In the United States, which television special has been hosted by Dick Clark and is known for its New Year's Eve countdown?

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve is the American television special hosted by Dick Clark and known for its New Year's Eve countdown.

The program first aired on December 31, 1972, welcoming 1973. Dick Clark presented it as an alternative to Guy Lombardo's long-running New Year's broadcasts, and its combination of popular music, live entertainment, and the Times Square ball drop became a major annual tradition.

After Clark's death in 2012, Ryan Seacrest became the principal host, while the program retained Clark's name. The full title has changed over time as the show added years and hosts, but the core brand remains recognizable.

The special is sometimes confused with the separate Times Square event itself. The television program broadcasts from Times Square and other locations, while the public ball drop is organized as a live civic celebration.