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| Posted By | Discussion Topic: Celebrities host America: A Tribute to Heroes on at 9pm Friday | ||||
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| TeenWeek what's a status? | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 11:53 AM |    | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00  | Some of the country's biggest stars are putting on a show to raise money for victims of last week's World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks. George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks, Bon Jovi, Robert De Niro and Clint Eastwood are some of the bold-faced names who have agreed to appear on "America: A Tribute to Heroes," scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday. Bruce Springsteen will pay tribute to some real working class heroes on Friday. The event will be broadcast live from studios in New York and Los Angeles, although the organizers are not disclosing the exact locations for security reasons. Although tickets to either venue would fetch a substantial amount of money, there will be no audience. Viewers will be asked to pledge money by phone while watching from home. This decision was based on logistics and because the producers do not want to further burden the New York Police Department, already strapped after the attacks, with handling crowd control. The four major networks — ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox — put the show together yesterday and will underwrite it. UPN and the WB are also expected to carry the show. Radio stations and cable networks are invited to join the simulcast, which will be a milestone in broadcast history. While there have been some cross-network simulcasts — in 1958 there was a benefit for Hungarian relief that aired on three networks — never before have so many outlets joined to deliver one telecast. The show will run two hours, without commercial interruption. The idea for the benefit was hatched over the weekend and hammered out yesterday afternoon. DreamWorks SKG co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg has promised to gather the top Hollywood names, while music mogul Jimmy Iovine has tapped that industry for performers, according to sources. Each of the television networks will have two stars appear on the show. CBS stars Amy Brenneman ("Judging Amy") and Ray Romano ("Everybody Loves Raymond") are on the bill, as are NBC's Kelsey Grammer ("Frasier") and Conan O'Brien ("Late Night"). ABC's Dennis Franz ("NYPD Blue") and Sela Ward ("Once and Again") will be there, too. All funds raised from the program will go to the relief effort, although the exact charities have yet to be determined, according to the organizers. Headliners The following performers are taking part in the Friday fund-raiser for the victims of last week's terrorist attacks: Bon Jovi, Amy Brenneman, Jim Carrey, George Clooney, Sheryl Crow, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Dixie Chicks, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Calista Flockhart, Dennis Franz, Kelsey Grammer, Tom Hanks, Faith Hill, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Conan O'Brien, Tom Petty, Ray Romano, Julia Roberts, Paul Simon, Will Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Sela Ward, Robin Williams, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young.  | ||||
| QuickStop I won the last OA.com Sig contest & all I got was this cheesey status... Who is driving? Oh my God! Bear is Driving! How can that be?!? G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S. Kickflip b/s Tailslide Strike Team | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 12:15 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 01 | For a 2 hour show, thats a lot of people. Are they gonna do 5 minutes a peice or something. I am Chuck's wasted time. My grandmother always said, "Why buy the cow, when you can get the sex for free." This message was edited by QuickStop on 9-19-01 @ 12:24 PM | ||||
King Shit *board owner* | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 2:55 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01 | You'll probably see a lot of the musical acts play songs together, that will save time and allow them to play longer. Is my train in vain, has my soul gone to waste Am I just a victim of, a victim of my lost faith | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 4:57 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | i'd say you're stealing my job but i honestly didn't care about this. "Drop the Bomb, Exterminate them all"- Colonel Kurtz | ||||
| DasDoomper | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 5:55 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Jun. 01 | Screw this! I wanna watch Dice's Telethong! LOL DasDoomper  | ||||
| QuickStop I won the last OA.com Sig contest & all I got was this cheesey status... Who is driving? Oh my God! Bear is Driving! How can that be?!? G.O.O.F.B.A.H.G.S. Kickflip b/s Tailslide Strike Team | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 6:11 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 01 | quote: I believe its a radiothong I am Chuck's wasted time. My grandmother always said, "Why buy the cow, when you can get the sex for free." | ||||
