Sad he died, but he has been given waaay too much credit. For one, he was not the first to have black performers on his show, Alan Freed had both black performers and dancers on his show well before Mr. Clark. 'Bandstand' did not showcase black dancers until the freakin' 70's! This was the reason for Don Cornelius creating 'Soul Train' in 1970.
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I loved Dick Clark!Yes!He was the oldest American teenager and he was amazing!He will be so truly missed.
Sad he died, but he has been given waaay too much credit. For one, he was not the first to have black performers on his show, Alan Freed had both black performers and dancers on his show well before Mr. Clark. 'Bandstand' did not showcase black dancers until the freakin' 70's! This was the reason for Don Cornelius creating 'Soul Train' in 1970.
Rest In Paradise Dick Clark.
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Dick Clark was a man of integrity, and a true gentleman,he will indeed be sorely missed. Our loss,is heavens gain!