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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Vulture
'Wicked: One Wonderful Night' was a televised celebration on NBC, filmed like an awards show at the Dolby Theatre, highlighting the Wicked franchise's cultural impact and upcoming film, and serving as a major promotional event ahead of the 'Wicked: For Good' premiere.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
CBS's broadcast of Billy Joel's 100th headlining show at Madison Square Garden was cut short due to scheduling changes, leaving fans and news anchors disappointed. The concert special, which aired on Sunday evening, was delayed by the Masters golf tournament and local news, resulting in the show abruptly ending in the middle of "Piano Man." Viewers expressed frustration over the decision to cut off the concert for local news and the omission of some of Joel's biggest hits, while news anchors also expressed confusion. The special is now available for streaming on Paramount+, but still omits certain songs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A television special celebrating Carol Burnett's 90th birthday was recorded last month with an impressive lineup of celebrity guests, including Katy Perry, Julie Andrews, and Cher. Burnett, who produced the special, wanted a show with music and comedy instead of a traditional birthday party. The event's executive producer, Mark Bracco, said that Burnett was thrilled with the final cut and viewers can expect to laugh and sing along while watching "Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love" on NBC.