Post by Skaggs on Nov 23, 2005 16:47:32 GMT -5
NBC KICKS OFF HOLIDAY SEASON WITH STAR-STUDDED 79TH ANNUAL "MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE" LIVE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24th (9:00 A.M.- NOON ALL TIME ZONES)
Appearances by Adrien Brody, Harry Connick Jr., LeAnn Rimes, Dora the ExplorerTM, Scooby-Doo and Many More
Parade Broadcast for First Time in High Definition and followed by "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina(r)" (Noon - 2 p.m. All Time Zones)
NEW YORK -- November 10, 2005 -- NBC kicks off the holiday season with the 79th annual "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" broadcast for the first time in high definition on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. - Noon (all time zones). Hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker of NBC's "Today," the broadcast will feature appearances by Adrien Brody ("King Kong"), Harry Connick Jr. ("Will & Grace," "The Happy Elf"), John Krasinski ("The Office"), Rainn Wilson ("The Office"), Peter Reckell ("Days of Our Lives"), platinum-selling recording artist LeAnn Rimes and child-favorites such as Dora the ExplorerTM and Scooby-Doo.
"This year's lineup of star-studded performances, unique floats and signature balloons is sure to deliver all the fun and excitement that has made this entertainment event such a time-honored tradition," said Curt Sharp, Vice President, Alternative Programs, Specials and Live Events, NBC.
The star power on Thanksgiving morning will include performances from some of the hottest names in music: LeAnn Rimes, "American Idol" Carrie Underwood, The Beach Boys, Natasha Bedingfield, The Click Five, Aaron Neville, Brian McKnight, Aly & AJ, The Cheetah Girls, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Coolidge, Michael Feinstein, Brie Larson, Miss USA 2005, Chelsea Cooley, Puffy AmiYumi and Rhianna. Also lending their voices are cast members from Broadway shows such as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Jersey Boys," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "Sweet Charity" and the world-famous Radio City Rockettes(r).
Also new this year are four giant helium balloons, including children's favorite Dora the ExplorerTM; Healthy Mr. Potato HeadTM; Jojo, from "Jojo's Circus"; and Scooby-Doo. Along for the ride down Broadway will be the first-ever flying art piece in the parade, a creative collaboration between world-renowned artist Tom Otterness and Macy's Parade Studio.
Broadcast on NBC since 1948, the parade has been transformed by television into a national viewing tradition. Now in its 79th year, the parade features more than 1,600 cheerleaders and clowns, 14 giant helium character balloons, 10 marching bands, 27 floats, and a host of celebrities and large performance groups -- all totaling more than 10,000 participants.
"This year's mix of giant balloons, spectacular floats, large groups and celebrities should make for one of our most exciting parades ever," says Robin Hall, Executive Producer of "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade." "There is so much new to delight the eye, and so many returning classics to excite the kids, not to mention one of the best marching band line-ups in the history of our parade."
Representing cities from across the country, the 10 handpicked bands bring their unique musical styles to viewers. The roster includes: Crestview High School, Fla.; Kennesaw Mountain High School, Ga.; Hawaii All-State Marching Band, Hawaii; University of Louisiana at Lafayette, La.; Blue Springs High School, Mo.; The Brooklyn Steppers, N.Y.; Ohio University, Ohio; Pocono Mountain East High School, Penn.; John B. Alexander High School, Texas; and The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps made up of musicians from all over the United States.
NBC's family viewing tradition continues immediately following the parade broadcast, with "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina" (noon - 2 p.m. in all time zones). Hosted by John O'Hurley (NBC's "Seinfeld", "Dancing with the Stars") and renowned commentator David Frei, America's favorite dog show features over 2,000 canines competing for the coveted title "Best in Show."
The 79th annual "Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeTM" broadcast for NBC and Telemundo returns executive producer Brad Lachman, and producer Bill Bracken. Macy's and NBC have won Emmy Awards for the Parade in 1979, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1999 in the category of Outstanding Daytime Special Class Program.
