
Guests include Dick's parents, Richard and Julia Clark from Utica, New York. Dick's father discusses the death of Dick's older brother, Brad Clark, in World War II. Attorney Andy Grass from Mt. Vernon, New York talks about an old Green Hornet sedan that he and Dick used to drive around town in to pick up records. Grass also reveals that Dick met his wife (at that time), Barbara Mallery Clark, on a double date. Barbara was actually Grasses date. Friend David Seville, creator of "The Chipmunk Song," which had sold four million copies at that time. Next is the former station manager of Philadelphia based WFIL TV, Roger Clipp, who had Dick auditioned the same day he went in for an interview. Clipp was very impressed with the young Clark and hired him. The origins of "American Bandstand" and "The Dick Clark Show" are discussed Celebrity guests include Frankie Avalon, Andy Williams, Fabian and Connie Francis all of whom pay tribute to Clark. This video brought to you by hwy61media. Please take a moment to rate this video and add your comments. You can see all of my videos at: www.youtube.com Please take a look and subscribe to my channel. If you would like to comment on my channel as well, please do so. Your feedback is important to me. Thanks for watching.
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