Airing at the same time, ABC will feature its version as part of special '20/20' edition while NBC will include its within 'Dateline'.
- Jun 26, 2009
AceShowbiz - Soon after the reports of Farrah Fawcett's imminent death hit the world, ABC was taking measures to air the special tribute to the late actress. "Farrah Fawcett: Her Life, Her Loves, Her Legacy" which was initially scheduled to air on Friday, June 26 is moved a day earlier to receive air time on Thursday at 10/9c.
The special documentary about the "Charlie's Angels" actress' life goes on air via Channel 7 as a special edition of "20/20". It includes interviews with people close to Farrah's life such as long-time partner Ryan O'Neal, her doctor Lawrence Piro and fellow "Angel", Jaclyn Smith.
Apart from that, her hairstylist, Jose Eber, who has worked with the actress for more than 30 years will also share a word along with "Angels" co-creator Leonard Godlberg. Barbara Walters, in the mean time, is the host of the special ABC report. Walters had conducted several interviews with Farrah and the footage will also be included.
According to L.A. Times, NBC was also looking forward to air the special on Thursday because the network had a track record of chronicling Farrah's battle with cancer. However, ABC snatched the opportunity without "waiting for confirmation of her passing" to air it as a special edition of "20/20"
As a result, NBC News compensated the loss with a special edition of "Dateline" on the same time slot (Thursday, 10/9c), presenting a tribute to the late actress. The network will also re-air another documentary which drew a large audience last month, "Farrah's Story", on Friday at 9/8c.
Farrah Fawcett died Thursday, June 25 at 9:28 A.M. PST at Saint John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. after a long battle of anal cancer.
Update: As a tribute, TV Land will air the first two episodes of its original series "Chasing Farrah" on Saturday, June 27 at 9/8c.
