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Dick Clark: 'Bandstand' Heyday

Dick Clark Spins One of His Many Records

Dick Clark Spins One of His Many Records

In 1958, former disc jockey Clark sits at the center of a growing empire that includes "American Bandstand," and 33 other music-related businesses. Within the next couple of years, he'll be forced to sell all but his interest in "Bandstand" in order to avoid the fallout of the nationwide payola scandal.

In this photo: Dick Clark

Photo: Paul Schutzer./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Nov 01, 1958