Forrest Gump - Stars Line Up For Memorial Day Eve Tv Special

The telecast, which will be hosted by actor Joe Mantegna, will also feature new mum Selma Blair recounting the words of a young war widow.

Mantegna tells WENN, "She lost her husband in Afghanistan (and) has children. My friend Dennis Franz will be recounting the words of a Vietnam veteran who became homeless and what he had to deal with.

"As we do every year, we tell these true life stories with the real people in attendance... It's why we have Memorial Day and take this day aside in this country to honour those who served this country."