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Is American Bandstand coming back?

American Bandstand (1957–2005) — music on ABC

The answer: Concluded September 12, 2005.
American Bandstand poster
Genre
Music
Network / streamer
ABC
Premiered
August 5, 1957
Ended
September 12, 2005
Runtime
~60 min per episode
33seasons

About American Bandstand

American Bandstand ended on September 12, 2005. The show was a long-running music-performance program that originally aired from 1952 to 1989, with Dick Clark serving as host from 1956 until its final season. Its last episode aired in 2005, marking the conclusion of a significant era in American television music programming.

The show was a variety series that featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 music, with musical acts performing in person to lip-sync their latest singles. Over the years, the program showcased a wide range of artists, from early rock and roll legends like Jerry Lee Lewis to hip-hop groups like Run DMC. Its format and popularity helped shape the landscape of music television and influenced other shows like Soul Train and Top of the Pops.

The cast included Dick Clark and David Hirsch as hosts.

American Bandstand cast

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