ABC News Launches 24-Hour July 4 Special Featuring Statue of Liberty and Nashville Celebrations ABC News is set to unveil a 24-hour marathon broadcast to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary, beginning on July 3 and concluding on July 4. The event, titled “The Longest Commercial Broadcast in History,” will feature a series of high-profile segments centered around iconic American landmarks and patriotic celebrations. The centerpiece of the programming will be a performance of “America the Beautiful” by singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile at the Statue of Liberty, illuminated in red, white, and blue for the occasion. The performance will be preceded by an interview with Carlile conducted by ABC News anchor David Muir, who had earlier toured the Statue of Liberty with park rangers. The broadcast will kick off with a light show at the Statue of Liberty on July 3 at 10 p.m., followed by Muir’s interview with Carlile and a “special message” from Walt Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. The event will culminate in a fireworks display and musical performances at Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, on July 4 at 11 p.m. The entire broadcast will be a collaboration between ABC News and Disney, with plans to include nearly every ABC News anchor and correspondent, as well as live segments from all 50 U.S. states and over 60 remote locations. The production team faced logistical challenges during the setup, including noise from tourist helicopters and party boats near Liberty Island. However, the noise subsided by the evening of the event, allowing the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty to operate without distractions. ABC News executive producer John R.#abc_news #walt_disney #david_muir #statue_of_liberty #brandi_carlile
