Dick Clark Interviews Wolfman Jack - American Bandstand 1976

Dick Clark interviews Wolfman Jack on American Bandstand. Clark asks him about his voice, his family, and takes questions from the audience. He speaks about how he has always been a silly man and how excited he is to be on a Dick Clark show. He also mentions how he is going to spend Christmas with his family and how his wife is very pretty. An audience member asks Jack how he got the name 'Wolfman Jack.'
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[@THX-kw2jh]

RIP: Wolfman Jack 1995. RIP: Dick Clark 2012. Two Music Legends.

[@stevesanzari7294]

Sad ! But thank God for show Archives !

[@jonogren5567]

Now it's Seacrest doing Rockin Eve. 😚😚😚

[@demonrouge3338]

Genuine good guy. Wolfman. All he ever wanted was for people to have a good time

[@susiem44]

If I could go back to just one week in 1965 I would be so grateful. 😢

[@magneto7930]

Wolfman Jack was on the radio all over the place. Whenever we went he was still in range. Great memories!

[@near2vulcan]

Two great legends that are truly missed. RIP Dick and Jack.

[@DebraCTrialByFireProductions]

Ryan seacrest can try but will never reach that level. I agree with you.

[@dagdogg]

You couldn't be more right.

[@tnawcwvictoria]

You got that right

[@donaldpaluga]

@@DebraCTrialByFireProductions Ryan CAN'T even be Casey Kasem!

[@mattdamian]

They both Will Always be # ! At 13 I listened every night on my transistor little radio , in a little town in Canada . I was a lucky girl to be able to listen in . Yo ooh Yahoo Mr Wolf !

[@aridian7787]

Gawd I miss The Wolfman! any other 70's kids feeling me here?

[@larrysproul9424]

He was one of the best. !! RIP ..

[@itsnotthesamething]

Let the Midnight Special, shine a light on you! I miss the heck out of that! I wish I could go back in time. We lived in the absolute best era for music. Midnight Special, Dick Clark's American Bandstand, and Souuuuuuuuuuuuuuul Train!

[@itsnotthesamething]

@Dahoss Yep. Forgot that one.

[@michaelwatson3025]

Not a 70s kid but I've heard him a lot growing up my mom played alot of recordings wish more radio personalities were like him now he was awesome awesnd captivating

[@Mahlercougar]

Raises her paw!! lol

[@jeterw75]

Merry Christmas everyone!! RIP to the great Wolfman Jack and the great Dick Clark

[@hughdismuke4703]

Use to listen to him back in the 70's. What a great voice he was.

[@jenniferdiwali5255]

I was born in the 1980's and even I know about him. He is a rare gem 💎 amongst many.

[@rickhammond2473]

I never followed the guy knew of him though.That is how it works my girlfriends father just bought a new truck and passed away shortly after no one wants to drive the truck.

[@jamesst.patrick9768]

No other like him, he is a true legend and no other radio personality will ever be able to touch his greatness, so eat that Steve Harvey.

[@alisontopalian8592]

Two wonderful guys. I miss them both so much. 2 legends

[@kaledafif7972]

Yes indeed 😊

[@tripjet999]

Wolfman once said, "Don't ever let that tobacco monkey on your back. You will never get rid if him and he will be the death of you" and sadly, the tobacco drug killed Wolf at a very early age!

[@Tornado1994]

Yes, he smoked. You can tell he obviously did.

[@myflesh10]

Dick clark is so rehearsed, Wolfman is flowin with creativity. I still listen to Wolfman and Dick on our local radio

[@sinneadfert]

I am almost 63, and remember sneaking my transistor radio into my bed under the covers as a 13 year old, and listening to Wolfman Jack

[@stevesanzari7294]

I used to do the same thing with my Little transistor radio in 1964 was 14 ! Weren’t we Cool Lol !

