Dick Clark debuts as ‘Bandstand’ music and dance program host on WFIL-TV 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1956)

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Video: 'July 9, 1956: Dick Clark makes his first appearance on American Bandstand'

(Monday, July 9, 1956, 2:30 p.m. EDT) — Dick Clark made his debut today as host of Bandstand on WFIL-TV in Philadelphia.

The name was changed to American Bandstand when it went national on ABC the following year.

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