American Bandstand (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 1957, American Bandstand is a reality series.
What it’s about. American Bandstand was an American music-performance show that aired in various versions from 1952 to 1989 and was hosted from 1956 until its final season by Dick Clark, who also served as producer. The show featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 music introduced by Clark; at least one popular musical act—over the decades, running the gamut from Jerry Lee Lewis to Run DMC—would usually appear in person to lip-sync one of their latest singles. Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon holds the record for most appearances at 110. The show's popularity helped Dick Clark become an American media mogul and inspired similar long-running music programs, such as Soul Train and Top of the Pops. Clark eventually assumed ownership of the program through his Dick Clark Productions company.
Who’s in it. American Bandstand stars Dick Clark as Self - Host, Billy Williams as Self, Joni James as Self and Don Rondo as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, American Bandstand sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Bandstand page.
If you liked it. Fans of American Bandstand tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch American Bandstand (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for American Bandstand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is American Bandstand worth watching?
- American Bandstand holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in American Bandstand?
- American Bandstand stars Dick Clark, Billy Williams, Joni James, Don Rondo and Paul Anka.
- When was American Bandstand released?
- American Bandstand was released in 1957.