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Waltrip and Hammond Get The First Ever Emmy Award Nominations For FOX NASCAR Coverage

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          FOX Sports is celebrating Emmy Award nominations for two of their broadcast team. During their legendary on-track careers, driver Darrell Waltrip and crew chief Jeff Hammond saw Victory Lane 43 times as a team. Both men were recently honored with their first-ever Emmy Award nominations, Waltrip for "Outstanding Event Analyst" and Hammond for "Outstanding Studio Analyst". Even more impressive is that available research suggests that they are the first NASCAR-related TV personalities to ever receive an Emmy nomination.

          "On a race team, the driver gets all the glory, but he knows it’s really about the people behind him who are helping him and pushing him," said Waltrip. "I am blessed to be with the greatest team in racing covering our sport."

          "I've been fortunate to be side-by-side with Darrell Waltrip when we have won races and championships together," said Hammond. "Receiving our first nomination together is one of the coolest things that has ever happened to me!"

          NASCAR on FOX, already the recipient of nine Emmy Awards for its coverage from 2001 to 2005, also received 2006 nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for "Outstanding Live Event/Audio," and "Outstanding Technical Team Remote," an award the series has taken home for three consecutive years.

           The 28th Annual Sports Emmy Awards will be presented on Monday, April 30, in New York.

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Hal Holbrook Makes A Guest Appearance On E.R. April 24th.

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Multi-Emmy Award-winning actor and recent Academy Award nominee Hal Holbrook makes a special guest appearance on NBC's "ER" (10-11 p.m. ET) as Walter Perkins, a terminal cancer patient who impacts the life of Dr. Kovac (Goran Visnjic). The episode, "Truth Will Out," will air Thursday, April 24 (10-11 p.m. ET).

          During a visit to a hospice ward, Dr. Kovac crosses paths with Walter, who despite his terminal illness, remains upbeat, offbeat and funny -- while continuing to outlive every other patient that comes through the doors of the facility. His presence impacts Luka and affects a major decision in his life.

          Executive Producer David Zabel said, "The show has had an amazing array of incredible actors who have walked through the doors over the years and Hal Holbrook certainly continues that tradition. He is perfect for this role and we couldn't be more pleased to have him."

           A Tony Award recipient and five-time Emmy winner, Holbrook is one of the great craftsmen of stage and screen. He is best known for his performance as Mark Twain, a role for which he won numerous accolades for "Mark Twain Tonight!" He has appeared in more than 50 television movies and mini-series including "Pueblo," "Our Town," "Sandburg's Lincoln" and "Outer Limits." He also starred in the landmark television movie "That Certain Summer." Holbrook has guest-starred on such television series as NBC's "The West Wing," "NCIS," and "The Sopranos."

          On the big screen, his career began with "The Group" in 1966 and since then, he has appeared in over 40 films. These include "Magnum Force," "Midway," "All the President's Men," "Wall Street," "The Firm" and "Men of Honor." Earlier this year, Holbrook became the oldest male performer ever nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in "Into the Wild."

          Currently recognized as the most Emmy-nominated show in television history, "ER" is currently in its 14th season and is produced by Constant c Productions and Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Television.

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Quotables From "The Chris Matthews Show" Published March 28, 2008.

TOM BROKAW, NBC NEWS:
          "My very strong hunch is that if Senator Clinton's negatives remain as high as they have been, and growing, it's going to put additional strain on her fundraising capacity, and that could be what breaks the back of the campaign at some point."

CYNTHIA TUCKER, ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION:
          "The investigation into alleged corruption at the Bush Justice Department has gotten new life. Former Alabama governor Don Siegelman, a Democrat, has been released from prison on bond. He'll testify before the House Judiciary Committee. He was convicted on bribery charges in 2006, but his supporters have always claimed he was targeted by Karl Rove in a political vendetta, so we'll see."

EUGENE ROBINSON, WASHINGTON POST:
          "The United States is worried that it's going to lose the ability to act in Pakistan against Al Qaeda because of Musharraf's recent political problems. So you're going to see stepped-up U.S. activity, especially with drones, in Pakistan and it could be a real flashpoint in the next few weeks."

