Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 Airs Nationwide on PBS Starting December 1

Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 Airs Nationwide on PBS Starting December 1

Historic Transatlantic Concert to Air on More Than 100 TV Stations, Featuring Pop Music Legend Performing Romantic Standards and Treasured Hits on Iconic Ocean Liner

VALENCIA, Calif., Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Pop music legend Carly Simon meets legendary ocean liner Queen Mary 2 during the much anticipated broadcast of Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2, airing nationwide on more than 100 PBS stations starting December 1. Simon's historic performance was recorded in QM2's Queens Room, the largest ballroom at sea, and marks the first time that a television special was taped during a transatlantic crossing.

The 90-minute program showcases Simon's inspired renditions of romantic standards from her chart-topping album, Moonlight Serenade, as well as some of her most-loved greatest hits, and includes behind-the-scenes footage of the renowned singer exploring the elegant surroundings of the grandest passenger liner ever built. The full concert DVD on Columbia Records goes on sale today and was directed by veteran concert filmographer Jim Gable who has worked with other such music icons as Sting, the Rolling Stones and Cyndi Lauper.

Queen Mary 2's sumptuous interiors provided the perfect setting for the sublime music of Carly Simon, and viewers will be treated to an inside view of the ship as Simon makes her glamorous entrance into the Grand Lobby; rehearses in the Queens Room; visits the master of Queen Mary 2, Commodore Ronald Warwick, on the ship's Bridge; and goes shopping in the boutique, among other scenes.

Simon had a very clear vision of the concert that would complement the CD of Moonlight Serenade. Having sailed many transatlantic ocean voyages, including on QE2, there was no question in her mind that Queen Mary 2's ballroom was the perfect venue.

"We were delighted to have hosted legendary artist Carly Simon aboard Queen Mary 2 for this very special concert," says Carol Marlow, president and managing director of Cunard Line. "QM2's renowned Queens Room was the perfect setting for her distinctive interpretation of several timeless standards."

Simon croons with her signature sensual vocal stylings to cherished romantic ballads penned by such songwriting legends as Glenn Miller, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, and the Gershwins. Ballroom dancers dressed to the nines add a timeless ambiance as they glide effortlessly across the floor during these song selections.

Simon also taped a private acoustic set in an intimate corner of the Commodore Club, one of the ship's most elegant cocktail lounges, and was joined by her daughter, Sally Taylor, as well as two of her other favorite back-up singers.

Cunard has an illustrious history of hosting royalty, society luminaries and famed entertainers with peerless cachet on transatlantic crossings. Earlier Cunard "Queens" have welcomed such famous personalities as Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich, Cary Grant, Bing Crosby, and Clark Gable. Since Queen Mary 2's launch in January 2004, she has continued to play host to such notable guests as Barbara Walters, Katie Couric, John Cleese, Tina Brown and Sir Harold Evans, Donald Trump, and Dame Shirley Bassey, while eminent visitors have included Her Majesty The Queen, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent, Former President George Bush, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Senator Hillary Clinton.

Queen Mary 2 is the grandest ocean liner ever built. There are a wide variety of suites and staterooms available in degrees of style and comfort ranging from pampered elegance to almost unimaginable luxury in the ship's famed Grill-level accommodations. Queen Mary 2 brings together like-minded travelers who relish the Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White Star Service(SM), fine dining, sophisticated adventure and legacy of historic voyages and transatlantic travel.

For more information about Cunard Line and Queen Mary 2, contact a travel professional, call 1-800-7-CUNARD or go to www.cunard.com.

Cunard Line has operated the most famous ocean liners in the world since 1840. Cunard vessels have a classic British heritage and include the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2. Queen Victoria joins the fleet in 2007.

Cunard Line is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, Windstar Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together they offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

Note to editors: Complete list of broadcast schedule attached.

