Nov 30, 2005

For the 34^th consecutive year “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” will lead America into the New Year and singer/actress Hilary Duff has been set to preside over the Hollywood party segments of the special, airing Saturday, December 31^st on the ABC Television Network.   Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will report “live” on the festivities in New York , including the final minutes of the year 2005 with the traditional Times Square ball drop and countdown to midnight .   Duff will perform three songs and introduce some of today’s hottest musical artists.   

Film, TV and pop music star Hilary Duff has had another banner year.  Not only did her “Most Wanted” CD collection debut at #1 and go on to sell over 1 million copies, but she headlined a sold out arena tour across the US, and celebrated her 18^th birthday.  Even with her nonstop schedule, Hilary still makes time to give back to those less fortunate.  In addition to being a charter member of the Kids with a Cause Foundation, Hilary donated $250,000 to Hurricane Katrina Relief.  Next up, Hilary reprises her starring role in “Cheaper by the Dozen 2” and co-stars in “Material Girls” with her sister Haylie. 

Dick Clark , who returns to the festivities after missing last year's show as he was recovering from a stroke, is one of the most recognized and popular personalities in entertainment in America .   Ryan Seacrest became a household name in 2002 as the host of American Idol and has continued his reign through the phenomenon’s fourth season and is gearing up for a fifth.   He has hosted such top programs as “The Radio Music Awards,” “The Billboard Music Awards,” as well as a series of specials that he executive produced under his production company Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP).

The broadcast traditionally consists of three specials starting at 10:00 p.m. ET , on December 31.   In all there will be three-and-a-half hours of special New Year’s Eve programming.   The show traditionally out-rates all of the other network competitive programming combined and for many years has been the highest rated entertainment program for the entire week surrounding New Year's.

The specials are presentations of dick clark productions, inc.   Dick Clark, Allen Shapiro and Ryan Seacrest are the Executive Producers.  Larry Klein produces and Barry Glazer directs.   New York segments are directed by Bob McKinnon. Writer is Barry Adelman.   Production designer is Bruce Ryan. Executive in charge of production is Bob Bardo. Executive in charge of talent is Amy Striebel.   Fran La Maina is Executive in Charge.