ANDREA MITCHELL, NBC NEWS:
          "If asked, I think that Mike Bloomberg would very seriously consider running as vice president if Barack Obama were the nominee. And he would be able to reassure very nervous Jewish voters, Jewish Democrats, about Obama."

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Kathie Lee Gifford Joins 4th Hour Of "Today"

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Kathie Lee Gifford has been named co-host of the fourth hour NBC News' "Today." The announcement was made today by "Today" executive producer Jim Bell. Gifford will make her debut alongside Hoda Kotb at 10 a.m. on April 7, 2008.

          "I am excited to welcome Kathie Lee to 'Today,'" said Bell. "She is a morning television icon and is on a short list of personalities known by her first name alone. We are looking forward to her signature warmth and sense of humor in the fourth hour. Her addition to the 'Today' family makes us stronger than ever, and she and Hoda will continue the 'Today' tradition of smart, topical and fun morning television."

          "I am truly honored to join the 'Today' show family, many of whom have been friends and colleagues of mine for years," said Gifford. "And I'm especially looking forward to working with Hoda, a bright and beautiful woman I admire very much. Together I hope we will bring a fresh and fun perspective to the topics that affect all of our daily lives."

          Launched in September 2007, the fourth hour of "Today" has continued with the program's rich history of setting the agenda for what Americans will be talking about in the office, at the watercooler and with friends all day. The hour is topical and timely, incorporating the news of the day with what people are buzzing about in a spontaneous, informative and dynamic manner.

          Ann Curry will continue her role as news anchor of the 7-9 a.m. hours of "Today," as well as co-host, with Al Roker, of the 9 a.m. hour. Natalie Morales will join Curry and Roker as a third co-host at 9 a.m. Morales will also continue to serve as national correspondent for "Today" and all platforms of NBC News.

          Gifford is best known as the former co-host of "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee," where in her fifteen years on the show, she received eleven Emmy nominations. Prior to "Live," Gifford was a correspondent for "Good Morning America," a position she held for three years. Gifford was also the first woman ever to guest host the "Late Show with David Letterman."

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Celebrity Judges Announced For The Miss U.S.A. Pageant

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          NBC, Donald Trump and Paula M. Shugart, President, Miss Universe Organization, today announced the celebrity judges for the 2008 Miss USA Pageant on NBC on Friday, April 11 (9-11 p.m. ET).

          The judges are: Heather Mills, contestant on season four of "Dancing With the Stars"; Rob Schneider, star of "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry"; Joey Fatone, host of "The Singing Bee"; Kristian Alfonso, entrepreneur and star of NBC's "Days of our Lives"; Olympic gold-medal swimmer Amanda Beard; Christian Siriano, this season's winner of Bravo's hit show "Project Runway"; San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman; celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves; Kelly Carlson, star of "Nip/Tuck"; and Vanity Fair's celebrity journalist George Wayne.

          Rock band Finger Eleven will perform their hit song "Paralyzer" live at this year's pageant. Following hitting number one on the rock and alternative charts, the song also became a crossover smash on the contemporary hit radio charts, selling over two million digital downloads and 500,000 ring tones. As previously announced, Donny and Marie Osmond will host the live telecast of the 57th Annual Miss USA Pageant from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in one of the world's most electrifying cities, Las Vegas.

          "Nothing could be better than two iconic hosts, a 'paralyzing' performance and world class judges in Las Vegas with the hottest women in the country," said Shugart. "A perfect combination that will make this live telecast the sexiest and most exciting in our 57 year history!"

          For the first time, the Miss USA competition will be broadcast in High Definition with Sony broadcast technology. All Mobile Video's Celebrity unit will use Sony high-definition cameras, including the model HDW-F900R cameras for capturing opening shots and pre-taped segments. Several of Sony's HDCAM™ videotape recorders will be also used during the production.

