Some people expect that Oprah Winfrey will be one of the guest speakers today, although it has not been officially announced. Also on hand will be performer Mavis Staples.
Here is the entire Rally to Restore Sanity Schedule for today:
10:00 AM: Pre-Pre-Show Begins. This is simply to keep the people that show up early to the event entertained. There will be music and videos playing on the large jumbo tron screen.
12:00 PM: The beginning of the Pre-Show. This will start off with a performance by The Roots, an American hip hop band which was formed back in 1987.
12:40 PM: Funny Time. This will feature a comedian to get the crowd to loosen up and begin having a good time. There is no word yet who the comedian will be.
12:57 PM: Rally to Restore Sanity Video of the days schedule and introduction to what will be happening. This video will play on the jumbo tron to show attendees what to expect for the rest of the afternoon.
1:00 PM: The National Anthem. This will be performed by a star, it just isn’t known yet who it will be.
1:05 PM: Jon Stewart, introduces himself and welcomes the crowd to the Rally to Restore Sanity event.
1:20 PM: Stephen Colbert is introduced as well as Actors Sam Waterston, and Don Novello.
1:40 PM: Mavis Staple and Jeff Tweedy will have short performances. Then Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will talk for approximately 10 additional minutes.
2:15 PM: Singer and Songwriter, Sheryl Crow is expect to have her guitar in hand for a 5-7 minute performance. This will be followed by guest speakers (Oprah Winfrey?)
2:30 PM: More music from special guest singers, whom have not yet been publicly named. This may include a big surprise.
2:40 PM: A pre-taped video is shown to award the official Sanity and Fear Awards.
2:50 PM: Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart wrap things up, and thank the crowd for attending the Rally to Restore Sanity.
If you are attending today’s rally, expect to see very large crowds, but not too many politically motivated people.
