American Dreams - dancing to I Want To Hold Your Hand

[LerfaMu1]

this was SUCH a good show. The BEST writing anywhere, hands down!!!

I get goosepimples whenever I watch it, it was so real. I was a baby, '64 surrounded by MUCH older siblings and lived this epoch through them being with them all the time while our parents BOTH worked. I was so crushed when the show was prematurely cancelled. This was an absolute crime!

[ChrisBurtonCanada]

beatlemania has gon insane.

[rockinrobintweets]

Oh my, as young as I was back then I SOOOOOO remenber . Music was so EXCITEING in the 1950s and 60 s. I was born a music lover and it was amazeing to have music that really made you happy you were alive.

[gweaterman]

There showing the Beatles but are playing Beach Boys......MALFUNCTION MALFUNCTION, DOES NOT COMPUTE!!!!!

[calihartley2010]

Too bad the hippies and liberals destroyed the American Dream. Now we live in the American Nightmare.

[231thedream]

thanks for the upload!

is that joey lawrence at 1:00?

i hate that only the first season was released on dvd

[msgeorgiabama]

@231thedream

YES. HE WAS HOT ON THIS SHOW.

[FlowerChild65]

I miss this show so much.

[imaeachu1]

i really wish i lived in that era :( i love the beatles and that looks so fun

[solidushunk]

sounds awful

[Jantv81]

@solidushunk AND GOOD!!

[tubagee]

Has NBC thought of an American Dreams reunion ?

[pannoni1]

It's a shame as this show seems to take place between the "Happy Days" era and the Woodstock generation "Wonder Years". Another retro-themed show that was poorly planned was That '80s show, starting just 4 years after that '70s show began, along with a different cast.

[jhniscolV2]

American Dreams was cancelled much too early. It maintained great ratings. It was a definite great show. Why was it cancelled anyway?

[impressionable1]

@jhniscolV2 cost too much to produce

[impressionable1]

@jhniscolV2 cost too much to produce

[mickeykelly89]

@jhniscolV2 they claimed that poor ratings were for the reason they did not renew it.

[cookidoh093]

Is Glee mania getting big as Beatle mania or not yet??? Please someone answer

[jewelsxmcr]

@cookidoh093 not even close.

[Agreenamyer28]

@cookidoh093 no glee is no where near beatle mania

[Jimmy60811]

This show always remind me of hairspray the movie

[applianceguypa]

Thanks for posting. It brought me back to my childhood. Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show is one of the top 4 or 5 memories I have of the early - mid sixties.

[socool775]

Wow, thanks so much for the upload. I haven't seen this show in years and it really brings back memories.

[llpowers]

Is it okay if this video gives me chills EVERYTIME I WATCH IT?! =DDD

[canadagirl408]

@llpowers it gives me chills, too man. I miss this show so much and it makes me wish was around during that time...even though I wouldn't trade my '90s childhood for anything, I would have loved to have experienced that time

[YTLOVER02]

I USED TO LOVE THIS SHOW AND STILL DO.

[brocktherock68]

Sb4Sb

[HarveyBacktheBeatles]

You know I don't think see the characters just dancing to the original song wouldn't have been as affective. You do need them to sing and if they sing to the original song and you can barely hear it, it wouldn't have been worth the money for the song.

[moviefreak91]

I hope they cover this on the fourth season of Mad Men!!! I've been waiting for it to get to 1964 in the show's time line.

[michuvede]

amoooo este programaaaaaaa no me lo pierdo x nd

me encnata que metan tanto a los beatles en el programa y como esas niñas gritan jaja igualito que en los 60 jaja y es verdad mejor que elvis

[sachmaster23]

i love how they all couldn't control them selfs and go out and dance

[bubblinbrownsugar616]

I miss this show. This was one of the better shows on television on a Sunday. It eventually got my mom and my dad to watch it with me!

[TomCollinsgirl]

I was a sophmore in high school when AD started. it was appaointment tv. My mom, brother, sister, and I all watched and I got people in my school to watch this show. was so sad when it was canceled. I demand more seasons are released on DVD so we can finally have the complete series out

[tutor323gurrl]

i miss this show

[lovesababe]

please please me dick...lol oh how funny!!

[michuvede]

the beatles is the best band of the world

[LesbianVampireLover]

I was in the 7th grade (age 12) when they "arrived". This was not very long after JFK was killed. The excitement was everything they showed in this episode and then some. At the time, I didn't appreciate them, as I thought it was a silly girl thing. Little did I realize how important these guys would become during the next several years. They probably affected young people's attitudes and beliefs as much as anything but religion (despite what John had to say about it!)

[EmeryFelton]

I really REALLY wish that I had known this show existed when it was still aired. It's so sad that I missed it!

[ChikaBeat]

My favourite show ever!!!!

[jamespic]

That Is Pretty Cool That Brittany Snow Said That The Beatles Are Cute!!!!!

[michuvede]

@jamespic the beatles are so cute its the true

[Kd2188]

I miss this show!

