Shebang 1966 -1st Anniversary Show- I Know A Place, Petula Clark

Airdate: March 22, 1966

Dick Moreland (DJ on KRLA), Dean Torrence (Jan & Dean), and Mike Clifford (“Close To Cathy”, ’62) drop by to surprise Casey Kasem in this segment of Shebang’s first anniversary show. Mike Clifford mentions the song “Batman” by Jan & Dean which had just been released a month ago. It was part of their new “Jan & Dean Meet Batman” album, released to capitalize on the popularity of the new “Batman” TV series. Sadly, in less than a month, Jan Berry will suffer severe head injuries after being in a car accident on Whittier Drive, very close to “Deadman’s Curve” on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.

“I Know A Place”, which peaked at #3 back on May 1, 1965, was Petula Clark and composer Tony Hatch’s follow-up to their #1 hit “Downtown”. In 1966 Petula won the Grammy for “Best Contemporary Vocal Performance (R&R) of 1965-Female” for the song.

As American Bandstand and Shebang were taped only about 2 miles apart and both shows were produced by Dick Clark, there were several AB regulars dancing here today including: Famous Hooks (0:59), Melody McMurray & Jeff Hight (on the riser 1:18), June Strode (1:45), Steven Schreiner (1:58), Terry Cooksley (2:06), Buddy Schwimmer (talking to Casey at 2:12) and although she isn’t seen today, Peggy Waggoner was there as well. Check out the invitation letter and the ticket for today’s special episode in the “Community” tab, provided by Peggy (Waggoner) Names…..Thank you Peggy!