American Band Stand on Instagram: "When Dick Clark interviewed Stu Gilliam on American Bandstand in 1975, they discussed Gilliam’s unique career path, starting with his early days as a ventriloquist performing in circuses and carnivals at the young age of 14, including entertaining troops during the Korean War. Gilliam reflected on his time performing on the “Chitlin’ Circuit” at venues like the Apollo and Playboy Clubs before shifting from ventriloquism to stand-up comedy. He shared how his com