vb vn ee wy ~ 3 - i, Hs ens A Star-Studded Musical Salute To The Red White And Blue (NAPSA)—“Every heart beats eS true to the red, white and blue...” America’s grandold flag takes center stage this July 4 when A Capitol Fourth 2002—the nation’s premier birthday party—brings viewers across the country together. The top-rated PBS broadcast offers an evening of memorable patriotic music ranging from the classics to rock‘n’roll, from country to the blues, topped off with a dazzling display of fireworks. Also on tap: a tribute to beloved American composer Richard Rodgers on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The 90minute eventairs live from Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 4, from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings). Joining host Barry Bostwick for the festivities is the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin—thefirst woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the legendary Chuck Berry, whose performance in the 1987 documentary Hail! Hail! Rock and Roll is considered a classic; country music’s Grammy Award-winning Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Barry Bostwick, the Charlie Daniels Band, Jane Monheit and other stars join Erich Kunzel and the National Symphony Orchestra on PBS on Thursday, July 4 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. (check local listings) for a spectacular patriotic celebration. and other world-class performers. Leading the internationally renowned National Symphony Orchestra is America’s premier pops conductor, Erich Kunzel. Since it first aired in 1971, A Capitol Fourth has become an annualholiday tradition. The PBS special consistently achieves the from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, A Capitol Fourth can be heardlive in stereo over National Public Radio andalso airs worldwide via the American Forces Radio and Television Network. “In the wake of September 11, Americans across the nation and around the world have pulled together, reaffirming their love of country and their pride in the freedoms wecelebrate at this time of year,” says Jerry Colbert, executive producer. “That sense of renewed patriotism and resolve is reflected in this year’s very special program and in the wonderful group of talented performers who are joining us for the occasion.” mance programs on the network and is seen by millions. Broadcast see the Web site at www.pbs.org/ capitolfourth. Charlie Daniels Band; talented young jazz singer Jane Monheit highest ratings for music perfor- For more program information,
