This person died 2012 at age 82. He was among the most recognizable faces in the world. He built an entertainment empire, which expanded into game shows, awards shows, comedy specials, talk shows, children’s programming, reality programming, and movies. His signature show had remarkable longevity and became a cultural touchstone for the baby-boomer generation. He was the perpetually youthful-looking television host of “American Bandstand” and “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”. Today’s dead celebrity is Dick Clark.

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Transcript of this episode

New Year’s Rockin’ Eve December 31, 1999 (millennium)

New Year’s Rockin’ Eve December 31, 2001 (post 9/11)

Dick Clark interviews Prince on American Bandstand

David Spade as Dick Clark’s receptionist on SNL

SNL spoof of $25,000 pyramid

From Rock to Disco to Hip Hop with Dick Clark article from Slate

“Dick Clark: Eternally Light” article from The New Yorker

Dead or Alive quiz game

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Famous & Gravy takes a biographical dive into the cultural imprint of Dick Clark as part of a biographies from a different point of view and known for life lessons from celebrities, tracing the impact of acclaim, adversity, and legacy construction. Through reflection and structure, the episode reveals how fame evolves after death. This show explores dead celebrity podcast and contributes to legacy podcast.

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