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10-21-2025, 08:16 PM
...to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/disney-24-hour-july-4-broadcast-america-1236557059/
“The Independence Day telecast will air across Disney+, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX and National Geographic, ending with a fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort,” says Variety’s Ethan Shanfeld. “The coverage will be led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir alongside hosts and personalities from ABC News, ESPN and National Geographic.” As Disney CEO Bob Iger explains: “At its heart, America’s story is one of imagination, ambition, and possibility — the same ideals that have guided Disney since the beginning. This celebration honors both a nation and a spirit that never stop dreaming about what’s next.” As part of the 250th anniversary celebration, National Geographic will launch an “America in Superlatives” show and ESPN will premiere a new segment on SportsCenter titled “America’s Team,” a search to find out which team most embodies the United States (https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/sportscenter-americas-team-250th-anniversary.html).
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/disney-24-hour-july-4-broadcast-america-1236557059/
“The Independence Day telecast will air across Disney+, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX and National Geographic, ending with a fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort,” says Variety’s Ethan Shanfeld. “The coverage will be led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir alongside hosts and personalities from ABC News, ESPN and National Geographic.” As Disney CEO Bob Iger explains: “At its heart, America’s story is one of imagination, ambition, and possibility — the same ideals that have guided Disney since the beginning. This celebration honors both a nation and a spirit that never stop dreaming about what’s next.” As part of the 250th anniversary celebration, National Geographic will launch an “America in Superlatives” show and ESPN will premiere a new segment on SportsCenter titled “America’s Team,” a search to find out which team most embodies the United States (https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/sportscenter-americas-team-250th-anniversary.html).