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Michael Strahan is reflecting on America’s resilience following the September 11 terrorist attacks in a new ABC News special. The former New York Giants defensive end, who was in the middle of his 15-season NFL career when the attacks occurred, experienced the tragedy intimately while his team practiced near MetLife Stadium. From the Giants’ practice field, the view of Manhattan’s skyline had dramatically changed, and abandoned vehicles in nearby parking lots served as stark reminders of the lives lost.
Strahan’s new two-hour program, “9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later,” airs September 1 across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu. Rather than focusing solely on the tragedy itself, the special examines how entertainment, sports, music and comedy played a vital role in helping the nation heal. Strahan and his production team sought to highlight the inspirational and cathartic moments that brought Americans together during their darkest period.
The special features prominent figures including Derek Jeter, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Crystal, Pete Davidson and Jimmy Fallon, alongside ABC News colleagues Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Strahan emphasized that while Americans processed the attacks differently, cultural figures provided essential comfort to a grieving nation. He hopes the retrospective reminds viewers of the unity felt in 9/11’s aftermath and the progress made since then.
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Originally reported by Variety →
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