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JDanRyan

Nov 19, 2002, 04:30 AM

Actually, they're showing up on AMERICAN DREAMS; apparently Dick Clark isn't going to let a little thing like history stand in the way of his show's success...

from NY DAILY NEWS, November 18, 2002, at http://www.nydailynews.com/11-18-2002/entertainment/ent_radio/story/36294p-34259c.html

Beatle booking?
In their 'Dreams'

By STEPHEN BATTAGLIO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

The Beatles were one of the few superstar music acts to never appear on "American Bandstand."

But that won't keep the group from playing on "American Dreams," the NBC drama that uses the classic dance show to tell stories about a Philadelphia family in the 1960s.

"American Dreams" creator and executive producer Jonathan Prince told the Daily News a clip of the Beatles' historic first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964 will be in a January episode.

Footage of big-name '60s music acts has helped make "American Dreams" a Sunday night hit.

Up to now, the series has drawn performances from the "Bandstand" archives owned by Dick Clark, an executive producer of "American Dreams."

"You can't tell this story without telling the story of the Beatles," Prince said.

To get the "Sullivan" footage, Prince said he had to make a pitch to Apple Corp., the company that manages Beatles-related business for the group's former members and their estates.

Prince convinced Apple that the clip would introduce the group's music to younger viewers.

"We said there will be a new base of fans - and we must reward our other fans who are expecting this to happen," Prince said.

The effort to keep it real musically on "American Dreams" has paid off.

Stacey Lynn Koerner, an analyst for ad-buying firm Initiative Media, said the show has tapped into the public's nostalgic yearnings after last year's terrorist attacks - even though it deals with the turbulent '60s.

"It represents all of the themes that really came out of that post-9/11 experience - more concentration on family, a celebration of American pop culture in 'Bandstand,' and a harking back to a more innocent time," she said.

But the show has also become an outlet for contemporary artists. Usher recently played Motown legend Marvin Gaye. The upcoming Christmas episode features Ashanti as Dionne Warwick.

Soon "American Dreams" fans will be able to listen to those performances anytime - NBC is working on a deal to release a CD next year. A DVD of the series with uncut musical performances could follow.

More of today's music stars are being lined up for "American Dreams," said Prince, who believes they give the show its cross-generational appeal.

"A lot of kids will say, 'That's Ashanti,'" he said. "And the parents will say, 'That's Dionne Warwick. Who's Ashanti?'"

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SF4-EVER

Nov 19, 2002, 04:54 AM

Thanks for the article, Jim.

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Danoota64

Nov 19, 2002, 06:11 AM

I watch this show every week and I wondered how or even if they would put the Beatles in the story line. Dick Clark likes to take creative license in his version of things. It's still supposedly 1963 on the show, but Jay & the Americans have already been on. I still watch anyway!

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PauLuver69

Nov 19, 2002, 06:38 AM

when is American Dreams on? I've never seen it before.

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BeatleBonJoviFan

Nov 19, 2002, 09:17 AM

Thanks for the article! I've been watching this show and I love it! I was wondering if they'd include the Beatles seeing as how they never appeared on the show in real life. I can't wait to see that episode! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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beatlebangs1964

Nov 19, 2002, 01:08 PM

I think most people will make accomodations for our beloved Moptops.

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beatlegirl9977

Nov 19, 2002, 05:02 PM

Yeah, I've counted quite a few British Invasion songs being played on the show already, even though it's only around December 1963 in the plotline. I think it's a great show, though, one of the few I'll actually make time to watch.

