I believe it was done live--they had to postpone the start of Diane Sawyer's special after it. I too was impressed with the kids' composure; I personally didn't care for all the commercial breaks, either, but I thought the kids might use the opportunity to, oh, relieve nervous bladders or something. I do wish they'd gotten that cranky toddler out of the room, though. [grouch e]

Father Steve: now, how could you be watchin' TV and be here at the same time?!