| Ken'sPen [Sarcasm] Doesn't Live Up To The Hype [/Sarcasm] I should have stayed OVER THERE | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 9:19 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 01 | This Sucks, It just stinks of a bunch of media whores trying to get in the spotlight. A competition to see who can cry the most. It's not an original thought but these dicks don't need to sing and dance to raise money. Money is pouring in from all over. Just shut the fuck up Hollywood....If you want to do something write a check. If they really want to impress me, they should make a real and genuine sacrifice....like sitting in every chair in Giants Stadium.... If only each of the Sports Guys "One Million Listeners" would send a dollar.... I'm thinking that's at least a couple cases of Poland Spring | ||||
| dirtydingusmagee | posted on 09-19-2001 @ 9:22 PM | | |||
| Hanger-On Registered: Jan. 01 | When the going get's tough,the tough put on a show? It might be the time for the "Look at Me,I'm Sooo Talented" crew to sit out. | ||||
| WookiePoolParty | posted on 09-20-2001 @ 5:34 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Mar. 01 | And seriously, do the networks think they're proving something? WTF is 2 hours? What's so important that's on at 8 o'clock that it can't be pre-empted? Go from noon to midnight, that'll show us you give a shit. I'll still probably watch, though... James John Maceiko Jr. United States Citizen Resident of New York City, Manhattan  | ||||
| red rocket Secret Sex Chat | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:48 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Aug. 01 | Why don't these celebrities put in a million or 2 to the effort. They should don't even more than that. These celebrities are loaded and should be couching up so doe. Media whores God Bless The USA. | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 10:29 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | i don't know about the rest of you but i'll be seeing GLITTER tonight. This is going to be such a clusterfuck embarassment that i'll be proud to listen to R&F tonight. "Drop the Bomb, Exterminate them all"- Colonel Kurtz | ||||
| TeenWeek what's a status? | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 1:57 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | most up to date list: Stars from across the worlds of film, music and television have generously volunteered their time and talents in this historic fundraising event. Celine Dion, Enrique Iglesias, Limp Bizkit, Sting and U2 are the latest celebrities to join the talent roster, which includes the previously announced (in alphabetical order): Bon Jovi, Amy Brenneman, Mariah Carey, Jim Carrey, George Clooney, Sheryl Crow, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, The Dixie Chicks, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Calista Flockhart, Dennis Franz, Kelsey Grammer, Tom Hanks, Faith Hill, Wyclef Jean, Billy Joel, Jane Kaczmarek, Alicia Keys, Willie Nelson, Conan O'Brien, Tom Petty, Ray Romano, Julia Roberts, Paul Simon, Will Smith, Jimmy Smits, Bruce Springsteen, Sela Ward, Robin Williams, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young. AMERICA: A TRIBUTE TO HEROES will air on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as BET, Comedy Central, Court TV, Discovery, E!, Fox Family, FX, HBO, Lifetime, MTV, PAX, PBS, SHOWTIME, Sundance Channel, Telemundo, TLC, TNN, TNT, The WB, Univision, UPN, Country Music Television (CMT), Fox Sports Net, Hallmark Channel, Turner South, USA Network and VH1.  | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 1:58 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | So I guess this means there's no hope on TV tonight. Oh well it will only be worth it to see Mariah lose her mind. Pray for the Gods of insanity to shine upon us this eve. "Drop the Bomb, Exterminate them all"- Colonel Kurtz | ||||
| WookiePoolParty | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 5:26 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Mar. 01 | quote: Well, there's "Farscape" on SciFi... James John Maceiko Jr. United States Citizen Resident of New York City, Manhattan | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 5:33 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | Opie made refernece to this being on radio so does this mean that Ron and Fez are going to be pre-empted so we can hear celebrities say that what happened was a tragedy? "Drop the Bomb, Exterminate them all"- Colonel Kurtz | ||||
| alyssajones | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 8:31 PM | | |||
