On this episode of Our American Stories not many teen idols are able to carve a successful career for themselves as they mature but Frankie Avalon is one of these exceptions Avalon had charting U S Billboard singles from to late including number one hits Venus and Why in Avalon is also well known for his role in the s musical film Grease as Teen Angel in which he sings Beauty School Dropout to Frenchy He's recently appeared on American Idol to sing for Simon Cowell on his birthday Here's Frankie Avalon to tell his story Support the show https [... more]