BARBARA WALTERS PRESENTS THE TEN MOST FASCINATING PEOPLE OF 1997 (TV)
Summary
One in this occasional series of interview specials, hosted by Barbara Walters. This program looks at the ten most fascinating people of the year 1997, who are listed as follows: actress/comedienne Ellen DeGeneres, scientist Dr. Ian Wilmut, dancer Michael Flatley, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan, singer Elton John, golf champion Tiger Woods, Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, television show host Kathie Lee Gifford, and the single most fascinating person of 1997, Prince William. Highlights include: Ellen DeGeneres speaks about being a pioneer in bringing gay issues and characters to television, and increasing the acceptance of homosexuality; Scottish scientist Dr. Ian Wilmut discusses the advantages and the dangers of cloning, and the possibilities of cloning humans; "Riverdance" star Michael Flatley describes his form of dance which brings traditional Irish step-dancing to the modern stage; and Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about the impact of his heart surgery. Next is a profile of Alan Greenspan that provides personal biographical information, as well as a discussion of his career as chairman of the Federal Reserve. Other highlights include: Elton John talks about his feeling of happiness and good fortune in spite of the tragic deaths of his close friends Gianni Versace and Princess Diana; Tiger Woods expresses his continued joy in the game of golf and his desire to be a positive role-model for youths; Secretary of State Madeleine Albright urges Americans to recognize the connection between foreign and domestic policy; and Kathie Lee Gifford talks about the importance of spirituality. The final segment profiles Great Britain's Prince William and features a discussion of his role in determining the future of the monarchy. Includes commercials, promos, and public service announcements. Includes commercials with Jake Burton for American Express, Vanessa Williams for L'Oreal, Penny Marshall and Rosie O'Donnell for K-Mart, and a public service announcement with Mandy Patinkin for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. This program is closed-captioned.
Details
- NETWORK: ABC
- DATE: December 2, 1997 10:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:58:37
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T:51698
- GENRE: Talk/Interviews; Specials
- SUBJECT HEADING: Actors; Cloning; Dance, Irish; Gays; Golf; Surgery, heart; U S - Officials - Talk/Interviews
- SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1976-
- COMMERCIALS:
- TV - Commercials - "Amistad" (feature film)
- TV - Commercials - "As Good As It Gets" (feature film)
- TV - Commercials - American Express credit cards
- TV - Commercials - Boston Market restaurants
- TV - Commercials - Excedrin pain reliever
- TV - Commercials - Ford automobiles
- TV - Commercials - General Foods International Coffees
- TV - Commercials - Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
- TV - Commercials - Hoover vacuum cleaners
- TV - Commercials - Infusium 23 hair products
- TV - Commercials - JC Penney stores
- TV - Commercials - K-Mart stores
- TV - Commercials - L'Oreal facial lotion
- TV - Commercials - Master Card credit cards
- TV - Commercials - McDonalds restaurants and "Flubber" (feature film)
- TV - Commercials - Quality Care auto service
- TV - PSA - ABC
- TV - PSA - Army National Guard
- TV - PSA - Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve
- TV - PSA - The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis
- TV - PSA - The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
- TV - PSA - The Salvation Army
- TV - Promos - "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"
- TV - Promos - "Dangerous World: The Kennedy Years"
- TV - Promos - "Ellen"
- TV - Promos - "Forbidden Territory: Stanley's Search for Livingston"
- TV - Promos - "NYPD Blue"
- TV - Promos - "Nightline"
- TV - Promos - "Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher"
- TV - Promos - "Primetime Live"
- TV - Promos - "The Drew Carey Show"
- TV - Promos - "The View"
- TV - Promos - "World News Tonight with Peter Jennings"
CREDITS
- Bill Geddie … Executive Producer
- Brad LaRosa … Coordinating Producer, Producer
- Peri Muldofsky … Producer
- Roger Ross Williams … Producer
- Mary Frances Celenza … Associate Producer
- Christian McKiernan … Associate Producer
- Nico Kean … Theme Music by
- Barbara Walters … Host
- Joel Fabrini … Announcer
- Madeleine Albright … Guest
- Ellen DeGeneres … Guest
- Michael Flately … Guest
- Kathie Lee Gifford … Guest
- Elton John … Guest
- Arnold Schwarzenegger … Guest
- Dr. Ian Wilmut … Guest
- Alan Greenspan
- Prince William
- Diana, Princess of Wales (See also: Spencer, Diana)
- Gianni Versace