The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: 90th Celebration is a 2016 primetime television special that celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It aired the night before the 2016 Macy's Parade on November 23rd, 2016 and featured interviews with various personalities who have been involved with the Parade over the years. The special gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the Parade and how it comes together.
Summary[]
"NBC celebrates the 90th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with a look back at America's most beloved procession. Every year, dazzling balloons, awe-inspiring floats and amazing performers unite us all in celebration. Now, with nine decades of this holiday tradition on display we celebrate with a primetime special featuring some of the most extraordinary strides in the parade's history. From Felix the Cat (the first giant balloon in 1927) to Snoopy (the character with the most balloons), discover the parade's rich history, relive cherished festivities, and experience the beloved stars and musical performances that have made this two-and-a-half-mile march through the streets of Manhattan a lasting tradition. It's not every day you turn 90 - let's party!" - NBC's official description of the special.
Interviewees[]
- Amy Kule - Parade executive
- Pat Sajak - Former host
- Katie Couric - Former host
- Terry Lundgren - CEO and Chairman of Macy's, Inc.
- Katie Couric - Former host
- Al Roker - Host
- Matt Lauer - Host
- Savannah Guthrie - Host
- Bryant Gumbel - Former host
- Willard Scott - Former host
- Wesley Whatley - Creative director of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- John Piper - Vice president of Macy's Parade Studio
- Jeff Kinney - Author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Debbie Sterling - founder and CEO of GoldieBlox
- Scott Bakula - 1989 and 1990 Macy's Parade participant
- Zach Braff - 2005 Macy's Parade participant
- Donald Faison - 2005 Macy's Parade participant
- Eric McCormack - 1998 Macy's Parade participant
- Alan Rachins - 1989 Macy's Parade participant
- William Shatner - 1968 Macy's Parade participant
- Brooke Shields - 2004 Macy's Parade participant
- Melissa Gilbert - Former Parade participant
- Steven Weber - 2002 Macy's Parade participant
- Kimberley Montgomery - Costume director, Macy's Parade Studio
- Allison Janney