Search Results - Dick Clark

1. China’s Wanda Buys Dick Clark Productions for $1 Billion
November 04, 2016

Chinese conglomerate Wanda Group announced Friday that it has acquired Dick Clark Productions (DCP), an American TV production company, for $1 billion. DCP owns the television rights to the Golden Globe Awards, the American Music Awards, the Miss America pageant, the New Year’s Eve countdown in New York City’s Times Square and many other programs.  “The acquisition of DCP marks Wanda’s first step into television content, occupying the highest-end global TV program resources from...... (read more)

2. Music Appreciation
July 06, 2015

As I’ve grown older, I’ve become less patient with activities that don’t add value to my life. See; what happens is that you realize the day-of-the-hearse is approaching. Therefore, with quality-of-time in mind, among other things I’m selective about the choice of concerts I attend. Not that I’m some kind of snob; quite the contrary. You see, my taste in music is eclectic; that is, I enjoy most genres, but (like you) I have those I favor; namely, bebop jazz and classical. Favorites can be identified by what one listens to while reading, driving, or relaxing with a cocktail—the times of solitud... (read more)

Author: Gene Myers

3. Branson MO Theaters- Watch out the Best shows for Entertainment
April 20, 2013

Branson is well known for the number of amusement venues and theaters that are present in the city. Branson has some of the best performers existing in the genre of theaters over the years, such as Dick Clark, and Andy Williams. With the great numerous performances and entertainment accessible, some of the best performances that one should keep an eye out for are Acrobats of ceramic, Broadway, Buck Trent Forenoon display and so forth. The Acrobats of ceramic is an amusement troupe exported all the way from Shanghai, the display is full of lovely melodies, and unbelievable acrobatics that will... (read more)

Author: lee wood

4. Dick Clark on the Day America Lost JFK
February 20, 2013

And though the minimum voting age for the duration of the early sixties was even now 21, a large segment of America's youth have been influenced by the idealistic president who confidently proclaimed: "Inquire not what your region can do for you inquire what you can do for your region."On Friday, November 22, 1963, one particular of the most compellingly fateful days in American background, Dick Clark and his Caravan of Stars arrived in Dallas, Texas. Traveling by bus, the Caravan comprised a flock of strike pop tunes artists on a countrywide tour of 1-evening stands. By late early morning, pe... (read more)

Author: Jesse Britt

5. Why New Year's Resolutions Don't Work
August 21, 2012

For you history buffs, New Years Resolutions pre-date the birth of Christ by about 2000 years. The celebration of the unique year is the oldest off vacations, first observed in historic Babylon about 4000 years back.So it's especially important in 2006 which around about Baghdad, Iraq is where New Year festivities began. There is not any truth to the rumor which Dick Clark hosted the first 1.Their celebration survived for eleven days. But it's safe to mention which modern-day New Year's Eve festivities don't even come close.Most Americans observe it in their pajama's about TELEVISION. Let's... (read more)

Author: Brandi Martinez

6. Programs In Six Flags Great America - An Intro
June 17, 2012

Keep in your mind that this amusement park gets extremely busy during summertime, so get your Six Flags Great America coupons ready RIGHT NOW! You can order your tickets online, that you will find cheap deals that are not available elsewhere. You can watch funny Dick Clark moments with the Carousel Plaza. Even though it's not as tall or fast with today's standards, will still be a classic you will want to experience.   So, could be the Six Flags Great America discount seasonal pass worth getting? Yes! Even should you aren't going to become in the Chicago area for very long, you are able to ... (read more)

Author: Dennis Ciaschi

7. Dick Clark's Legends
May 07, 2012

In April 2012, American icon Dick Clark passed away at the age of 82. The cause of death was determined to be a heart attack, but if there was anything that Clark lacked during his impressive decades long career, it certainly wasn’t heart. Nor was it an ability to spot talent. Clark gained his reputation as host of the show “American Bandstand” starting in 1957. On that first episode, he interviewed an up and comer by the name of Elvis Presley. Many have attributed the success of many artists to appearances on the show, artists ranging in diversity from Simon & Garfunkel to Stevie Wonder ... (read more)

Author: David Bryce