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XXIIIrd OLYMPIAD, LOS ANGELES 1984 (1984)

CLOSING CEREMONIES

Spectacular

Synopsis

An emotional farewell to the athletes and Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad. The massed athletes from all participating countries gathered In the arena for the Official Olympic Closing Ceremonies finishing with the lowering of the Olympic Flags and extinguishing of the the Olympic Flame. A dazzling laser light show followed and a giant space ship hovered over the stadium for five minutes. Then came Lionel Richie's spectacular salute to the athletes featuring 200 break dancers and 300 dancers In vibrant energetic production numbers that thrilled the audience. Finally, fireworks exploded into the night sky concluding this colorful and glorious celebration.

Main Credits

Producer David L. Wolper
Director of Production Ric Birch
Director of Ceremony Tommy Walker
Narrator David Vowell
Composer Philip Glass

Full Credit List

Producer David L. Wolper
Director of Production Ric Birch
Director of Ceremony Tommy Walker
Choreographer Joe Layton
Choreographer Joe Layton
Assistant Choreographer Dee Dee Wood
Co-Choreographer Dee Dee Wood
Assistant Choreographer Dee Dee Wood
Co-Choreographer Dee Dee Wood
Narrator David Vowell
Performer Lionel Richie
Performer Olympic Marching Band
Production Manager Barnett Lpiman
Art Director Rene Lagler
Lighting Designer William Klages
Lighting Director William Klages
Costume Designer Ray Aghayan
Video Board Producer William Edgar
Composer Philip Glass
Band Director Arthur C. Bartner
Music Director Jack Elliott

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