Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) and Gary Sinise (CSI: New York) host the inaugural broadcast of the "National Salute To Veterans," celebrating all our American heroes who have served throughout our country’s history.
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The national television event is produced by Capital Concerts, the nation’s leading producer of live holiday specials, and the production force behind "A Capitol Fourth" and the "National Memorial Day Concert."
These premier celebrations of America’s most important holidays have become annual traditions and the number one and number three top-rated programs on PBS.
The "National Salute To Veterans" will feature new footage shot at the U.S. Capitol with Mantegna and Sinise, as well as the “best of the best” moments from past National Memorial Day Concerts.
The all-star line-up includes distinguished American leader General Colin L. Powell USA (Ret.); Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker; “American Idol” finalist Pia Toscano; singer-songwriter Javier Colon (winner of “The Voice”); “American Idol” winner Kris Allen; acclaimed actors A.J. Cook and Jason Ritter; and gospel legend Yolanda Adams, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by maestro Jack Everly.
“PBS is honored to have the opportunity to salute America’s 22 million veterans,” said PBS senior vice president & chief TV programming executive John F. Wilson. “This program will bring together distinguished American leaders, artists and performers in celebration of those who have served and sacrificed so much for their country.”
“Our military members have a long and proud tradition of service and sacrifice,” said Capital Concerts executive producer Jerry Colbert. “We are honored to present this new broadcast in profound gratitude to our veterans and their families, and in promise to them that their dedication to our country will never be forgotten.”
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