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Wikipedia • The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated Islamist terrorist suicide attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001.

PaleyImpact: 9/11 and the Healing Power of Sports

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738 views 3 years ago #September11 #20yearslater #paleycenter
#September11 #20yearslater This program is made possible by generous support from The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation. Athletes, sports executives, and journalists gather on August 26, 2021, for PaleyImpact: 9/11 and the Healing Power of Sports, moderated by Ernie Johnson, to address the vital role sports on television played in helping viewers through the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Maureen J. Reidy, Paley Center President & CEO, offers opening comments. Panel topics include: panelists' memories about where they were and what they experienced when terrorists attacked America on September 11, 2001; why Torre and Valentine became executive producers on a documentary that reflects on 9/11 after two decades; how Buck and Kolber showed reverence after the attacks, but quickly segued to straightforward reporting to provide escapism; how 9/11 had a unique effect on Esiason and Torre as native New Yorkers; Jones' recollections of the value o …...more
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PaleyImpact: 9/11 and the Healing Power of Sports
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2021Sep 9
#September11 #20yearslater This program is made possible by generous support from The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation. Athletes, sports executives, and journalists gather on August 26, 2021, for PaleyImpact: 9/11 and the Healing Power of Sports, moderated by Ernie Johnson, to address the vital role sports on television played in helping viewers through the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Maureen J. Reidy, Paley Center President & CEO, offers opening comments. Panel topics include: panelists' memories about where they were and what they experienced when terrorists attacked America on September 11, 2001; why Torre and Valentine became executive producers on a documentary that reflects on 9/11 after two decades; how Buck and Kolber showed reverence after the attacks, but quickly segued to straightforward reporting to provide escapism; how 9/11 had a unique effect on Esiason and Torre as native New Yorkers; Jones' recollections of the value of hugs and handshakes during his visits to firehouses in the final months of 2001; and why sporting events have the ability to entertain and unite their enthusiasts. Participants: Joe Buck, FOX Sports, Lead NFL & MLB Play-By-Play Announcer; Tony Dungy, NBC Sports Analyst; Boomer Esiason, Radio/TV Sports Analyst & Former NFL Quarterback; Dhani Jones, Former NFL Player, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist; Suzy Kolber, Host, ESPN's Monday Night Countdown; Joe Torre, Former Manager, New York Yankees; Bobby Valentine, Executive Director of Athletics, Sacred Heart University. Moderator: Ernie Johnson, Sportscaster, TNT/TBS and CBS Sports. Host: Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO, The Paley Center for Media. Be in-the-know, first! Be the first to find out about exclusive events, exhibits, and tours with celebrities, industry experts and more: https://www.paleycenter.org/email-sig... Learn more about Paley Center Membership: https://paley.me/join #paleycenter Subscribe to Paley Center on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/paleycen...

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