American Bandstand kept secret that teenage stars were gay despite many of the young dancers sleeping together
American Bandstand aired between 1956 and 1963 on ABC in Philadelphia
Its teenage stars danced in pairs and some formed on-screen partnerships
Many, including Arlene Sullivan, were gay but hid their sexuality from audiences
Young male dancers were also gay and sleeping together from the age of 14
Host Dick Clark was 'determined' to keep quiet how many of the stars were gay
By Jennifer Smith For Dailymail.com
Published: 10:03 EDT, 12 March 2017 | Updated: 10:39 EDT, 12 March 2017
American Bandstand hid the fact that many of its teenage dancers were gay, former stars of the show claim.
Arlene Sullivan, now 74, is among them. Despite forming an on-screen partnership with Kenny Rossi, Sullivan knew she was a lesbian and 'came to terms' with it with the support of co-stars.
Many of the male dancers, some of whom were just 14, were also sleeping with each other but producers including Dick Clark were 'determined' to keep it a secret.
The dance hall show was a household favorite in the 1950s and 60s. Sullivan appeared on it between 1956 and 1963 when it was broadcast live in Philadelphia.
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