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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: bclark71 on August 23, 2006, 01:09:20 PM
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That tribute is going to be very emotional and heartfelt, and I just hope His Clarkness is in attendance so he can get a feel of how respected and liked he is. Has anyone heard for sure if he'll be there?
Either way, it will be worth watching the show just to see the tribute.
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We can only hope, but my best guess is... he won't be there. If anything they may show some old clips of Dick Clark through the years. They could set up some sort of satellite feed if they wanted to, so that he wouldn't have to make his way there. (This is assuming that he still has difficulty walking)
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[quote name=\'whewfan\' post=\'128722\' date=\'Aug 23 2006, 02:20 PM\']
We can only hope, but my best guess is... he won't be there. If anything they may show some old clips of Dick Clark through the years. They could set up some sort of satellite feed if they wanted to, so that he wouldn't have to make his way there. (This is assuming that he still has difficulty walking)
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I wouldn't put it past them to prop him in a chair and have him wave or something. The pathos level would be off the chart.
(Which is why the network would want it. Dick would probably want it out of the same sense of laudable duty that had him working NYE last year.)
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From what I understand this weekend very well may be the last time we see Dick on television. Jonathan P. Casey, my colleague at WSNJ actually talks semi-regularly with the man currently in command of Mr. Clark's production company, in fact it's this person who helped, as you might presume, set up my colleague's interview with Dick, just weeks before his stroke in 2004...I'll give said colleague a call and see if he knows anything more. From what I've been told, Mr. Clark is still very bad off (the vibe I get is he's not getting any better and he may be getting worse)...kinda obvious to us all by now, that the stroke really took its toll.
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http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah1139.shtml (http://\"http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah1139.shtml\")
Here's a mention... Dick WILL be there... however, like we can surmise, it'll likely be a brief cameo and Dick may not even say anything.
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[quote name=\'whewfan\' post=\'128746\' date=\'Aug 23 2006, 07:20 PM\']http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah1139.shtml (http://\"http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah1139.shtml\")
Here's a mention... Dick WILL be there... however, like we can surmise, it'll likely be a brief cameo and Dick may not even say anything.[/quote]
I don't understand why everybody keeps assuming that Dick's participation will be minimal, and in fact why people were assuming he wouldn't even be there, which we now know to be wrong. There's no evidence at all that he's gotten worse since New Year's Eve, and he talked plenty then. Poorly, of course, but plenty.
Thursday's USA TODAY also reports that Dick will be at the Emmys on Sunday. The tribute segment is hosted by Simon Cowell, of all people. Seems if they were going the AI route, they'd have gotten Ryan to do it.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'129000\' date=\'Aug 24 2006, 09:36 PM\']
Thursday's USA TODAY also reports that Dick will be at the Emmys on Sunday. The tribute segment is hosted by Simon Cowell, of all people. Seems if they were going the AI route, they'd have gotten Ryan to do it.
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Especially considering Ryan helped host New Year's Rockin' Eve a little while ago.
I'm boggled as to why Simon would be chosen too...
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'129000\' date=\'Aug 24 2006, 08:36 PM\']
Thursday's USA TODAY also reports that Dick will be at the Emmys on Sunday. The tribute segment is hosted by Simon Cowell, of all people. Seems if they were going the AI route, they'd have gotten Ryan to do it.
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Probably because the show will air on NBC and Cowell just produced a show for them. I would've gone with Ryan too (especially since they have far more in common career-wise).
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Yeah I would have to agree. Pretty brief appearance by Dick Clark is that right?? I'm sure it'll be a treat to see him again after new year's rockin' eve in december.
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They just finished the tribute, and he's giving a speech now.
He's sounding a little better since New Year's, but it still feels tough to watch.
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I think he is doing a lot better...he's not perfect of course, but he's having an amazing recovery.
God bless him.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'129379\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 08:03 PM\']
They just finished the tribute, and he's giving a speech now.
He's sounding a little better since New Year's, but it still feels tough to watch.
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But you know, still a class act!
The emotion he had tonight is definately real. Very real. Very Appropirate.
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[quote name=\'fostergray82\' post=\'129379\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 08:03 PM\']
They just finished the tribute, and he's giving a speech now.
He's sounding a little better since New Year's, but it still feels tough to watch.
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I'm not as melancholy as I was December of last year, as he's improved. And it wasn't really tough for me to watch, since I now think he's fine, and if he plays he cards right, he'll live a long rest of his life. I do think it's time for him to bow out New Year's Eve, or just make a cameo.
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He sounds slightly better if at all, but he's got his wit intact and that sense of humor. The ending with Barry Manilow coming on over was very touching and if not for the day and age of time constraints, it should have lasted longer (the standing ovation and the end).
