Special: An all-star cast performs a program of American music- pop, soul, spirituals and show tunes- at historic Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C.
The show is scheduled to include a James Stewart salute to Abraham Lincoln, an avid theatergoer who was instrumental in building Ford's, where he was assassinated in 1865. The audience is expected to include President and Mrs. Nixon, and other Washington dignitaries.
From Ford Theater in Washington D.C., a special salute to American entertainment with host Bob Hope, who does an opening political monologue. Performers appearing in the opening 20 minute excerpt are Melba Moore & Pat Boone. Each sing a medley of songs.