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Regis Philbin will stand in for Dick Clark to host ABC's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2005.
Clark, who has hosted the show for 32 years, is recovering from a stroke.
"I'm so glad that Regis hadn't yet made any New Year's plans," said Clark in a statement today. "It'll feel strange watching it on TV but my doctors felt it was too soon. I'm sure Regis will do a great job and I'm thankful that he was able to step in on such short notice."
Clark suffered what was described as a "mild" stroke last week.
"It's the greatest 'temp job' in the world," said Philbin today. "I just hope I can uphold the standards Dick Clark has set for this annual event, and I look forward to his return next year."
Ashlee Simpson will host portions of the show from the west coast of the US.
Clark, who has hosted the show for 32 years, is recovering from a stroke.
"I'm so glad that Regis hadn't yet made any New Year's plans," said Clark in a statement today. "It'll feel strange watching it on TV but my doctors felt it was too soon. I'm sure Regis will do a great job and I'm thankful that he was able to step in on such short notice."
Clark suffered what was described as a "mild" stroke last week.
"It's the greatest 'temp job' in the world," said Philbin today. "I just hope I can uphold the standards Dick Clark has set for this annual event, and I look forward to his return next year."
Ashlee Simpson will host portions of the show from the west coast of the US.
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