10 Fads from the 1950s That Changed the Nation Forever

They caught on bigger than anyone ever expected!

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!

Via/ State Archives of Florida

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