American television personality (born 1962)
This article is about the American television personality. For the British army officer, see
David Philip Hirsch .
David Hirsch (born 1962 in Detroit ) is an American television personality. A graduate of Michigan State University , Hirsch spent time as a disc jockey and drummer.[ 1] Dick Clark selected Hirsch to be the host of the 1989 (and final) season of American Bandstand .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] Later, Hirsch became the co-host of the 1994 syndicated game show Beach Clash .[ 7]
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^ a b "Clark Leaving 'Bandstand' ". Telegram & Gazette . Associated Press. 1989-03-23. p. C.7.
^ Seymour, Gene (April 8, 1989). " 'BANDSTAND' HAS A NEW YOUNG LEADER" . Orlando Sentinel .
^ "On 'Bandstand,' Dick Clark Says Goodbye" . New York Times . April 8, 1989.
^ "Dick Clark quits American Bandstand" . UPI . March 31, 1989.
^ Hochman, Steve (March 25, 1989). "A Last Dance With Dick Clark" . Los Angeles Times .
^ Wilker, Deborah (July 7, 1989). "AGELESS CLARK STILL STANDS FOR THE 'AMERICAN' BAND" . Sun-Sentinel .
^ Brennan, Patricia (1994-09-11). "Local Preview: Stations Add Their Own Shows". Washington Post . p. y.09. On Sept. 24, [WFTY] adds "Beach Clash," an athletic game show set on Southern California beaches, refereed by Olympic gold medalist Sherri Howard and hosted by David Hirsch and Alison Armitage.
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