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Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians performed their last New Year's Eve celebration in 1976; Guy Lombardo would pass away in November of 1977 leaving his nephew Bill Lombardo to take over. Guy Lombardo's live television broadcast was the first…

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On the left is Barron Hilton, son of Conrad Hilton and chairman of the Hilton Hotels Corporation; on the right is Frank Wangeman, executive Vice President and Manager of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in the 1970s.

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Black and white photograph depicting Liberace, Shirley Bassey, and Hermione Gingold at the Waldorf Astoria, date unknown

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A black and white photograph depicting Petula Clark. On the reverse of the photograph, a press release dated October 11th, 1975 reads: "Oscar For Petula Clark. Petula Clark is the first performer to be presented with The Waldorf Oscar. Pet receives…

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"A highlight of the champagne brunch celebrating the redecoration of the famous Starlight Roof of the Waldorf-Astoria by theatrical scenic designer Oliver Smith was a fashion show by French couturier Guy Laroche featuring his latest collection show…

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A black and white photograph depicting the Peacock Alley of the Waldorf Astoria, circa 1970
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