Best TV Show of the Week

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on CBS

By Catherine Nailog

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular that aired on Monday, July 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET receives the honor of Best TV Show of the Week.  The CBS special honoring Independence Day was hosted by Michael Chiklis. Martina McBride, accompanied by the Boston Pops orchestra, sang two of her hit songs.  The crowd in attendance consisted of men and women of the military and families and friends wearing their best red, white and blue ensemble.  They all anxiously anticipated the fireworks show held off of the Charles River.  The Boston Pops and The Soldiers Chorus invited the audience to sing along with popular patriotic songs such as “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”  The Boston skyline was filled with a fireworks show that lit up the dark night.

This show deserves to be Best TV Show of the Week because of its patriotism in celebrating July 4, 2011.  It’s a family-friendly show that honors the servicemen and women who continue to keep America safe and free.  There’s wonderment and excitement in watching fireworks light up a dark sky. And being surrounded by families and friends to celebrate Independence Day makes it an even better American holiday to remember.          

Best TV Show of the Week

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