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- 2008-09 hosts: Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest
- 2008-09 Times Square reporter: Kellie Pickler
- West Coast host: Fergie
- Network: ABC
- Airs: December 31 at 10/9cChicago Sun-Times: New Year's Eve Will Be... (December 8, 2008)
- The show airs live in the Eastern time zone and is delayed in other zones so they can celebrate at their midnight
- First aired: December 31, 1972
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New Year's Rockin Eve is a television special hosted by Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest that airs every year on New Year's Eve. The special follows and reports on West and East coast festivities for the hours leading up to the countdown for the New Year's ball drop, in Times Square, N.Y.
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2008-09 Entertainers
Guy Lombardo
From 1956-76, Guy Lombardo hosted the traditional New Year's celebration on CBS and NBC called Happy New Year, America. He was responsible for a formal show which became known for yearly orchestra performances of "Auld Lang Syne." It is said that Lombardo paved the way for Dick Clark.Dick Clark Quote
"Guy was the only choice for the older generation. That's why we put Rockin' in the title. It wasn't the Waldorf-Astoria with the people dancing cheek-to-jowl in their tuxedos and funny hats."Post-Gazette: ...Without Guy Lombardo (December 26, 2001)-
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New Year's Rockin Eve Questions
What should I do for New Years Eve? Thanks. 8 AnswersI recommend going somewhere that has a tv and watch the ball drop. read more
Best New Years Eve cab service in Santa Monica tonight? 2 AnswersIf you're a AAA member, they offer free rides to people who call in on New Years Eve. I definitely recommend the service, and have used it before. Very quick ... read more
When did Dick Clark start hosting the New Years Rockin Eve? 4 AnswersJust a footnote. Though he started hosting in 1972, he missed 2004 because of a stroke. read more