| Hanger-On Registered: Sep. 01 | red rocket--you asked why stars don't donate money. for what it's worth, rosie o'donnell (personal feelings aside please) donated one million of HER OWN MONEY as did Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. Their contributions didn't come from a charity fund, it came from their bank accounts. Ken's Pen--are you saying more money shouldn't come in? I don't think there could ever be enough money--and the more people that are persuaded to give MORE money--no matter what the means--the better. And while celebrities opinions don't count any more than ours,we do ask them what they think and how it has affected them.. Even O and A did it today while talking to Mike from Staind. If we didn't care about their opinions, we wouldn't ask them. Many times, they are able to voice what we--as the "regular" people--cannot. I admit I will watch it. I will also tape it (i spent forever working on the VCR set up--i AM a girl :) I will watch it because I am curious, because I like a lot of the talent and because I support the idea (it was put together in a week--thats pretty amazing). I will tape it to show my children someday and I will tape it because something like this has never happened before. Sorry this is so long, but I feel people are too quick to criticize instead of being grateful and appreciative of what ALL people--famous or not--are doimg to help America. It's not who you love, but how. This message was edited by alyssajones on 9-21-01 @ 8:45 PM | ||||
| Claire | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 8:55 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Feb. 01 | It will be very interesting to see if a QUICKLY planned show is better than the Godawful Oscars or Emmys. Maybe spontaneity will be our friend tonight. This may even create some "O&A Silent Game" caliber uncomfortable moments. Bottom line, crappy or not, it's history in the making. And it's going to collect a shitload of good money for a good cause.  Hey I'd like to daze away to a place no one has known In a state of mind I could call mine and only I could own Where I can hum a tune any time I choose and there's no such thing as time Where I can feel no pain just calm and sane what a place for one to find | ||||
King Shit *board owner* | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:07 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01 | It's been very hastily planned. From the interviews I've seen most of the performers don't even know what's going to happen. Is my train in vain, has my soul gone to waste Am I just a victim of, a victim of my lost faith | ||||
| slackjaw The Cunt-Twat is my WORLD! The Great Pumpkin | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:17 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | One thing is for certain...the silence is eerie. Currently newbieless...unbelieveable! | ||||
| FoundryMusicDoug | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:21 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | Bruce always picks the right song for the right time. My City of Ruins... excellent song. "Now the seasons over, and I feel it gettin' cold. I wish I could take you to some sandy beach road, we'ed never grow old. Ah but baby you know thats just jive, but tonight's bustin' open and.... I'm alive!"~Bruce Springsteen (Thunder Road Est. 1973)  | ||||
King Shit *board owner* | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:21 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01 | Yes, the lack of an audience is eerie yet befitting. Is my train in vain, has my soul gone to waste Am I just a victim of, a victim of my lost faith | ||||
| IkeaBoy P.L.F. Portugese Liberation Front- Liberating Status' everywhere from the Tyranny of Portugal I will die a traitor's death | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:23 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Sep. 00 | anytime kids are used to promote your cause it's so lame and who let Ali stand in vibrating boots? "Drop the Bomb, Exterminate them all"- Colonel Kurtz | ||||
| DR. Buster Hymen | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:28 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE??? While I am not someone who usually supports this elitist group, I think what they are doing is DAMNED ADMIRABLE!!! At this time they are just like the rest of America looking for a way to help. And I think that they are doing great!! Even if the entertainment might suck at times, think of the cause: helping the families of more than 300 true HEROES, who tried to help, forgetting their responsibilities to themselves and their own families!! Instead of being so fucking immature, why don't you call the number and contribute!! Then maybe you would have even the slightest place to gripe!! TO THE GUYS IN "THE HOLE": I'M WITH YOU DR. Buster Hymen Buster_Hymen@opieanthony.com | ||||
| Lgaia | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:36 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | I understand this is for charity and all, but did I really need to hear from Enrique Iglesias and the raisin on his cheek? Did anybody else notice Natalie Imbrulia was one of the backup singers for U2?  "All you touch and all you see, Is all your life will ever be." | ||||
...And now the battle between us and them has begun. JYD-4-LIFE. | posted on 09-21-2001 @ 9:46 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: May. 00 | amen hymen, amen "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country. but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman-Thomas Paine" Now with a new and improved AIM name. IM Faceman713 for all your oa.com needs:) | ||||
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