American Bandstand 1950s Dancer Carole Scaldeferri
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- As a teenager in the late 1970s I always enjoyed watching American Bandstand on Saturday afternoons. This is a montage I created of one of my favorite dancers on the show Carole Scaldeferri from the 1950s. Carole was a regular on bandstand from 1957 to 1961.
Carole was a close friend of mine until she passed away atgge 70 in December 2013. I was both
Essentially to be able to speak about her at her funeral. She was truly a wonderful person and loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She has been gone for almostb9 years and I still miss her.
This video was a wonderful reminder of who she was.
Richard Fisher I'm happy to hear you enjoyed watching Carole's montage. Carole was a great dancer on American Bandstand. Thank you for the excellent comment and for watching the ABdancers channel.
@@ABdancers Love watching Carole and Harvey dance to Dede Dinah and Get A Job. I was all of 6 in 1958 and I watched Bandstand just about every day. I'm sure I saw Carole at some point. Great dancer and I'm sure she was a wonderful person.
@@frdjr2527 I was 10 and my brother was 18 and it was on as soon as we got home (me from school and he came in from his job). My mother would YELL at me "You are too young to be watching that and dancing!!!!" I didn't care as I was living it and loving it and I'm so happy today, that I didn't miss it.
@@frdjr2527 I met Carole when she was working at some job place in philly. She was a doll! So very friendly and sweet
Those kids looked so mature compared to what teens looked like in the 70s. They looked like young men and women. They sure could dance!! God bless them all.
Yes they did
I thought the exact thing!!!!
Indeed! This kids look like mature adults and they are great dancers too
It was great to see how young men and women having fun together with great respect for each other
I loved watching Carole dance on the Philadelphia AB. Unfortunately, Carole passed away in 2013 at the age of 70. I was saddened to learn of her passing. My heart goes out to Carole's family and friends.
Oh no I am sorry to hear this. My Heartfelt Condolences ♥
@@adriennerobinson1180 Carole was one of my favorite Philly AB dancers. Thank you for your heartfelt condolences!
@@stevehazzard3120 You are Welcome
Carol was beautiful and great dancer. She eventually lived in the suburbs not too far from my home. She did pass away a few years ago suddenly.. I did get to speak to her in a store one day and she was very sweet. I'm 74 and did go to Bandstand 3 times, wanted to go more but didn't live close
An era that touches millions of us.
That's so cool to be a part of teenage history I bet their grandchildren are proud!
The guy that Carole is dancing with was really a great dancer as well. Their timing together was excellent.
Harvey Robbins.
I was literally thinking the same thing. His footwork is so precise!
Lots of great memories!Fantastic dancers!Loved watching this show after school!
Just found out my Dad danced on the show in Philly sure wish I could find him.
I always loved that she wasn't a skinny Minnie, yet there she was, with America, and the Army, loving her!!
Air Force!
Oh to be able to go back to those days.
If I were alive back then and lived near Philly, I would have loved to be on Bandstand!
balboahigh1999 you can by watching those videos
Omg. Never missed the show after school
I didn’t either. I’d hurry home to catch it from the beginning. I loved watching Pat, esp, dance with Harvey and Arlene and Kenny, and Bob and Justine. Frannie Giodarno. I’m getting nostalgic. I can’t remember where I put my keys but I can remember AB for sure. I remember going to weekly dances in the park on Friday nights and the boys would say none of that Bandstand holding my arm on a slow dance, so we had to put our hand on the back of their necks. I loved it so much 13 to 17 years old.
Carole was dancing with Harvey Robbins...The Philly kids were the best dancers and had style...unlike the LA kids. Such an innocent happy time in my memories.
Harvey looks so sweet.
Have you ever even been to LA? In any generation?
I think the 50’s must have been the greatest generation in US History
Nope. It was the decades BEFORE the 50s.
50 / 60 / 70 and 80's UK & USA
Never missed watching this show it was the best
I used to hurry home from school to watch AMERICAN BANDSTAND. I remember Kenny and Arlene and Pat Moliteri? were some of the best dancers!!! Bob and Justine were a handsome couple!
So great, beautiful girl❤️, great dancing, great couple.😻😇
This is great to watch. My friend and myself would watch this during the '70's so we could keep up with the latest hits and dance moves. Such great memories. Loved, loved, loved it.
Sandy Williams That's awesome to hear. Thanks for the comment and for watching the ABdancers Channel.
