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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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This 3x6" flyer was used as promotional material for the annual New Year's Eve celebration which featured Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians. (please refer to Item #643 as well)

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In this photo, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians are performing in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel on New Years Eve in 1976. You will notice the balloons have fallen to ring in the New Year.

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Waitresses strike a pose for the camera before serving guests in the Peacock Alley.

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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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