Comments on: Should Dick Clark retire?

By: Hallie

Hallie — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:44:05 +0000

I had a stroke at age 30, and was affected by mild aphasia for some time. It’s amazing how many people, friends actually, who were impatient with my recovery. This experience changed my attitude (if you walk a mile in their moccasins, you never push past someone in a walker again!) I think Dick Clark is a hero to everyone who has been touched by stroke and illness in general, and quite frankly, even with his speech issues, he beats the tar out of Ryan Seacrest any day!

By: JayMonster

JayMonster — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:59:00 +0000

I am mixed. I don’t know why, but he seemed far more “off” this year than he has since his return. And that made me feel “sad” but I am not so sure why. Of course I feel bad for him, but also I felt like a bit of myself, my memories of the past, etc being lost to time as well. That this is now part of the past if you know what I mean.

I don’t think he should retire until he wants to. But on the other hand, I don’t know that I can watch him again.

By: Ginny

Ginny — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:52:13 +0000

I was a bit upset last year, it was hard seeing him like that. I did give him much credit though! I was glad to see him this year, he sounded so much better. I think as long as he can do it, why not.

By: midlife mommy

midlife mommy — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:52:17 +0000

I’m sorry that I missed him. I often wonder how people can be so accepting of people with special needs — except for the elderly.

By: Kristen King

Kristen King — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:29:14 +0000

I’ll take Dick Clark over Ryan Seacrest any day. I think he did a great job and although his speech is clearly affected, his spirit doesn’t seem to be. I would love to see him keep doing his thing.

By: Bluegrass Mama

Bluegrass Mama — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:34:02 +0000

I say, “Rock on, Dick!” Last year I was definitely taken aback by his speech problems, but was glad to see his improvement this year. I think he’s a great example that health issues don’t mean you have to become a recluse for the rest of your life.