Live from Convention Hall in Atlantic City, this program celebrates Miss America's Golden Anniversary. The pageant stars Bert Parks, Miss America of 1970 Pamela Ann Eldred and former title holders Lee Meriwether, Debbie Bryant, Mary Ann Mobley & Vonda Kay Van Dyke. 1971 Miss America winner Phyllis George, plays a melody of Burt Bacharach and Hal David compositions. Throughout the telecast there are retrospectives focusing on the 50 years of Miss America Pageants.