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American Bandstand Season 22 Episodes

42 Episodes 1978 - 1979

Episode 1

Episode #22.1

Sat, Sep 9, 197860 mins

Frankie Valli sings "Grease" and "Sometimes Love Songs Make Me Cry." Dick Clark announces the winning couple in this year's dance contest.

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Episode 2

Episode #22.2

Sat, Sep 16, 197860 mins

Foxy performs "Get Off." Betty Wright sings "Where is the Love?" and "Lovin' Is Really My Game."

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Episode 3

Episode #22.3

Sat, Sep 30, 197860 mins

Randy Jackson sings "How Can I Be Sure?" Stonebolt perform "I Will Still Love You."

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Episode 4

David Gates, Tavares

Sat, Oct 28, 197860 mins

David Gates performs "Took the Last Train." Tavares sing "More Than a Woman" and "Whodunit."

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Episode 5

Episode #22.5

Sat, Dec 9, 197860 mins

Sylvester sings "Dance (Disco Heat)" (with Izora Armstead and Martha Wash) and "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)." Paul Jabara sings "Take Good Care Of My Baby/ What's A Girl To Do" (w/ Pattie Brooks) and "Dancin' (Lift Your Spirits Higher)."

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Episode 6

Episode #22.6

Sat, Dec 16, 197860 mins

The Pointer Sisters sing "Fire" and "Happiness." Eric Carmen performs "Change of Heart."

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Episode 7

Episode #22.7

Sat, Dec 23, 197860 mins

Charo sings "(Mamacita) Donde Esta Santa Claus?" and "Ole, Ole." Patrick Juvet performs "I Love America."

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Episode 8

Episode #22.8

Sat, Dec 30, 197860 mins

Justin Hayward (of The Moody Blues) sings "Forever Autumn." Chanson (featuring James Jamerson and rhythm guitarist David Williams) perform "Don't Hold Back" and "Why."

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Episode 9

Episode #22.9

Sat, Jan 6, 1979

The Village People perform "Y.M.C.A." "San Francisco (You've Got Me)," "In Hollywood (Everybody Is a Star)" and "Macho Man."

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Episode 10

Episode #22.10

Sat, Jan 13, 197960 mins

Peaches and Herb sing "Shake Your Groove Thing" and "Reunited." The Coasters perform "Disco Calypso."

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Episode 11

Episode #22.11

Sat, Jan 20, 197960 mins

Grace Jones sings "Do or Die" and "Am I Ever Going to Fall in Love in New York City?" Livingston Taylor performs "I Will Be In Love With You."

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Episode 12

Episode #22.12

Sat, Jan 27, 197960 mins

Alicia Bridges sings "I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round)." Dan Hartman performs "Instant Replay" and "This Is It."

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Episode 13

Episode #22.13

Sat, Feb 3, 197960 mins

Melissa Manchester sings "Don't Cry Out Loud." Nigel Olsson performs "Dancin' Shoes."

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Episode 14

Episode #22.14

Sat, Feb 10, 197960 mins

The Jacksons perform "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)," "Push Me Away", and "Things I Do For You"

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Episode 15

Episode #22.15

Sat, Feb 17, 197960 mins

Bonnie Pointer sings "Free Me From My Freedom" and "Heaven Must Have Sent You." The Raes perform "A Little Lovin' (Keeps The Doctor Away)."

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Episode 16

Episode #22.16

Sat, Feb 24, 197960 mins

Eddie Rabbitt performs "Every Which Way Way But Loose." The female vocal trio First Choice sing "Hold Your Horses."

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Episode 17

Episode #22.17

Sat, Mar 3, 197960 mins

Gloria Gaynor sings "I Will Survive" and "Anybody Wanna Party?" Roger Voudouris performs "Get Used to It."

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Episode 18

Episode #22.18

Sat, Mar 10, 197960 mins

Bobby Caldwell sings "What You Won't Do for Love" Jazz musician Herbie Mann performs "Superman."

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Episode 19

Episode #22.19

Sat, Mar 17, 197960 mins

The Talking Heads perform "Take Me To The River" and "Thank You for Sending Me an Angel." Brooklyn Dreams perform "Make It Last."

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Episode 20

Episode #22.20

Sat, Mar 24, 197960 mins

Sister Sledge sing "He's the Greatest Dancer" and "We Are Family." Gary's Gang perform "Let's Lovedance Tonight."