[@wyliestivers2634]

I remember my oldest brother Joe having a transistor radio when we were all in the same room with my other older brother. I remember hearing the Wolfman Jack show possibly back into 1974 or '75. Those memories are very distinct and clear to me. I remember hearing lots of those classics being played for the first week on the radio. Tons of them.

[@sinneadfert]

@@stevesanzari7294 that we were indeed!

[@debwood6283]

To 63, I’m 69, did the same🐰

[@sauquoit13456]

R.I.P. Wolfman Jack; who passed away on this day in 1995 {July 1st} at the young age of 57... And also to Mr. Clark...

[@jillyc6934]

sauquoit13456. Was always wonderful to hear the Wolfman♡♡♡

[@RonnieSixx]

There will never another Wolfman Jack or Dick Clark. I used to watch Bandstand and remember this bit.

[@georgescott4505]

I first heard The Guess Who when I was 12 singing 'Clap For The Wolfman' here in Panama City, FL on 59DLP radio. 3 years later in 1985 WDLP would turn into an oldie station which also started my fascination with history that went way beyond music. And in that year every Saturday night was Wolfman Jack on that radio station with his 'American Graffiti Gold Show'. I really liked the music and his style. I asked a friend on Saturday night if they could give me a ride to the station across town because I really wanted to meet him. And that is when he put me wise that this is a nationally syndicated show being picked up on a satellite signal and then sent through the 590 kHZ signal. Of course when I was 7 and listening to the radio, I thought there were actual musicians at the station singing every song I heard.😄

[@georgescott4505]

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[@jennifersman7990]

One of the saddest things about his passing was he’d just published his memoirs and died before he could go out and promote it. His book had so many great stories and we never got to hear him tell them

[@darkestserenity6775]

oh wow that voice we've never had any DJ's as exciting and entertaining as Wolfman Jack on our radio no fair , bet he was awesome at Halloween

[@larrykemble3380]

Rest In Peace Wolf Man. Man I really miss him and Dick Clark too. May they both Rest In Peace.🙏🙏 Who ever posted this thank you for sharing this treasured memory. God bless, I used to listen to both.

[@terryleemangrumii8566]

Wolfman Jack may be dead, but his classic shows live on..... on SiriusXM 60s on 6.

[@donaldpaluga]

Along with oldies stations

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1973 {February 2nd} the debut show of the NBC-TV weekly program 'The Midnight Special' was aired... Helen Reddy was the show's first host... Musical guests were The Byrds, The Impressions, Don McLean, Rare Earth, and Ike & Tina Turner... Comic relief was provided by George Carlin... The show ran from 1973 to 1981 with a grand total of 158 episodes... R.I.P. Mr. Clark {1929 - 2012} and Wolfman Jack, aka Bob Smith, sometime host of the show {1938 - 1995}...

[@sirpoppinchuck]

sauquoit13456 Greatest performance show of all music !!!!

[@mccellen]

Those were the best days....

[@dyanvandino5416]

It's incredible that Dick Clark was 9 years older than Wolfman Jack! Dick Clark looked so young for so long. He barely aged!

[@aaronmnsky]

I like how the Wolfman flips Dick the bird @ 0.33 after being called a Ham...lol...RIP to you both

[@Stevie-hn7mp]

Honestly great 👍. Rip Dick Clark and Wolfman Jack . Howl indeed 🎶🎶❤️❤️🖤🖤

[@retroguy1976]

they are having jokes and catching up in heaven

[@nunnaurbiz8177]

My auntie dated him...I was so young, I didn't get it....but I do remember his voice seeming odd, but he was nice, and wore big rings and patted my head and said id be his girlfriend when I grew up cause I was the prettiest little girl....he was nice, very nice...can see him in my mind sitting on our couch.

