Dick Clark made a name for himself as the longtime host of American Bandstand, a show which served as the launching point of countless of iconic Rock and Roll artists. Many classic performances were recorded on his show, and Bandstand was THE place to be if you wanted to check out all the latest dance crazes as well. He continues to appear on his famous New Year's Eve program, despite suffering obvious physical setbacks due to a stroke several years ago. My dad met him once at an American bandstand restaurant that used to be near by- He had Clark autograph his Bandstand Yearbook from 1955, when it was still a local Philadelphia program. Despite his celebrity status, he still made himself accessable to his fans- something that isn't common with today's "big" names.
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