          Starting a week prior to the event, the general public can go online to www.nbc.com/MissUSA and vote for the Miss USA contestant they think should be the winner of The Photogenic "Hot Shots" Award. The award goes to the contestant who best exemplifies beauty through the lens of a camera and the winner of the online vote is revealed during the live telecast. Following the west coast broadcast, the entire 2008 Miss USA Pageant will be available for online viewing.

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"America's Got Talent" Premiere Pushed Up One Week To Tuesday, June 17th.

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          NBC's hit summer series, "America's Got Talent", will now premiere Tuesday, June 17 (9-11p.m. ET) moving up one week from its previously announced premiere date.

          Following the June 17 premiere, another two-hour episode will air Tuesday, June 24 as well as Tuesday, July 1 (9-11 p.m. ET) and then subsequently follow with hour-long episodes beginning July 8 (9-10 p.m. ET). The series will take a brief hiatus during the Summer Olympics and return August 26 (performance episodes) and "results shows" will begin starting August 27 (8-9 p.m. ET).

          "America's Got Talent" is currently crisscrossing America hitting Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York as part of a nationwide search for the hottest performers in the country to compete in the blockbuster reality show's third season.

          A colorful array of hopeful stars, including singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists jugglers, magicians and ventriloquists of all ages strut and perform on stage in front of celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne. New this season, thousands of people have been invited to attend the audition tapings at some of the largest theaters in the country, where they will judge the acts along with the show's judges, giving America a voice right from the beginning of the competition.

          Terry Fator, a ventriloquist from Dallas, Texas achieved the dream of a lifetime last August when he was crowned the second season champion. Not only did he win the $1,000,000 grand prize, but his dream to headline on the Las Vegas strip came true when he signed a 2008 contract with the Las Vegas Hilton in a deal worth more than $1.5 million.

          "America's Got Talent," hosted by Jerry Springer, was last year's #1 summer series in total viewers, averaging 11.4 million persons. The finale on August 21 garnered 4.2 rating/12 share in adults 18-49 and 13.9 million viewers overall, a new series record in total viewers, with a 16 percent increase over its finale the year before.

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Tough-Loving Trainer From "The Biggest Loser" Visits "Days Of Our Lives" On April 22nd.

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Jillian Michaels, the tough-loving trainer from NBC's "The Biggest Loser," will find out when she guest-stars on NBC's popular daytime drama "Days of our Lives" on Tuesday, April 22 (1-2 p.m. in most markets).

          On Michaels' episode of "Days of our Lives," Salem residents Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), E.J. Wells (James Scott), Nicole Walker (Arianne Zucker) and Maggie Horton (Suzanne Rogers) are at the Salem Health Club getting in shape. Sami and Nicole are bickering by the treadmills and E.J. is trying to control them when Maggie and "The Biggest Loser" trainer Michaels come out of their training session. Maggie is not a fan of Nicole and begins a heated discussion with her, which soon involves Michaels. Michaels quickly picks up on Nicole's insecurities and she informs Nicole that she's not in as good shape as she thinks and Nicole is insulted. Michaels continues speaking with Maggie and before she leaves offers Sami and Nicole a chance to train with her. A chance that agreeable Sami is already on board with but Nicole is unsure.

          "The Biggest Loser's" trainer Jillian Michaels, is a trainer and life coach as well as a successful fitness book author. Michaels' first book "Winning By Losing: Drop the Weight, Change Your Life," was inspired by her success on "The Biggest Loser" and then led to her most recent book, now on the New York Times Best-selling list, "Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You." "Making the Cut" focuses on the most efficient and healthy way to lose weight within a 30-day time frame. Michaels' new DVD, "30 Day Shred" is also available in stores now.

          Michaels' passion for fitness training originates from 17 years of martial arts practice in Muay Thai and Akarui-Do, in which she holds a black belt. During that time she has helped shape and inspire the lives of millions and encourages a fitness regimen with an emphasis in strength-training modalities that can be transferred from the gym to daily life. Michaels gets her clients to achieve their results through kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, plyometrics, and weight training.

          Michaels lives in Los Angeles with her Chihuahua dog, Baxter. When she's not on the TV set, she enjoys traveling and getting involved in charitable activities.