[@RegisPPalmer]

You are so fortunate, right place right time. I was also very lucky to meet him when he spent some time in Toronto mid seventies, salt of the earth. pure persona and charisma. thanks for the share. I was 21 when I met him, 4 years later I was on the air. ~~Vibes~~ :)

[@nunnaurbiz8177]

+Regis Palmer Yes, I think that's the theme of my life a bit. I have many times when I met certain people, simply right place right time. I was a young teen rock and roll girl, in the early 80's, in Seattle...hint. Some big at the time...some garage bands about to be huge....good times.

[@RegisPPalmer]

nunna urbiz I love that :)

[@michaelfreddy9727]

Nice imagination! Keep on dreaming that's nice to have. :-)

[@horizontoday7874]

Lucky auntie! He was a very handsome man especially in his younger days!!!!

[@RandyTheWildHorse]

There is one thing I really liked about Wolfman Jack was that he would not take payola (Money or drugs)from people to play their records. He only played records he actually liked! I also watched American Bandstand every Saturday too.

[@RandyTheWildHorse]

I see.

[@sirpoppinchuck]

But he did do drugs heavy he was talking about it in a interview 1990s. He was apart of that Disco Scene for sure.

[@rayveninwonderland5152]

RIP uncle wolfman. He died close to where I am. My dad knew him real good and I knew him and his family as well. I remember we were invited to one of his parties. At this point, I was 9. It was 1996 so between 4 and 5th grade. I got ready to go to his house when we got the phone call that he passed away. It was so sad. He was a great person. He did do drugs but not in front of me. The industry really got to him.

[@cartergarrett5905]

Bicentennial Year, 1976! When America Was Great! Two Legends that have gone on. Wolfman Jack's w/ Dick Clark on The American Band Stand! '76 was a special year with great Top 40 Rock & Roll!

[@dennyturow6864]

A legend! He was the master of the airwaves. RIP Wolf man.

[@jamesst.patrick9768]

I miss Wolfman Jack, I have always wanted to be like him when I was a little kid (i was born in 1972)

[@stevesanzari7294]

Just be yourself ! There can only be one of Someone !

[@scottburton9701]

Wolfman Jack was a true original.

[@LOLmusics]

LOL Dick Clark’s howl sounded like a real wolf 😂

[@nathancoleman7235]

I listened to his show as a kid in the '70s and early '80s."American Graffiti"(1973)helped to revive Wolfman Jack's earlier popularity.

[@vassa1972]

RIP to both of these guys

[@peterrotrovich1402]

First time I did heard him was in Amsterdam 1975 in an American radio were broadcasting to USA military base. I like his voice and his personality

[@manfredgrunewald6597]

When I was young in Frankfurt, Wolfgang Jack gave me and my American friends a lot of joy; he was my companion

[@dakotawatson8229]

Wolfman Jack's ghost for president 2020

[@jh5881]

No thanks, we have the best... Trump.

[@donaldpaluga]

@@jh5881 L Don Trumpard doesn't have a song about him

[@tomwstone]

Dick Clark and Wolfman Jack. Two legends that I miss.

[@handlebars8]

Talk about range! I remember catching his show on XERB all the way north at Lake Tahoe in the late 60s. Ridiculous! Loved it! "You listenin' to da Wolf Man, baby!"

[@MJo-ng4lj]

❤🎉❤ Rest in Paradise.

[@bamaboy557]

RIP Dick and Wolfman

[@thesuperfatty]

I was born in 1994 and consider the wolfman an idol. Certain personalities stand the test of time and influence some for generations. LETS HEAR IT FOR THE WOLFMAN AAAAWWWOOOOOO!!!!!

[@ryanahr2267]

Pretty sure the Wolfman could teach classes on cool.

[@stevesanzari7294]

He could’ve !

[@ZaineGriffOfficial]

I always used to listen to Wolfman Jack's programs on the AFN - American Forces Network - from Holland. I was a teen boy those days and loved his funny voice, noises and the great music he played. AFN we could receive through a powerful transmitter on medium wave band, those days. Dutch radio was boring those days. We only had some great pirate stations like Radio North Sea and Radio Veronice and of course Radio Caroline (Still on internet!) But the Wolfman I'll never forget!

