RIP to the Wworld's oldest teeanager

[Stampy]

It is with saddness that I announce the passing of Dick Clark, 82, of American Bandstand and Where The Action Is fame.

http://www.noise11.com/news/dick-cl...440_21670455_10150676498726440#f4305572d9342e

 

[greenfuzz]

It is with saddness that I announce the passing of Dick Clark, 82, of American Bandstand and Where The Action Is fame.

http://www.noise11.com/news/dick-clark-1928-2012-20120419?fb_comment_id=fbc_10150675521706440_21670455_10150676498726440#f4305572d9342e

You have to respect everything he accomplished, but I still cringe when watching his band interviews on Bandstand and Action.

 

[Frantic]

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You have to respect everything he accomplished, but I still cringe when watching his band interviews on Bandstand and Action.

why?

 

[greenfuzz]

Because he was the King of Cheese. Most of the band members weren't adept at answering questions, which certainly didn't help things. They rarely laughed at his attempts at humor, and it makes watching it uncomfortable.

 

[The Swyne]

R.I.P. Dick Clark
I saw this floating around and found it funny/interesting at the same time.

 

[chas_kit]

Having grown up with the guy, I'm not a fan. But, it's a good thing American Bandstand existed, even though a producer told me Clark's company would charge $2,000 to use short segments (not even whole songs) of American Bandstand in documentaries.

 

[greenfuzz]

Having grown up with the guy, I'm not a fan. But, it's a good thing American Bandstand existed, even though a producer told me Clark's company would charge $2,000 to use short segments (not even whole songs) of American Bandstand in documentaries.

This fee reportedly ballooned up top $10,000 for the big name acts...

 

[Patrick the Lama]

"That smile was all facade, you can believe that... off camera he was a stern businessman."
- Stacy Sutherland

And yet, the Dick did put the freaking Elevators on his show, not just once but twice, and this commands respect until eternity.

His finest moment may have been the uncredited narration on Capitol's amazing "LSD" documentary LP, a masterpiece of subtle sarcasm and eloquent ridicule.

 

[paul messis]

Patrick, I THINK your post has just made the point clear as to why this dude should be respected.

 

[howlin' hoosier]

Perhaps he'll meet up with Allen Freed in the afterlife...