American Bandstand

1952-1989
32 seasons
ABC
Music, Talk & Interview
TV-G

On this show, Dick Clark a weekly dance that featured the latest hit music for attending to dance to. In addition, the show had performances by popular musicians and audience members rated songs.

1952-1989
32 seasons
ABC
Music, Talk & Interview
TV-G

On this show, Dick Clark a weekly dance that featured the latest hit music for attending to dance to. In addition, the show had performances by popular musicians and audience members rated songs.

Matt's TV Week in Review

This week in TV was as notable for the legends who left us as for what actually happened on TV in the last full week before the May sweeps begin (next Thursday). So let's start there, acknowledging two figures who loomed large in my formative years of being weaned on TV. It's impossible to imagine TV without Dick Clark, the genial host and canny impresario...

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Dick Clark Cremated; Memorial Service Plans Not Finalized

Legendary radio and television personality Dick Clark has been cremated, CNN reports. The host...

Fri, Apr 20, 2012

Celebrities Tweet Reactions to the Passing of Dick Clark

Dick Clark wasn't just the host of American Bandstand or the face of New Year's Eve. He was an icon in the field of broadcasting, a household name, an avuncular figure and even the punch line for jokes about longevity. With his passing from a heart attack Wednesday, celebrities have taken to Twitter to celebrate his life and mourn his loss: Dick Clark dies at age 82 Ryan Seacrest: I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Celebrities Tweet Reactions to the Passing of Dick Clark

Top Moments: Risky Business on Entourage, True Blood and The Bachelorette

TV took a few risks this week. Entourage's Ari betrayed a client. An artist created a shocking portrait of a beloved Disney character. True Blood had us clutching our pearls at a genuinely revolting vampire sex scene. James Franco made us worry about his career choices. And Bachelorette Ali sent a potential suitor hobbling off into the sunset.

Fri, Jul 2, 2010

Top Moments: Risky Business on Entourage, True Blood and The Bachelorette

Dick Clark to Be Honored at Daytime Emmys

The Daytime Emmys will feature a tribute to American Bandstand and Dick Clark. Cher, Barry Manilow, Jay Leno and Simon Cowell are among the stars that will help salute Clark, who hosted Bandstand from...

Fri, May 28, 2010

Dick Clark to Be Honored at Daytime Emmys