Clark eventually assumed ownership of the program through his Dick Clark Productions company .
The show 's popularity helped Dick Clark become an American media mogul and inspired similar long - running music programs , such as Soul Train and Top of the Pops .
Dick Clark eventually assumed ownership of the program through Dick Clark 's Dick Clark Productions company .
The show 's popularity helped Dick Clark become an American media mogul and inspired similar long - running music programs , such as Soul Train and Top of the Pops .