Richard Augustus Wagstaff “Dick” Clark, Jr. (November 30, 1929 – April 18, 2012) was an American radio and television personality. He graduated with the class of 1947 from A.B. Davis High School in Mt. Vernon, New York. In high school, he was President of General Organization, drama society, and recognized as a National Thespian.
Awards:
- Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1976
- Daytime Emmy Award, Outstanding Host or Hostess in a Game or Audience Participation Show on The $10,000 Pyramid, 1979
- Daytime Emmy Award, Outstanding Children’s Entertainment Special on ABC Afterschool Specials, 1983
- Daytime Emmy Award, Special Classification of Outstanding Program Achievement on American Bandstand, 1983
- Daytime Emmy Award, Outstanding Game Show Host on The $10,000 Pyramid, 1983
- Daytime Emmy Award, Outstanding Game Show Host on The $10,000 Pyramid, 1987
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, 1993
- Daytime Emmy Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, 1994
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