10 Fads from the 1950s That Changed the Nation Forever

2) American Bandstand

Without American Bandstand and Soul Train we would have no MTV. While all 3 certainly changed how young folks listened to music and which dances were popular, it was American Bandstand that started the trend. It was a show we simply couldn’t wait to see!

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