Pop Culture and 9/11

I hate to step on the toes of my pal Angela, who writes the "Stay Tuned" blog, but there's a TV show coming up this weekend that theatre fans will want to watch out for - it's on the Biography Channel, and it's called When Pop Culture Saved America: A 9/11 Story.

Here's the description of the show:

In the aftermath of 9/11, getting back to normal would not be a simple task.

For those in the world of pop culture and entertainment, the challenge was how to help America achieve that goal - to cheer the country up during its darkest days.

This documentary takes a comprehensive look at the days and months following the attack - to show how the non-news media pitched in to bring the nation together.

Comedians, singers, actors, entertainers all did their part with concerts, telethons and specials. Television, movies, Broadway, music and even sports helped bring us back to the new normal.

We'll also review the impact of the events of 9/11 on pop culture and how TV and
films were changed forever. Featuring exclusive interviews with Kristen Chenoweth, Denis Leary, Dan Rather, Regis Philbin and Ray Romano amongst others.

The show airs Sunday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.