Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, Part One: Philadelphia 1957-1964

Longwood Public Library

9:30am-9:00pm

(631) 924-6400

Longwood Public Library
800 Middle Country Road
Middle Island, NY 11953
United States

View on Google Maps

Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:30am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-9:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-9:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Program Type:

America 250, History & Genealogy, Online

Age Group:

Adult

Registration is required for this event.
Registration will open on February 12, 2026 @ 9:30am.

Event Description

Join historian and professor Rick Feingold for a look at American Bandstand, the groundbreaking weekday TV show that began in 1957. Hosted by Dick Clark, it featured teenagers dancing to Top 40 hits and became must-watch TV for students and their teachers alike. Set in Philadelphia from 1957–1964, the program includes original live performances by Bill Haley and the Comets, Bobby Darin, Little Anthony, the Coasters, Jerry Lee Lewis, Danny and the Juniors, and more.

This program will be presented as a Zoom meeting. The URL for the "meeting" will be emailed to all registrants upon completion of registration and also one day prior to start time.

Not sure how to use Zoom? Click here to take a tutorial with our Tech Librarian Alison.

Borrowing Guidelines

Valid Adult Longwood Public Library Card in good standing.
A maximum of three items from this collection may be borrowed at a time.
Equipment & Gadgets are available at the Adult Reference Desk and must be returned to the Circulation Desk. Gadgets placed on hold may be checked out at the Circulation Desk when ready for pickup. Equipment & Gadgets may not be returned to the book drop.
If any item is lost or damaged, the full value of the item will be charged to the patron account.
The library has a limited number of items in the collection; if the item comes back late or is lost, the library may not be able to honor reservations.
The use of some items may require precertification or training; if there are any precertification requirements, there will be a link in the item description to the required training.