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"Saturday Night Live" Delivers Two New Shows April 5th & 12th

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Perennial "SNL" Favorite Christopher Walken Returns with Musical Guest Panic At The Disco April 5. Ashton Kutcher To Host April 12 with Music from Gnarls Barkley.

          April 5 features Oscar winner and perennial favorite SNL host Christopher Walken, in his seventh hosting stint (his first appearance in five years). Walken is a potent presence on "SNL," generating some of the show's most memorable moments from his cries of "More Cowbell" to Will Ferrell to his recurring character "The Continental." A veteran of over 50 films, Walken won the 1978 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in "The Deer Hunter" and was nominated again in 2002 for his work in "Catch Me If You Can." After his unforgettable debut as "Duane Hall" in Woody Allen's classic "Annie Hall," Walken appeared in such memorable films as "Pennies From Heaven," "The Dead Zone," "At Close Range," "Biloxi Blues" "King of New York," "Pulp Fiction," "Batman Returns," "True Romance," "Man On Fire," "Wedding Crashers" "Click" and most recently in the musical "Hairspray," to name just a few.

          Joining Walken, and making their SNL debut is modern rock sensation Panic At The Disco. The Las Vegas based band will perform from the critically praised sophomore release "Pretty. Odd." Which is the follow-up to their certified platinum debut "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" which brought the band from a massive following on the internet to the mainstream, selling 2.2 million copies, packing clubs all over the world and winning an MTV VMA for Video of the Year in the process.

          On April 12, Ashton Kutcher returns to "SNL" for his third hosting appearance. Kutcher has made his mark on the big and small screens both in front and behind of the camera. Kutcher will soon be seen starring opposite Cameron Diaz in the romantic comedy "What Happens in Vegas." Kutcher became known to millions as "Michael Kelso" on the long-running comedy hit "That 70's Show." Kutcher remains firmly in the television industry, producing such buzzed about shows as "Punk'd" and "Beauty and the Geek" and the new mid-season comedy series "Miss Guided." Other film credits include the comedies "Dude Where's My Car," "Guess Who" and "Cheaper By The Dozen," the romantic comedies "A Lot Like Love" and "Just Married" to thrillers "The Butterfly Effect" and "The Guardian."

           Appearing alongside Kutcher is critically acclaimed musical guest Gnarls Barkley, making their "SNL" debut. Gnarls will perform from their just-released CD, "The Odd Couple." Gnarls Barkley is the pairing of Danger Mouse, one of the most creative producers working today and versatile singer Cee-Lo Green. The pair burst onto the music scene in 2006 with their ubiquitous single "Crazy" which topped the charts in the UK before blowing up in the US, leading to the release of their Grammy-winning debut album "St. Elsewhere."

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NBC News Broadcasts Live From Memphis, Tn. On Friday, April 4th, To Commemorate The 40th Anniversary Of Martin Luther King's Death

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          NBC News will broadcast live from Memphis, TN on Friday, April 4 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the assassination of civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. NBC News' "Today" and "Nightly News with Brian Williams," as well as MSNBC will offer a look back at King's life and legacy, and his role in the current climate of race-relations that could not be more appropriate to discuss today. All broadcasts will cover the various events and organizations converging on Memphis to mark the anniversary.

          "Nightly News with Brian Williams" will originate live from the Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, which now is the National Civil Rights Museum, where King was assassinated forty years ago. In addition to hearing from special guests, Williams will report on the importance and effect of King's work on race-relations on our country today, and take an intimate look at his last days and the city that has come to embody a watershed moment in America's racial experience. The backdrop of the broadcast will be a live candlelight vigil honoring past and present civil-right leaders.

          Friday's "Today" will be a special split edition with Ann Curry co-anchoring live from the museum and Meredith Vieira co-anchoring from studio 1A in New York. Al Roker will also be reporting from Memphis, and Tom Brokaw will report live from Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Curry will take a look at the civil rights movement and where it stands today, 40 years after King's assassination. "Today" will also feature interviews with Michael Eric Dyson, the King family's children, Bishop Charles Blake and famed radio host Tom Joyner. Additionally, the St. Andrew AME Church Choir will perform live from Memphis.

