American Bandstand

American Bandstand is an influential pop music program on television. Hosted by Dick Clark, it brings rock music to a wide audience, airing on ABC for most of its run since 1957.

Originating in Philadelphia, American Bandstand is television's main pop music program.

Shindig! is similar to American Bandstand, but is different in that it has live music performances and a fast-paced and high-energy concert-style format rather than teenagers dancing to lip-sync music.

Jack Good is the British rival to Dick Clark.

Top of the Pops is the British answer to American Bandstand.