1995 Extra Clip (Christopher Reeve's 1st Post-Accident Public Appearance)

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1995 clip from the entertainment series Extra. This clip shows original hosts Dave Nemeth and Arthel Neville introducing a piece (reported by David Rose) focusing on the first public appearance of former Superman star Christopher Reeve since Reeve was paralyzed in a horseback riding accident on May 27, 1995.

Reeve's appearance was for a function at the Creative Coalition (which he had been named a co-president of the previous year alongside actress Blair Brown) in honor of Julliard classmate and longtime friend Robin Williams. Others interviewed include Williams; William Baldwin; Today co-host Katie Couric and Kevin Spacey with appearances from Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas; Stockard Channing; Carly Simon and Ron Silver. Also featured are clips from a PBS special titled "In the Wild" taped in February 1995 that Reeve was hosting and which aired on November 27.

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