FRANKIE LOBIS

Frankie Lobis was born September 15, 1941. It is believed that he died in the mid to late 1980s. A Regular who knew him well says that Frankie had a heart attack while dancing. According to his friend and fellow Regular, "He went happy and doing what he loved doing."

Frankie was a very popular Regular who had many dance partners. I personally remember him dancing with Pat Molittieri, Peggy Leonard, and Peggy Thompson. I am sure many of you will recall other dance partners he had.

After leaving American Bandstand, it is my understanding that Frankie worked as a hair dresser. I have read that he was the youngest of 12 children.

This picture of Frankie Lobis appears to be from the 1970s
based on the hair and clothing styles.
I am sure this was taken in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California,
which is only about 17 miles from where I am located
and we were just there a few weeks ago.
...Picture was received from Joe Lobis and we thank him very much!
Maybe Joe will let us know a bit more about the picture.
He said he received it from a cousin in Philly.

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"Frankie Lobis was one of my favorite dancers also. I enjoyed his style of dancing (besides I thought he was a cutie)and he was always fun to watch. I always loved it when he would dance with Pat M " - Jeano (visitor to the site)

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"I have a recollection of Frankie Lobis dancing with Dottie Horner soon after the show went national in August, 1957 and for a good while after that. They both were excellent dancers." - Eagle (friend of the site)

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