American Bandstand

1952-1989
32 seasons
ABC
Music, Talk & Interview
TV-G

On this show, Dick Clark a weekly dance that featured the latest hit music for attending to dance to. In addition, the show had performances by popular musicians and audience members rated songs.

1952-1989
32 seasons
ABC
Music, Talk & Interview
TV-G

On this show, Dick Clark a weekly dance that featured the latest hit music for attending to dance to. In addition, the show had performances by popular musicians and audience members rated songs.

Season 9 Episode Guide

52 Episodes 1965 - 1966

Episode 1

Miss Ketty Lester & Mr. Gene Chandler "The Debut of The New AMERICAN BANDSTAND 1966"

Sat, Sep 11, 1965 60 mins

"AMERICAN BANDSTAND" Entered Season 9 on ABC-TV as becoming "THE NEW AMERICAN BANDSTAND 1965 (1964-65)" into "THE NEW AMERICAN BANDSTAND 1966 (1965-66)" and the 1st 2 Artists are Miss Ketty Lester Sings and Performs "Love Letters (1962)" from The Dick Haymes 1945 Movie Theme and "I'll Be Looking Back (The Time I Did for My Life)" and Mr. Gene Chandler Performs "((It's) Gonna Be) Good Times" and "(There's) Nothing Can Stop Me (Now!)" and Dick Clark Talks About Changing The Old Title into The New Title and the new look.

Episode 2

Episode #9.2

Sat, Sep 18, 1965 60 mins

Neil Sedaka sings "Breaking Up is Hard to Do." The Royalettes sing "Poor Boy." Dick Clark talks by phone with disc jockey Tac Hammer, of WAKX radio, Duluth, Minnesota.

Episode 3

Episode #9.3

Sat, Sep 25, 1965 60 mins

Dobie Gray sings "The 'In' Crowd" and "My Baby." Glen Campbell performs "Universal Soldier" and "Tomorrow Never Comes." Dick Clark talks by phone with disc jockey "Daryl B" Burlingham, of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Episode 4

Episode #9.4

Sat, Oct 2, 1965 60 mins

Steve Alaimo sings "Hitchhike" and "Blowin' in the Wind." Derek Martin performs "You Better Go" and "Your Daddy Wants His Baby Back." Dick Clark talks by phone with El Paso disc jockey Charlie Russell.

Episode 5

Episode #9.5

Sat, Oct 9, 1965 60 mins

Barbara Mason sings "If You Don't (Love Me, Tell Me So)" and "Yes, I'm Ready." The Vejtables perform "I Still Love You." Dick Clark talks by phone with Atlanta disc jockey Pat Hughes.

Episode 6

Episode #9.6

Sat, Oct 16, 1965

The Toys sing "A Lover's Concerto" and "This Night." Joey Paige sings "Gone Back To Tennessee" and "Goodnight My Love."

Episode 7

Episode #9.7

Sat, Oct 23, 1965 60 mins

Jackie DeShannon sings "A Lifetime of Loneliness." The Spokesmen perform "Dawn of Correction." A telephone interview with Bobby Rydell.

Episode 8

1965 Halloween Show

Sat, Oct 30, 1965 60 mins

The Mojo Men perform "Dance with Me" and "Loneliest Guy in Town." Barry Young sings "One Has My Name (the Other Has My Heart)." Ted Cassidy talks about the new dance "The Lurch," which was named after his "Addams Family" character.

Episode 9

Episode #9.9

Sat, Nov 6, 1965 60 mins

Brenda Holloway sings "When I'm Gone" and "You Can Cry on My Shoulder." The Sunrays perform "I Live for the Sun" and "Bye Baby Bye."

Episode 10

Episode #9.10

Sat, Nov 13, 1965 60 mins

The Gentrys perform "Keep On Dancing." Bobby Vee sings "Run to Him" and "High Coin."

Episode 11

Smokey Robinson and The Miracles/Gale Garnett

Sat, Nov 20, 1965 60 mins

"Dick Clark's THE NEW AMERICAN BANDSTAND 1966" presents Smokey Robinson and The Miracles performs "Mickey's Monkey (1963) and My Girl Has Gone (1965)," Miss Gale Garnett Sings and Performs "We'll Sing in The Sunshine (1964)" and THE AB66 HOT LINE on FREDDIE and THE DREAMERS.

