ABC News Plans Ambitious July 4 Broadcast for America's 250th Anniversary, Featuring Statue of Liberty Show and Brandi Carlile
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Alex Weprin
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ABC News is producing an ambitious, multi-location July 4 broadcast for America's 250th anniversary, featuring a Brandi Carlile performance at the Statue of Liberty, a Nashville celebration, and segments from all 50 states and the seven natural wonders of America. The production involves extensive planning, including lighting the Statue of Liberty in red, white, and blue, coordinating with park rangers, and managing complex logistics across multiple time zones. ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic describes it as potentially "the longest commercial broadcast in the history of TV."
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Twitter / XABC News Plans Ambitious July 4 Broadcast for America's 250th Anniversary, Featuring Statue of Liberty Show and Brandi Carlilehollywoodreporter.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThis is the longest commercial broadcast in the history of TV
We're going to be in all 50 states, we're going to be at the seven natural wonders of America
To be able to stand here and sing 'America the Beautiful' in front of the Statue of Liberty, lit up in red, white and blue, is a dream come true
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