Disney and ABC News Spent Over a Year Planning 24-Hour July 4th Broadcast for Semiquincentennial
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Brian Steinberg
Summary
Disney and ABC News spent over a year planning a 24-hour Fourth of July broadcast covering the nation's semiquincentennial. The coverage features ABC News national correspondent Stephanie Ramos, a military reservist, rappelling down a wall at Fort Campbell live on "Good Morning America." The article details Disney's extensive preparations, including multiple live segments from historical sites across the U.S., fireworks shows, and heavy reliance on ABC News talent and resources to produce a full day of patriotic programming.
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VarietyDisney and ABC News Spent Over a Year Planning 24-Hour July 4th Broadcast for Semiquincentennialvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledShe's a badass.
We wanted to make sure we were covering the nation's birthday in a way that felt both grand and intimate.
This is the biggest production we've ever attempted for a single holiday.
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