He began hosting the show for NBC in 1972 as more youthful competition to Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians on CBS. Mr. Clark appeared for the countdown nearly every year after, and welcomed in 2012.

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At a time when New Yorkers routinely spot Leonardo DiCaprio in person at Manhattan's trendiest nightspots, Ms. Lewinsky's reported social life does not extend beyond a quick handshake with William Safire at the Cosmos Club--a scene that will presumably be accompanied in the movie by background music from Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians.

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