[Rubygurl19]

This was actually my favorite episode when it first aired in 2003 I was twelve years old when the show came out. This song influenced me to be a Beatles fan. It also made Brittany Snow expand her acting career.

[wishingstar22]

I LOVED this show. Like the critic said, it had the best soundtrack on TV.

[adcrg]

This great. Love the Beatles and this show

[Jantv81]

The Beatles (1963-1970) had 27 No. 1 Hits. Listen to their No. 1's CD released in 2000. No other band has come close to beating their record.

[Marinetv]

except for the osmonds in the 70's with 12 number 1's in one year alone.

[zanderscourge]

this was the very first episode that i watched of this show lol

i loved it

[happymike44]

Even today it the music still makes us happy and reminds us what a great time we lived in.

How the world changed and sometimes with all the computers and cell phones it seems busy all the time.

Miss those days when life was better,simpler and my family only lived a few miles from each other now we live thousands of miles from each other and can barely find time to see each other.

Back then we had more time to know our community and each other and it was a great life.

[llpowers]

but he was such a cutie!

[happymike44]

Loved the show and it reminds me of my childhood and the vivid colors and the music.

It simply was a smashing show and it was wonderful to see the clothes and cars again.

To bad it was lost to us the fans but thank goodness Mr Clark is still with us.

[llpowers]

4:55 - "it's like Elvis"

- "no, it's bigger" =)

[trei3000]

llpowers,

Nobody has ever been, or will be "bigger" than Elvis Presley. The Beatles? It took four of them to even get into "shadow" of Elvis Presley. Remember: Elvis won contest with The Beatles and Pat Boone to be named KING OF ROCK AND ROLL.

Thank you, Sis

[BeAtLeSFaN955]

the beatles are 5 times bigger than elvis presley!

the beatles have sold over 1billion records world wide! elvis presely has not even sold 300 million records world wide! so whos better? also the beatles and their music completely changed a generation. So F.Y.I the beatles are bigger than elvis preslely. =]

[trei3000]

BeAtLeSFaN955,

Your claim is incorrect. Elvis Presley has not been equalled, certainly not been surpassed in sales statistics. Even Ms. Carey who claimed 18 #1s cannot surpass Elvis Presley with at least 30 #1s. The Beatles have not sold more than a billion according to my research since receiving notice of your comment to me. Elvis Presley has sold more than a billion. So F.Y.I. The Beatles are not bigger than Elvis Presley and will never be.

Thank you, Sis

[trei3000]

BeAtLeSFaN955,

By the way ..... during Elvis Presley era, a record for which both sides were #1 was counted only as one, rather than two as should have been and as is now; so, Elvis Presley actually has many more #1s that were not correctly counted, many.

Thank you, Sis

P.S. I first heard Elvis Presley sing on radio from Louisiana Hayride, before he was "known" and mother of an acquaintance for 40+years dated Elvis a few times. I am not just a "groupie."

[samanthalynn6790]

Elvis's record sales were botched to make it look like he wasn't slipping under the radar because of the Beatles. When in fact he could never compete with them. He may very well be the king of rock n roll, but the Beatles have always been, and will always be bigger and better, period.

[trei3000]

samanthalynn6790,

Stop meanness, please ..... AND ..... your data is incorrect, period.  QUOTE from John Lennon "If there hadn't been an Elvis, there wouldn't have been the Beatles." QUOTE from John Lennon. No more argument, accept fact.

Thank you, Sis

[samanthalynn6790]

Never once did I state that either could be without the other, I was simply saying that both by record sales and influence, The Beatles are better. Which, if you were not aware, is fact.

Please tell me how my data is incorrect, you gave no data to prove otherwise.

[trei3000]

samanthalynn6790,

Sales and Influence of Elvis Presley was and is greater than Beatles. I am aware because I have lived many decades, knew Elvis prior to his being "known." And, he dated relative of long-time acquaintance of mine. I do not have personal log of statistics BUT will send link to you of expert in the field, soon as I find it among my data. The person is impartial, writes only facts.

---Sis---

[samanthalynn6790]

Does this person happen to work for the RIAA, if not I'm sure they do not have the proper data to prove any point whatsoever. But allow me to put this into perspective, from the year 2000 to 2009 The Beatles sold over 27 million albums and rank number 2 in the top 20 selling artist of this decade. Of course we still technically have about 6 months to go so the number may grow but rather insignificantly I'm sure. Elvis, on the other hand, does not even appear on this list.

[fonzhom]

what you are saying is opinion not fact. some people prefer the beatles to elvis and some prefer elvis to the beatles...it's not fact.

[samanthalynn6790]

I'd say record sales are pretty factual wouldn't you?

[farramin]

hi u all, im from malaysia, this american dreams series just air in malaysian Tv abt 3 weeks ago.. i like watching it, coz of its great songs.. i love oldies. it is still aired in US? how many seasons are there?

