For almost 50 years, until 1976, Guy Lombardo defined New Years Eve broadcasting. For almost as long, and still going today, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve has worn that mantle for later generations.

Join Ian and Matthew as they analyze the Dead-Eyed Camera Stare, survive the Cola Wars, and talk about TV no one likes to admit watching.

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Links:

• Guy Lombardo's Final New Year's Eve 1977 - excerpts - youtube
• Guy Lombardo's Final New Year's Eve 1977 - extended - youtube
• Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 1986 - Internet Archive
• Guy Lombardo - Wikipedia
• Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve - Wikipedia