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.

[Brimack34]

HELP ME HELP ME someone like the backdoor boys are butchering a PINK FLOYD!!!!song

[rintense]

Well, if Cameron was Hawaiian or Japanese, the white would be correct for mourning.

[WIMom]

he he he he he he he

[MamaLucci]

You're on a roll!

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

I wish all people would 'steal' the ribbon. I own nothing here. I am here to share.

Robin Williams talking about heroes. All in black, gee, that's a shock.

New musical act is Limp Bizkit and Bon Jovi singing Pink Floyd's song that I can't name at the moment, I think it's " Wish You Were Here".

It's well done, but Limp Bizkit incited riots at Woodstock 3 years ago. I also might mention these men need a bath, and they need it NOW.

[retrokitten]

WTF? Why isn't Limp Bizkit jumping around stage screaming about nookie and slapping bitches???

OMG! LMAO!! What are they singing about then?

[nancetc]

Not one single reference to the Pentagon. Not a one...no wonder why our military have been so demoralized during the clintonwood era.... THANK GOD FOR BUSH AND OUR MILITARY-REAL HELP IS ON THE WAY!!!! LET'S ROLL

[catsclaws]

Neil Young is now singing the excreble "Imagine". These are a bunch of weenies whining about how they are so crushed by the lack of "peace in the world." Oh boo-hoo, poor celebrities, what a downer. There's no patriotism so far, no ribbons, flags, mention of Bush or our military or rallying behind them. This show is not inspiring-It's like a giant wake. No display of hope, just a giant self-pity party. Where's Charlton Heston when you need him?

[WIMom]

You are typing too fast my dear. You reversed the letters......

[Miss Marple]

Well, it's just another brick in the wall....

I KNEW I was right to only read the commentary. It is much easier on my nerves.

[free the airspace]

Random thoughts on watching the telethon: They pulled this off in just a couple of days, so you won't see big musical numbers tonight. Just music that vaguely promotes peace on earth like the currently playing "Imagine". No egos on display, though they still peek through sort of like a booger on a tux. despite their best efforts. These are real people, but as foreign to most of us as the Islamists. And like the Islamists, they have found a way to exploit the system for their own gain. Unlike the Islamists they have found a way to use their talent for "good". Remember that because of all the single parents who were murdered in the WTC, New York is filled with orphans tonight. Hopefully some of this cash will go to them. You can't raise enough money. This war isn't over. Those who think we have raised more than we can use are greatly underestimating the threat to our way of life. These entertainers aren't cast in the mold of the Jimmy Stewarts of old. But they are our lot. Their job now is to raise morale. The troops (us) can't fight without it. We need everyone using all of their gifts to bring us back. Cut 'em some slack. They aren't traitors. They're children. And like children, they lack the seriousness of purpose necessary to understand matters of import. Also like children, they know when we're in trouble. And we're in trouble.

[Benrand]

Don't you understand? The American flag is a symbol of oppression and hate...really, it truly is.

You can't conquer hate with more hate and kill innocent victims...

Wait, I was thinking like a brain dead liberal with goatee and sandals, sorry...whew. There's got to be some drugs for that...I'm scared.

[retrokitten]

HELP ME HELP ME someone like the backdoor boys are butchering a PINK FLOYD!!!!song

WHAT???? That is one of the most disturbing things I have seen on this thread yet.

[rintense]

Well I'm just trying to figure out what alien group kidnapped Billy Joel. He's ok, I guess. He is a New Yorker so he's gotta be pretty torn up.

[daisyscarlett]

Robin Williams donated a pint of his own blood.

[WIMom]

And they will be the first to want protection if terrorists get hollywierd.

[terilyn]

One of our local talk radio hosts, Joe Soucheray, (from St. Paul/Mpls), has been playing the Kate Smith version of God Bless America, along with the Ray Charles version of America the Beautiful every day. I turn the radio up LOUD, roll down the windows and sing along. Makes the nose tingle and the eyes tear, but it sure feels good!

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

Niel Young is conservative, believe it or not. He lives in Hillsborough, California, which is south of San Francisco. He also bought the Lionel Train company in Michigan so the people wouldn't lose their jobs. He is an odd duck, but a good guy.

Billy Joel singing " New York State of Mind". Doing a great job, he has something on his lapel, a pin or something. He also has a black fireman's hat on the piano. Bless the Heroes. Billy IS a REAL NEW YORKER. ( and bald)

[mountaineer]

No display of hope, just a giant self-pity party.

But tomorrow they'll feel so good about themselves. And that's what counts.