NBC Looks Back At Beijing Olympics
Can’t wait until 2010 for your next Olympics fix?
Here’s your chance to relive highlights from this summer’s Games, when NBC airs a two-hour primetime special about the Beijing Olympics on Dec. 27.
“Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony: TV Event of the Year” will be hosted by Bob Costas and Matt Lauer, who also covered the opening ceremony when it took place on Aug. 8.
An estimated 2 billion people worldwide watched the dazzling display of fireworks, music and synchronized performances, which culminated in the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.
In addition, the special will take a look back at some of the biggest Olympics moments, including Michael Phelps’ record-setting performance.
It will also take a brief look forward at the 2010 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Vancouver.
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