Dick Clark
Dick Clark Memories From An Old Philly Boy
With the passing this week of that American Icon, Dick Clark, everyone has been sharing their memories of him and his many contributions to American music and culture through the past half-century. Here are mine:
“Dancin’ on Air” Host Recalls Influence of Dick Clark [VIDEO]
The late Dick Clark was not only a name of the past. His approach to broadcasting, in every type of media, has carried over to the present day. In fact, a show relaunched just last month adopts the style and format made famous by Clark.
Dick Clark’s Passing Leaves a Huge Void [VIDEO]
Personally I didn’t think it would ever happen. I always thought Dick Clark would live forever and always look like “Alphaville” sings “Forever Young”. Dick Clark was many things to many people in music and television. He was a graduate of Syracuse with a business degree that new how to manipulate the birth of rock n roll to his advantage. You can learn more about that in the PBS documentary “The Wages Of Spin” He was a visionary who created some of the best games shows of their time on television.
Dick Clark, ‘Bandstand’ Put Philly On Cultural Map [VIDEO]
