An MTV VP recalls his first TV job working for the late pop-culture icon.
By Jonathan Mussman
Dick Clark in 1988
Photo: Getty Images
Jonathan Mussman, vice president of production at MTV News and Docs, got his start in television working for Dick Clark Productions. Below, he recounts what it was like working for the pop-culture legend, who died at age 82 on Wednesday (April 18).
You may know Dick Clark just as the man who counted down the few seconds to the New Year, however he was truly an icon across TV, radio and music.
Dick Clark was also a mentor for me personally, as he gave me my first job in television out here in Los Angeles many years ago. Known for his continued youthful appearance, the "world's oldest teenager" was the quintessential on-air personality. In my year-plus working for him and on his shows, such as "Super Bloopers & Practical Jokes,...
By Jonathan Mussman
Dick Clark in 1988
Photo: Getty Images
Jonathan Mussman, vice president of production at MTV News and Docs, got his start in television working for Dick Clark Productions. Below, he recounts what it was like working for the pop-culture legend, who died at age 82 on Wednesday (April 18).
You may know Dick Clark just as the man who counted down the few seconds to the New Year, however he was truly an icon across TV, radio and music.
Dick Clark was also a mentor for me personally, as he gave me my first job in television out here in Los Angeles many years ago. Known for his continued youthful appearance, the "world's oldest teenager" was the quintessential on-air personality. In my year-plus working for him and on his shows, such as "Super Bloopers & Practical Jokes,...
- 4/18/2012
- MTV Music News
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