Billy Graham Television Special Celebrates Life and Legacy of Ruth Bell Graham, Dec. 1-9

    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreaming of becoming a
 missionary to Asia, Ruth McCue Bell's life took a dramatic turn after
 meeting a passionate young preacher determined to court her. "Lord," she
 prayed, "if you will let me share his life, I will consider it the greatest
 honor possible."
 
     What lay ahead is the story of the next Billy Graham Television
 Special, airing across the U.S. and Canada December 1-9. Featured during
 prime-time programming of major networks in many markets, millions of
 Americans will follow the journey of the partner to one of 20th Century's
 most prominent evangelists.
 
     The television special includes interviews with former first lady
 Barbara Bush, bestselling author Jan Karon, each of the Grahams' five
 children and Mr. Graham himself, all highlighting the warm and loving
 spirit of Ruth Bell Graham. Mrs. Graham passed away June 14, 2007 at the
 age of 87.
 
     Viewers will have a chance to learn more about this unique woman who
 captured the heart of Billy Graham, who called her "the greatest Christian
 I've ever known." The program chronicles Ruth's adventurous life, from her
 childhood in China to her more than sixty years of marriage with "America's
 pastor." The program presents the passion she put in her journal writings
 and her life at home raising five children-often without the man she loved,
 but whom she knew was called to preach the good news of Jesus Christ all
 over the world.
 
     The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's television ministry
 originally began broadcasting Graham's sermons in 1957 during the historic
 crusade at New York City's Madison Square Garden. This commemorative
 program marks the first time a Billy Graham Television Special will be
 streamed online (Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m. EST; Saturday, Dec. 15 at
 10:00 p.m. EST and Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 7:00 p.m. EST at
 billygraham.org/tv).
 
     The television special also includes world-premiere music videos from
 Avalon and Fernando Ortega, and a Gaither Family Homecoming segment with
 Grammy winners Bill and Gloria Gaither.
 
     For a limited time, this tribute to Ruth Bell Graham will be available
 for purchase to the public by calling 1-800-631-7141 or visiting
 billygraham.org/tv. Additional information about the program, including a
 90-second promo and local broadcast dates, times and stations can also be
 found at the website.
 
 
 

SOURCE Billy Graham Evangelistic Association