I too watched AB on Saturdays and practiced dancing with my older sister !❤️
The pre L.A. days in Philly were the best. From CA!
Great SONG. GREAT DANCERS. MY ERA. WOW 👌
Go Philly girl!! You showed the USA how cool we were! Good Jitterbugging on.
What a wonderful time God love to do it over.life is short.i loved that time.American
Bandstand loved it.
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It's interesting to watch the clips of the kids in Philly dancing versus the LA kids on Bandstand. Philly (and, frankly, it's very similar little sister, Baltimore) were line-dancing cities especially, where coordination across the floor is important. And the Philly kids were coordinated despite not line-dancing on AB, and it's remarkable to watch. The LA kids, while having fun and also dancing well, weren't as coordinated...the show lost something in a sense while still being fun. For those of us living in or around Philly and loving the music, it's remarkable to watch the Philly kids dance on the show and so important to keep the coordinated line dances alive!
Time machine?? I’d like to go back too. It would be nice to be there for a little while, maybe longer 😎
I loved Jimenez Sisters. They were wonderful.
Great old show!
My mother and aunt's used to go to AB. I would love to see a clip of them. They are gone, but I heard the memories growing up.
strawberry redz That's cool your mom and aunt were on American Bandstand. Let me know if you see them in any of my other montages. Thanks for the comment and for watching the ABdancers channel.
@@ABdancers thanks. I've watch some already, and used paused looking at it like a detective. Great job for bringing these memories to those who were there, or remember watching. Although I do remember when the show went to California. I don't remember what year.
strawberry redz American Bandstand moved to the ABC Studios in Los Angeles on February 8, 1964. I'm happy to hear you're enjoying my montages. Hopefully you will see your family in some of the AB footage in the future.
@@ABdancers :)
back then it was on more than just Saturday when they taped in Philidelphia
Carole Scaldeferri was my favorite Regular. She and Frani Giordano always had the best clothes, hair and makeup.
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Such a great show..... 💃💃💃💃 ❤️❤️❤️
god how I hate the 21st century...the old days were better...feminine women, gentlemen and good fun music and dance...
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
Ok, Boomer
My mother, Shirley Coulter used to dance on this show after school *Frankford High School). She probably was with Diane Watson (1954-1957)
Loved American Bandstad From the Philly Days
Just good times 😊
I loved "AB", & watched it to the very end. -----------------WolfSky9, 71 y/o
She was stunning what a beauty
I could dance like that 60 years ago. LOL
That kid could dance
I can recall watching American Bandstand on WKBW-TV. It was on at 4 pm to 5 pm. It was awesome. Dick Clark was the ideal host. I recall when we come home from school we would switch the TV on tune to WKBW-TV. I can recall watching 6 episodes. Our Mother decided that American Bandstand was not an educational program and we were not permitted to watch. What a shot in the head that was. Dick Clark promoted the Devil's music etc. Later our Dad got involved. We were forced to go to church and repent to God from these evils. My parents were so old fashion. Yes we did rebel. I am glad the other kids in the Neighborhood did the same. I wish I could say more. It is so sad missed out watching programs such as this.
Too bad Maurice. Dick Clark ran a wholesome show. He would not tolerate bad behavior from any of the kids. Everyone had to be on their best behavior. The "regulars" were nice; not at all snobbish. I attended the show twice as my high school was miles away. And yes, you had to wait in line for a long time hoping to get in. What fond memories.
@@donnab.42 That's great. So how many times did you have to go before you were selected to get in? Or was it on a first come first serve basis? Whenever I see pictures of the long line of teens waiting to go in, I think to myself: "There's no way all those kids are going to fit in that studio". 😊
So cool !!!!
Well, in the 50s boys and girls danced together. In the 60s they just jumped around singly. Now in 2024. You can't even call it dancing!
Awesome 👏 dancers...
I remember 2 girls from that show named Franny and Carmen !!!! I wonder where they are today ?? Anyone else remember them ????
I remember Frannie Giorgiono? Really pretty blonde?
Great times
Believe it or not kids ..Those WERE the DAYS …
Very Very Respectful 🙏 Times of the Roaring 1950s
Great Dancing.
What a Doll ! 💙💙
All are good dancers. I danced on bandstand in 1952 and 53. I don’t see any shots of me dancing.i guess I wasn’t lucky to get in the dancing shots.
Wonder if you ever knew my mom, she would have been 14/15 ? Her name was Marilyn. I know she & her friends went and danced on AB, love to see footage for sure ! Very cool you were on it !