From a personal standpoint and as a guy who downright idolized the man, to see Dick in the great scheme of things not getting better, which I had the notion of, it's downright depressing, as great of a moment as it is for him. I wasn't expecting him to be dancing on the ceiling, but I was hoping for a little more improvement in his condition.
I said it earlier in this thread, and I'll say it again here. I will not be surprised if this was the last time we view Dick on television. I mean part of me wants to see him give New Year's Rockin' Eve a proper handoff come December 31, should he make it to that point, but part of me feels this was as good a sendoff as any.
*Gives the salute to Mr. Bandstand*
On an aside and a lighter note: I'm loving Conan's hosting tonight. And the accounting introductions: Puts my public address career to shame.
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I agree, he does sound better, didn't sound as raspy, but still struggling a bit with his speech. He seemed to show a bit more movement with his hands too, doing a sort of salute, this time with his left hand. Dick alluded to still having difficulty walking, which is why he was seated at a podium. Still, the smile on his face said it all, he was truly happy to be there. There's absolutely no indication that he's worse, so MAYBE we'll see him at New Years in 2007.
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So can someone on the East Coast give me some idea of when this bit happened? I'm interested in seeing it, but I have to admit it's the only thing I'm interested in seeing on the whole show, and if I can still let my Tivo record Big Brother at 8 and pick up the show at 9, I'd like to.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129387\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 09:16 PM\']
So can someone on the East Coast give me some idea of when this bit happened? I'm interested in seeing it, but I have to admit it's the only thing I'm interested in seeing on the whole show, and if I can still let my Tivo record Big Brother at 8 and pick up the show at 9, I'd like to.[/quote]
You'd miss a lot of it. According to my TiVo, it started at 8:57.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129387\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 08:16 PM\']
and if I can still let my Tivo record Big Brother at 8 and pick up the show at 9, I'd like to.
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You gotta be kidding me. I would never picture someone like you watch that dreck. Maybe it's just for Julie, eh? :-)
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129387\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 09:16 PM\']
So can someone on the East Coast give me some idea of when this bit happened? I'm interested in seeing it, but I have to admit it's the only thing I'm interested in seeing on the whole show, and if I can still let my Tivo record Big Brother at 8 and pick up the show at 9, I'd like to.
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Something about that Chenbot, eh, Chris?
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[quote name=\'FOXSportsFan\' post=\'129394\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 06:24 PM\']
Something about that Chenbot, eh, Chris?
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I wouldn't hit the Chenbot with YOUR schlong.
Yeah, I know. BB is a guilty pleasure for me. I swallowed up Survivor All-Stars and came back for seconds, and this is no exception.
I'm gonna go ahead and guess that slating this segment to carry over between the 8 and 9 o'clock hours was quite intentional. :)
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I'm not saying she boils my Ovaltine...but boy, she must boil Les Moonves' Geritol.
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Sweet. Due to CBS's tendency to end Big Brother at 8:55, I was just in time to see the tribute.
I felt a LOT better about that than I did the New Year's Eve show. It looked like he had at least regained partial use of both arms, and his speech was a little better. I don't think he'll ever regain pre-stroke form, or close to it, but the fact that there _was_ improvement was excellent to see.
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[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129415\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 12:10 AM\']I felt a LOT better about that than I did the New Year's Eve show. It looked like he had at least regained partial use of both arms, and his speech was a little better. I don't think he'll ever regain pre-stroke form, or close to it, but the fact that there _was_ improvement was excellent to see.[/quote]
I sincerely hope that he'll continue to make appearances on New Year's Rockin' Eve for as long as he has the desire to do so.
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[quote name=\'Matt Ottinger\' post=\'129416\' date=\'Aug 27 2006, 11:27 PM\']
[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'129415\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 12:10 AM\']I felt a LOT better about that than I did the New Year's Eve show. It looked like he had at least regained partial use of both arms, and his speech was a little better. I don't think he'll ever regain pre-stroke form, or close to it, but the fact that there _was_ improvement was excellent to see.[/quote]
I sincerely hope that he'll continue to make appearances on New Year's Rockin' Eve for as long as he has the desire to do so.
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Same here. I loved the fact that he said, "Sit down, sit down, we're running late..." as if he was producing the show.
He's not going to do anything heavy duty again on-camera, but if he wants to continue to do "Rockin' Eve" and make a token appearance, have at it. It's in good hands with Seacrest, but having him around, if even for just at midnight, won't hurt, barring a relapse.
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Confession time. I cried when I saw Dick at the Emmys.
After working with him I was not much of a fan. But there are few I've respected more as broadcasters. He's a master at being able to project warmth, likeabilty and honesty through the lens. And I will never ever forget watching a session in which he cranked out upwards of 60 promos for local stations with precision. He has a clock in his head and a knowledge of stations and markets like no other talent I've ever worked with.
