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Fuller's 19 Entertainment is joining forces with legendary original producer-host Dick Clark to produce the revamped version of the classic piece of American television.

The show ran from 1957 to 1987 on ABC, with its heyday in the 50s and 60s. Before MTV, 'American Bandstand' was where America's teenagers went to learn new songs, styles and dances. Studio audience members would compete with each other with dances such as the twist and the swim, while musical artists would perform live or live-to-track.

The original show had occasional dance contests, made famous by the 1979 film 'Grease' with the prizes gradually increasing in value from records to juke boxes to cars.

Fuller said that he wants to build on the dancing theme of the show. "We're going to have a lot more fun in that area. The public will be involved in choosing which of the kids is the coolest, the most gorgeous, the best dancer," he said.

The new version of the show will be executive produced by Fuller; Clark, the show's original host; and Allen Shapiro of Mosaic Media Group. As well as hosting 'American Bandstand' for many years, Clark was famous for hosting ABC's 'Dick Clark's New Year's from Times Square in New York'. More recently, he appeared in Michael Moore's documentary 'Bowling for Columbine'.

The new 'American Bandstand' is now looking for a host to take it to a new generation, and now that 'American Idol' is ending, the US press are speculating on whether presenter Ryan Seagrass will take the role.

'American Idol' ends its third season in the US tomorrow, with the final between Fantasia Barrino and Diana DeGarmo. It has been a massive success in the US, attracting guest appearances by Quentin Tarantino and Elton John, plus interest from Bob Dylan.

Fuller added: "If you think about it, 'American Bandstand' was probably the original reality show. And to bring it back in the throes of excitement about reality isn't a bad idea."

Fuller's 19 Management, home to the original format 'Pop Idol' in the UK, also managed Annie Lennox's solo career and The Spice Girls as well as handling David and Victoria Beckham today.

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