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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Forever Young...He Seemed Forever Young

Young lad in 1961

Host Dick Clark died yesterday of a massive heart attack. He was a young 82. For 33 years, Clark hosted the television music show 'American Bandstand' from 1959 to 1989. He rang in many new years since the 1970's. Time Square celebrations wouldn't have been the same without him. In recent years, Clark had suffered from a stroke, which left him unable to speak very well. This is particularly bitterly ironic as the voice of Dick Clark was just as recognizable as his timeless and youthful face.

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Clark got his start in radio. Referred to as "America's Oldest Teenager", he hosted many shows where he got to show off his enthusiasm for music. It was that vocal charisma that launched him into television. He had a clean-cut image which was warmly embraced by American audiences for many decades.

Clark also hosted game shows such as 'Pyramid' and his popularity was unequalled during the golden age of television. He and Ed McMahon also co-hosted one generation of the 'Bloopers' series.

Clark credited his good looks to great genes. He jokingly said "if you want to stay young looking, pick your parents very carefully!" And on that note, I say a final farewell and good night to an icon who will not be forgotten.

"For now, Dick Clark...so long". We'll miss you.

Carol

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I ♥ HART TO HART!

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On the hilarious heels of yesterday's homage to men's retro fashions, I thought that another virtual runway show would be the perfect sequel.

One of my favourite juicy authors is Sidney Sheldon. He was the brains behind the 1980's television show called "Hart to Hart". It was about a self-made millionaire and his wife who habitually fought crime when situations seemed to land on their laps. They were sort of newlyweds who could never keep their hands off of each other. With an eccentric and crotchety butler to keep them in line, the Harts always managed to come out on top (of each other!)

I love Robert Wagner, but I must have been too young to appreciate the sexy side of him. Suave yes, but not sexy for me. He was somewhat bumless with his shirt open a bit too much. I think that his wardrobe didn't help in convincing me of his appeal...