Disney Announces 24-Hour July 4th TV Event Across ABC, Disney+, ESPN and More for America's 250th
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Summary
Disney announced a 24-hour cross-platform July 4th celebration called "Disney Celebrates America" spanning ABC, Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, FX, and National Geographic. The event runs from July 3rd evening through July 4th, featuring programming from ABC News (David Muir, Diane Sawyer, GMA, Nightline, 20/20, The View), specials from Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and coverage celebrating America's 250th birthday. ABC kicks things off June 29 with "The Pursuit of Happiness," a two-hour Disney special.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWe knew that The Walt Disney Company had something big planned to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, and now we know just how big its television footprint will be.
Beginning on the evening of July 3rd and running through July 4th, ABC, ABC News, ESPN, and National Geographic are teaming up for a 24-hour, cross-platform event.
ABC kicks things off June 29 with The Pursuit of Happiness, a two-hour Disney special from Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
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