The Beach Boys perform "Don't Worry Baby." And, for the second time on AB, a Salute to the Beatles. Tribute includes footage of their Feb. 7, 1964 arrival, and press conference, at JFK airport. The studio audience dances to Beatles records.
Jackie DeShannon sings "Oh Boy." Duane Eddy performs "Guitar Child" (with hand puppets, operated by Dick Clark and Charlie O'Donnell, miming the backup singers' vocals).
American Bandstand's 3rd Salute to the Beatles. Scenes from the Beatles' upcoming movie, "A Hard Day's Night," are presented. As with the previous two tributes, the studio audience dances to Beatles' records.
Little Richard performs "Bama Lama Bama Loo." Rene and Rene (Latin pop duo, René Ornelas and René Herrera) sing "Angelito." Singer-actor Fabian (Fabian Forte) is interviewed.
American Bandstand's 7th Anniversary Show. Clips from past shows include Bandstand's Roaring '20's gala (1960), a Funhouse show (1961), and a skating party (1961). Actress Susan Seaforth presents Dick Clark with a cake containing 7 candles.
Major Lance sings "Rhythm." Jan and Dean perform "Sidewalk Surfin'" (with Dean demonstrating a few skateboard tricks). Dick Clark interviews Fabian (singer-actor Fabian Forte).
The Newbeats sing "Bread and Butter" and "Everything's Alright." Round Robin sings "Kick that Little Foot, Sally Ann" and "Who's the Roundest of them All?" Dick Clark interviews actor-singer Paul Petersen (of "The Donna Reed Show").
American Bandstand's 4th Salute to the Beatles. The Fab Four are seen, and heard, in interviews provided by KABC TV and KRLA radio. Casey Kasem's tribute record, "A Letter from Elena," is played. Plus, scenes from "A Hard Day's Night."
Lou Christie sings "The Gypsy Cried" and "Have I Sinned?" The Hondells perform "Little Honda" and "Hot Rod High." Dick Clark interviews singer-actor Bobby Darin.
Jerry Lee Lewis performs "Great Balls of Fire" and "High Heel Sneakers." The Spats perform "The Roach" and "Gator Tails and Monkey Ribs." Dick Clark interviews singer Bobby Vinton.
1964 Halloween Show. Lou Johnson sings "Always Something There to Remind Me" and "Kentucky Bluebird (Send A Message To Martha)." Bobby "Boris" Pickett sings "Monster Swim" and "Monster Mash." "Addams Family" star John Astin is interviewed.
The Everly Brothers perform "Gone, Gone, Gone" and "Cathy's Clown." Bobby Vinton sings "It's Better To Have Loved" and "Mr. Lonely." Dick Clark interviews singer Bobby Freeman.
Dick and DeeDee sing "The Mountain's High" and "Thou Shalt Not Steal." Terry Black sings "Unless You Care" and "Can We Go Somewhere?" In the Celebrity Corner, Dick Clark interviews guitarist Duane Eddy.
The Larks sing "The Jerk" and "Forget Me." Mike Clifford sings "Don't Make Her Cry" and "Close to Cathy." In the Celebrity Corner, Dick Clark interviews singer Arthur Prysock.
Chad and Jeremy perform "A Summer Song" and "Willow Weep for Me." Bobby Freeman sings "C'mon and Swim" and "S-W-I-M." In the Celebrity Corner, Dick Clark interviews actor Jimmy Boyd.
Al Martino sings "I Love You Because" and "We Could." Mickey Lee Lane sings "Shaggy Dog" and "Ooh-Ooh." Dick Clark interviews 12-year-old actor Bryan Russell, who talks about his upcoming movie "Emil and the Detectives."
Arthur Prysock sings "Close Your Eyes." Freddy Cannon sings "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Too Much Monkey Business." Neil Sedaka sings "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" and "I Hope He Breaks Your Heart."
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By what name was American Bandstand (1952) officially released in Canada in English?