Episode 12

Episode #9.12

Sat, Nov 27, 1965 60 mins

Ronnie Dove sings "Kiss Away." Ian Whitcomb performs "Nervous" and "You Turn Me On."

Episode 13

Episode #9.13

Sat, Dec 4, 1965 60 mins

Gary Lewis and The Playboys perform "Everybody Loves A Clown" and "Save Your Heart for Me." Diane and Annita sing "One by One" and "Why Do You Take So Long to Say Goodnight?" A telephone interview with Dusty Springfield.

Episode 14

Episode #9.14

Sat, Dec 11, 1965 60 mins

Dee Dee Sharp sings "I Really Love You." The Deep Six perform "Rising Sun" and "Strollin' Blues." A telephone interview with Lou Christie.

Episode 15

Episode #9.15

Sat, Dec 18, 1965 60 mins

April Stevens and Nino Tempo sing "Begin the Beguine" and "Hey Baby." Josephine Sunday sings "You Won't Even Know Her Name." Dick Clark interviews in-studio guest Murray the K, popular New York City disc jockey.

Episode 16

The New American Bandstand 1966 Christmas Show

Sat, Dec 25, 1965 60 mins

Bobby Rydell sings "Roses in the Snow." Dick and Dee Dee sing "Use What You've Got" and "The Mountain's High." A telephone interview with Dave Clark, of the Dave Clark Five.

Episode 17

The New American Bandstand 1966 New Year's Show

Sat, Jan 1, 1966 60 mins

Mel Carter sings "Take Good Care Of Her" and "You You You." Roy Head performs "To Make A Big Man Cry," followed by his 1965 hit "Treat Her Right." In the "Hot Line" segment, a studio audience member talks by phone with Johnny Rivers, followed by the audience dancing to Rivers' record "Poor Side Of Town." Dick Clark talks by phone with Houston DJ Russ Knight (who calls himself "The Weird Beard") from KILT radio. Knight recommends "She's My Girl" by The Coastliners for this week's Spotlight song. The audience also dances to records by Tommy Roe ("Hooray for Hazel"), The Monkees ("Last Train To Clarksville," the #1 song in the AB countdown), the Pozo-Seco Singers ("I Can Make It With You"), and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass ("Flamingo"). The songs in the Rate-A-Record segment are " The Sock" (by The Sharpees, 62%) and "I'm Gonna Be A Winner" (by Willie Charles Gray, 47.5%).

Episode 18

Episode #9.18

Sat, Jan 8, 1966 60 mins

Lou Christie sings "Lightnin' Strikes." The Knickerbockers perform "Lies" and "The Coming Generation." A telephone interview with former Beatles drummer Pete Best.

Episode 19

Episode #9.19

Sat, Jan 15, 1966 60 mins

Bobby Goldsboro sings "If You've Got a Heart" and "Voodoo Woman." Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels perform "Jenny Take A Ride!" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)." A telephone interview with Lou Christie.

Episode 20

Episode #9.20

Sat, Jan 22, 1966 60 mins

Chad and Jeremy perform "Teenage Failure" and "Willow Weep for Me." Joe Tex sings "A Sweet Woman Like You" and "Hold What You've Got" (aka "Hold On To What You've Got"). A telephone interview with the Knickerbockers.

Episode 21

Episode #9.21

Sat, Jan 29, 1966 60 mins

Peter and Gordon sing "Don't Pity Me" and "Woman." The Kingsmen perform "(You Got) The Gamma Goochee" and "The Jolly Green Giant." A telephone interview with The Yardbirds.

Episode 22

Episode #9.22

Sat, Feb 5, 1966

Ray Peterson sings "Love Hurts" and "Corinna, Corinna." Paul Revere and The Raiders perform "Just Like Me" and "Steppin' Out."

Episode 23

Episode #9.23

Sat, Feb 12, 1966 60 mins

The Young Rascals perform "Slow Down" and "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore." Al Martino sings "Spanish Eyes" and "Think I'll Go Somewhere And Cry Myself To Sleep."