Stations Airing
Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2

Station City/State Date Time
WPBY Charleston Huntington WV 12/01 9:30 PM
WSWP Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill WV 12/01 9:30 PM
WNPB Clarksburg Weston WV 12/01 9:30 PM
WVPT/WVPY Harrisonburg VA 12/01 9:30 PM
WLIW New York NY 12/03 8:30 PM
KVCR Los Angeles CA 12/03 2:00 PM
KETC St. Louis MO 12/03 10:30 PM
WSBE Providence RI New Bedford MA 12/03 9:00 PM
WKYU Bowling Green KY 12/03 8:00 PM
WLIW New York NY 12/04 12:00 AM
KRCB San Francisco Oakland San Jose CA 12/04 8:30 PM
WVIZ Cleveland OH 12/04 10:00 PM
WDCP/WDCQ Flint Saginaw Bay City MI 12/04 8:00 PM
WTCI Chattanooga TN 12/04 6:30 PM
KWBU Waco Temple Bryan TX 12/04 8:00 PM
KRWG El Paso TX 12/04 4:00 PM
KSYS/KFTS Medford Klamath Falls OR 12/04 2:30 PM
WEDW New York NY 12/05 10:30 PM
WYIN Chicago IL 12/05 8:00 PM
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WGBH/WGBX Boston MA 12/05 9:00 PM
KUHT Houston TX 12/05 8:30 PM
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WMAV Memphis TN 12/05 8:30 PM
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KPTS Wichita Hutchinson Plus KS 12/05 8:30 PM
WTCI Chattanooga TN 12/05 12:00 AM
WMPN/WMAU Jackson MS 12/05 8:30 PM
WNIN Evansville IN 12/05 8:30 PM
WGBY Boston MA 12/05 7:30 PM
WMAB/WMAE Columbus Tupelo West Point MS 12/05 8:30 PM
KTWU Topeka KS 12/05 8:30 PM
WMAH Biloxi Gulfport MS 12/05 8:30 PM
WMAO Greenwood Greenville MS 12/05 8:30 PM
WMAW Meridian MS 12/05 8:30 PM
KAWE/KAWB Minneapolis St. Paul MN 12/06 8:30 PM
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WFYI Indianapolis IN 12/06 10:00 PM
WNIT South Bend Elkhart IN 12/06 9:30 PM
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WNSC Charlotte NC 12/07 8:00 PM
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Asheville NC 12/07 8:00 PM
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KHET/KMEB Honolulu HI 12/07 7:30 PM
KLTS Shreveport LA 12/07 7:00 PM
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KQCT/WQCT Davenport IA Rock Island Moline IL 12/07 9:00 PM
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WHMC/WJPM Florence Myrtle Beach SC 12/07 8:00 PM
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KLPB Lafayette LA 12/07 7:00 PM
KEDT Corpus Christi TX 12/07 7:00 PM
KLTM Monroe LA El Dorado AR 12/07 7:00 PM
WMEC/WQEC Quincey IL Hannibal MO Keokuk IA 12/07 7:00 PM
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KLPA Alexandria LA 12/07 7:00 PM
KEET Eureka CA 12/07 9:30 PM
KPBS San Diego CA 12/08 9:30 PM
WNSC Charlotte NC 12/08 1:00 AM
KCPT Kansas City MO 12/08 8:30 PM
WNEH/WNTV/WRET Greenville Spartanburg Anderson SC
Asheville NC 12/08 1:00 AM
KBYU Salt Lake City UT 12/08 9:00 PM
WXEL West Palm Beach Ft. Pierce FL 12/08 11:00 PM
