1. The 58th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Aired: 11/22/1984
The 58th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1984 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Bryant Gumbel, Stepfanie Kramer, and Pat Sajak. The lineup featured nine giant helium character balloons, 18 floats, 12 marching bands, and dozens of clowns.