Dick Clark Remembered for Influence on Pop Culture

One of the many ways that Dick Clark is most remembered for his pop culture influence. Clark and American Bandstand brought rock n’ roll into people’s homes in its early days (the show debuted in 1957), and became a cultural touchpoint for millions of teens across the country who learned about new dances, new acts, and cool clothes through the program.

E! has a top ten list of ways that Dick Clark and his TV shows inspired other TV shows that have now become staples.

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