Dick Clark Home From The Hospital

Rock and roll icon Dick Clark returned to his beachfront home Wednesday, more than seven weeks after what was described as a minor stroke.

Clark, 75, was released from a Burbank hospital and will continue recuperating at his Malibu home,.

Publicist Paul Shefrin said Clark, who is best known for "American Bandstand," is grateful for the many cards and letters he received during his hospital stay.

"He was very touched by the outpouring of support, not only from the celebrity world but from the people on the streets of New York," Shefrin said.

For the first time in 32 years, Clark was unable to host his "New Year's Rockin' Eve" show from Times Square. Daytime talk show host Regis Philbin filled in while Clark watched from his hospital bed.

During the broadcast, fans on the street held up "Get Well Dick" signs. Madonna, John Travolta, Janet Jackson and other celebrities were shown on videotape expressing best wishes.

Shefrin wouldn't discuss the impact of the stroke or any symptoms Clark might have.

Last month, Shefrin - saying Clark had been "doing some rehab" - also refused to comment on whether the announcer/producer has suffered any paralysis or impaired speech, as reported in the supermarket tabloids.

"I will neither confirm nor deny what's in the tabloids but there are things in the tabloid reports that are false," said Shefrin, a few days before New Year's Eve, noting, "I talked with him last night."

In addition to Bandstand and the New Year's Eve show, Clark - through his company, Dick Clark Productions - produces shows including American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards and Golden Globe Awards, handles publicity projects for various celebrities, and has a chain of franchise casual dining restaurants.