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American Bandstand Season 24 Episodes

43 Episodes 1980 - 1981

Episode 1

Episode #24.1

Sat, Sep 13, 198060 mins

Larry Graham performs "One in a Million You." Benny Mardones sings "Into the Night.

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Episode 2

Episode #24.2

Sat, Sep 20, 198060 mins

The Spinners perform their "Cupid"/"I've Loved You For A Long Time" medley.

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Episode 3

Episode #24.3

Sat, Sep 27, 198060 mins

Molly Hatchet perform "Beatin' the Odds." Rob Hegel sings "We're Lovers After All."

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Episode 4

Episode #24.4

Sat, Oct 4, 198060 mins

In celebration of Country Music Month, Dick Clark presents an All-Country show. Alabama performs "Tennessee River" and "Why Lady Why." Lacy J. Dalton performs "Hard Times."

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Episode 5

Episode #24.5

Sat, Oct 18, 198060 mins

Irene Cara sings "Fame" and "Out Here on My Own." Singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor performs "First Time Love."

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Episode 6

Episode #24.6

Sat, Dec 13, 198060 mins

La Toya Jackson sings "Night Time Lover" and "If You Feel The Funk." Jimmy Hall performs "I'm Happy That Love Has Found You" and "Eazy Street."

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Episode 7

Episode #24.7

Sat, Dec 20, 198060 mins

Connie Francis sings "I'm Me Again" and "I Don't Want to Walk without You." Billy Burnette performs "In Just A Heartbeat" and "Tear It Up."

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Episode 8

Episode #24.8

Sat, Dec 27, 198060 mins

The Beach Boys perform "California Girls," "Help Me, Rhonda," "Good Vibrations" and "Surfin' U.S.A."

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Episode 9

Episode #24.9

Sat, Jan 3, 198160 mins

Tierra perform their hit single "Together."

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Episode 10

Episode #24.10

Sat, Jan 10, 198160 mins

Kool and the Gang perform "Celebration." John Cougar Mellencamp performs "Ain't Even Done with the Night."

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Episode 11

Episode #24.11

Sat, Jan 17, 198160 mins

Rockpile perform "Teacher Teacher." The Kings (band from Ontario) perform "Switchin' to Glide."

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Episode 12

Episode #24.12

Sat, Jan 24, 198160 mins

The Manhattans perform "Shining Star" and "I'll Never Find Another." Also, a music video for Rod Stewart's "Passion."

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Episode 13

Episode #24.13

Sat, Jan 31, 198160 mins

Fred Knoblock and Susan Anton perform "Killin' Time." George Burns sings "Willie Won't You Sing A Song With Me?"

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Episode 14

Episode #24.14

Sat, Feb 7, 198160 mins

Firefall perform "Staying with It" and "I Don't Want To Hear It."

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Episode 15

Episode #24.15

Sat, Feb 14, 198160 mins

A Taste of Honey sings "Sukiyaki" and "Rescue Me." Phil Seymour performs "Precious to Me" and "Let Her Dance."

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Episode 16

Episode #24.16

Sat, Feb 21, 198160 mins

Loverboy perform "Turn Me Loose" and "The Kid is Hot Tonight." Rupert Holmes sings "Blackjack" and "You'll Love Me Again."

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Episode 17

Episode #24.17

Sat, Feb 28, 198160 mins

The Association perform their 1966 hit "Along Comes Mary" and their new release "Dreamer." Johnny Rivers performs "Memphis" and "Little White Lie."

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Episode 18

Episode #24.18

Sat, Mar 7, 198160 mins

Mel Carter performs "You Changed My Life" and his 1965 hit "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me." On tape: James Taylor, J.D. Souther, and band perform "Her Town Too" in a music video set in a recording studio.

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Episode 19

Episode #24.19

Sat, Mar 14, 198160 mins

Jermaine Jackson performs "You Like Me, Don't You?" and "All Because of You." Diana Canova (actress, from the sitcoms "Soap" and "I'm a Big Girl Now") sings "Who You Foolin'?"

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Episode 20

Episode #24.20

Sat, Mar 21, 198160 mins

Juice Newton performs "Angel of the Morning" and "Ride 'em Cowboy." Deniece Williams sings "What Two Can Do" and "Strangers."

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Episode 21

Episode #24.21

Sat, Mar 28, 198160 mins

Billy Preston performs "Hope" and "A Change Is Gonna Come." Sheena Easton sings "Morning Train" and "Modern Girl."