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Episode 21

Episode #22.21

Sat, Mar 31, 197960 mins

Player perform "I Just Wanna Be With You" and "I've Been Thinkin'." Deniece Williams sings "Time" and "The Boy I Left Behind."

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Episode 22

Episode #22.22

Sat, Apr 7, 197960 mins

Linda Clifford sings "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Sweet Melodies." Shalamar perform "Take That to the Bank" and "Stay Close to Love."

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Episode 23

Episode #22.23

Sat, Apr 14, 197960 mins

Richard T. Bear performs "Sunshine Hotel (Just Walk On In)" and "Pain In My Heart." The Fabulous Poodles perform "Mirror Star" and "Work Shy."

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Episode 25

Episode #22.25

Sat, Apr 28, 197960 mins

War perform "Good, Good Feelin'" and "Galaxy." The Faragher Brothers perform "Stay The Night" and "Open Your Eyes."

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Episode 26

Episode #22.26

Sat, May 5, 197960 mins

Bachman-Turner Overdrive perform "Heartaches" and "Jamaica." Celi Bee sings "Fly Me On The Wings Of Love" and "For the Love of My Man."

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Episode 27

Episode #22.27

Sat, May 12, 197960 mins

Blondie performs "Heart of Glass" and "One Way or Another." G.Q. performs "Disco Nights" and "I Do Love You."

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Episode 28

Episode #22.28

Sat, May 19, 197960 mins

Badfinger perform "Love Is Going to Come At Last" and "Look Out California." Narada Michael Walden performs "I Don't Want Nobody Else (To Dance with You)" and "Give Your Love a Chance."

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Episode 29

Episode #22.29

Sat, May 26, 197960 mins

Carrie Lucas sings "Dance with You." Dream Express perform "Midnight Dream."

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Episode 30

Episode #22.30

Sat, Jun 2, 197960 mins

Anita Ward sings "Ring My Bell." Music video: Wings - "Goodnight Tonight."

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Episode 31

Episode #22.31

Sat, Jun 9, 197960 mins

Lenny and The Squigtones perform "King of The Cars" and "Love Is A Terrible Thing." During the interview, "Lenny" (Michael McKean) and "Squiggy" (David L. Lander) introduce the other band members "Nigel Tufnel" (Christopher Guest), "Lars Svenki" (Murphy Dunne), "Dominic Balloon" (Andy Haban), and drummer "Ming the Merciless" (Don Poncher).

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Episode 32

Episode #22.32

Sat, Jun 16, 197960 mins

Thelma Houston sings "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning."

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Episode 33

Episode #22.33

Sat, Jun 23, 197960 mins

McFadden and Whitehead perform "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now."

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Episode 34

Episode #22.34

Sat, Jun 30, 197960 mins

Robby Benson sings "Adios Yesterday" (the theme song to his movie "Walk Proud").

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Episode 35

Episode #22.35

Sat, Jul 7, 197960 mins

The Sylvers perform the "Theme from "Mahogany" (Do You Know Where You're Going To)."

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Episode 36

Episode #22.36

Sat, Jul 14, 197960 mins

Alton McClain and Destiny perform "It Must Be Love."

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Episode 37

Episode #22.37

Sat, Jul 21, 197960 mins

David Naughton sings "Makin' It."

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Episode 38

Episode #22.38

Sat, Jul 28, 197960 mins

Maxine Nightingale sings "Lead Me On."

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Episode 39

Episode #22.39

Sat, Aug 4, 197960 mins

Robert John performs "Sad Eyes."

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Episode 40

Episode #22.40

Sat, Aug 11, 197960 mins

Nick Gilder performs "Electric Love" and "Metro Jets."

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Episode 41

Episode #22.41

Sat, Aug 18, 197960 mins

Maureen McGovern sings "Different Worlds" (theme from the ABC TV series ''Angie''). Roger Voudouris performs "Get Used to It" and "We Can't Stay Like This Forever."

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Episode 42

Episode #22.42

Sat, Sep 1, 197960 mins

Jennifer Warnes sings "I Know a Heartache When I See One" and "Shot Through The Heart." Lisa Hartman sings "Hold On I'm Comin'" and "You Keep Me Hangin' On."

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Episode 43

Episode #22.43

Sat, Sep 8, 197960 mins

Bonnie Pointer sings "Heaven Must Have Sent You." Dick Clark announces the winning couple in this year's dance contest.

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