Jackson, John A., 1943-

A study of the television show "American Bandstand," and its host Dick Clark, discussing why and how the first local program was conceived, and looking at how Clark came to be host, his efforts to convince ABC to broadcast nationally, and how he used his position to build a personal fortune.

Presents the story of the musical empire developed by producers Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell in the 1970s--creating a sound that came to be known as Philadelphia Soul, discussing the obstacles they encountered due to racism, and examining the reasons for their eventual downfall.