Yes, those high school kids in 1959 seem so much older and mature than kids today, but that was because they were to be "mini-reps" of their parents!! Look at the boys wearing suits (the American male UNIFORM) and the girls had short hair that required a "perm" or hair rollers at night. I laugh at my 1967 Annual as we all had basically the same hairstyle.
They’re jitterbugging! also called the Lindy Hop.
It is remarkable to watch examples of episodes of AB from Phillly v. Los Angeles: while Philly (and Baltimore it's little sister) were known for line-dancing especially, they didn't do that on AB...but the Philly kids were often moving almost completely in unison (like a line dance requires) while not line dancing. The LA episodes show kids having a great tmie and even some great dancing, but they're never coordinated like the Philly kids. Pop culturally and even for those of us living in Philly who love the music, it's fun to see what it was like to watch the Philly kids dance.
Now they can dance good
You're still cute, kid! Oh, yeah...you're good looking, too!
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Perhaps someone who knew how to jitter-bug can clue me in on how exactly it worked. The moves don't necessarily look choreographed, but somehow the dancers were able to coordinate their movements. How did the girl know when to twirl? How did she know when he was going to switch hands? I was so glad when the Twist came out! Now that was easy to do.
Back in those days they danced an practiced moves at home, but really you just knew what to do.
Was the movie "Hairspray" based on this woman's teen years?
I remember a girl named Carmen who was my fav regular dancer. Anyone remember her or her last name?
Carmen Jimenez
Judging from her graduation photo (0:24), I'm going to guess she went to Little Flower. That's where my cousin went, and the cap and gown look familiar. Since Carole is no longer with us, can anybody tell me if I'm right?
She went to West Catholic Girls High. My mom went there as well, I think they graduated together. My mom told us that she would have to change out of her uniform so the nuns wouldn't recognize them on TV or else! Sadly, my mom also passed away in 2013 at age 70.
Some enterprising people ought to get together and produce a contemporary AB. A definite lady like,gentlemanly dress code. We don’t need to assume young children are destroyed or rotten...I’m willing to bet young girls would adore dressing up like princesses and the guys would rise to the occasion of being a gentleman .. call the show something like Ballroom Dancing or something ..ordinary...
Jane Causey Excellent idea! Thanks for the comment and for watching the ABdancers channel.
Wonder when this interview with her was done?
What is name of the sax solo and the artist playinv at 2 minutes 2 seconds in ???? I dont recognize it. Anyone have a clue.... curious
Carole dances with Harvey Robbins at 4:00.
She should be a dance teacher
Who is the petite girl in the plaid dress?
These teenagers know i to dress
Qual o nome da última música?
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1950s DICK CLARKS AMERICAN BANDSTAND DANCE CONTEST
1957
These kids could dance in the 50s and EARLY 60s.
certainly the largest age set ever, mAKING UP 1/3 of the population in the US. why it was so important Dick Clark came along and guided an entire generation in the nuclear age.
Wow there's Pat Molitierri, Arlene Sullivan, Frannie Giordano....what a trip down memory lane. I always rushed home from school to watch AB from Philly...learned to dance that way!
Where's Mary Beltroni...I loved her!
@@valeriebellomo3573 Beltrante
ME TOO. ran home to watch the show in 1959 ...such happy memories.
As Justine said in an interview "every day was like New Year's Eve". So much fun. Carole was incredible as the young kool dancer with her. Loved this era and Dick Clark for giving it to us.
She is very beautiful. Looked alot like Annette Funicello. Her self confidence is outta this world 👍.
I think not only because of her beauty and self confidence did the guys like her, it's because of her individuality. She was a trendsetter with that hair. She obviously came from a good upbringing. Guys can tell when a lady is classy.
Beautiful memories.
Carole was so adorable; she is dearly missed ❤😥
RIP Carole
Sorry to hear she had passed. God bless her
Does anyone know who she was dancing with?
Both danced great. I miss those year an that way of life. Wish it could be that way again. It was an awesome time to grow up.
HARVEY ROBBINS----SOMEONE FROM PHILLY TOLD ME HE DIED YOUNG AROUND THE LATE EIGHTIES OR EARLY NINETIES. HE WAS A CUTIE PIE TOO.
So long pals
A Love it !
Harvey was so cute. I can’t believe I found this. I used to dance with the doorknob while watching this show. Quit watching when they moved to LA. Back to Harvey, I thought he was the best male dancer. And so good, too.
