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RIP Dick Clark: In Photos

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:03:29 CDT

Most of the obituaries for Dick Clark make some comment about his seemingly ageless appearance over the years. A look back at old photos over the years backs it up.

Dick Clark Dead at 82

John Johnson — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:53:14 CDT

Dick Clark has died of a heart attack at age 82, reports TMZ . The broadcast legend ( American Bandstand, New Year's Rockin' Eve , game shows galore, blooper reels, and much, much more) had been in declining health since suffering a stroke in 2004. He reportedly had the heart attack after...

Dick Clark's Flintstone -y Mansion for Sale

John Johnson — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:54:12 CST

Dick Clark has put his 23-acre mountaintop home in Malibu up for sale for $3.5 million, reports Forbes . This one seems to be drawing lots of attention because the home looks like it's straight out of the Flintstones , notes the Los Angeles Times , which says the interior has the...

Yes, Dick Clark Is On Tonight

John Johnson — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:43:55 CST

Dick Clark will be in his usual New Year's Eve spot tonight, in front of the cameras for his New Year's Rockin' Eve show on ABC, notes the Huffington Post . As has been the case since 2005, Ryan Seacrest will co-host and handle most of the duties for the 82-year-old...

Seacrest Media Empire Still Expanding

Matt Cantor — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:07:39 CDT

Ryan Seacrest has a mission, and he’s proud to admit it: He aims to be the Dick Clark, Merv Griffin, and Larry King of his generation. Since childhood, the "American Idol" host has plotted every step to get closer to his goal, writes Tom Shales in the Washington Post . Now...

Johnny (Sorry, Jay) Top TV Icon

Sophie Goldstein — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:49:00 CST

Letterman and Stewart made the cut, but Leno got stiffed when Entertainment Weekly and TV Land did their list of the top 50 TV icons. Leading the list, of course, the guy who started it all: Johnny Carson Lucille Ball Oprah Winfrey

"Bandstand" Turns Big Five-0

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:35:45 CDT

Fifty years ago today at 3 pm in Philadelphia, what is now known as a summer replacement program debuted on the ABC TV network. That show, "American Bandstand," ran for 30-plus years. Its host, Dick Clark, frequently referred to as the oldest living teenager, introduced Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, Connie...