Danny And The Juniors‘ Rock ‘n’ Roll classic "At The Hop" was originally written
as "Do the Bop", American Bandstand host Dick Clark suggested the group re-
write the lyrics because the dance known as The Bop was on its way out. Clark
was right and the quartet’s record stayed in the top spot for a month.

Chubby Checker (born Ernest Evans in Spring Gulley, South Carolina)

Checker is widely known for popularizing the twist dance style, with his 1960
hit cover of Hank Ballard‘s R&B hit "The Twist". In September 2008 the song
topped Billboard’s list of the most popular singles to have appeared in the
Hot 100 since its debut in 1958.

Tim Maguire

Mitzi Gaynor was born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von
Gerber in Chicago

Dancer, singer, and actress Mitzi Gaynor gained recognition for her
roles in South Pacific (1958) and There’s No Business Like Show
Business (1954). Before fame, she sang with the LA Civic Light
Opera at the age of 13.

The above Life Magazine cover features the autographs of Fred Astaire and
Ginger Rogers and has an estimated value of $200 – $400. This issue of the
magazine has numerous photos and a discussion of the movie Carefree which
stars the couple.