Bonnie takes you on a stroll down memory lane with special guest and former Long Island resident Sharon Sultan Cutler, the creator and co-author of "Bandstand Diaries: The Philadelphia Years 1956 – 1964", a comprehensive book about Dick Clark's American Bandstand TV show. BandstandDiaries.com.
Bonnie and Sharon share memories of "running home from school" to watch Bandstand so they could catch a glimpse of "the regulars" – dancers Arlene Sullivan and Kenny Rossi, Bob Clayton and Justine Carrelli, Frani, Pat, Big Ro, Little Ro, Carmen, Carole and dozens of other teens who gained instant fame on TV's first "reality show."
Bandstand brought rock 'n' roll into millions of American living rooms (a trend that frightened up-tight 1950's parents and teachers) with in-studio performances by South Philly singers including Bobby Rydell {who wrote the book's Introduction), Fabian, and Frankie Avalon.
To see Bonnie's interview with co-author and Bandstand regular Arlene Sullivan, click vimeo.com/195806800 for the latest episode of Senior Moments: The Happy Ones!
Special thanks to Sharon Sultan Cutler for appearing on the show and for introducing us to Arlene.
Appreciation to our dedicated crew: director Brendan Duffy, PATV Programming Director Mike Peters, audio board operator Eric Newman, and PATV intern Matt Cavanagh. Thanks also to our longtime, generous sponsors: Dave Weiss and his staff at Bagel Mentch, and Alma and Joseph at Third Dimension Hair Salon in Great Neck, New York.
We wish you peace, good health, love, laughter, and personal fulfillment at this holiday season and in the new year.
