A MCRFB NEWS brief: 1965
CKLW-TV Bows Show for Teens
DETROIT — A Canadian TV station, CKLW-TV, which also serves Detroit, has kicked-off an hour daily variety show for teenagers called ‘Swingin’ Summertime.’ Host of the show, which features both live and taped segments, is Robin Seymour.
Among the artists appearing on the first show were the Rolling Stones, Gene Pitney, Dwayne Hickman, Paul Anka, Deborah Walley and Harry Belafonte. The show is telecast live before a teen audience at the CKLW television studios in Windsor, Ontario. END
(Information and news source: Billboard; July 31, 1965)
I danced on “Swingin’ Time” twice. The first time was the show that Frank Zappa and the Mother’s of Invention were on. I remember walking into the studio and Robert Young was sitting the the hallway waiting to be interviewed on the “Bill Kennedy” show. Sure wish I could see the clip of the “Mother’s” episode.
I danced once to “These Boots Were Made for Walkin” and I think Marvin Gaye was the guest that day. I wish I could see video of that winter/spring day in 1966.
Danced on show 4 times Charlestown Heston was in there that day for Bill Kennedy show,think it was 1965.
I danced on several shows in the fall or winter of 1965. Would love to see the videos! It was a great time and so much fun! Anna
Hi, how do I get copies of of footage from Swinging Time. My Sister in law use to dance on that show. Would love to be able to show this to her Children and her Grand Children.