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After today sad, sad news about Michael Jackson death and Farrah Fawcett dying also, broadcasters are scrambling to pull together retrospective news specials on Michael Jackson, who was pronounced dead today at the age of 50 after going into cardiac arrest.
ABC, CBS and NBC are reworking their primetime lineups to make room for coverage of the singer and the passing of actress Farrah Fawcett.
ABC News plans two hours of primetime to be devoted to Jackson and Fawcett. The network announced a special “20/20” called “The Life and Death of Michael Jackson” at 9 p.m. with Barbara Walters and Martin Bashir anchoring. Bashir came to the network after his 2003 documentary “Living With Michael Jackson” scored a large audience for the network. At 10 p.m., ABC’s previously planned special “Farrah Fawcett: Her Life, Her Loves, Her Legacy” will air. Additional reporting will continue on “Nightline,” at 11:35 p.m., ET.
NBC News plans a two-hour episode of “Dateline” starting at 9 p.m. devoted to Jackson and Fawcett. NBC News’ Ann Curry and Meredith Vieira will anchor the tribute. On Friday, NBC plans to re-broadcast “Farrah’s Story,” a two-hour documentary about Farrah Fawcett’s battle with cancer.
CBS News currently plans a one-hour news special at 10 p.m., also titled “The Life and Death of Michael Jackson.”
Fox hasn’t made any decisions yet, and live coverage is currently blanketing the cable news networks.
So, are you watching Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett memorial specials tonight?
Love Micheal jackson and the only reason for that is his kindness and care of the world and his love for his family and friends and that he was able to torch so many people lives in a positive way…But as far as money…He spent massive amounts of money on record time but in life the more you have the more you want.
He was special and gave people hope and love and dreams and joy and he still makes people happy after he is gone and his gift to the world is his heart and God knows he put that on a plate and shared his passion. He has made this world a better place by being here and also after his death…People still got his back and are still on his side and…Micheal Jackson word Believe and have faith.