Dick Clark: 1929-2012

Dick Clark gives his signature farewell salute at a taping of the Third Annual Family Awards on Aug. 2, 2001, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Clark, the ever-youthful television host and tireless entrepreneur who helped bring rock 'n' roll into the mainstream on "American Bandstand," and later produced and hosted a vast range of programming from game shows to the New Year's Eve countdown from Times Square, died of a heart attack on April 18, 2012. He was 82.

Dick Clark is seen surrounded by fans during a television broadcast of "American Bandstand" in 1957.

Dick Clark, at podium at upper left, is surrounded by teenage fans on his nationally televised dance show "American Bandstand" in Philadelphia on June 30, 1958.

Dick Clark selects a record in his station library in Philadelphia on Feb. 3, 1959. Clark went from hosting "American Bandstand" to game shows and producing awards ceremonies.

A teenage Linda Deutsch poses with Dick Clark on the set of "American Bandstand" in January 1959 in Philadelphia. She presented a petition for an all-Elvis show.

"American Bandstand" host Dick Clark is shown in a photo on Feb. 3, 1959.

Dick Clark and Barbara Mallery are shown with their son, Richard, 3, in their home near Philadelphia on July 26, 1960.

Dick Clark presents the Rock and Roll Year, a musical portrait of the 1950s and 1960s, on the ABC television network in a series of five specials in 1973.

In this 1974 file photo originally provided by ABC-TV, "American Bandstand" host Dick Clark is shown.

Dick Clark is shown in a December 1980 photo.

Dick Clark is shown in a photo on March 8, 1982.

Dick Clark on stage at the Emmys on Aug. 27 — CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

Television host, producer, and actor Dick Clark poses for a photo on Feb. 25, 1985.

Dick Clark stands by as Miss Michigan Carole Gist, of Detroit, adjusts her crown after being named Miss USA 1990, in Wichita, Ka., March 2, 1990.

Singer Michael Jackson and American Music Awards executive producer Dick Clark go over the script during rehearsals for The American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jan. 24, 1993.

Dick Clark is shown in a photo on Jan. 10, 1996.

Dick Clark, left, and Charlton Heston, right, turn to the cameras as they present the Family Film Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary performer Bob Hope, during ceremonies in Los Angeles, Aug. 22, 1996.

Dick Clark broadcasts during New Year's festivities from Times Square in New York on Dec. 31, 1996.

Dick Clark checks the script for the "American Music Awards" with the recently-reunited members of Motley Crue and others, Jan. 25, 1997, in Los Angeles. Clark was the show's executive producer. Pictured from left are Donna D'errico, Nikki Sixx, Pamela Anderson Lee, Tommy Lee, Vince Neil and Mick Mars.

Dick Clark, left, chats with an unidentified person at the original American Bandstand studio in Philadelphia, Aug. 5, 1997, on the 40th anniversary of the television show.

Dick Clark, left, talks with rapper Puff Daddy during a rehearsal for the 1998 American Music Awards, Jan. 24, 1998, in Los Angeles.

Clark, left, speaks with actors Martin Sheen, center, and Salma Hayek as they announce the 1999 Golden Globes nominations, Dec. 20, 1999, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. Clark produces the annual awards show.

TV host Dick Clark is shown in a photo on Jan. 30, 2001.

Dick Clark, host of the "American Bandstand" television show, introduces entertainer Michael Jackson on stage during taping of the show's 50th anniversary special in Pasadena, Calif., on April 20, 2002.

Singer Cher, right, hugs host Dick Clark after performing during the taping of the "American Bandstand 50th...A Celebration" show on April 20, 2002, in Pasadena, Calif.

Singer Michael Jackson, right, is hugged by host Dick Clark after performing during the taping of the "American Bandstand 50th...A Celebration" show on April 20, 2002, in Pasadena, Calif.

Dick Clark greets singer Christina Aguilera during rehearsals for the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 11, 2003.

Dick Clark is shown in a photo on May 12, 2003.

Producer Dick Clark speaks during the Hollywood Foreign Press Association press conference announcing Michael Douglas will be honored with the 2004 Cecil B. DeMille Award and Lily Costner was selected as Miss Golden Globe on Nov. 17, 2003, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

From left, duo Troy Gentry and Eddie Montgomery, executive producer Dick Clark and singers Terri Clark and Brad Paisley attend the nominations for the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on March 10, 2004, in Los Angeles.

Dick Clark and his wife, Kari, arrive at the The M&M's Brand City party on March 11, 2004, in Hollywood, Calif.

Dick Clark at "Motown 45" Anniversary Celebration Show held at the Shrine Auditorium on April 4, 2004, in Los Angeles.

Producer Dick Clark and singer/host Reba McEntire speak on stage at the 39th Annual Country Music Awards on May 26, 2004, in Las Vegas.

Dick Clark speaks about diabetes during a visit to Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Fla., on July 8, 2004.

Dick Clark attends the announcement for show details and nominations for the 32nd Annual American Music Awards on Sept. 14, 2004, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Singers Alicia Keys and Usher pose for a photo with executive producer Dick Clark at rehearsals for the 32nd Annual American Music Awards, Nov. 13, 2004, in Los Angeles.

Dick Clark, left, poses with Ryan Seacrest in New York on Jan. 1, 2006. After Clark suffered a stroke in 2004, Seacrest became the main host of his New Year's shows.

TV host Dick Clark, left, with singer Barry Manilow onstage at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Aug. 27, 2006, in Los Angeles.

TV personalities Dick Clark, left, and Ryan Seacrest attend the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards on June 27, 2010, in Las Vegas.

Hosts Dick Clark, right, and Ryan Seacrest pose on the set of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012" in Times Square in New York on Dec. 31, 2011.

Dick Clark is joined by his wife, Kari Clark, during the 40th anniversary of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in New York.