American Bandstand
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N 39° 57.511 W 075° 12.776
18S E 481813 N 4423174
"It's got a good beat and you can dance to it"
Waymark Code: WM7MJ0
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 11/09/2009
Views: 6
Marker Text: This television program had a major impact on the music, dance, and lifestyles of American teenagers. "Bandstand," a local show, began in 1952. Dick Clark became host in 1956, and on August 5, 1957, "American Bandstand" debuted on the nationwide ABC network. Until 1964 the show was broadcast from WFIL-TV here. This 1947 building was one of the first designed and constructed. exclusively for television productions.
Marker Name: American Bandstand
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 08/05/1997
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: 4601 Market St., Philadelphia
Category: Business & Industry, Motion Pictures & Television
Website: [Web Link]
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