Appearances by Adrien Brody, Harry Connick Jr., LeAnn Rimes, Dora the ExplorerTM, Scooby-Doo and Many More
Parade Broadcast for First Time in High Definition and followed by "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina(r)" (Noon - 2 p.m. All Time Zones)
NEW YORK -- November 10, 2005 -- NBC kicks off the holiday season with the 79th annual "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" broadcast for the first time in high definition on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 9 a.m. - Noon (all time zones). Hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker of NBC's "Today," the broadcast will feature appearances by Adrien Brody ("King Kong"), Harry Connick Jr. ("Will & Grace," "The Happy Elf"), John Krasinski ("The Office"), Rainn Wilson ("The Office"), Peter Reckell ("Days of Our Lives"), platinum-selling recording artist LeAnn Rimes and child-favorites such as Dora the ExplorerTM and Scooby-Doo.
"This year's lineup of star-studded performances, unique floats and signature balloons is sure to deliver all the fun and excitement that has made this entertainment event such a time-honored tradition," said Curt Sharp, Vice President, Alternative Programs, Specials and Live Events, NBC.
The star power on Thanksgiving morning will include performances from some of the hottest names in music: LeAnn Rimes, "American Idol" Carrie Underwood, The Beach Boys, Natasha Bedingfield, The Click Five, Aaron Neville, Brian McKnight, Aly & AJ, The Cheetah Girls, Kristin Chenoweth, Rita Coolidge, Michael Feinstein, Brie Larson, Miss USA 2005, Chelsea Cooley, Puffy AmiYumi and Rhianna. Also lending their voices are cast members from Broadway shows such as "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Jersey Boys," "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," "Sweet Charity" and the world-famous Radio City Rockettes(r).
Also new this year are four giant helium balloons, including children's favorite Dora the ExplorerTM; Healthy Mr. Potato HeadTM; Jojo, from "Jojo's Circus"; and Scooby-Doo. Along for the ride down Broadway will be the first-ever flying art piece in the parade, a creative collaboration between world-renowned artist Tom Otterness and Macy's Parade Studio.
Broadcast on NBC since 1948, the parade has been transformed by television into a national viewing tradition. Now in its 79th year, the parade features more than 1,600 cheerleaders and clowns, 14 giant helium character balloons, 10 marching bands, 27 floats, and a host of celebrities and large performance groups -- all totaling more than 10,000 participants.
"This year's mix of giant balloons, spectacular floats, large groups and celebrities should make for one of our most exciting parades ever," says Robin Hall, Executive Producer of "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade." "There is so much new to delight the eye, and so many returning classics to excite the kids, not to mention one of the best marching band line-ups in the history of our parade."
Representing cities from across the country, the 10 handpicked bands bring their unique musical styles to viewers. The roster includes: Crestview High School, Fla.; Kennesaw Mountain High School, Ga.; Hawaii All-State Marching Band, Hawaii; University of Louisiana at Lafayette, La.; Blue Springs High School, Mo.; The Brooklyn Steppers, N.Y.; Ohio University, Ohio; Pocono Mountain East High School, Penn.; John B. Alexander High School, Texas; and The Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps made up of musicians from all over the United States.
NBC's family viewing tradition continues immediately following the parade broadcast, with "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina" (noon - 2 p.m. in all time zones). Hosted by John O'Hurley (NBC's "Seinfeld", "Dancing with the Stars") and renowned commentator David Frei, America's favorite dog show features over 2,000 canines competing for the coveted title "Best in Show."
The 79th annual "Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeTM" broadcast for NBC and Telemundo returns executive producer Brad Lachman, and producer Bill Bracken. Macy's and NBC have won Emmy Awards for the Parade in 1979, 1982, 1983, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1999 in the category of Outstanding Daytime Special Class Program.