Episode 24

Episode #9.24

Sat, Feb 19, 1966

The Mamas and The Papas sing "California Dreamin'" and "I Call Your Name." Bob Lind performs "Elusive Butterfly" and "Cheryl's Goin' Home."

Episode 25

Episode #9.25

Sat, Feb 26, 1966 60 mins

Donna Loren sings "Call Me" and "If You Really Love Me." The T-Bones perform "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)" and "Pizza Parlor." A telephone interview with musician-bandleader Neal Hefti, who composed the "Batman" TV theme.

Episode 26

Episode #9.26

Sat, Mar 5, 1966 60 mins

Freddy Cannon sings "The Dedication Song" and "Action." Duane Eddy performs "El Rancho Grande" and "Because They're Young." A telephone interview with Rod Allen of The Fortunes.

Episode 27

Episode #9.27

Sat, Mar 12, 1966 60 mins

Chris Montez sings "Call Me" and his 1962 hit "Let's Dance." B.J. Thomas sings "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." A telephone interview with Doug Sahm of the Sir Douglas Quintet (record: "The Rains Came")

Episode 28

Episode #9.28

Sat, Mar 19, 1966 60 mins

Paul Revere and The Raiders perform "Baby Please Don't Go" and "Kicks." Bob Braun sings "Till Death Do Us Part" and "My Heart Keeps Holdin' On." A telephone interview with Herb Alpert.

Episode 29

Episode #9.29

Sat, Mar 26, 1966 60 mins

The Sir Douglas Quintet perform "She's About a Mover" and "The Rains Came." Roy Clark sings "Rose Colored Glasses." A telephone interview with Rick Henn and Marty DiGiovanni of The Sunrays.

Episode 30

Episode #9.30

Sat, Apr 2, 1966

Mel Carter sings "Love is All We Need" and "Band of Gold." The Ventures perform "Secret Agent Man" and "Green Hornet 66." Dick Clark interviews comedian Don Knotts.

Episode 31

Episode #9.31

Sat, Apr 9, 1966 60 mins

The Beau Brummels perform "One Too Many Mornings" and "Laugh, Laugh." A telephone interview with Chris Hillman of The Byrds.

Episode 32

Episode #9.32

Sat, Apr 16, 1966 60 mins

Norma Tanega sings "Walkin' my Cat Named Dog." Eddie Holman sings "This Can't Be True." A telephone interview with The Righteous Brothers.

Episode 33

Episode #9.33

Sat, Apr 23, 1966 60 mins

Martha and The Vandellas sing "My Baby Loves Me" and "Dancing in the Street." Tommy Boyce sings "Let's Go Where The Action Is" and "Pretty Thing (You're Out Of Sight)." A telephone interview with Stevie Wonder.

Episode 34

Episode #9.34

Sat, Apr 30, 1966 60 mins

Jackie DeShannon sings "Come and Get Me" and "What the World Needs Now Is Love." Bob Kuban and The In-Men perform "The Teaser" and "The Cheater." A telephone interview with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys.

Episode 35

Episode #9.35

Sat, May 7, 1966 60 mins

Otis Redding sings "Satisfaction" and "Respect." The Shadows of Knight perform "Gloria." A telephone interview with singer P.J. Proby.

Episode 36

Episode #9.36

Sat, May 14, 1966 60 mins

Brian Hyland sings "3000 Miles" and his 1962 hit "Sealed with a Kiss." Just Us perform "I Can't Grow Peaches on a Cherry Tree" and "Only If You Love Me." A telephone interview with Howard Kaylan of The Turtles.

Episode 37

Episode #9.37

Sat, May 21, 1966 60 mins

The Tokens perform "I Hear Trumpets Blow."

Episode 38

Episode #9.38

Sat, May 28, 1966 60 mins

The Olympics perform "Mine Exclusively" and "Big Boy Pete." The Gentrys perform "Keep on Dancing" and "Everyday I Have To Cry." A telephone conversation with Bobby Fuller.

Episode 39

Episode #9.39

Sat, Jun 4, 1966 60 mins

Roy Orbison sings "Twinkle Toes" and "Oh, Pretty Woman." The Sunrays perform "Still" and "Andrea."

