Legendary Entertainer Roy Horn Of "e;Siegfried & Roy"e; Tells His Story To Maria Shriver For The First Time Since His Near-Fatal Accident In An NBC Special
April 27, 2004 – For the first time since the tragic on-stage accident that nearly took his life, Roy Horn of “Siegfried & Roy” will give an exclusive interview to Maria Shriver in a 90-minute special to air this fall on NBC.
The televised event will trace Roy's recovery from his injuries and subsequent stroke, giving viewers an intimate look into his harrowing experience through his own words. Filmed over a period of several months, the documentary will chronicle Roy’s journey, including never-before-seen footage and new details about his against-all-odds recovery.
In addition to exclusive interviews with both Siegfried and Roy, the program will include interviews with Roy’s doctors and others close to the entertainers.
The legendary “Siegfried & Roy” spectacle ran for more than 13 1/2 years at The Mirage Resort in Las Vegas, redefining live entertainment forever.
Maria Shriver is a Peabody and Emmy-award winning journalist who worked for NBC News and CBS News for more than 20 years. A long-time anchor and reporter, she reported on a wide range of topics, from provocative, issue-oriented hours to news making events, including the Olympics, the Clinton impeachment hearings, and the '00, '96 and '92 Presidential elections and inauguration coverage. She stepped down from NBC News earlier this year after her husband was elected Governor of California. Shriver is also the author of three best-selling books, including two highly acclaimed children's books. Her fourth book, dealing with Alzheimer's, is due out this next month.
NBC Studios will produce the special. Jason Raff of NBC Studios and Bernie Yuman, Siegfried & Roy’s longtime manager, are executive producers.
