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"We thought it would be great, giving Pittsburgh an outlet to see one of their favorite sons compete for a trophy other than a Super Bowl," Mr. Hayes said. "Technically, we're hurting ourselves because they don't count in the Nielsen ratings if they're not watching it on their televisions at home, but this is more of a celebration."

Mr. Ward was aware of the party and donated an autographed jersey to be given away. He also videotaped a shout-out that was shown on the 16-by-9-foot screen during the telecast.

"Drink one for us, and we're bringing home the mirror ball tonight," he said.

The network also featured a live look-in to the North Shore party as part of the show.

But not everybody in the club was there for the dancing.

Josh Langford, 29, a mechanic from Franklin Park, came at the behest of his fiancee, Megan Thomas, 24, and her mother, Evonne Thomas, 56, of Bethel Park.

"I'm not really a dancing fan," Mr. Langford said. "I just watch Hines. But I did watch all of [Monday's] show. Other than that, I just come in when Hines comes on, I watch that, and then I'm off to something else."