Here's an interesting little tidbit.
According to webmaster Steve Beverly on tvgameshows.net, all of Dick Clark's spots on Rockin Eve (both this year and last year) were pre-taped for future insertion into the show (much like the pre-taped parties in California, New York or wherever).
Dick's 1-second off 16-second countown to the ball drop, his midnight kiss with his wife Kari, his chatter with Ryan Seacrest when Seacrest eventually moved into the studio a little after midnight......it was all pre-taped according to Steve Beverly.
I suppose it makes sense from a medical point of view. What if Dick suddenly had medical problems live on the air?? Maybe Dick really cant stay up that late anymore? Maybe, as a stroke survivor, he needs his rest.
Whatever the reason, they sure fooled me if it's true. I'm curious now, if it's really true, how much earlier the scenes were taped.....earlier in the evening?? the previous week?? the previous year after taping last year's scenes??
Dick could host for another 20 years if everything is pre-taped.
According to webmaster Steve Beverly on tvgameshows.net, all of Dick Clark's spots on Rockin Eve (both this year and last year) were pre-taped for future insertion into the show (much like the pre-taped parties in California, New York or wherever).
Dick's 1-second off 16-second countown to the ball drop, his midnight kiss with his wife Kari, his chatter with Ryan Seacrest when Seacrest eventually moved into the studio a little after midnight......it was all pre-taped according to Steve Beverly.
I suppose it makes sense from a medical point of view. What if Dick suddenly had medical problems live on the air?? Maybe Dick really cant stay up that late anymore? Maybe, as a stroke survivor, he needs his rest.
Whatever the reason, they sure fooled me if it's true. I'm curious now, if it's really true, how much earlier the scenes were taped.....earlier in the evening?? the previous week?? the previous year after taping last year's scenes??
Dick could host for another 20 years if everything is pre-taped.