Holiday: Peter Weyland Day

Today is a tribute to the world’s oldest teenager, Dick Clark, who was known to defy the affects of aging, both physically and mentally.
Dick began hosting American Bandstand in 1957 at age 27 and hosted the last regular show in 1987, promoting rock n’ roll, disco, and hip-hop hits as pop evolved through the decades. Most of the famous bands in that 30-year span had their first television debut on American Bandstand, which provided instant national exposure to musicians like Madonna, Tina Turner, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Simon & Garfunkel, Iggy Pop, and the Talking Heads. The show was also recognized for promoting desegregation in popular music by prominently featuring African American musicians and dancers.
He went on to host Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square every year, and the $100,000 Pyramid. Dick Clark Productions produces the Golden Globe Awards, American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and So You Think You Can Dance.

Music Du Jour:

The American Bandstand Playlist features 122 songs that were showcased on American Bandstand.

 Films Du Jour:              

• Films and film productions featuring Dick Clark
• American Bandstand episode (1957)
• American Bandstand clip (1967)
• American Bandstand episode (1969)
• American Bandstand clip (1973)
• American Bandstand clip (1976)
• Best of American Bandstand holiday episode (1984)

Snacks Du Jour:

Anything on the menu at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Grill in Branson, MO, or stop by if you’re in town.

Cocktail Du Jour – Thanks for the Memories

Created by Stephen Dennison in honor of Dick Clark:

• 3 sprigs of fresh mint (approximately 10-15 leaves)
• 1 oz. Old Forester Bourbon
• 1 splash simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Champagne or sparkling white wine

Muddle mint in a shaker, add bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters. Dry shake well. Pour through a double strainer into a champagne flute and slowly top with Champagne. Express a lemon peel and add to the glass.

Mocktail Du Jour – Thanks for the Memories Mocktail 

• 3 sprigs of fresh mint (approximately 10-15 leaves)
• 1 oz Free Spirits Non-Alcoholic Bourbon
• 1 splash simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Non-alcoholic champagne

Muddle mint in a shaker, add all ingredients except the champagne. Dry shake well. Pour through a double strainer into a champagne flute and slowly top with non-alcoholic champagne. Express a lemon peel and add to the glass.

Beer Du Jour 

Dick Clark Belgian Blonde by Koval Brewery if you can find it. Dick briefly promoted Schaefer beer until the brewer canned him for looking too young.

Wine Du Jour 

Champagne – Happy New Year!

Use freshly squeezed citrus in your cocktails and mocktails when called for – It makes such a difference! Here’s a reliable and inexpensive juicer.

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