Dick Clark

Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark was a widely recognized American radio and television personality, best known for television's longest-running variety show, American Bandstand, from 1957-1987. He also hosted the TV game show Pyramid and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, which beamed Times Square's New Year's Eve celebrations worldwide. He serves as chairman and CEO of Dick Clark Productions, and founded the resturant chain, "American Bandstand Diner". He suffered a stroke in 2004 which left...See more

Richard Wagstaff "Dick" Clark was a widely recognized American radio and television personality, best known for television's longest-running variety show, American Bandstand, from 1957-1987. He also hosted the TV game show Pyramid and Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, which beamed Times Square's New Year's Eve celebrations worldwide. He serves as chairman and CEO of Dick Clark Productions, and founded the resturant chain, "American Bandstand Diner". He suffered a stroke in 2004 which left him with a speech impairment. He died on April 18, 2012 suffering a heart attack following a medical procedure. See less