WSBE Providence RI New Bedford MA 12/08 8:00 PM
WGCU Fort Myers Naples FL 12/08 8:00 PM
WXXI Rochester NY 12/08 10:00 PM
WRJA/WRLK Columbia SC 12/08 1:00 AM
WJWJ Savannah GA 12/08 1:00 AM
WITV Charleston SC 12/08 1:00 AM
WHMC/WJPM Florence Myrtle Beach SC 12/08 1:00 AM
WEBA Augusta GA 12/08 1:00 AM
KMOS Columbia Jefferson City MO 12/08 9:30 PM
WTVS Detroit MI 12/09 10:00 PM
WGTE Toledo OH 12/09 10:30 PM
WTCI Chattanooga TN 12/09 10:30 PM
WFSU Tallahassee Thomasville GA 12/09 10:30 PM
KNPB Reno NV 12/09 9:00 PM
WFSG Panama City FL 12/09 10:30 PM
WPBS/WNPI Watertown NY 12/09 9:00 PM
WMFE Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne FL 12/10 9:30 PM
WIPB Indianapolis IN 12/10 8:00 PM
KLRN San Antonio TX 12/10 9:30 PM
WSRE Mobile AL Pensacola FL 12/10 11:00 PM
WGCU Fort Myers Naples FL 12/10 12:00 AM
WBRA Roanoke Lynchburg VA 12/10 10:00 PM
WCNY Syracuse NY 12/10 4:00 PM
WMSY/WSBN Tri Cities Bristol VA
Kingsport Johnson City TN 12/10 10:00 PM
KFME/KGFE/KJRE Fargo Valley City ND 12/10 9:30 PM
KBME/KDSE/
KSRE/KWSE Minot Bismark Dickinson ND 12/10 9:30 PM
KOCE Los Angeles CA 12/11 6:30 PM
KVIE Sacramento Stockton Modesto CA 12/11 3:30 PM
WNPT Nashville TN 12/11 9:00 PM
KCPT Kansas City MO 12/11 10:30 PM
KNME Albuquerque Santa Fe NM 12/11 7:30 PM
WGCU Fort Myers Naples FL 12/11 11:00 PM
KDIN/KTIN Des Moines Ames IA 12/11 6:00 PM
KBIN/KHIN Omaha NE 12/11 6:00 PM
KOZK Springfield MO 12/11 7:00 PM
KOZK Springfield MO 12/11 11:30 PM
WSIU Paducah KY Cape Girardeau MO
Harrisburg KY 12/11 10:00 PM
KIIN/KRIN Cedar Rapids Waterloo Dubuque IA 12/11 6:00 PM
KSIN Sioux City IA 12/11 6:00 PM
KOZJ Joplin MO Pittsburg KS 12/11 7:00 PM
KOZJ Joplin MO Pittsburg KS 12/11 11:30 PM
WUSI Terre Haute IN 12/11 10:00 PM
KYIN Rochester MN Mason City IA
Austin MN 12/11 6:00 PM
WXEL West Palm Beach Ft. Pierce FL 12/12 9:30 PM
WMAV Memphis TN 12/12 9:00 PM
WMPN/WMAU Jackson MS 12/12 9:00 PM
KCOS El Paso TX 12/12 8:30 PM
WMAB/WMAE Columbus Tupelo West Point MS 12/12 9:00 PM
WMAH Biloxi Gulfport MS 12/12 9:00 PM
WMAO Greenwood Greenville MS 12/12 9:00 PM
WMAW Meridian MS 12/12 9:00 PM
WGVU Grand Rapids Kalamazoo
Battle Creek MI 12/13 9:30 PM
WMAV Memphis TN 12/14 10:00 PM
WCNY Syracuse NY 12/14 8:00 PM
WMPN/WMAU Jackson MS 12/14 10:00 PM
WMAB/WMAE Columbus Tupelo West Point MS 12/14 10:00 PM
WMAH Biloxi Gulfport MS 12/14 10:00 PM
WMAO Greenwood Greenville MS 12/14 10:00 PM
WMAW Meridian MS 12/14 10:00 PM
WEDU Tampa St. Petersburg Sarasota FL 12/16 3:00 PM
WBRA Roanoke Lynchburg VA 12/17 1:00 AM
WHYY Philadelphia PA 12/18 7:00 PM
WGTE Toledo OH 12/18 9:30 PM
KOPB Portland OR 12/30 10:00 PM
KEPB/KOAC Eugene OR 12/30 10:00 PM
KOAB Bend OR 12/30 10:00 PM

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