Episode 40

Episode #9.40

Sat, Jun 11, 1966 60 mins

Roy Head sings "Wigglin' And Gigglin'" and "Treat Her Right." The Blues Project perform "I Want to Be Your Driver." A telephone interview with Petula Clark.

Episode 41

Episode #9.41

Sat, Jun 18, 1966 60 mins

Arthur Lee and Love perform "A Message to Pretty" and "My Little Red Book." Steve Alaimo sings "So Much Love" and "May We?" A telephone interview with Captain Beefheart. Dick Clark talks by phone with D.J. Ron Riley, of Chicago's WLS radio.

Episode 42

Episode #9.42

Sat, Jun 25, 1966

Neil Diamond sings "Do It" and "Solitary Man." The Great Scots perform "Run, Run For Your Life" and "Ball and Chain." A telephone interview with John Beck of The Leaves. Dick Clark talks by phone with WABC New York disc jockey Bruce Morrow.

Episode 43

Episode #9.43

Sat, Jul 2, 1966

Ketty Lester sings "When a Woman Loves a Man" and "Nice and Easy." The Vogues perform "The Land of Milk and Honey" and "Magic Town." A telephone interview with Dave Berk, Dick Dodd, and Larry Tamblyn of The Standells.

Episode 44

Episode #9.44

Sat, Jul 9, 1966

The Leaves perform "Hey Joe" and "Girl from the East." Keith Allison sings "Look At Me" and "I Ain't Blaming You." "Hot Line" segment: A telephone interview with Dee Robb of The Robbs.

Episode 45

Episode #9.45

Sat, Jul 16, 1966 60 mins

Kelly Garrett sings "An Answer to a Young Girl's Prayer" and "A Toy in the Hands of a Child." Danny Hutton performs "Funny How Love Can Be" and "Roses and Rainbows." A telephone interview with Dave Clark (of the Dave Clark Five).

Episode 46

Donna Loren, The Turtles

Sat, Jul 23, 1966 60 mins

The Turtles perform "You Baby" and "Outside Chance." Donna Loren sings "Call Me" and "I Believe." A telephone interview with Jim Yester of The Association. Dick Clark talks by phone with Denver, Colorado, disc jockey "King" George Michael.

Episode 47

Episode #9.47

Sat, Jul 30, 1966 60 mins

The Syndicate of Sound perform "Little Girl" and "That Kind of Man." Ian Whitcomb sings "You Won't See Me" and "This Sporting Life." A telephone interview with Sonny and Cher. Dick Clark talks by phone with Norfolk, VA, D.J. Don Bruce.

Episode 48

Episode #9.48

Sat, Aug 6, 1966 60 mins

James Brown sings "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" and "Money Won't Change You." The Rovin' Kind perform "Right on Time" and "Night People." A telephone interview with Percy Sledge. Dick Clark talks by phone with Atlanta D.J. Paul Drew.

Episode 49

Episode #9.49

Sat, Aug 13, 1966 60 mins

The Righteous Brothers sing "Go Ahead and Cry" and "Something You've Got." Joe Simon sings "Teenager's Prayer" and "My Adorable One." In taped interviews, Gary Lewis, Paul Revere, and Sam the Sham give their views on John Lennon.

Episode 50

Episode #9.50

Sat, Aug 20, 1966 60 mins

The Temptations perform "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" and "Get Ready." Sandy Posey sings "Born A Woman." Telephone interviews with singer Wilson Pickett and Miami disc jockey John Powers.

Episode 51

American Bandstand's 9th Anniversary on ABC-TV Featuring Johnny Rivers

Sat, Aug 27, 1966 60 mins

The New AMERICAN BANDSTAND 1966 celebrates it's 9th Anniversary on ABC-TV and bringing the film clips of the past 9 Seasons from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Hollywood, California on ABC-TV and welcoming Johnny Rivers Performs "Memphis, Tennessee (No. 2-2 Weeks in July 1964)" & "The Poor Side of Town (No. 1-1Week in October 1966)" both on Imperial Records.

Episode 52

Episode #9.52

Sat, Sep 3, 1966 60 mins

American Bandstand's 9th Anniversary Show, Part 2 of 2. Lou Christie sings "Two Faces Have I" and "If My Car Could Only Talk." Former Bandstand regular Ken Rossi sings "Bad Boy."