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NEWS ABOUT: Connie Francis

Connie Francis stories: 2 news summaries

Connie Francis Battles Family for Suicide
Fan's Bequest

Obsessed woman left singer $300K

Aug 20, 07 2:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - An obsessed female fan of Connie Francis put $300,000 in assets in the Sixties singer's name—then shot herself days later. Now Francis, known for her old hits "Who's Sorry Now"  and "Where the Boys Are," is suing the fan's family to collect the money.... More »

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CDs • Connie Francis • musician • Patricia Nilson • Gerald Nilson • St Jude Children's Hospital

"Bandstand" Turns Big Five-0

TV icon popped up on the schedule a half-century ago

Aug 5, 07 1:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - Fifty years ago today at 3 pm in Philadelphia, what is now known as a summer replacement program debuted on the ABC TV network. That show, "American Bandstand," ran for 30-plus years. Its host, Dick Clark, frequently referred to as the oldest living teenager, introduced Chubby Checker, Frankie... More »

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reality TV • Philadelphia • Dick Clark • American Bandstand • Chubby Checker • Frankie Avalon • Fabian • Connie Francis • Bobby Darin

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