Teenage Frolic in October 1959

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Popular dance program that was made famous by JD Lewis. Early shows alternated between Caucasian and African-American participants.

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Teenage Frolics weekday edition August 1959

WRAL dance program Teenage Frolics occasionally aired during the week. Although it was most often associated with J.D. Lewis, the show was hosted by others at times.
JD Lewis

Lewis in his early days operating a camera for a WRAL-TV production.
JD Lewis

WRAL legend JD Lewis hosting Teenage Frolics in Studio A.
JD Lewis and Irving Fuller having fun during break of Teenage Frolics

Teenage Frolics host JD Lewis and house band leader Irving Fuller enjoying a laugh. Fuller and his band – the Corvettes – acted as the de facto house band on Frolics for many years.
Irving Fuller and the Corvettes playing for dancers on Teenage Frolics

Fuller was a well-known band leader in the Triangle and the Corvettes acted as the house band on the Frolics show for many years.