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Stroke survivors hail Dick Clark

by Joel Keller, posted Jan 3rd 2006 10:12PM

Dick Clark with Mariah CareyOn New Year's Day, I opened a discussion about how a post-stroke Dick Clark looked and sounded on New Year's Rockin' Eve. Judging by the comments, many of our readers lauded Dick for not only getting himself in good enough shape to show up, but for showing himself on TV despite whatever difficulty he was having. To many of our readers, it was an inspiration, and as this article shows, TV Squad readers weren't the only ones praising Dick's gumption; many stroke victims and experts alike were wowed by Clark's presence on their screens.

Of course, this article also quotes the less gushy, more objective observations from some leading TV critics, including the ever-perceptive Tom Shales of the Washington Post, who said that Dick's appearance was "a gesture likely to strike some observers as courageous and others as morbid." Morbid. I think that's what the rest of the commenters said. Nice job, Tom.

[Photo: Heidi Gutman / ABC via Getty Images]

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Drew Finn

This year it was great to see Dick Clark back in his rightfull place in Times square for New Year's Eve. Dick deserves applause for his courage to do the show under the circumstances of his health condition, and he did it with his usual style and grace we have all come to know and love. All the best to you Dick, may God continue to bless you with continuing recovery and we will all see you on New Year's Rockin Eve 2007 !!!!!

January 11 2006 at 6:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Adam Salazar

Way to go Dick Clark......From a USC Alum, now living in Lubbock Texas... FIGHT ON! Even Buddy Holly is wishing you well... I am speaking on behalf of many who feel you are "Mr Music" and always will be... Keep up your great attitude and we look towards your continued recovery. My prayers are with you. Look forward to seeing you next year! Adam

January 04 2006 at 3:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Alan

Did anyone in the broadcast ever acknowledge the fact that Mr. Clark was not 100%? I only tuned in at the end, so I could have missed it, but I always find it strange when a celebrity doesn't signal the audience that we're all aware that something is up. It made me feel more at ease when Jerry Lewis pointed out his big giant head on the last telethon.

January 04 2006 at 12:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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