Big Four TV Networks to Simulcast Benefit for Terror-Attack Victims

NEW YORK — Uniting screen stars, musicians and television personalities, the country’s four-largest television networks said they would simulcast a special benefit for terrorist-attack victims Friday night.

“America: A Tribute to Heroes” will air on Walt Disney Co.’s (DIS) ABC, General Electric Co.’s (GE) NBC, Viacom Inc.’s (VIA, VIAB) CBS and News Corp.’s (NWS) Fox, along with any other TV or radio network which wants to join.

It is believed to be the first time the four networks have agreed to air the same program simultaneously.