Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

[CMH]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

I'm thinking he wants to do it and I'm sure execs at ABC realize you really can't tell Dick Clark no.

I mean, I guess they could, but everyone knows he does the countdown. Perhaps, after this year's countdown, ABC and Clark will hear enough of how it's time to move on.

Ryan Seacrest is just waiting for the guy to officially retire. And Seacrest is the perfect guy for the spot. Time for Clark to hand him the full role.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

Maybe I live under a rock, but where did Seacrest get started? I read somewhere that he's pulling in 40 million a year.

[KingV2k3]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

Dick Clark owns the show, so the only person who can fire him is...him.

In his first segment this year he looked and sounded waaaay better then last NYE's broadcast, but they didn't "quit while they were ahead" and it went to heck bigtime from there...

And...Marie Osmond is looking like a drag queen / tranny...wtf?

Happy New Decade, y'all...

[trobinson97]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

Maybe I live under a rock, but where did Seacrest get started? I read somewhere that he's pulling in 40 million a year.

Per Wiki:

Early years

In 1993, Seacrest hosted ESPN's Radical Outdoor Challenge.
In 1994, a kids show called Gladiators 2000 was created as a spinoff television show of American Gladiators. It was hosted by Ryan Seacrest for the first season.
Seacrest appeared as the host of the fictional game show Lover's Lane on Beverly Hills, 90210 in "The Final Proof".
1996

Seacrest's first major television job was as the host of Merv Griffin's teen gameshow, "Click" on KCAL Channel 9, as well asThe New Edge, a weekend morning show created by CNET showcasing new technology. Seacrest accepted the position as co-host of the hit reality TV series American Idol in 2002 with comedian Brian Dunkleman.
2003

At American Music Awards 2003, he ripped open comedian Kathy Griffin’s blouse and showed everyone her bra. The move led Kathy to complain Seacrest “physically assaulted” her. “That bit was unscripted,” he admitted.<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference">[5]</sup> Controversy continued as Seacrest jokingly referred to a 12 year old girl sitting in the front, which resulted in presenter Patricia Heaton walking out in disgust.<sup id="cite_ref-Patricia_Heaton_5-0" class="reference">[6]</sup>
American Idol went on to become a success when the ratings went through the roof. This put Seacrest in the national spotlight. The following year, he became the sole host when Dunkleman left the show. (In a 2005 interview on the syndicated Howard Stern Show, Dunkleman insisted that it was his idea to leave Idol, to pursue his career as an actor, but he was bitter at Seacrest's occasional put-downs after Dunkleman's departure.) In 2003, Seacrest hosted the spin-off show, American Juniors.
2004

In January 2004, Seacrest launched a daily entertainment/variety/talk syndicated television program, On Air with Ryan Seacrest. Due to low ratings, the show was cancelled and aired its last episode on September 17, 2004. In January 2004, Seacrest became the new host of the radio program American Top 40, created and formerly hosted by Casey Kasem. The show was syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks. Before he took over as host on AT40, he was a substitute host four times in 2003. In February 2004, Seacrest became host of popular Los Angeles radio station KIIS's morning show, replacing long-time host Rick Dees.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference">[7]</sup> This show, also known as On Air With Ryan Seacrest, remains on the air.
2005

In January 2005, Seacrest hosted the "Celebration of Freedom" concert in Washington, DC for President George W. Bush, the Bush family and the United States Military.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference">[8]</sup>
In August 2005, it was announced that Seacrest would become executive producer and co-host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, and that he would be the producer-host's eventual successor.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference">[9]</sup> On December 31, 2005 Seacrest performed much of the show's hosting duties. Dick Clark's role was limited by speech and mobility issues due to his recovery from a stroke. Seacrest also occasionally serves as a substitute host on the CNN television program Larry King Live.
2006

In January 2006, U.S. cable channel E! announced a three-year, $21 million deal for Seacrest to host and produce various programs, including E! News and its red carpet awards show coverages (E!'s signature piece of original programming).<sup id="cite_ref-9" class="reference">[10]</sup> An Associated Press profile portrayed Seacrest as using both the deal with E! and the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve involvement as a springboard towards a long-lasting career in television production and ownership.<sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference">[11]</sup> In April 2006, he won a Daytime Emmy Award for co-hosting the 2005 Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade with Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa. Seacrest had a cameo in the summer 2007 blockbuster film Knocked Up, where he steps out of his usual friendly host role on E! and rants about the stupidity of the interviews he has to conduct, noting that no one has anything to say about an exit strategy in Iraq or dealing with (presumably North) Korea.
2007

Seacrest hosted the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 16, 2007.<sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference">[12]</sup> This is also the same year the reality show he produced Keeping Up With The Kardashians premiered with mostly negative critical reaction, but favored among viewers.
2008

In 2008 it was announced he has 2 new shows: Bromance, a reality show on MTV featuring Brody Jenner,<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference">[13]</sup> and an untitled scripted series he is producing with Paris Hilton.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference">[14]</sup> In May 2008, reports said Seacrest would be executive producer for a new reality dating show, Momma's Boys, for NBC. According to a casting announcement, the series will follow mothers as they work with their sons to find their perfect match.<sup id="cite_ref-14" class="reference">[15]</sup>
Seacrest is also the executive producer of E! reality show Denise Richards: It's Complicated which premiered on May 26, 2008. The show has received numerous negative reviews. The Boston Herald rated the show a D. Its critic Mark A. Perigard said of the first episode:
<dl><dd>"Denise Richards’ life is one steaming pile of pig poop...Literally".<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference">[16]</sup></dd></dl> In August 2008, ABC picked up the option in Seacrest's contract to extend him as co-host of New Year's Eve through 2010, ringing in 2011, also renaming the program 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest', to reflect Seacrest's success as co-host, said in a statement by Orly Adelson, president of Dick Clark Productions.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference">[17]</sup> Also in August, Seacrest named his longtime William Morris Agent, Adam Sher, as C.E.O. of Ryan Seacrest Productions <sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference">[18]</sup> and inked an expansive deal with the Comcast Entertainment Group, keeping him on E! Entertainment Television through early 2012. Comcast also gets first-look rights at all Ryan Seacrest Productions products.<sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference">[19]</sup>
2009

In July, Seacrest inked a deal with CKX for $45 million, making him the highest paid reality television host to date.<sup id="cite_ref-19" class="reference">[20]</sup> He is featured in a mouthwash commercial for Scope.

[mkharsh33]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

i didn't see this...wow, what a shame. as mentioned above, i remember the guy from the 80's.

per tropical thunder, the new phrase will "you went full dick clark"...

[mgoblue]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

I can't watch him on the NYE show anymore, just makes me feel bad at how he's a shell of himself now. You know the mind is still there, but the body can't keep up anymore.

[bkfount]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

Dick Clark owns the show, so the only person who can fire him is...him.

not really true.

If his awkward ramblings turn off enough viewers, ABC would certainly drop his show and go another way.

[KingV2k3]

Re: Did anyone else see Dick Clark last night?

not really true.

If his awkward ramblings turn off enough viewers, ABC would certainly drop his show and go another way.

Good luck with putting a positive spin on canceling a TV icon who's 'recovering' from a stroke.