CHARLOTTE, N.C. — WSOC-TV has provided extensive coverage of the life and death of “America’s Pastor,” Rev. Billy Graham, and will continue to do so in the coming days.
Channel 9 will air two Billy Graham specials, the first during the processional on Saturday, Feb. 24 and the second during the funeral service on Friday, March 2.
The special on Feb. 24, “Billy Graham’s Final Homecoming,” aired from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The following programs were preempted:
- 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: "Rock the Park" will be taped for playback on Saturday, March 3 from 12:30 p.m. through 1 p.m.
- 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: "Vacation Creation" will be taped for playback on Sunday, March 4 from 12:30 p.m. through 1 p.m.
- 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: "Eyewitness News Saturday"
- 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: "Right This Minute"
- 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.: "Raw Travel"
- 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.: Paid Program - Havas
- 2 p.m.-3 p.m.: "World of X Games" will be taped for playback at 3 a.m. the same broadcast day
The special on March 2, “Remembering Billy Graham: Honoring a Charlotte Legacy,” will air from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The following programs will be preempted:
- 11 a.m.-12 p.m.: "The View"
- 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.: "Eyewitness News at Noon"
- 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: "Right This Minute"
- 1 p.m.-2 p.m.: "The Chew"
Related coverage:
- SPECIAL SECTION: The life and death of Rev. Billy Graham
- LINK: OBITUARY FOR REV. BILLY GRAHAM
- Family spokesman details funeral arrangements for Rev. Billy Graham
- Reaction to Rev. Billy Graham's passing pours in from around the world
- Rev. Billy Graham, known as 'America's Pastor,' dies at 99
- Local leaders recall fond memories of the Rev. Billy Graham
- PHOTOS: Billy Graham through the years
- PHOTOS: Billy Graham was counselor to presidents
- Rev. Graham helped make religion popular, says Davidson professor
- 4 things to know about Billy Graham
- IMAGES: Church where Billy Graham held first sermons
- Celebrities, politicians react to Billy Graham's death
- Followers from Montreat to Charlotte remember the Rev. Graham
- Rev. Billy Graham's family members reflect on their time spent with him
- Where was the Rev. Billy Graham's first sermon?
- Duke professor calls meetings with Rev. Billy Graham a 'mountaintop experience'
- Jean Graham Ford on Billy Graham: 'He's always been a big brother hero'
- Rev. Graham leaves lasting impression with Samaritan's Purse
- Leaders express admiration, sadness for Billy Graham
- IMAGES: Scenes from Billy Graham 95th birthday celebration in Asheville
- PHOTO TIMELINE: Billy Graham life, important dates
- PHOTOS: The influence of Rev. Billy Graham
- PHOTOS: Rev. Billy Graham at presidential inaugurations over the years
- Billy Graham quotes: He made Christian principles accessible to millions
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