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