What is the name of the televised American New Year's Eve program that began with Dick Clark in 1972?

The televised American New Year's Eve program that began with Dick Clark in 1972 is New Year's Rockin' Eve.

The program was created as a youthful alternative to more formal New Year's broadcasts. Its first edition aired on December 31, 1972, welcoming 1973, and Dick Clark hosted from Times Square. The show combined live coverage of the countdown with musical performances and reports from other locations.

The title has changed slightly over time as sponsors and hosts changed. It became widely known as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and later editions added Ryan Seacrest's name after Seacrest became a principal host. The program is distinct from the physical Times Square celebration, although television coverage often connects the two. Dick Clark continued to appear after a 2004 stroke, eventually hosting his final New Year's Eve program in 2011.