          MSNBC will have extensive coverage of the anniversary throughout the day and into primetime. Tom Brokaw will start off the day on "Morning Joe" live from Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Ron Allen will have live reports from Memphis throughout the day and Brian Williams will contribute reporting from Memphis in primetime.

          Viewers can explore "Nightly News" online (www.nightly.msnbc.com) where they'll find a special section that offers exclusive stories and interactive features commemorating this important time in American history. Nightly.msnbc.com will feature a gallery of historical videos featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as web-exclusive video from Brian Williams. The Daily Nightly blog will also provide behind-the-scenes insight and analysis from NBC News' correspondents and producers. Consumers are encouraged to join in the national dialogue on race by participating in the Newsvine community discussion on nightly.msnbc.com and by logging onto Gutcheck.msnbc.com to share their thoughts.

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"Today" Throws A Wedding: Race To The Altar

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Once again, love is in the air on NBC's "Today," and soon wedding bells will be ringing on the Plaza, very soon. This year, "Today Throws a Wedding" is racing to the altar. "Today" is looking for five deserving couples to compete for a dream wedding on Rockefeller Plaza. Once chosen, the lucky couples will participate in weekly challenges for the chance to win the hearts of viewers across the country and tie the knot on America's favorite morning show. The winning couple's nuptials will then be swiftly planned by viewers for a June 25th wedding event live.

          Couples are encouraged to go to TODAYshow.com for details on how to mail in a one-minute video telling "Today" why they are the perfect couple. Five standout couples will be picked by show staffers, and the winning couple will be chosen by America. Following tradition, "Today" viewers will plan the wedding by voting on the couple's rings, the wedding gown, the tux, the attendants' attire, the cake, and the honeymoon. Last year, hundreds of thousands of viewers logged on to plan Jessica and Cody's dream wedding with Martha Stewart.

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NBC Digital Entertainment Brings More Video, Original Content And Interactivity For Summer And Fall Season Programming

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)            NBC Digital Entertainment today announced its full slate of content for the Summer and Fall seasons. Among the highlights are original webisodes for "Heroes," "Chuck" and "The Office" as well as "30 Rock 360," a new original digital production, "Fears, Secrets & Lies" and extensive digital features for each new show. The announcements were made by Vivi Zigler, Executive Vice President, NBC Digital Entertainment.

           "The breadth and depth of our digital content is literally exploding this season," said Zigler. "We're incredibly lucky to have such collaborative writers, producers and actors to work with, all of whom help us make the entertainment experience so much richer for our users."

          New chapters of webisodes for "Heroes," "Chuck" and "The Office" will debut on NBC.com beginning in July. Additional chapters of webisodes for each show will roll out throughout the season. Each chapter of webisodes will continue to weave online with on-air creative to give fans a deeper entertainment experience.

          "30 Rock" joins "The Office," "Heroes" and "Lipstick Jungle," and goes "360" next season. Fans of the Emmy-winning comedy can learn from the best through Jack Donaghy's Online Business Courses (or "Jack U"), have access to Jack's blog and offer their own business advice by uploading videos. Other challenges for users will include submitting skits for "TGS," enacting provided skits from "TGC," user response to "Ask Tina" and guided tours of their workplaces (in response to Kenneth the Page's tours).

          NBC.com will also debut its second season of original productions with "Fears, Secrets & Desires." This series will be available exclusively on NBC.com.

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NBC Plans A New Approach To Programming Starting With A New "Upfronts" Format

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          In response to an evolving media marketplace and the changing needs of its advertisers, NBC Universal has created a more innovative, client-centric approach to its traditional Upfront presentation. It will include the announcement of a year-round programming schedule in April; a series of one-on-one client meetings in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago; and a spotlight event on May 12 that will showcase the full scale of the NBCU offerings in a unique, multi-media, interactive environment that will allow advertisers to experience the broad spectrum of marketing opportunities available within the company. The new Upfront process allows NBCU to continue its 'customer-first' approach, while working to create new advertising models, define more effective metrics and provide a better return on its clients' investments.