For about a dozen of the stations, after reading the requested copy, he ad-libbed promos based on his knowledge of things such as the stations' identifiers and news anchors' names, all from memory. Stuff like: "Hi, this is Dick Clark here on the Quad Cities' favorite, WXXX. I hope you'll watch The Challengers weekdays at 4, then join my buddy Jim Shlomo and the 'Action 5' news team. The Quad Ciries' best is on WXXX, channel 5". The call letters and market were on the cue cards, the rest was in his head!
It must be tough to have that mind trapped in a compromised body.
Randy
tvrandywest.com
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Since we're sharing stories :
3 Years ago...I got the chance to interview Dick via satellite....as a fan of his since childhood, this would be one of my dreams.
Unfortunately, Dick was live with Jimmy Kimmel (hosting the Amer. Music Awards)....and after fawning over Dick while the satelitte shot was being set up , he left most of the interview to Jimmy...who, if you've met in person, just isn't that funny.
I was so dissapointed at how the interview went, I didn't keep it on tape. Now , more than ever, I wish I had.
a year later, he had his stroke...and now I doubt i'll ever get a chance to have a real conversation with someone that I honestly revere....I only have a few regrets in my television career...this is one of them.
Watching him last night was still painful. Yes, he looks better than how he looked 9 months ago, but it's frustrating knowing that there inside his dibilitating body is one of the masters of broadcasting. Randy's spot on (again)... how tough it must be to have a compromised body....
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At the little ol' radio station I worked for, Dick was going to do just that sort of a thing. He gave us a quick 5 second "shout" ID and was planning to do some PSAs and other goodies in regards to diabetes and the like. But literally the day he was scheduled to do some of said activities, he had the stroke.
In the past I've made mention of it, and I'll link you to it on the Bonus Page, one of the happier times for my colleague Jon Casey at WSNJ...an interview with his hero and ours Dick Clark in October 2004 during his tribute to American Bandstand. It's one of and perhaps the last interview Dick gave prior to his stroke. Click here (http://\"http://www.williamsvoice.net/bonus\") to access the page to get to the file. Enjoy.
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[quote name=\'tvrandywest\' post=\'129485\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 04:48 PM\']
He's a master at being able to project warmth, likeabilty and honesty through the lens.
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The honesty part is my favorite thing about Dick Clark. He had no qualms describing the behind-the-scenes process in detail to the viewers; I seem to recall he did this especially on Pyramid. He knew everyone at home wanted a glimpse around the corner of the lens and by golly, that was okay with him.
I remember when the Emmys went on in 1980 despite the actors strike and Dick co-hosted because he was a producer and therefore, management, not bound by the unions' call for a boycott. I seem to remember him describing all of this, explaining why he was there at that point, when he first took the podium that evening, and I always admired the hell out of him for that.
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I don't suppose anyone can upload this clip from the Emmy's last night, can they? I had to miss it for work.
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[quote name=\'whoserman\' post=\'129494\' date=\'Aug 28 2006, 06:20 PM\']
I don't suppose anyone can upload this clip from the Emmy's last night, can they? I had to miss it for work.
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I've uploaded it to my site...click here (http://\"http://www.filestash.net/gameshows/videos/clark.avi\") to download the file. It's just over 2 minutes long and 18MB. Enjoy!
P.S. It's in XviD format. If you need something that will play XviD videos, I'd recommend VLC Player (http://\"http://www.videolan.org/vlc/\").
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Wow. Everyone was right. That was very touching indeed. Dick is absolutely right. Everyone should be so lucky to have their dreams come true.
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Bravo reran the Emmys last night and I tuned in just to see Dick. He's not 100% but it is a much more encouraging picture than what we saw New Year's Eve. I don't think we've seen the last of him.
And by the way... Simon Cowell... read that invitation again... especially the part that reads BLACK TIE REQUESTED.
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Dick warning of a crabby producer made me smile :-) Tee hee
I still say that it looks like America's Oldest Teenager got old in a hurry. Just goes to show how lucky we are that he's still around. Simon's words were spot on correct, and here's to hoping that doesn't change anytime soon.
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[quote name=\'Joe Mello\' post=\'129631\' date=\'Aug 29 2006, 01:18 PM\']
I still say that it looks like America's Oldest Teenager got old in a hurry.
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When a serious stroke you have, look as good either, you will not.
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Has Chris Lemon become Yoda all the sudden? :-)
I think Dick telling everyone to "sit down" is a good testament of his modesty as well. Sure, he's been on TV for a little over half a century, but his ego is in check. I think we definitely saw more of Dick's personality at the Emmys than we did with the New Years special.
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Yeah I think we have, I finally saw the tribute on Bravo and I had to admit, he sounded a bit better. He won't be the same, yes, but at least we know he still had the humor in him. Well he wasn't on camera that long on new year's eve..was he? I forgot..anyways..I still have my respect for the man to appear on tv despite recovering from a stroke.
Michael