The GUILD Live Thread.......A Tribute to America's Heroes.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

AMERICA: A TRIBUTE TO HEROES a two-hour live, commercial-free, simulcast to raise funds for a long-term relief effort for Americans who have directly suffered from last week's terrorist attacks, will air Friday, September 21, 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Eastern/Pacific), 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Central) and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Mountain). It will also be webcast live on the internet at http://www.tributetoheroes.org.

Stars from across the worlds of film, music and television have generously volunteered their time and talents in this historic fundraising event. Celine Dion, Enrique Iglesias, Limp Bizkit, Sting and U2 are the latest celebrities to join the talent roster, which includes the previously announced (in alphabetical order): Bon Jovi, Amy Brenneman, Mariah Carey, Jim Carrey, George Clooney, Sheryl Crow, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, The Dixie Chicks, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Calista Flockhart, Dennis Franz, Kelsey Grammer, Tom Hanks, Faith Hill, Wyclef Jean, Billy Joel, Jane Kaczmarek, Alicia Keys, Willie Nelson, Conan O'Brien, Tom Petty, Ray Romano, Julia Roberts, Paul Simon, Will Smith, Jimmy Smits, Bruce Springsteen, Sela Ward, Robin Williams, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young.

AMERICA: A TRIBUTE TO HEROES will air on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as BET, Comedy Central, Court TV, Discovery, E!, Fox Family, FX, HBO, Lifetime, MTV, PAX, PBS, SHOWTIME, Sundance Channel, Telemundo, TLC, TNN, TNT, The WB, Univision, UPN, Country Music Television (CMT), Fox Sports Net, Hallmark Channel, Turner South, USA Network and VH1.

[esmith]

Most of you here won't remember, but what we need is a good old Kate Smith, singing God Bless America. Nobody sang it better.

[retrokitten]

On a serious note, is it me or is Tom Petty sounding more and more like Bob Dylan?

It's not just you. Slap a curly brown wig on him and you wouldn't know who was who.

[MamaLucci]

Rosie O donated a million with a stipulation that is for NY victims only (not Pentagon vics)

You've GOT to be kidding me? Why...because people in the Pentagon believe in guns? She makes me physically ill.

[southern rock]

A video of Muslim kids telling us that they aren't terrorists. Now Will Smith with Mohammad Ali, who, bless is heart, doesn't look well. Ali is telling is that Muslims are not terrorists.

Just as I suspected. This entire show is going to be all about how "muslim-Americans" have been adversly effected by all this.

[Brimack34]

One of the only republican Kelsey talking about Kennedy what about BUSH anything on him yet. He is the pres. now did they not hear all the pundits last night.

[xp38]

Not watching....much better to read your comments. Thanks for the thread.

[WIMom]

I remember reruns.....hehehehe

[mountaineer]

I heard the first few off-key groans emanating from Springsteen and thought for a minute it was Bob Dylan. Then I turned the TV off (although the kitchen design show was on HGTV, so there actually was something to watch). Hey, I lasted five seconds longer than I thought I could.

uvular - I've been wondering since this started where all the donations were going. It never was established that there was a specific need for the money, just the vague indication it was "for the families," somehow. Which families? For what? How much? I wish the ARC, Salvation Army and United Way had been specific about what they were doing in this instance and what it was costing.

Personally, I'd like to see some of the money go toward the war effort. Couldn't the Red Cross and United Way turn some of the money over for a few missiles?

[nancetc]

I'd love to hear Kate sing God Bless America right now!!!! I'd love to hear Denyce Graves singing The Lord's Prayer!!!

I note no American flag either...shame on them.

[denydenydeny]

Will Smith, of course, has the Ali biopic coming out soon. He could write this night off his taxes.

[LBGA]

Billie gave me permission to use her pic in my chart of links. I'll post it here and then it's up to you, HLL how often you want to use it again. I was so moved by Billie's pic.

How you can help....
		P.O. box set up for mail to N.Y. rescue workers American Red Cross Give Blood Donate Volunteer		Where to send contributions for NYC rescue workers and families Nation: How you can help: A list of contacts Support Our Soldiers e-Letter Campaign
		"We will not tire, we will not falter and we will not fail."

[WIMom]

Does she still advertise for Kame-apart? Does Kame-apart still sell rifles? If so, don't you see a conflict here?

[rintense]

Jim Carrey up next. I LOVE this guy! The first Hollywood star to donate money... Love ya Jim!

Enrique needs the hair club for men.

[Lizzy W]

In case anyone is wondering...Tom Petty's voice still sucks.

[retrokitten]

I think that KMart fired her and Penny Marshall after the Tom Selleck incident.

[Mercat]

I won't watch either. Are there really no participants wearing flags? That's totally amazing.

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Excellent observation!! I would love to see American flags. Not a single one. Not a ribbon. Everything is black. The walls, the clothes, everything is black except for white candles.

Jim Carrey telling us about firemen who ran into the building. Jim, a Canadian, gave one million.

Now from New York.........Julio Inglese's son.

To be honest, the candles all look like Christmas Trees. This could be a Christmas concert. I really would like more patriotic stuff, but that's just me. How about a little LeAnne Rhimes singing God Bless America, or Garth Brooks singing something, ANYTHING.

[southern rock]

Rosie O donated a million with a stipulation that is for NY victims only (not Pentagon vics)

Really? They should have told her to stuff her stipulation where the sun don't shine.

[mountaineer]

Everyone wearing solid black

Any pastel sweater sets (tied around the shoulders, of course)?

[retrokitten]

On the radio (only get AM in this fortress) they said Julia Roberts donated $2 million. I wish they would be more specific as to where this money is going.