[llpowers]

there were only 3 seasons. 04 to 06 im pretty sure, so it's long gone. I loved it so much and i wish i could still watch it every Sunday night.

[khomster]

farramin, i'm from m'sia too. i never ever fail to watch it!!! awesome right?

[greeneyednad]

hey, i'm from m'sia too! but i always miss it :(

[toodlooo]

This always makes me happy. :]

[tomsorvolo17]

This is by far one of my fav chapters.

[bubblinbrownsugar616]

So corny and yet so great to see!!! I miss this show. :(

[jppuertorico85]

this was a GREAT show i wish it was back on...have to get the dvd set!

[preciousjey]

i just noticed, it's about the beatles but the background music is the beach boys

[rodrigopassini]

i want hold your hand  from beach boys ,maybe in an alternative reality

[samanthalynn6790]

Have you ever listened to the Beatles?

[Alt3ran]

So this is how my parents were...lol

[Lele2007]

Awesome!!!!! Imiss american dreams! =/

It must have been great to be young back there.

[Suzi64grad]

@Lele2007 I was in high school when the Beatles arrived.....it WAS fun to be young back then....The Stones....The Beatles....Elvis....etc.....so many different voices!! :)

[bolidenplan]

everytime i see this i just get so damm happy !!!!!!!!!!!!

[JeanDeanMun]

me too...i miss it so much it was so great ....

[mest1fan]

I haven't seen the show but this makes me want to watch it.

[derek47]

Why did this show die?

[ILoveAmberVonTussle]

The 3rd season. Meg/Chris sucked! But they shouldn't have cancelled it because of that. It would have went longer if it was on another network like WB or Fox

[jami215]

I miss this show soo much ! :[

[FreedomWriter21]

whoa!breathtaking!beatles were very popular back then!very nice way to begin the show.why did they have to cancel it though?:((American dreams was a very nice show.

[SheeopCash]

Beatlesmania, that´s heavy shit.

[hollywoodgirl2005]

this was a great episode of the show!! but i just LOVE the beatles opening of it :D

[coyclown]

What great camera tricks, I feel like I really am there, watching everything as it happens! I love biopics especially when everything is exact down to the very last detail.

[davisneves]

omg, chills!

this was the jam

[flowerchild617]

i wish i was there.

[EcstaticRop]

I know I wish i was around the 50's an 60's when music was barely happenin' :)

[xxxdamage]

Even though I'm 90's child, I soooo wanna know how it was in the 60's...Looks SOOOO amazing and fun...like, how often do you go to a dance where EVERYONE is litterally, DANCING now-a-days? This show seems really good, I feel horrible I didnt watch it when it was on the air.

[kickassfan]

Yes...cool decade

[kickassfan]

I loove the 60s soo much

[MissTeenStillwater]

So do I! I'd love to go back and live in the 60s!

[TutuPuppet01]

I really do love this vid. I just love the 1950's and 60's culture and this is just great, cause i love the beatles!

[lisgirl978]

this is theeee best episode ever! I love the Beatles plot, the Meg/Luke plot (FYI, I still support them even though she ended up with Chris), JJ and Beth... oh how I loved it!

[ibidu2]

Did you notice they never actually did play The Beatles recording. They made it sound like the kids were singing over the lyrics, but I think the story goes the show could not get the copyright cleared so they had to fake it.

[BeatleMonkeegirl15]

THAT'S IT!!! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!! I GOTTA GO BACK IN TIME!!! somebody help me build a time machine!! i love how perfectly sequenced the people were to the video!!!

[Allikinz123]

i Miss This Show

[joshilatanu]

is american dreams available on dvd? otherwise, where can get to watch/download all the episodes?

[PaiSLEE777]

Season one is available on dvd. No idea if plans to release 2 and 3.

[Lz8832]

ahhh this was my favorite show! this was one of the top episodes though...i really wished they came out with season 2 and 3 on dvd

[nightdriveblush]

This is my favorite!

[zanderscourge]

This was the first episode of the show I watched!

[aowmachiavelli]

24 inche tv is the shit

[TomCollinsgirl]

I have this on DVD and miss this show sooo much.

[bolidenplan]

THE BEST SHOW that s ever been shown on tv FOREVER

[mollzk5]

I too thought that this was one of the best episodes on American Dreams. The way that they excitement is portrayed is amazing. Its like you can actually feel it. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE I CAN DOWNLOAD COMPLETE EPISODES TO MY COMPUTER PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! Thanks!

[jmanmoonwalk]

Great

[sharkygirl]

Thanks for posting this.... do you happen to have the whole episode?  I'd love to see it, I missed the Beatles episode the first time I saw it..

[sharkygirl]

Well, at least all the Beatles related scenes anyways...

[adinajud]

The first season is available on DVD.  Amazon has it for less than $25. Or you can rent it (probably through Netflix or Blockbuster.)

[sharkygirl]

Do you happen to know which episode number it would be?

[adinajud]

It's episode 11.