The 44th Kennedy Center Honors took on added meaning Sunday in Washington.
“And the same with the Oval Office.”
During a brief acceptance speech, Mitchell thanked the audience while nodding to her recent health scares.
The biggest change at this year’s Honor’s? The presence of the President of the United States for the first time since 2016.Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
“I always think that polio was a rehearsal for the rest of my life,” she said.
I’m hobbling along but I’m doing all right!"
An array of opera stars from Denyce Graves and Grace Bumbry to Christian Van Horn saluted Diaz.
Bette Midler.Paul Morigi/Getty Images
Simon told a story about knowing Michaels prior toSNLbefore a tremulous version of “America.”
A wealth of Motown hits enlivened the Gordy salute, who at 92 has outlived much of his roster.
But if it meant hearing Day scorch the classic, it was worth it.
Later, Stevie Wonder appeared as if he was only sending his wishes via video.
A glitch in the transition, though, caused a pause for a few minutes, warranting a redo.
The event will be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
