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If you have come by this blog by chance, it's all over here: www.theprincesandprincessesofdance.com

Stop by the magical kingdom of The Princes and Princesses of Dance. Say hi in the blog and explore, explore. You'll never know what you'll find....

Ciao for now....

www.theprincesandprincessesofdance.com

We may have a little glitch here...uh oh! The website is: http://www.theprincesandprincessesofdance.com/. I have been receiving wonderful comments, but two so far have come through this blog which is now incorporated into the above URL. I apologize for the confusion. Come visit me at my new home -- door's open :-)

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ROBERT MARCUCCI DIES AT 81

Robert P. Marcucci dies at 81; talent manager discovered Frankie Avalon, Fabian

The former record company owner's career inspired the 1980 film 'The Idolmaker.' Dick Clark says Marcucci 'was one of the most imaginative talent managers I ever met. He had tremendous creativity.'

WEBSITE UPDATE!

Approximately 1500 photos are readied and in the expert hands of my trusty webmaster, Justin, to be uploaded to my website. 

I am going to hazard a guess, American Bandstand buddies, that we should have a launch as early as next week for www.theprincesandprincessesofdance.com

Enjoy your weekend...I'm going to sleep! Ha!

A THOUSAND APOLOGIES AMERICAN BANDSTAND FANS

Yup, a thousand apologies.... a treasure of over one thousand photos has been loaded for your pleasure. I was told that the word is out and about that I am back rock 'n' rollin. The book excerpts are downloaded so you will be able to take a peak. This blog has been incorporated into my website: theprincesandprincessesofdance.com and all we need to do is get these snapshots snapping on my snappy new website and before you know you guys will be back in Studio B American Bandstand -- not really -- but who likes reality anyway? HA! I just can't wait for you guys to see everything. 

Ciao for now.... 

WEBSITE UPDATE! WEBSITE UPDATE!

WEBSITE WEBSITE! WEBSITE UPDATE! The delay we are having here is the the scanning, uploading and selection and sorting of near one thousand photos (only a third of my collection) and about 12 Albums to accommodate them. But I should have a more precise date in a couple of days. I am exhausted -- haven't been out of the house in days -- the neighbors are thrilled :-)

THE PRINCES AND PRINCESSES OF DANCE: The Princes and Princesses of Dance book cover

THE PRINCES AND PRINCESSES OF DANCE: The Princes and Princesses of Dance book cover: "Hi American Bandstand's Best and Buddies galore, Just approved final draft of the book cover. Hope you guys will like it. More content is b..."

The Princes and Princesses of Dance book cover

Hi American Bandstand's Best and Buddies galore,

Just approved final draft of the book cover. Hope you guys will like it. More content is being uploaded and it is looking purtier and purtier.

Don that protective gear, we are approaching launch time. Ha!

Coming Down the Stretch!

Another update. This is taking a little longer but we should have a date by next week -- I hope, I hope.

Excerpts for the book have been chosen, working on photo albums, Justin is deep in creative thought and process of the birth of my book cover.... What else? Oh yeah, I am exhausted and Justin is doing most of the work.

Stay tuned and please don't be as impatient as yours truly. We are hurrying as fast as we can. "Now, for another pot of coffee," he mumbles mercifully.....

THE PRINCES AND PRINCESSES OF DANCE: Up and Coming Website

THE PRINCES AND PRINCESSES OF DANCE: Up and Coming Website

Finally, Dick Clark and the Philadelphia years of American Bandstand from behind the scenes and as told by the American Bandstand dancers. Through seven years of intimate interviews and extensive research, The Princes and Princesses of Dance/The Follies of Fame chronicles the times and lives of a group of Philadelphia teenagers a half a century ago who unexpectedly grew to be famous and become household names -- the American Idols of their day – the first celebrities for celebrity sake -- on a show titled American Bandstand.  The American Bandstand dancers, nee Regulars, unaware as they may have been, introduced dance and music to a nation of a new demographic coined teenager and gave them a home away from home where they felt accepted and recognized. Return with me to the dawn of television, to a time of transition and change, to a new world, to the inauguration of an icon named Dick Clark and… the birth of rock ‘n’ roll!  

Up and Coming Website

Hi fans and friends,

In a few weeks or so, I will have a website up and running exclusively devoted to American Bandstand's Philadelphia years and my book, The Princes and Princesses of Dance  www.theprincesandprincessesofdance.com. There will be lots of information, many photos and excerpts from my book. At that time, this blog will be incorporated into my website. The url will be theprincesandprincessesofdance.com and the the specific email will be charles@theprincesandprincessesofdance.com

Soooooooooo I hope you will all join me and my friends -- fans and Regulars from the show alike -- to celebrate this incredible program and rejoice in the lore, be surprised by what you may know and not know, and share with us your personal stories and scoops.

I would love to get your ideas of what you would like to see on my site and your sharing and contribution. Go for it!

I am psyched. I hope you will be too.