I've been looking forward to seeing how they'll handle the whole Beatle thing since the show premiered. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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HariScruff_00

Nov 19, 2002, 05:50 PM

I was wondering if/when they were gonna put the Beatles into the show... gee, has that been said yet? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/crosseyed4.gif

It'll be interesting to see how they have the father character react to the Beatles' hair... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afro1.gif

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Danoota64:
I watch this show every week and I wondered how or even if they would put the Beatles in the story line. Dick Clark likes to take creative license in his version of things. It's still supposedly 1963 on the show, but Jay & the Americans have already been on. I still watch anyway!
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Ok, bad question i know- but I wasn't alive yet: when did Jay and the Americans come out?

and, what was it George called Dick Clark? A 'Twit' ? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/laugh2.gif

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ImaginePeace78

Nov 19, 2002, 10:27 PM

It's great they're including the Beatles (I was wondering how they were going to do that). I watch this show every week and enjoye it. It's a breath of fresh air from the stuff that's been on TV lately.
-Kristi

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bearkat77

Nov 20, 2002, 12:05 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By JDanRyan:
"You can't tell this story without telling the story of the Beatles," Prince said.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You'll get no arguements from me on this. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif Thanks for the article, Jim.

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Nov 20, 2002, 12:43 AM

JDanRyan

Nov 20, 2002, 06:28 PM

The big unanswered question, of course, is are they going to cast someone as the Beatles for some scenes, much the same way Usher played Marvin Gaye, and if they do who will they choose? They may well use the footage the same way Bob Zemeckis blocked his shots in I WANNA HOLD YOUR HAND, which in the end makes the speculation pointless, but if anyone has some candidates, now's the time to speak up...

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StrawberryShorty

Nov 20, 2002, 07:30 PM

I've ALSO been waiting for when and how they would include the Beatles in the show. They show a clip of something Beatle related in the beginning, don't they?

GREAT SHOW!!

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HariScruff_00

Nov 21, 2002, 12:57 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By StrawberryShorty:
They show a clip of something Beatle related in the beginning, don't they?

GREAT SHOW!!

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That's right! I didn't even think about that. During the intro they show an old clip of a girl holding a sign that has the Beatles written on it. I recognize the clip but I can't remember what the sign said. (pshht)

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Danoota64

Nov 21, 2002, 06:21 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By HariScruff_00:
That's right! I didn't even think about that. During the intro they show an old clip of a girl holding a sign that has the Beatles written on it. I recognize the clip but I can't remember what the sign said. (pshht)

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It says, (ugh), "Elvis is dead - long live the Beatles" and someone else has a sign that says something like, "don't ever leave us."
Next year, Feb 9th is on a Sunday (again, like in 1964) - I wonder what they'll do?

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Kasey1964

Nov 21, 2002, 01:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By JDanRyan:
Actually, they're showing up on AMERICAN DREAMS; apparently Dick Clark isn't going to let a little thing like history stand in the way of his show's success...

Beatle booking?
In their 'Dreams'

By STEPHEN BATTAGLIO
DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER

The Beatles were one of the few superstar music acts to never appear on "American Bandstand."

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Do they mean live? I know that they showed a promo for Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane and the teeny bopper audience looked as if the Beatles were space aliens,and most of them hated their new appearance(mustaches,etc.)

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EasternBird

Nov 22, 2002, 07:48 PM

Cool, I'd been wondering if the Beatles were going to be included in the show. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif

I've never seen "American Dreams," so are they saying that they're going to pretend that the Ed Sullivan footage actually took place on "American Bandstand?" Or will, say, the family be watching the Ed Sullivan show on TV at home? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/confused.gif I think it would make a lot more sense that way.

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beatlegirl9977

Nov 22, 2002, 09:38 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By EasternBird:
I've never seen "American Dreams," so are they saying that they're going to pretend that the Ed Sullivan footage actually took place on "American Bandstand?" Or will, say, the family be watching the Ed Sullivan show on TV at home? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/confused.gif I think it would make a lot more sense that way.

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They can't mess with it *too* much, or there would be thousands of Beatle fans crying foul over any kind of major historical inaccuracies.

I think it'd be fun, though, if Meg and Roxanne (the two teenage girl characters on the show) were in NYC for whatever reason at the same time the Beatles were there, kind of like in the "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" movie.

Anyone else have any plotline suggestions for that episode?

