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TV to Air Simulcast Celbrity Benefit

By Kimberley Jones, September 21, 2001, Screens

In an unprecedented show of solidarity, the Big Four networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox) have agreed to jointly broadcast a celebrity benefit Friday, Sept. 21, 8-10pm, to raise funds for families affected by the terrorist attacks. Other networks committed to air the special include Telemundo, HBO, HBO Latino, UPN, and the WB, with more expected. Celebrities slated to appear in America: A Tribute to Heroes run the gamut from George Clooney to Will Smith to Faith Hill.

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