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.

RECORD REVIEW VS RATE-A-RECORD

I think a good way to get started here is to get your opinion and ideas -- from Regulars as well as watchers. So....let's hear it guys and girls:

My recollection and research shows that it was Record Review (where the kids on the show rated a record) not Rate-A-Record in the Philadelphia years. I believe it turned Rate-A-Record when it moved to California. What's your "Spin."

Welcome To My Blog

Hi Gang,

Well, I have finally taken the plunge into the waters of Blogs and soon a website. I am looking forward to your input and hope you will enjoy your visits here as well. See ya....

Charles