Outside the convention center are many landscaped gardens is an interactive bronze statue of Bert Parks holding a crown.

In an attempt to create a younger image, Bert Parks, the pageant's famous emcee from 1955 to 1979, was dismissed.

She then passed the baton to perhaps the show's most famous host, Bert Parks, who held the job for more than 25 years.

His recommended replacement, Bert Parks, in 1955 sang this promenade tune into history.

Bert Parks - best known as the longtime host (1955-1979) of the annual Miss America telecast.

Sitting across from Bert Parks last night.

Bert Parks says, "Jesus Christ, you haven't changed a bit."

The pageant's longtime emcee, Bert Parks, hosted the event from 1955 to 1979.

Bert Parks became the full-time host in 1946.

The pageant's most famous host, Bert Parks, retired in 1979.

Outside the convention center are many landscaped gardens is an interactive bronze statue of Bert Parks holding a crown.

In an attempt to create a younger image, Bert Parks, the pageant's famous emcee from 1955 to 1979, was dismissed.

She then passed the baton to perhaps the show's most famous host, Bert Parks, who held the job for more than 25 years.

His recommended replacement, Bert Parks, in 1955 sang this promenade tune into history.

Bert Parks - best known as the longtime host (1955-1979) of the annual Miss America telecast.

Sitting across from Bert Parks last night.

Bert Parks says, "Jesus Christ, you haven't changed a bit."

The pageant's longtime emcee, Bert Parks, hosted the event from 1955 to 1979.

Bert Parks became the full-time host in 1946.

The pageant's most famous host, Bert Parks, retired in 1979.