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  • March 2008
    • Seacrest Media Empire Still Expanding

      Seacrest Media Empire Still Expanding

      (Newser) - Ryan Seacrest has a mission, and he’s proud to admit it: He aims to be the Dick Clark, Merv Griffin, and Larry King of his generation. Since childhood, the "American Idol" host has plotted every step to get closer to his goal, writes Tom Shales in the Washington Post . Now he shares his name with so many projects that he’s had to trademark it. More »

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      television   advertising   fashion   radio   American Idol   Larry King   Ryan Seacrest   host   Merv Griffin   red carpet   Dick Clark

  • November 2007
  • August 2007
    • "Bandstand" Turns Big Five-0

      "Bandstand" Turns Big Five-0

      (Newser) - Fifty years ago today at 3 pm in Philadelphia, what is now known as a summer replacement program debuted on the ABC TV network. That show, "American Bandstand," ran for 30-plus years. Its host, Dick Clark, frequently referred to as the oldest living teenager, introduced Chubby Checker, Frankie Avalon, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin, and Fabian to a national audience. More »

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      reality TV   Philadelphia   Dick Clark   Connie Francis

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