Let’s look at one of my favorite (and campiest) performances in the Parade’s history! The legendary Rue McClanahan jumped in a carriage and became Cinderella and the rest is history! Show: Vaudeville Song: “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” The 59th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradewas held on November 28, 1985 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 Pat Sajak, Bert Convy, and Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Participating celebrities include