The Wages of Spin
64 minutes /
Ages 13+ /
2008 /
United States of America /
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"The Wages of Spin" explores the methods employed by Dick Clark to exploit his position as host of American Bandstand.
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Shawn Swords
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Synopsis
The Wages of Spin chronicles The Philadelphia Music Scene from 1952 thru 1963. The film focuses primarily on Dick Clark, Bandstand, The Teen Idols and Payola. This is the first honest, comprehensive look at the inner workings of The Music Industry during this time frame.
Cast
: Chubby Checker: Connie Francis
: Fabian
: Frankie Avalon
: Mike Love
: Bruce Johnson
: Len Barry
: Bob Marcurcci
: Charlie Gracie
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3 weeks, 4 days ago
The “Wages of Spin” is a walk down memory lane and introduces the viewer to the birth American Bandstand. This well detailed documentary brings you behind the curtains on what was going on during the development of American Bandstand. The “Wages of Spin” is informative, entertaining and somber. A must see for any musical pop fan and historian.