What is the name of the annual television special that has aired from Times Square since 1972?

The annual television special that has aired from Times Square since 1972 is “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.”

The program was created and originally hosted by Dick Clark, who presented its first broadcast for the transition from 1972 to 1973. It became a major American television tradition by combining live musical performances with coverage of the Times Square Ball Drop.

After Clark's death in 2012, Ryan Seacrest became the principal host and the title continued to honor Clark. The program has also expanded beyond New York, featuring performances and countdown segments from other locations.

The special's first broadcast was on NBC, but it became associated with ABC after moving there in 1974. Its full modern title includes “with Ryan Seacrest,” while the enduring brand remains New Year's Rockin' Eve.