New Year’s Eve TV Countdown 2009
Traditionally television stations host countdown programs to entertain those of us who choose to stay in and celebrate the new year. For those who are choosing to stay in this New Year’s Eve, the yearly television countdown shows are available to keep you entertained as the new year rings in. Times Square in New York and the Las Vegas Strip are two popular destinations for celebrating the beginning of the new year with shows telecast from both locations. The tradition of the “ball dropping” from the top of One Times Square in New York is part of the festivities from Times Square. The Waterford crystal ball above Times Square lowers starting at 11:59:00 p.m. and reaches the bottom of its tower 60 seconds later at the stroke of midnight. The celebration culminates in fireworks and revelers partying in Times Square, Las Vegas and other worldwide locations.
Here is a list of television countdown shows to help you ring in the new year.
“Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest” starts at 10:00 p.m. Ryan Seacrest hosts from New York’s Times Square ET on ABC with an appearance by Dick Clark. Performances from New York’s Times Square include Jennifer Lopez and singer Daughtry. Fergie will host from Las Vegas, featuring her bandmates Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, Keri Hilson, Colbie Caillat, Selena Gomez, Orianthi and Robin Thicke.
“New Year’s Eve Live With Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin” starts at 11:00 p.m. ET on CNN. The team of Cooper and Griffin host from from New York’s Times Square while singer Lance Bass joins them from Las Vegas.
“NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly” starts at 10 p.m. ET on NBC. Carson Daly hosts from New York’s Times Square with entertainment by Green Day, Jay-Z, and Rihanna. The show will feature a special performance from the musical “Hair” singing “Let The Sunshine In”. Correspondents for the show will be Natalie Morales and Allison Stewart.
“Billboard’s New Year’s Eve Live” starts at 11 p.m. ET on Fox. Carmen Electra will host from Las Vegas, with guests actress Eva Longoria Parker; singer-rapper Sean Kingston; American Idol winner Kris Allen and American Idol contestant Allison Araheta. The program will feature “vintage performances from the Billboard Archives.”
