Banff 2010 Celebrity Sports Invitational

60 Minutes: Barter Split: 7 Minutes Local / 7 Minutes National

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These exciting, multi-disciplinary sports events take place at exotic locations around the world. Featuring world-famous celebrities from television, movies and sports, the television specials offer viewers a look at celebrities outside their comfort zones, participating in a wide variety of sporting events. A key component of the events is a charity fundraiser featuring live and silent auctions and well-known performers in special concerts.

WINDOW: February 6, 2010 (first airdate) – April 4, 2010

 

Catherine Zeta Jones
Catherine Zeta Jones
This one-hour special will take place in the heart of the Canadian Rockies at one of the most beautiful locations in the world in Banff, Canada. Featured are celebrity friends such as Glenn Close, Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon, Peter Fonda, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Segwick, Mathew Modine, Kathy Ireland, Lorenzo Lamas, Buzz Aldrin and more who will participate in a variety of winter sporting events below and Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will perform as the musical guest. This year’s event will aid Robert F. Kennedy, Jr’s. Waterkeeper Alliance, which benefits the environment.
  • Alpine Skiing - Obstacle course where celebrities show their good-natured competitive skills
  • Giant Slalom – Dual racing against the clock with spills, thrills and chills.
  • Snowshoe / Tobogganing – Teams of celebrities compete in a hilarious race over hill and dale testing their skills on the slippery slopes.
  • Hockey – Celebrities try to sweep the competition on the ice.

For the past twenty two years, celebrities have come together to take part in these tournaments aiding a variety of charitable causes including the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, and Dream Foundation, dedicated to fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill adults. A key component are live and silent auctions and special concerts by well known musicians such as Kenny Loggins, Dave Mason, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Frampton, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross and Carlos Santana, to name a few.

 

 

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