How-To access DB record with drop down list

[Jami]

I need to create a drop down list of names using the form select tag - that will load the row of data from mysql that corresponds to the name that is selected in the list (key field). Kind of a 'look up' feature. And I need the data to display on the page.

I'm new to mysql - can anyone point me to a tutorial or other information that would show me How-To :-) create this look up feature?

Thanks!