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Zoneboy · 04-19-2012, 04:40 PM

Dick Clark tributes planned on 'American Idol,' Game Show Network

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Dick Clark's death Wednesday is prompting near-instantaneous tributes from two television venues where his influence was strongly felt: "American Idol" and the Game Show Network.

"Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, Clark's heir apparent, who co-hosted the "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" specials for the past few years, announced on Twitter on Thursday that the upcoming "Idol" show would contain a tribute to Clark.

"We're putting together a tribute for Dick Clark on @AmericanIdol tonight...just talked to @dizzyfeet ["Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe]," Seacrest wrote.

A visibly emotional Seacrest made brief mention of Clark's passing on Wednesday night's "Idol" by noting, "Without Dick, a show like this would not exist."

Meanwhile, some of Clark's greatest nonmusical moments will be replayed over the weekend on Game Show Network, where original remembrances of the man also known as the host of "The $25,000 Pyramid" will be played during reruns of the game show on Friday at 3 a.m., 10 a.m. and during a 10-episode run from 7 p.m. to midnight. Additionally, two more episodes will air Saturday from noon until 1 p.m. (all times Eastern).

Clark began hosting the show, then called "The $10,000 Pyramid," in 1973 on ABC. The title was changed to "The $20,000 Pyramid" in 1976. It was canceled in 1980 but returned in 1982 on CBS with a higher top prize, "The $25,000 Pyramid." Clark hosted until 1988.

Jude The Obscure · 04-19-2012, 05:05 PM

I'm glad I got some of the episodes of The $10,000 Pyramid saved.

catlover79 · 04-20-2012, 01:22 AM

Very cool!!

biffbronson · 04-22-2012, 12:02 AM

I was a pretty ardent fan of the Pyramid shows in the '70s and '80s -- it was great being out of school for the summer and being able to watch Pyramid, Match Game, TPIR, Card Sharks, The Joker's Wild, Password, Hollywood Squares...

Jude The Obscure · 04-22-2012, 08:41 PM

^It was also fun being sick!

04-19-2012, 04:40 PM	#1
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04-20-2012, 01:22 AM	#3
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04-22-2012, 12:02 AM	#4
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,312	I was a pretty ardent fan of the Pyramid shows in the '70s and '80s -- it was great being out of school for the summer and being able to watch Pyramid, Match Game, TPIR, Card Sharks, The Joker's Wild, Password, Hollywood Squares...
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04-19-2012, 05:05 PM	#2
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	I'm glad I got some of the episodes of The $10,000 Pyramid saved.

04-22-2012, 08:41 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	^It was also fun being sick!