Dick Clark 'Not 100%'
Is Dick Clark Retarded? By Leopold Stotch
I was glad to see that Dick made it back. He's done very well coming back from that stroke!
Happy New Year!
He did very well. Courage is a good word for him. Maybe he's not as vain as he appeared!
Happy New Year! Remember, buzzed driving IS drunk driving! :)
Bravo for him. This must have kept him going all year. I didn't see it - how did he do? I think he had a harder road than those who don't get told every day that they are never aging. Happy New Year, Dick!
He doesn't look like he'll be doing this much longer.
Hats off to Dick Clark, good to see him still going, unbelievable really, I remember him from way back on the original American Bandstand.
Happy New Year FReepers!
It looked like Dick Clark, but the tone of his voice has changed and is raspy as well. He had trouble pronouncing his words and was unable to follow the countdown very well.
His was sitting behind a table with his right arm in his lap and his left arm sitting on the table. Neither arm moved.
Regardless, it is good to see him able to enjoy the night.
It was good to have him back, symbolically. He had some rough moments and some good breaks. Speech was a little halting and thick at times. Seems to have some weakness in his right side. But it took courage to give this a try and I for one salute him for it. Welcome back Dick. Continue with your recovery.
Isn't this Dick's 756th New Year?
I'm waiting for the Bangles to see if Susannah Hoffs is still hot.
I'm getting old. I remember when Linda Rhonstadt and Stevie Nicks were hot!
Heard an interview with Dick Clark on XM Radio today and he sounded great! Good to see "America's Oldest Teenager" back.
Happy New Year to all FReepers!
I didn't get to see him when he was talking about his struggle to come back..
I was on the Happy New Year's thread..wondering if I could do what he did...
I don't know...but, he is a very brave man, and I applaud him.
Happy New Year Dick Clark....an to all.
I'm glad to see him tonight, but I have to agree that he probably won't be doing this much longer...
Dick Clark is a little over the hill. I like Don Shula, Weeb Eubanks, Gerry Ford, and Strom Thurmond. Any of those people still ready to get going? I say when your button pops, you're done. There is nothing wrong with knowing when it is time to reflect and enjoy your past victories.
It was time to pass the torch 15 yeas ago. He should have read the chapter that talks about not putting your boss in an embarrassing position.
I know some of those guys are dead. That is the point.
When I get that old, I hope I still have some respect for those who may have to make tough decisions.
Bravo on Dick's return, if only for a minute or two. He sounded determined but visibly weakened. Reminded me a lot of Kirk Douglas in his speech. Happy New Year, Dick!
Happy New Year Freepers! Happy New Year Dick Clark! You did a great job tonight as always and the vibrance of your spirit was felt with each piece of confetti glittering with hope in the New York sky!
Dick Clark should not have been on tonight.
I watched part of the telecast and after getting over the shock of how he sounded, he sounded quite well for a man who had a stroke. He looked like his old self, also.