I LOVE LIBERTY (ABC 3/21/82) RARE!!! Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Robin Williams, Jane Fonda, Christopher Reeve, Kristy McNichol, Mary Tyler Moore, Kenny Rogers, Martin Sheen, Shirley MacLaine, Melissa Manchester, Michele Lee

“I Love Liberty was a special developed by Norman Lear for ABC. The show was produced by People for the American Way, a non-profit organization formed by Lear to combat the growing influence of right-wing religious groups.

This all-star salute commemorated the 250th anniversary of George Washington's birth. 

Barbra Streisand performs "America the Beautiful" with the U.S. Air Force Band in England; Robin Williams performs a monologue as the American flag; and the Muppets play members of the Continental Congress.

List of performers included Desi Arnaz, Jr., Christopher Atkins, Valerie Bertinelli, Jimmy Buffett, LeVar Burton, Patty Duke, Erik Estrada, Peter Falk, Jane Fonda, Bonnie Franklin, Anthony Geary, Barry Goldwater, Louis Gossett, Jr., Valerie Harper, Gregory Hines, Judd Hirsch, Waylon Jennings, Burt Lancaster, Michele Lee, Shirley MacLaine, Melissa Manchester, Walter Matthau, Kristy McNichol, Mary Tyler Moore, Helen Reddy, Christopher Reeve, Kenny Rogers, Martin Sheen, Frank Sinatra, Rod Steiger, Dionne Warwick, Dick Van Patten and Henry Winkler.

This rare 90-minute special was broadcast without commercials.

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Number of DVDs: 1

Quality: 9.5/10

Running Time: 1 hr 30 min (approx)

Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen 1.33:1

NOTES: This is a fan-made DVD set. Not a studio release.