ON THIS DAY in American Bandstand history

1961 – Conway Twitty performed “The Next Kiss (Is the Last Goodbye)” on “American Bandstand.”

1968 – Jon & Robin & the In Crowd performed “Dr. John, the Medicine Man” on “American Bandstand.”

1974 – Jim Stafford performed “My Girl Bill” on “American Bandstand.”

1974 – The Ohio Players performed “Jive Turkey” on “American Bandstand.”

Here’s a cute clip from the old Crook and Chase show talking about fashion on American Bandstand.

“I just want to say to the kids out there watching: You can do anything you want in life. Unless Jay Leno wants to do it too.”
– Conan OBrien