The grand opening of Planet Hollywood in Indianapolis, Indiana, took place on July 7, 1997. However, the Indianapolis Planet Hollywood filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy two years later and subsequently closed.
Executive Producer: Kurt Swadener;
Directors: Don Baker & Mike Manning;
Photographer/Editor: Steve Brenneman;
Remote Engineers: Tim Boling, Lance Yoder, Dave Schmiedel, Tim Conner & Jim Mercer;
Production Coordinator: JoAnna Milto;
Technical Director: Steve Schmidt;
Graphic Design: Sara Bozelli & Betty Allen;
Videotape: Greg Inman & John Cougan
[AI-Generated Summary] his television broadcast captures the exclusive live local news coverage of the star-studded grand opening of Planet Hollywood in downtown Indianapolis. Hosted by Clyde Lee and Diane Willis alongside field reporters Kevin Gregory and Gerry Dick, the special features live street coverage, fan reactions, and exclusive access to the pre-party and the main venue. Prominent celebrity investors and guests make appearances, including supermodel Cindy Crawford, actors Bruce Willis, Luke Perry, Tom Arnold, and Chris Farley, and musicians like Stephen Stills. Alongside behind-the-scenes interviews with the stars and local figures, the broadcast showcases the restaurant’s movie memorabilia, custom menu offerings, and local charity initiatives. The program is interspersed with regional commercials and concludes as Bruce Willis and his band, the Accelerators, perform a live concert for the massive crowd gathered on Illinois Street.
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