Dick Butkus
Richard J.Butkus, or "Dick", was born in the south side of Chicago, Illinois on December 9, 1942. He graduated from the University of Illinois where he was a two time All-American linebacker. As a first round draft pick of the Chicago Bears, Dick played for them from 1965 to 1973, when his career was cut short by a knee injury.
Dick, an eight time pro-bowl linebacker, was elected into the NFL Football Hall of Fame at Canton, Ohio in 1979. His uniform number, 51, was retired by the Bears, and he is considered to be without a doubt, one of the finest linebackers in the history of football.
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Dick Clark
In 1952 Dick Clark started as a television newscaster in Philadelphia, and four years later he was named host of the hit show Bandstand, a local show that showcased national music acts. Clark changed the tone of the show to appeal to teenagers and featured newer, younger acts who lip-synched to records while teens danced in the studio. In 1957 ABC began broadcasting Clark's American Bandstand nationally, and for years the show influenced American pop charts. It became one of the longest-running shows in television history, going into syndication after ABC cancelled it in 1987.
Clark, who somewhere along the line picked up the nickname "America's oldest teenager," has produced and hosted several other shows, including The $10,000 Pyramid, TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes (with co-host Ed McMahon), Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and the daytime talkshow The Other Half (with Danny Bonaduce).
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Dick Nixon
Saved for Jesse to Write
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Dick Pryor
Before Dave Chapelle, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, and Robin Williams, there was Richard Pryor. These comedians cite Pryor as an inspiration and credit him with changing the scope and content of American comedic performance. As a comedian, writer, actor, and director, Pryor achieved stature as one of the most significant American artists of the last century. With over 40 films to his credit, numerous Grammy-winning albums, and legendary live comedy performances, Pryor's impact upon U.S. pop culture is pronounced.
His talents and influence extend over multiple mediums; Pryor was an Oscar-nominated actor, an Emmy-award winning writer, and starred in a children's television series as well as in a prime time television series. Pryor, who now suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, became the first recipient of the Mark Twain Award for Humor, and is perhaps best known for his scathing, insightful, and hilarious critique and social commentary. Race relations, sexuality, drug usage, and politics are some of the subjects Pryor takes on in his performances.
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Moby Dick
Moby Dick, the famous whale immortalized in Herman Mellville's 1851 novel entitled Moby Dick, was a seemingly larger-than-life figure. He was an ostensibly invincible creature, and many evil whalers died at his hands (fins). Captain Ahab, Fedallah, Tashtego, and almost the entire crew of the Pequod are all on his victims list. Dick was a hero and inspiration to an entire generation of whales until he unfortunately met his demise due to an overdose on PCP in 1983.
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Dick van Dyke
Although he'd had small roles beforehand, Dick Van Dyke was launched to stardom in the 1960 musical "Bye-Bye Birdie" (for which he won a Tony Award), and then later in the movie based on that play. He has starred in a number of films throughout the years (including "Mary Poppins", "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", and "Fitzwilly"), as well as a number of successful television series' (which won him no less than four Emmys), and his own wildly popular television show. After separating from his wife Margie Willett in the 1970s, who he wed in 1948, Dick later became involved with Michelle Triola Marvin. Margie and Dick had four children born during the first ten years of their marriage -- Barry, Carrie-Beth, Christian and Stacy -- all of whom are now in their forties and married themselves. He has seven grandchildren, including Shane, Carey, Wes, and Taryn Van Dyke (Barry's children), and family members often appear with him on "Diagnosis Murder".
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Dick York/Dick Sargent
Dick York was a true player until the day he died. Starring as Darrin Stephens on ABC's hit television show Bewitched, Dick knew how to treat his sexy screen wife, Elizabeth Montgomery. Even in the witchiest of situations Dick played it cool. He was a pro at convincing Montgomery to twitch her little nose into the bedroom for some supernatural smooching- until that mark-ass bitch, Dick Sargent, came into the picture.
Dick Sargent (commonly referred to as "the other guy") swooped in on York's woman in 1969. With a taste for Samantha Stephens' skirt on the tip of his tongue, Dick Sargent was cast as Darrin #2 in 1969. But the chemistry between Montgomery and Sargent was terrible. This made complete sense later when it was revealed that he didn't like witches at all; he was more of a warlock man if you catch my drift. Sargent wanted nothing more than to salt on York's game.
R.I.P. Dick York.
Dick Sargent, you didn't have to hate so much.
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Dick's Picks
- Shoutmouth
- Shompton.com
Upcoming Events
GSC Softball
- Thursday, July 5
6:15pm vs. The Color Dogs
- Thursday, July 12
6:15pm vs. With Ourselves
- Thursday, July 19
7:15pm vs. Samuel Son & CO
- Thursday, July 26
8:15pm vs. Swamp Dogs
- Thursday, August 2
7:15pm vs. With Ourselves
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