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ETV Celebrates America's 233rd Birthday
Including Both Local and National Productions
and a LIVE Broadcast of PBS' "A Capitol Fourth"
For Immediate Release
June 30, 2009
Columbia, SC… This Saturday, July 4, ETV celebrates America's 233rd birthday with a line-up of patriotic programs, including:
7 p.m. – Carolina Celebration of Liberty 2009
For over twenty years, First Baptist Church of Columbia has staged--and ETV has broadcast--this red, white and blue event, saluting the land of the free and the home of the brave with an evening of patriotism and inspiration. The program also gives thanks to those who have served and are serving our country, recognizing a list of honorees who have fought in every armed conflict dating back to World War II, including Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Charles P. Murray. The 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson joins the First Baptist Church choir and orchestra, in providing the soundtrack for the mix of drama, dance and indoor fireworks that unfold in the hour-long program.
8 p.m. – A Capitol Fourth 2009
Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits returns to host the biggest and brightest birthday party in the country. For the first time ever, Barry Manilow joins the cast, opening and closing the concert with a stirring medley of classics along with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Arts Society of Washington. Joining him is an all-star line-up, including:
- The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin
- International pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield
- The Tony and Grammy Award-winning cast of Jersey Boys
As a special treat for the entire family, Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and more of the Sesame Street gang will be on hand to celebrate America’s birthday. The Muppets will perform many patriotic and iconic songs that everyone knows and loves. Right click here and select "Save Link As" to download an MP3 audio interview with Elmo and Big Bird.
Or you can listen to the clip below:
9:30 p.m. – 3, 2, 1 Fireworks
After just witnessing the incredible fireworks display in Washington, DC, now's your chance to go behind the barricades and learn about what it takes to put such an event together. This program, filmed in high-definition, begins with visits to factories in China to see how the fireworks are first made. Cameras then follow the fireworks on their long journey to the nation's capitol for the arduous and highly dangerous task of setting, filling and wiring the 2,500 mortar tubes that will create one of the most dazzling and impressive fireworks displays in the United States.
South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.
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For more information, contact Rob Schaller at (803) 737-6556 or rschaller@scetv.org.
Photos may be downloaded for the sole purpose of publicizing this program. To download an image, click on the picture below. A new Web page will open containing the hi-res version. Right click on the hi-res image, and select "Save As" or "Save Picture As."
Every year, thousands gather on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for A CAPITOL FOURTH, which offers an evening of patriotic and uplifting music followed by a stunning display of fireworks over the Washington Monument. Credit: Capital Concerts
The National Symphony Orchestra performs at the nation's biggest birthday party, airing live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Credit: Capital Concerts
Elmo, Big Bird and more of the SESAME STREET gang will perform a musical medley of patriotic favorites, as well as iconic songs from this breakthrough children's television series. Credit: TM and ©2009 Sesame Workshop
With extended coverage of the most dazzling display of fireworks in the country, the skyline of the nation's capital will come alive with vibrant and booming pyrotechnics, set against silhouettes of national landmarks: the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Credit: Capital Concerts
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