Remembering Robert Redford: ABC Announces Special Edition of “20/20” Honoring the Hollywood Icon
From his silver screen triumphs to the founding of Sundance, this special will cover Redford's storied career.
ABC will celebrate the life of a Hollywood icon with a special edition of 20/20 dedicated to Robert Redford.
What’s Happening:
- Following the news this morning that Hollywood legend Robert Redford had passed away at the age of 89, ABC News has announced a special edition of the magazine program 20/20 focusing on the life and legacy of Redford.
- Set to air this Thursday, September 18th at 10/9c on ABC, Robert Redford: The Life and Legacy of an American Icon will explore Redford’s journey from Hollywood to Sundance, using archival footage and interviews of Redford, his friends, loved ones and many co-stars.
- The special edition of 20/20 will also be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu, likely on the following day.
- During his career, Redford was a four-time Academy Award nominee and recipient of an honorary Oscar.
- Disney fans might know Redford for his roles in 2016’s Pete’s Dragon, the Touchstone Pictures film Up Close & Personal, and for his memorable role as Alexander Pierce in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Avengers: Endgame.
More ABC News:
- Later this week, another special edition of 20/20 will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland with a look at its storied history and a glimpse into its future.
- Andy’s Frozen Custard is celebrating the second season of Shifting Gears with an exclusive new butterscotch flavor.
- Another recent Marvel Studios film will soon be making its broadcast television debut on ABC – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
- Joey Graziadei, the winner of Dancing with the Stars Season 33, is stepping off the dance floor and into your headphones as the host of the show’s official podcast.
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