Hosts Erin Moran & John Schneider are joined by Blondie, Chic, Barry Manilow, the Oak Ridge Boys, and the Village People to celebrate rolling out the old year 1979 and rocking in the new year 1980. Dick Clark covers the countdown to midnight in segments that are telecast live from Times Square in New York City.
1980-1988 (SYNDICATED). A syndicated "countdown" show. The format had the week's top ten tunes either performed by their original artists or interpreted by the Solid Gold Dancers. Dionne Warwick hosted the series during the first season, joined each week by a celebrity guest host. Andy Gibb & Marilyn McCoo hosted for the 1981-1982 season.
Hosts: Andy Gibb & Marilyn McCoo. Robert W. Morgan, announcer. Wayland Flowers and Madame join as regulars providing comedy relief.
This broadcast pays tribute to Solid Gold Classic 1973 hits.