Centennial Olympic Games: Torch Relay Opening Ceremonies
Directed by Danny O'Bryen, Jeff Winn[Music](/on-demand/category/music), [Sport](/on-demand/category/sport)
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On April 27, 1996, Rafer Johnson received the Olympic flame via three helicopters at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum that began an 84-day, 15,000-mile journey across America -- the largest ever Olympic Torch Relay. This Opening Ceremony, conducted by John Williams and David Foster was broadcast live, worldwide on NBC.
