Guy Lombardo's last New Year's Eve Performance

Guy Lombardo's last New Year's Eve Performance

Lombardo, Guy

Mr. New Year's Eve

Waldorf Astoria Hotel

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 locally syndicated performance to come from Times Square in New York City, providing the stepping stones for Dick Clark less than a decade later.

see also: "Hats, Balloons, and Noisemakers" in Digital Exhibits

December 31, 1975-January 1, 1976

Digital Acquisition

English

1970 - 1979

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