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"Project Runnway's" Nina Garcia And 4th Season Winner, Christian Sirano Will Guest Star On "Ugly Betty" In May

  (April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          "Project Runway" judge and Elle magazine fashion director Nina Garcia and fourth season winner Christian Siriano will pay a visit to Mode in an upcoming episode of ABC's award-winning comedy, "Ugly Betty". Garcia and Siriano will film their scenes in early April and the episode will air in May sweeps on ABC.

          How fierce will it be when Christian and Nina meet Betty, Daniel and the other Modies? Stay tuned. The Bravo "Project Runway" stars join a long list of fashion forward guests who have appeared on the hit comedy series, including Victoria Beckham, Vera Wang, Kenneth Cole and Tim Gunn.

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  "Women's Murder Club" Will Return To ABC On April 29th

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          "Women's Murder Club" will return with all new episodes on April 29th. The rookie detective drama series will remain in the time slot for three consecutive episodes.

          Based on author James Patterson's bestselling novels, "Women's Murder Club" is a one-hour drama series about four successful working women in San Francisco - Homicide Inspector Lindsay Boxer (Angie Harmon), Medical Examiner Claire Washburn (Paula Newsome), Assistant D.A. Jill Bernhardt (Laura Harris) and crime reporter Cindy Thomas (Aubrey Dollar) - who use their expertise, their close friendship and their instincts to solve murder cases. Each a success in her own field, they work together to uncover clues to the city's most grisly homicides. The series also stars Rob Estes as Tom Hogan, Linda Park as Denise Kwon and Tyrees Allen as Warren Jacobi.

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"Boston Legal" Moves To Wednesday Nights Starting April 30th. "Men In Trees" Awaits The Time Slot

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          "Boston Legal" moves to Wednesday nights staring April 30th. The legal drama will air in the time slot on April 30th, May 14 & 21st. It will be preempted for an ABC News special on May 7th. The Romantic Comedy-Drama "Men In Trees" will follow "Boston Legal" in the time slot as of May 28th.

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ABC Announces A Summer Schedule With 8 Original Series

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          ABC announces its summer schedule with the premiere of eight original series, including the return of "The Bachelorette" on Monday, May 19 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), following the performance show finale of "Dancing with the Stars"; "The Mole" on Monday, May 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m.); "Wipeout" on Tuesday, June 24 (8:00-9:00 p.m.); "I Survived a Japanese Game Show" on Tuesday, June 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m.); ABC News' "Hopkins" on Thursday, June 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m.); "Dance Machine" on Friday, June 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m.); "High School Musical: Summer Session" on Sunday, July 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m.); and "Wanna Bet" on Monday, July 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m.).

           "The Bachelorette" Special two hour premiere airs Monday, May 19th 9pm - 11pm. Millions of viewers watched DeAnna Pappas, 26, suffer through a painful, last-minute rejection by Brad Womack on the last season of "The Bachelor", earning her the sympathy of women everywhere. Now DeAnna will have the last laugh as the tables are turned and she gets to choose from among 25 bachelors in her own bid for true love, when "The Bachelorette" returns to the ABC lineup. This is the fourth edition of the female version of ABC's popular romance reality series. The brunette, brown-eyed real estate agent from Neunan, Georgia, became an immediate fan favorite and was the final woman remaining on the finale of "The Bachelor" in November. The ending proved to be a huge shocker though, when Womack didn't select any woman, a first in "Bachelor" history.

          "The Mole" Monday May 26, 10pm - 11pm. "The Mole" returns with all-new missions, locations and music, plus online and mobile interactivity, enabling more viewer participation during the 10 episodes. Jon Kelley ("Extra," "The National Sports Report," "Baseball Today") is host. "The Mole" follows a group of 12 players as they try to figure out who among them is The Mole, a saboteur trying to keep them from winning money. Players must decide who they think The Mole is and then learn as much about him or her as they can, because, at the end of each one-hour episode, the player who knows the least about The Mole is immediately eliminated from the game. In the final dramatic episode, The Mole is revealed and one of two final players wins a substantial cash prize.