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HariScruff_00

Nov 22, 2002, 11:38 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By EasternBird:
Cool, I'd been wondering if the Beatles were going to be included in the show. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif

I've never seen "American Dreams," so are they saying that they're going to pretend that the Ed Sullivan footage actually took place on "American Bandstand?" Or will, say, the family be watching the Ed Sullivan show on TV at home? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/confused.gif I think it would make a lot more sense that way.

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You know, with TV technology these days they could turn ol' Ed Sullivan into Dick Clark EASY... would be interesting.

As far as a plot line, I can't help but think that (as i mentioned earlier) the father character is going to have some fit about their hair- might be a bit too cliche though.

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Sexy_Sadie

Nov 23, 2002, 12:07 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Danoota64:
I watch this show every week and I wondered how or even if they would put the Beatles in the story line. Dick Clark likes to take creative license in his version of things. It's still supposedly 1963 on the show, but Jay & the Americans have already been on. I still watch anyway!

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/peace.gif

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This show is SO good! It's one of my new favourite shows! I was looking at a tentitive episode guide, and the episode called "Beatlemania" will probably be on in January...

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beatlebangs1964

Nov 25, 2002, 01:10 PM

Maybe he should grow a moptop himself, heeheehee! That would CERTAINLY be an improvement. If he has a hang up about the Beatles' long beautiful hair, tell him if he sports Beatle coiffure, he has a moptop like Moe Howard of 3 Stooges fame. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/joker.gif

Throw pies at Patti. She irritates me. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsdown.gif

Yeah, how about this. Meg gets Beatle singles and dances up a storm to them. Dick Clark can play their records on Bandstand like he did for real in 1964.

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Danoota64

Nov 25, 2002, 01:43 PM

Jim Pryor could sell more TVs that way!

I think how they'll work it in is maybe have Ed Sullivan on the tv in the Pryor house in the background? And maybe Meg and Patti notice and everyone goes quiet as they watch the world change....

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Danoota64

Dec 03, 2002, 08:37 AM

I calle dhim Jim but his name is Jack! (oops)

Anyone see this week's episode? It's not even Christams 1963 and Luke mentions the British Invasion while Bandstand plays the Kinks!http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/shakehead3.gif

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beatlegirl9977

Dec 03, 2002, 10:39 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Danoota64:
I calle dhim Jim but his name is Jack! (oops)

Anyone see this week's episode? It's not even Christams 1963 and Luke mentions the British Invasion while Bandstand plays the Kinks!http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/shakehead3.gif

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Yeah, that drove me nuts! They also played "A Summer Song" too (which I think is from 1965). They need a new musical consultant on that show. *pick me, pick me!!* http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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beatlebangs1964

Dec 03, 2002, 03:11 PM

Or me!

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Sexy_Sadie

Dec 04, 2002, 12:08 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Sexy_Sadie:
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This show is SO good! It's one of my new favourite shows! I was looking at a tentitive episode guide, and the episode called "Beatlemania" will probably be on in January...

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Okay, I just read on an episode guide site that Beatlemania will be aired Dec. 22! Oooo I can't wait!

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beatlegirl9977

Dec 04, 2002, 10:58 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Sexy_Sadie:
Okay, I just read on an episode guide site that Beatlemania will be aired Dec. 22! Oooo I can't wait!

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Oooh! Dec 22nd?? What a nice Christmas present that'd be!
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Sexy_Sadie

Dec 15, 2002, 04:22 PM

Well I just read that the Beatle episode will not be aired until Jan. 5 now, so that's a couple of weeks late. Anyways, this doesn't say much, but here's a brief outline of the plot:
BEATLEMANIA GRIPS THE PRYOR HOUSEHOLD AS JJ FACES A DIFFICULT DECISION - The Beatles' arrival in America sends the country and the Pryor household into a frenzy, except for a concerned JJ (Will Estes), who receives word that Notre Dame has denied him a full scholarship. Determined to afford his son's college education, Jack (Tom Verica) seeks financial help from his successful and slightly distant older brother Ted (guest star Christopher Cousins) despite Pete (guest star Matthew John Armstrong ) and Helen's (Gail O'Grady) concerns. Meanwhile, a confused Meg (Brittany Snow) attempts to classify her relationship with Luke (guest star Jamie Elman ), employing Roxanne's (Vanessa Lengies) "perfect plan" to determine if the record store clerk is in fact her boyfriend.

