Philadelphia, PA, United States
American Bandstand. This television program had a major impact on the music, dance, and lifestyles of American teenagers. "Bandstand," a local show, began in 1952. Dick Clark became host in 1956, and on August 5, 1957, "American Bandstand" debuted on the nationwide ABC network. Until 1964 the show w
as broadcast from WFIL-TV here. This 1947 building was one of the first designed and constructed. exclusively for television productions.
Listen to the audio guide for Blue plaque № 29410 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off