Dick Clark

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Dick Clark is a prolific producer and television personality best known for hosting American Bandstand and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

Fast Facts

Born: November 30, 1929
Years Active: 1945- Present
Alma Mater: Syracuse University in 1951
Hosted American Bandstand from 1957-1989
Hosted The $10,000 Pyramid 1973-1988
Hosted and produced Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1971-2004, now hosted by Ryan Seacrest
Producer of American Music Awards
2004: stroke
Nickname: "America's Oldest Living Teenager"
4 Emmy Awards, A Daytime Emmy Achievement Award, A star on the Walk of Fame

Stroke

In 2003 Clark was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. On December 8, 2004 he was hospitalized in Los Angeles after suffering what was initially termed a minor stroke. However, on December 13, it was announced that Clark would be unable to host his annual New Year's Rockin' Eve broadcast. Clark has since recovered from his stroke and, and although he is less active than before, continues to host his New Years eve broadcasts.

Categories

Entertainment | Music | Television | Models and Personalities | Game Show Hosts

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CNN.com: Dick Clark on 50 years of 'Bandstand' (2002)

Dick Clark News and Articles

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AHN: Stars Gather For Dick Clark, Ryan Seacrest Shows (2007)
WKRN.COM: Local Celebrities Say 'Yes' To Dick Clark (2007)
MSNBC: Dick Clark Makes Rare Appearance At Emmys (2006)
AskMen.com: Dick Clark...The Man Behind The Music (2004)
The A.V. Club: Dick Clark Interview (2003)
Post-Gazette NOW: Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With Dick Clark (2002)

Dick Clark Videos

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Google Video: Archive of American Television Interview with Dick Clark
Google Video: Dick Clark on the Original American Bandstand
YouTube: $25,000 Pyramid with Dick Clark
YouTube: Dick Clark's American Bandstand

Dick Clark Photos

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Dick Clark Biographies and Profiles

The History of Rock and Roll: Dick Clark Biography
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Museum of Broadcasting Communications: Dick Clark

Dick Clark Gossip and Blogs

Best Week Ever: I’m Genuinely Happy That Dick Clark Will Be Back Hosting That Thing I Never Watch
Defamer Blog Post: Dick Clark Back For One More Depressing New Year's Eve
TV Squad Blog: Dick Clark Posts
BloggingStocks: Dick Clark to 'Rock' New Year's Eve Once Again
IMDb: Dick Clark Message Board

Dick Clark Timeline

Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.

November 30, 1929: Born
1957: Became full time host of American Bandstand
1972: first annual Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve
1973: Host of The $10,000 Pyramid
1973: Created and Produced the first annual American Music Awards show
1984: Host and Producer of TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes
1993: inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2004: suffered a mild stroke
2006: opened Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater

Dick Clark Merchandise

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Amazon.com: Dick Clark Merchandise | American Bandstand Merchandise
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Related Pages on Mahalo

American Bandstand | American Music Awards | Regis Philbin | Connie Francis | David Hirsch | Ryan Seacrest | American Idol | Bob Barker, Richard Dawson | The $10,000 Pyramid

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