It doesn't say too much about how the Beatles will be incorporated, oh well. It will be a surprise I guess!

Dec 15, 2002, 04:30 PM

Thanks for sharing, Sexy_Sadie (the latest and the greatest of them all!). I know I for one will be on the lookout for the Beatlemania episode. I have been watching Ameican Dreams since its premiere, and I've wondered since then how they would fit the Fabs in. I think it's a good show.

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Dec 15, 2002, 06:10 PM

I just finished watching American Dreams, and the Beatlemania episode was advertised! It's supposed to be on next week, December 22! Check your local listings, Beatlepeople, and tune in!

beatlegirl9977

Dec 15, 2002, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted By kc:
I just finished watching American Dreams, and the Beatlemania episode was advertised! It's supposed to be on next week, December 22! Check your local listings, Beatlepeople, and tune in!I heard January 5th for the Beatles episode to air...I'll keep checking the NBC page, though, and see what they say.

I can't wait to see it, though! I was so excited when I saw the preview tonight! images/icons/smile.gif

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Beatles'girl123

Dec 16, 2002, 09:19 AM

hey everyone! The Bealtemania episode of American Dreams WILL air on January 5, 2003. It will play a mjor part in that episode. Everyone in the cast will be dancing to "I Want To Hold Your Hand." They will play that song on American Bandstand too. There will also be vintage footage of the Beatle's when they come to America for the first time. Everyone get your video recorderd ready!!!

Dec 16, 2002, 04:10 PM

I suppose everybody should tune in on both December 22 and January 5, since we've heard conflicting dates...

beatlegirl9977

Dec 16, 2002, 05:25 PM

According to the NBC website, the 12/22 episode is a rerun (it's the one where Meg goes on a date with Jimmy Riley):

http://nbc.com/American_Dreams/

No mention of what's on 12/29 and 1/5 yet, though...

BeatleBonJoviFan

Dec 16, 2002, 09:38 PM

I saw this Sunday's preview for the Beatlemania episode and they did not say "coming next week." They said "on the next all-new episode of American Dreams." Which can be anytime, not necessarily the next week.

According to TVGuide.com, the episode for 12/29 is this one:

The Fighting Irish
A Notre Dame recruiter is interested in JJ, but he's preoccupied with Beth, so Jack will have to carry the ball for his son. And Jimmy Riley asks Meg to be his regular partner on “Bandstand.” This could be the start of something big. As Roxanne puts it, “Jimmy Riley has been blessed with one of the great pickup lines of our time---Will you dance with me on 'Bandstand'?---and he's not going to waste it on somebody he isn't crazy about.” Meanwhile, Patty wants her parents to buy a bigger water heater (and she annoys everyone about it); and Helen goes to the Women's Health Clinic at Temple to get birth-control pills.

Is anyone but me getting annoyed with some of the aspects with this show? I can't stand the father, Patty, and all the tension between the characters. And I really didn't like the double standard for JJ and Meg. JJ can go out and spend the night with a questionable older woman while Meg can't go on a simple date with a guy who's very respectible? Come on! I realize the '60s were different than now, but you can't tell me all fathers were that much of a jerk. And don't get me started on the pronunciation of the words "Notre Dame". It's No-tra Dahme! Didn't anyone take French???

At least the music's good. And it's getting a whole lot better come January. images/icons/smile.gif

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beatlebangs1964

Dec 17, 2002, 05:43 AM

The date inaccuracies and that poopy Patty annoy me. I can't stand Patty. graemlins/thumbsdown.gif I also think the sexist father is aptly named "Jack" as a nickname for "Jackass" because he makes Archie Bunker sound reasonable at times. What a donkey.

I also don't like the way the powers that be mess with history and alter it to shape their story line. For the most part I like the show, but those are my pet peeves.