          "Wipeout", Tuesday, June 24th. Twenty-four contenders compete on an extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most crashes, face plants, impacts and wipe outs ever seen on television. During each one-hour episode, one competitor will win the title of Wipeout champion and $50,000. "Wipe Out" is hosted by John Anderson (ESPN's "SportsCenter"). Jill Wagner is co-host.

          "I Survived A Japanese Game Show", Tuesday, June 24th. This unscripted reality/game show takes an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at 10 Americans who are whisked away to Japan and compete in the ultimate Japanese game show. The results and prizing will be based on who best adapts to Japanese culture and the challenges in each episode.

           "ABC News Hopkins", Thursday, June 26th. Nearly eight years after the critically acclaimed series, "Hopkins 24/7," ABC News returns to Baltimore's John Hopkins Hospital for a new documentary series entitled "Hopkins." This six-part program will take viewers inside the legendary hospital to meet patients in the throes of medical crises and young doctors forced to make life and death decisions on the fly, while struggling to keep their personal relationships from unraveling. Shot in high definition with unparalleled access for over four months, "Hopkins" offers an intimate portrait of the men and women who call this hospital home.

          "Dance Machine", Friday, June 27th. Each episode features six real people from all walks of life who will face off against each other in a series of one-on-one dance-offs to the most popular songs of all time. Imagine a 70-year-old grandmother in a dance-off with a 25-year-old gravedigger to the tune of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Throughout the night contestants will be eliminated by voters in the studio audience. By the end of the evening, just two finalists will be left to challenge each other for the honor of being crowned that night's "Dance Machine" - and to take home the $100,000 cash prize. Popular E! News correspondent Jason Kennedy is host.

          "High School Musical: Summer Session", Sunday, July 20th. The multi-episode competition reality series will hold unique nationwide casting sessions that will appear in the show, with plenty of surprises from global sensation "Disney's High School Musical." This much-anticipated series brings the phenomenally successful "High School Musical" experience to life. The casting scouts welcome anyone and everyone ages 16-22 who has dreamed of being center stage, the high school quarterback who's never tried out for a play but has a song in his heart, the drama club extrovert looking to break into the big time, someone looking to trade the chess club routine for a dance routine, all are invited to "Get'cha head in the game," as the hit song says! The finalists will ultimately participate in a summer music program to hone their skills. After eliminations, the winner will be given the opportunity of a lifetime, but details of the grand prize are still under wraps.

          "Wanna Bet", Monday, July 21st. British comedy sensations Ant and Dec host this one-hour weekly primetime event. Four celebrity contestants/judges have the chance to earn big money for the charity of their choice by betting on the success or failure of some of the wildest stunts, tricks and mental challenges that average Americans dream up and perform in front of a studio audience. Celebrity contestants include Drew Lachey, Sherri Shepherd, Bill Engvall and Scott Hamilton.

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  ABC Announces Casting For "Wipeout", A New Primetime Game Show  

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Human cannonballs! Human pinballs! Crashes, smashes and mud splashes! Twenty-four thrillseekers will compete on an extreme obstacle course designed to provide the most crashes, face-plants and wipeouts ever seen on television, in "Wipeout," a painfully funny new reality series premiering Tuesday, June 24th, on ABC.

          "Wipeout" features 24 daring contestants who attempt to conquer increasingly difficult but wildly hilarious obstacle courses. In each one-hour episode, one competitor will win the title of Wipeout Champion and $50,000.

          Auditions for "Wipeout" are currently underway and due to take place as follows: Saturday, April 5 in Los Angeles; Sunday, April 20 in Orange County; and Saturday, April 26 in San Diego.