@@diannemanning1525 I agree he was a cutie pie and he just so good did you ever get married that you knowHe was a good dancer oh by the way my name is Margarita off of Kansas City Missouri
15!
Only learning many of AB dancers were under 18 which surprises me cuz they all looked older, carried themselves very good.
She's still beautiful! I was younger in the 50s.
Loved the show, the dancers, the guest singers, Dick Clark. Special time in America. There was no outward hate of others, just kids having clean fun. All change. All ways, in All times.. let's push back that clock. If only. Sigh. I don't like where we are at as America is now.
I always though she looked like Connie Francis. -----------------WolfSky9
Wolfsky9 my thoughts exactly
I had a friend of the family who lived in Philly. She was a regular on AB; her name was Patsy. I thought that it was really good that I knew an AB regular.
That was so enjoyable to watch!❤
Dannceedd on AB in 159-1961
Here's how young and dumb I was. I thought that all I had to do was to show up at the door and I would get in. We lived almost 2 hours from Philly at the time and I was 16. I hooked out of school that day and took a train to Philly. Then I had to walk about 5 blocks to get on the EL train and took that down to Market and Broad where AB was being aired on WFIL-TV. It was now about 11:30 in the morning. I hung around outside the studio when someone in a suit came walking by and was going to go through the door where I was standing. He asked me what I was doing hanging around. I told him what all that I went through and that I was there to get on Bandstand. He kind of chuckled and then he explained the process to me. I felt like a fool standing there. Then he said, "I'll tell you what, just hang on a few minutes." I didn't think he was coming back out and I was ready to walk away when the door opened and he said, "Here are two passes to a future show. Come back then with a girl and I'll see to it that you get in, but don't spread this around." Well, believe it or not, I had a really hard time finding someone to go back with me almost a month later, so I went down by myself and thought that "maybe" they would let me in anyway. I met this girl standing outside the studio who also had no pass and I asked her if she would like to go inside and be my dance partner for the day. And, yes, she did. It was one of the best days in my life at that time. The kids that were popular were not snobby and everyone talked to everyone else. Just a real fun time. BTW, the fellow that got me the pass was the out of camera narrator of the show. I think that his name was Mr. O'Donnell, or something like that.
Robert Brown Thank you sharing this wonderful story about the early days of American Bandstand. I know all AB fans will appreciate reading it.
That is a memory that I will take to my grave. My mom, who like most moms back then, was a stay at home Mom. She said that she watched for me, but never saw me. I told her that the camera mainly focused on the popular kids that most people knew their names by heart.
Bob welch
A nice story. Thanks for sharing it.
What a lucky guy you are and thanks for sharing your awesome story with us.
Just love the American Bandstand snippets of those days. Happy dance memories and great exercise, too!
They were a part of my youth. Cool kids that really danced the best. Danced with them all the time.
I think she grew up in West Philly on Harlan Street , where I lived as a baby.
Mercy. Skirts and flat shoes.
I love her big-time "flip", in her year book picture! P.s., that was her hairstyle.
I still know their names. Remember getting new 16 Magazine w all the latest on Bandstand ppl
I love these old ABS clips, they are so fun to watch.
So so neat. Carol was stunning. Her cousin Frankie Scaldeferri was an acquaintance of mine and nice like her. Iris from the D.C. area. Thanks for sharing ABdancers. Iris
Harvey was the cutest person I have ever seen.
Who was that guy she was dancing with? hes so handsome
Gabriela Arellano ....someone said his name is Harvey Robbins. Something like that. He looks a lot like Jerry Blavat.
Dick Clark is only one who could do THIS.
Dick was the best!!! I miss him so much.
I miss Dick :-( . . . . . . . .(Clark!)
my2cents2u a wholesome dude, with never an accusation of any kind. Unlike 2018
The best , the fifty’s ❤️
She was one of my favorites!
Wish I had access to a time machine....
I learned about her in Germany in ca.1995, in the "Twist" documentary on TV !
She was a good Looking girl then ❤️
I had a crush on Arlene -----------she looked to me, like Annette. -----------------What a time it was-------------------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o
I thought Arlene was cute. She seemed to be a shy, quiet girl in spite of the daily dancing on TV.
@@diannemanning1525 I loved Arlene and Kenny. I also loved Carol and Frannie and Pat. Ran home from school each day to watch Bandstand and dance like they did. Or at least we tried to. Lovely memories