[@saxonsteve]

Ya Gotta Love ❤️ The Wolfman!!! Rest In Peace ☮️, Wolfman & Dick Clark

[@MaestroDawg65]

I had my whole body dipped in lukewarm Clearasil. LOL

[@scottbailey1560]

Back then, TV and Radio Air Personalities like Dick Clark and Wolfman Jack did what ever they could to hold an audience without crossing the line. They knew were to stop, but they were both family men too!

[@stevesanzari7294]

The FCC Was a lot stricter too ! The times were different Too the Country still had Morals !

[@billyshane3804]

Wolfman Jack - Champion & Legend RIP

[@TeresaMom1]

I was lucky enough to meet Wolfman Jack in person when I was young. What a cool guy.

[@NilDesperandum777]

Is Clark joking with the: "I've watched you on the Midnight Special since I was a little boy..." Clark was ten years older than W.J.!

[@shaunmcdonough9016]

Often imitated, but never equaled. I miss the Wolfman.

[@stevesanzari7294]

We ALL Do ! I miss Zachary and All the Great DJ’s too !

[@johnnyballenatl]

In 1984, Wolfman Jack starred in his own animated series "Wolf Rock TV", co-produced by DiC (who had Inspector Gadget and The Littles at the time) and Dick Clark. It lasted only eight episodes, though it would be rebroadcast a few years later with Kidd Video as "The Wolf Rock Power Hour."

[@glencoe6305]

2 Rock-'n'-roll Icons Legends.

[@buckeyefangirl1976]

Two of the greats.❤❤ Miss them both so much. R.I.P. guys. Pretty sure they are playing the oldies in Heaven.

[@gjmaztr7]

Back in the day..the Midnight Special concerts with Wolfman Jack were far more entertaining than Don Kirshners Rock Concerts, since the Midnight Specials invited alot of AM radio hit singers whereas Kirshners were simply Rock N Roll.

[@depaola63]

I am now 55 and THOSE WERE THE DAYS !!

[@MarionMuscare]

Thanks for posting this.

[@michaelbianchi22]

Dick and Jack are probably in heaven right now, sharing a case of cigars.

[@stevesanzari7294]

Smoking Ain’t allowed in Heaven Just Wine !

[@jonogren5567]

RIP to both. 😔

[@RaintreeLDS]

It wasn't every day that Dick had a political genius on his show. Why, I reckon that it wasn't every day that Dick had a chance to even talk with a political genius. Well, anyway, there he was, the Wolfman on American Bandstand, generously entertaining all the children with various stories, a song, and even personal histories.

[@john111257]

the best ever dj...

[@kilts4u2]

The question from the audience asking Wolfman "if he missed his American Graffitti days" refers to the movie by the same name. American Grafitti came out in 1972 and starred a plethora of young talent that later became stars. Richard Dreyfus, Harrison Ford, Ron Howard, Cindy Williams, Paul LaMatt and Suzanne Somers to name a few. Of course, Wolfman Jack was an integral part of the storyline as the local DJ Richard Dreyfus' character (Kurt) seeks late night advice from. If you get the op to see this movie, don't miss it. The Wolfman was his typical self. . .full of life and spirit. Loved them all.

[@norelcopc2431]

I think "American Graffiti Days" refers to the era depicted in the movie, just not the movie itself.

[@jimmybuffet4970]

Ah, Captain Obvious! I was wondering when you'd show.

[@forego49]

What was so sad about the Wolfman was just when he started to make a comeback had a book out was getting back to making some money again then he died suddenly and I was shocked when i heard about itTHE GUY WAS AN ORIGINAL!

[@mH8675309]

The story i heard was that he lost 50 pounds on a crash diet and had a heart attack

[@MrAtbrown2]

grew up with the wolfman...listening to WABC...

[@raymondmalcuit8361]

He Did Not Work At WABC.

