The Island Summer 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: November 21, 2009 (first airdate) – January 17, 2010

 

We are excited to present a new "fun in the sun" program bringing some of the biggest stars in America together for a special weekend of entertainment, sports competition and interviews. Hosted by Tim Robbins, this event takes place in the tropical oasis of Montego Bay, Jamaica. Celebrities such as Robin Williams, Jacqueline Bissett, Matt Dillon, Darryl Hannah, Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Harry Hamlin, Glenn Close, Alec Baldwin, Christy Brinkley and Jane Seymour will square off and test their skills in:

Nicolette Sheridan on a ship
Nicolette Sheridan

  • Beach Volleyball – Tournament starring pro volleyball players and celebrities in a friendly competition
  • VIP Scavenger Hunt – Armed with a list of clues, celebrities will scour the island for the its unique treasures
  • Kayak Races – Celebrities in teams and individually will test their paddling skills at maneuveringCelebrity Volleyball kayaks through a slalom course
  • Golf 4-Ball Scramble – Featuring celebrities and sports figures, this golf event will take place on what used to be a coconut plantation. The competition heats up as stars compete for bragging rights.

Prominent stars will be lending their support to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Waterkeeper Alliance, an environmental charity which protects clean water throughout the world. Featured in previous celebrity sports invitationals are Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta Jones, Jean Claude Van Dam, Dan Aykroyd, Meg Ryan, Treat Williams and Michelle Phillips. These star-studded events include musical performances by Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Reba McEntire, Lyle Lovett, and Jackson Browne and this event's musical guest will be Peter Frampton.

 

 

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