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Episode 22

Episode #24.22

Sat, Apr 4, 198160 mins

Teena Marie sings "I Need Your Lovin'" and "Young Love." Lakeside perform "Fantastic Voyage" and "Your Love Is On The One."

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Episode 23

Episode #24.23

Sat, Apr 11, 198160 mins

Michael Damian performs "She Did It." Sister Sledge sing "All American Girls" and "He's Just a Runaway."

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Episode 24

Tribute to Paul Anka

Sat, Apr 18, 198160 mins

Paul Anka sings "Diana," "Think I'm In Love Again," "Put Your Head On My Shoulder" and "I've Been Waiting For You All Of My Life."

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Episode 25

Episode #24.25

Sat, Apr 25, 198160 mins

Dr. Hook performs "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" and "That Didn't Hurt Too Bad." Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio perform "A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do)" and "It's Your Night."

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Episode 26

Episode #24.26

Sat, May 2, 198160 mins

Rufus perform "Tonight We Love" and "Party 'Til You're Broke." The Kingbees perform "The Big Rock" and "She Can't 'Make-Up' Her Mind."

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Episode 27

Episode #24.27

Sat, May 9, 198160 mins

Dee Dee Sharp Gamble sings "Breaking and Entering" and "I Love You Anyway." Bill Medley performs "Don't Know Much" and "Hey Girl."

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Episode 28

Episode #24.28

Sat, May 16, 198160 mins

Adam and the Ants perform "Antmusic" and "Dog Eat Dog." Franke and The Knockouts perform "Sweetheart" and "Comeback."

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Episode 29

Episode #24.29

Sat, May 23, 198160 mins

The Bus Boys perform "Did You See Me?" and "Brown Sugar." Rick Springfield performs "Jessie's Girl."

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Episode 30

Episode #24.30

Sat, May 30, 198160 mins

Don McLean performs "Crying" and "Since I Don't Have You." The Spinners sing "Long Live Soul Music" and a medley of "Yesterday Once More"/"Nothing Remains the Same."

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Episode 31

Episode #24.31

Sat, Jun 6, 198160 mins

Kim Carnes sings "Bette Davis Eyes" and "Break the Rules Tonight." Gary U.S. Bonds performs "This Little Girl."

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Episode 32

Episode #24.32

Sat, Jun 13, 198160 mins

Bill Withers sings "Just The Two Of Us" and "I Want to Spend the Night." Split Enz perform "One Step Ahead" and "Hard Act to Follow."

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Episode 33

Episode #24.33

Sat, Jun 20, 198160 mins

John O'Banion performs "Love You Like I Never Loved Before" and "Love is Blind." Get Wet perform "Just So Lonely" and "Where the Boys Are."

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Episode 34

Episode #24.34

Sat, Jun 27, 198160 mins

A first look at the couples who are competing in this year's dance contest. Music video: REO Speedwagon - "Don't Let Him Go."

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Episode 35

Episode #24.35

Sat, Jul 4, 198160 mins

Carl Wilson (of The Beach Boys) performs "Hold Me" and "Heaven."

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Episode 36

Episode #24.36

Sat, Jul 11, 198160 mins

George Thorogood and the Destroyers perform "I'm Wanted" and "House Of Blue Lights."

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Episode 37

Episode #24.37

Sat, Jul 25, 198160 mins

Lee Ritenour performs "Is It You?" and "Mr. Briefcase." A fourth look at the couples competing in Bandstand's dance contest.

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Episode 38

Episode #24.38

Sat, Aug 1, 198160 mins

Village People perform "5 O'Clock In The Morning" and "Action Man."

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Episode 39

Episode #24.39

Sat, Aug 8, 198160 mins

Barry and Glodean White sing "You're the Only One for Me." Barry White, singing solo, performs his version of "Louie, Louie."

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Episode 40

Episode #24.40

Sat, Aug 15, 198160 mins

Gladys Knight and The Pips sing "Reach High."

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Episode 41

Episode #24.41

Sat, Aug 22, 198160 mins

The Manhattan Transfer perform "Boy from New York City" and "Spies in the Night."

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Episode 42

Episode #24.42

Sat, Aug 29, 198160 mins

Frankie Smith performs "Double Dutch Bus" and "The Auction." Viewers get a final look at the six couples competing in the dance contest.

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Episode 43

Episode #24.43

Sat, Sep 5, 198160 mins

The Sugarhill Gang perform "8th Wonder." Tom Johnston performs "Wastin' Time" and "Baby, Take Me In."

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