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beatlegirl9977

Dec 17, 2002, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted By BeatleBonJoviFan:

Is anyone but me getting annoyed with some of the aspects with this show? I can't stand the father, Patty, and all the tension between the characters. And I really didn't like the double standard for JJ and Meg. JJ can go out and spend the night with a questionable older woman while Meg can't go on a simple date with a guy who's very respectible? Come on! I realize the '60s were different than now, but you can't tell me all fathers were that much of a jerk. And don't get me started on the pronunciation of the words "Notre Dame". It's No-tra Dahme! Didn't anyone take French???

At least the music's good. And it's getting a whole lot better come January. images/icons/smile.gif Yeah, I don't like it when certain aspects of the show make it seem like the writers have a very condescending attitude regarding the intelligence of their viewers, especially when they start throwing in every possible big issue from the '60s in a very stereotypical manner. So far the show has been *okay* regarding this, but I can definitely see how it can go downhill.

The tension between the characters...well, every family has conflict. Patty is becoming WAY too bratty, it seems, though; I don't like one-dimensional characters like that. (And I KNOW BB can't STAND Patty, either!)

And re: the No-tra Dahme/Note-er Dayme pronunciation... Anytime anyone I know has talked about the college, we've always said "Note-er Dayme". The cathedral in France is Notra Dahme. images/icons/smile.gif

The music on the show is very good--but in just about every episode so far I've caught slip-ups, where they've played songs that didn't come out until 1964 or even 1965! The casual viewer probably doesn't pick up on it, but any oldies experts (like me) go crazy about stupid things like that!

ImaginePeace78

Dec 17, 2002, 09:16 PM

I wish they'd show more of young Will's character (the little boy with polio). I didn't even know he had polio until I read it in the newspaper about the show and the characters. My dad did notice he had a leg brace on, and I thought that maybe he did have polio, but I wasn't sure until I read that article. They should say something about that. Will also walks with a limp too. And Patty? Very one-dimensional (a spelling-bee champion--whoopee!) and I wasn't too sure about the double-standard thing between Meg and JJ either. Well, the sexual revolution is a few years away (on the show). images/icons/smile.gif Oh yeah, the songs...some of them, I'm sure came out in 1964! LIke Dionne Warwick's "Walk On By" for instance.
And can't they find people who actually try to sound like the real singer?
-Kristi

Rellevart

Dec 18, 2002, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted By beatlegirl9977:
And re: the No-tra Dahme/Note-er Dayme pronunciation... Anytime anyone I know has talked about the college, we've always said "Note-er Dayme". The cathedral in France is Notra Dahme. Yup, this is my general understanding too. Two of my coworkers are proud alumni or "Note-er Dame" and I thought "Notra Dahme" was lovely. images/icons/smile.gif

beatlegirl9977

Dec 18, 2002, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted By ImaginePeace78:
Oh yeah, the songs...some of them, I'm sure came out in 1964! LIke Dionne Warwick's "Walk On By" for instance.
And can't they find people who actually try to sound like the real singer?
-KristiI wish they would...but I think that's part of the gimmicks that the show has going for it--they bring in pop stars of today to get the younger viewers to watch the show. Apparently they don't have to sound anything like the '60s star they're portraying, which is kind of crummy.

beatlebangs1964

Dec 18, 2002, 10:45 AM

"Walk on By," which I never liked was 1965. The time inconsistencies and inaccuracies are enough to make one graemlins/scream2.gif !

Danoota64

Dec 18, 2002, 10:52 AM

This business of bringing on those young singers to attract a younger audience - that's Dick Clark for ya! I have not heard of these newer artists - and what do they have in common with the artists they're mimicking? And what kind of interest do kids today have in this show? The sixties were centuries ago to them! JMO

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donnamariemoreno27

Dec 19, 2002, 09:47 PM

Well I just clicked on the NBC homepage of American Dreams & according to the episode page, it airs on January 5th, 2003. This should very intereting to watch...