "Only the Lucky."

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Episode 20

Episode #21.20

Sat, Feb 25, 197860 mins

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly perform "Workin' Together" and "Golden Time Of Day." Music video: Paul McCartney and Wings ("Mull of Kintyre")

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Episode 21

Episode #21.21

Sat, Mar 4, 197860 mins

The Spinners perform "Easy Come, Easy Go" and "Heaven On Earth (So Fine)."

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Episode 22

Episode #21.22

Sat, Mar 11, 197860 mins

Cerrone performs "Supernature" and "Love is Here." Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs (from "Welcome Back, Kotter") performs "Fly Away (To My Wonderland)" and "What Kind Of Man Do I Have To Be?"

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Episode 23

Episode #21.23

Sat, Mar 18, 197860 mins

War perform "Galaxy" and "Hey Señorita." Cory Wells (of Three Dog Night) performs "Starlight" and "When You Touch Me This Way."

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Episode 24

Episode #21.24

Sat, Mar 25, 197860 mins

Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio perform "Jack and Jill" and "Is This a Love Thing?"

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Episode 25

Episode #21.25

Sat, Apr 1, 197830 mins

Captain and Tennille perform "I'm on My Way" and "Can't Stop Dancin'." Jay Ferguson performs "Thunder Island" and "Losing Control."

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Episode 26

Episode #21.26

Sat, Apr 8, 197860 mins

Ashford and Simpson sing "Don't Cost You Nothing" and "By Way of Love's Express." Rubicon perform "I'm Gonna Take Care of Everything" and "And the Moon's Out Tonight."

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Episode 27

Episode #21.27

Sat, Apr 15, 197830 mins

The 5th Dimension perform "You Are The Reason (I Feel Like Dancing)" and "Star Dancing."

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Episode 28

Episode #21.28

Sat, Apr 22, 197860 mins

Eddie Money performs "Baby Hold On" and "Two Tickets to Paradise." Millie Jackson sings "If You're Not Back in Love by Monday" and "Cheatin' Is."

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Episode 29

Episode #21.29

Sat, Apr 29, 197830 mins

Wild Cherry perform "Play that Funky Music" and "I Love My Music."

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Episode 30

Episode #21.30

Sat, May 6, 197860 mins

Celebration featuring Mike Love perform "Almost Summer" and "Cruisin'." Bobby Arvon sings "From Now On" and "Bright Lights and City Life."

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Episode 31

Episode #21.31

Sat, May 13, 197860 mins

Chic perform "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah)" and "Everybody Dance." Robert Palmer performs "Every Kinda People."

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Episode 32

Episode #21.32

Sat, May 20, 197860 mins

Paul Jabara performs "Trapped in a Stairway" and "Disco Queen." Joey Travolta sings "I Don't Wanna Go."

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Episode 33

Episode #21.33

Sat, May 27, 197860 mins

Donna Summer sings "Last Dance" and "Once Upon a Time." Brooklyn Dreams perform "Music, Harmony, and Rhythm."

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Episode 34

Episode #21.34

Sat, Jun 3, 197860 mins

K.C. and the Sunshine Band perform "Boogie Shoes" and "It's the Same Old Song." Jimmy "Bo" Horne sings "Dance Across the Floor."

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Episode 35

Episode #21.35

Sat, Jun 10, 197860 mins

Walter Egan performs "Magnet and Steel." Kaptain Kool and the Kongs perform "And I Never Dreamed."

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Episode 36

Episode #21.36

Sat, Jun 17, 197860 mins

Randy Bachman (formerly of Bachman-Turner Overdrive) performs "Is The Night Too Cold For Dancin'?" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet." Crystal Gayle sings "Don't Treat Me like a Stranger" and "Talking in Your Sleep."

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Episode 37

Episode #21.37

Sat, Jun 24, 197860 mins

Tuxedo Junction perform "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and "Moonlight Serenade." Andrew Stevens sings "Helpless In Love."

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Episode 38

Episode #21.38

Sat, Jul 1, 197860 mins

Pablo Cruise perform "Love Will Find a Way" and "Worlds Away." The 1978 edition of the annual dance contest begins.

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Episode 39

Episode #21.39

Sat, Jul 8, 197860 mins

Rare Earth perform "Warm Ride" and "Love Do Me Right."

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Episode 40

Episode #21.40

Sat, Jul 15, 197860 mins

Cory Wells (of Three Dog Night) performs "When You Touch Me This Way" and "Let Tomorrow Be."

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Episode 41

Episode #21.41

Sat, Jul 22, 197860 mins

Rick James performs "You and I" and "Mary Jane."

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Episode 42

Episode #21.42

Sat, Jul 29, 197860 mins

High Inergy perform "Lovin' Fever" and "Peaceland."

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Episode 43

Episode #21.43

Sat, Aug 5, 197860 mins

Pattie Brooks sings "After Dark."

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Episode 44

Episode #21.44

Sat, Aug 12, 197860 mins

Love and Kisses sing "Thank God It's Friday" and "How Much, How Much I Love You."

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Episode 45

Episode #21.45

Sat, Aug 19, 197860 mins

Bonnie Tyler sings "It's a Heartache" and "If I Sing You a Love Song."

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Episode 46

Episode #21.46

Sat, Aug 26, 197860 mins

Evelyn "Champagne'' King sings "Shame'' and "Smooth Talk." The band Snail perform "The Joker."

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Episode 47

Episode #21.47

Sat, Sep 2, 197860 mins

Nick Gilder performs "Hot Child in the City." Burton Cummings performs "Break It to Them Gently."

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