John Wayne portrayed the quintessential American hero on the big screen. This Emmy Award-winning 1970 television special shows that he wasn't just playing a role as he hosts an uplifting review of the major moments in American history. This star-spangled salute includes musical numbers by Johnny Cash, Leslie Uggams and others, plus sketches with Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Lucille Ball, Lorne Greene, Phyllis Diller, Michael Landon and more.