[@ir10031981]

sadly Wolfman Jack passed away on a Saturday like today 22 years ago, on July 1, 1995.

[@juniorcentrico5864]

Two great Legends...

[@DougCameraMan]

loved it.

[@msgramma1]

my husband and i got to see wolfman at a bar in palmdale calif, ! so great !!

[@fdthornburghjrify]

We must remember that was the edge back then how corny we were and how much fun it was because we weren't hurting each other we were busy caring for each other

[@ILUVSWLA]

Love Wildman Jack!

[@laureencallahan6946]

Love those two!

[@warriorv9359]

wolfman was the cooleat cat arpund

[@SuperJimmielee]

I was I 6 yr old during his reign. Wow. Times were so good back then.

[@pattiespetitetanks6181]

Love you Wolfman

[@alababy1939]

Wolfman Jack loves listen on the Radio, drives down road keep me awake.

[@deedeelight5]

Man, how I miss this guy.

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

He lived for a while in my neighborhood...I was 13 when I met him and was pretty dumbstruck...

[@bleufishtv]

Always wondered who the Wolfman was. What a voice

[@HoboHeaven]

Best Voice of the World

[@marclindblom9562]

Clap for the Wolfman

[@jonogren5567]

Howwwwwl

[@markfroman738]

Those were good times back then

[@beverleyreid563]

OMG. Wolfman Jack!!!!

[@SilverLoggerhead]

❤❤❤

[@glenncurley680]

Remember 11:30 pm and he would come on!

[@michelewalburn4376]

Me too.

[@martyhudgins5307]

Oooh yes

[@sirpoppinchuck]

I wonder why wolfman used to play original rhythm n Blues but never mentioned Blues legend "Howling Wolf" Chess records Chicago. Comin from the South thats the original Wolf right there!

[@mccellen]

Suzanne Ginter...Wolfman Jack on American Bandstand...those were the best of days!

[@barbarashaw8136]

My friend Dian and I Got to meet Wolfman Jack....What a very nice man.

[@princessmarlena1359]

Barbara Shaw lucky!

[@MartyKara]

Clap for the Wolfman! He's gonna rate your record high!

[@dyanvandino5416]

So, he was high when he rated those records?

[@MartyKara]

@@dyanvandino5416 I don't know. But, he rated them.

[@walt159]

Wonder if he ever met with Jerry Blavat in Philly - or was there too much "competition" between them? They are two different worlds. I like 'em both in their own.

[@Tiffany.1970]

mercy six rock n roll baby give me some more right back atcha wolfman Jack

[@JJSeattle]

Watching this cause HBOmax has American Graffiti (I'm currently watching) and his voice is in the background often while cars are cruising around.

[@silviahinkel7400]

Das war der beste Dj 😍😍😍😍

[@raymondmalcuit8361]

This Show Was On, The Saturday Before Christmas In 1975.

[@retroguy1976]

vh1 showed that whe they had the compressed 1/2 hour

[@HoboGus]

Read his book "HAVE MERCY" it's GREAT!!!!

[@jcmurdock87]

RIP Dick and Jack.

[@user-xp4ih5ir9n]

The MARINES In San Diego Miss The Wolf Man❤😢

[@giz-bar]

People say I sound like him when I'm sick 😂😂😂😂

[@dburch7894]

Grew up cruzing after school with Wolfman in LA. He hosted a Haunted Halloween Night, I went to, at Knotts Berry Farm! “Don’t go Wolfman.”

[@donaldpaluga]

Now Elvira is hosting the Knotts Berry Farm Halloween Party. THAT might be considered an upgrade ;)

[@unknownstranger6875]

Cal Dodd who voiced Wolverine in X-Men The Animated Series was inspired by Wolfman Jack, when voicing Wolverine.

[@cynthiatheendlesslyambitio6574]

I had my whole bad body…. Dipped in Lukewarm cleorisil 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidRodriguez-ww8jf]

Those were the days my friends.