LOS ANGELES:     SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 11AM-2PM
MysticArt Pictures
1918 W. Magnolia Blvd., Suite 206
Burbank, CA 91560

ORANGE COUNTY:    SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 10AM-2PM
Café Tu Tu Tango at The Block at Orange
20 City Boulevard West
Orange, CA 92868

SAN DIEGO:         SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 12PM-4PM
Hard Rock Café
801 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92101

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Primetime Game Show "Duel" Returns On Friday, April 4th  

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Mike Greenberg (ESPN's "Mike and Mike in the Morning") hosts the adrenaline pumping, high-stakes competition game show returning on a weekly basis on Friday, April 4th.

          In a cutting edge format, combining trivia challenges like those on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with the strategy played in the "World Series of Poker" contestants will once again find themselves in intense head-to-head matches, reacting quickly under pressure and outsmarting their opponents by using strategy and deception, as well as intellect and skill, in the race to win big money. Each episode will feature a new group of contestants vying to duel either the previous week's winner or a brand new opponent. The goal of each contestant is to win a series of duels and take home the $500,000 jackpot. But along the way, contestants will be tempted to leave the game and walk away with their accumulated winnings.

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  Sen. John McCain Returns To "The View", Thursday, April 10th  

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          Republican Presidential nominee and senior Senator from Arizona John McCain makes his fourth guest appearance on ABC's talk and entertainment program, "The View," live, Thursday, April 10th, (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET).  

          Sen. McCain has made three prior appearances on "The View":  Nov. 8, 2005 to promote his book, "Character is Destiny"; July 12, 2004 for his book "Why Courage Matters"; and his very first appearance (joined by his wife, Cindy) on Sept. 1, 2004, the day after he spoke at the Republican National Convention.

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  From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... The "Late Show" Top Ten "US Airways Excuses"

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          [As presented on the Tuesday, March 25th, broadcast of The Late Show with David Letterman, seen weeknights (11:35 PM‑12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.]

10.       Thought it would be fun to shoot up empty liquor bottles.

9.         Air traffic control's "clear to land" misheard as "squeeze off a round."

8.         Media never reports when plane takes off and pilot's gun doesn't go off.

7.         Pilot thought he saw one of them "Cloverfield" godzillas - buy "Cloverfield" on DVD April 22^nd.

6.         Oh, like you've never fired a weapon onboard a passenger plane before.

5.         Don't worry - his parole officer was in the cockpit.

4.         Chillax, bro.

3.         This is what happens when you let Dick Cheney fly a plane - did you see it coming, folks?

2.         If you didn't want gunplay, maybe you should have flown United.

1.         Pilot distraught after picking Duke to win it all.

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  CBS Sports Spectacular To Broadcast Two Golf Specials On Saturday, April 12th 

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)          CBS Sports will broadcast two golf specials, "Mercedes-Benz Presents Links To Legends" and "Eighties At Augusta", on Saturday, April 12th, (1:30-2:30 PM, ET) and (2:30-3:30 PM, ET), respectively, on CBS.

          "Mercedes-Benz Presents Links To Legends" features some of the greatest players in golf with personal interviews highlighting their inspirations and mentors, as well as  past and present heroes of the game. Interviews include Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Phil Mickelson, Nick Price, Greg Norman, Peter Jacobson, and many more.

          It was a time of triumph and tragedy at the Masters. "Eighties At Augusta" will chronicle and dissect one of the richest decades in Masters history. Hall of Fame golfers Seve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, Bernhard Langer and Nick Faldo were fortunate enough to win coveted Green Jackets while opponents Curtis Strange, Greg Norman and Scott Hoch were left to ponder "what if?" The 1980s at Augusta not only provided the game with legendary players and moments, but perhaps one of the most memorable and greatest events in sports history. Jack Nicklaus' 1986 victory at Augusta has become known as one of the best Masters in history but is also a remarkable feat in sports history. In 1987, Larry Mize's chip-in is also an unforgettable moment and one of the most dramatic strokes ever to grace the Masters. Narrated by CBS Sports golf anchor Jim Nantz, "Eighties At Augusta" includes a rare interview with Ballesteros, 1980 and 1983 Masters champion, as well as interviews with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Watson, Crenshaw, Langer, Faldo, Mize, Strange, Norman, Sandy Lyle, Craig Stadler, Dan Pohl, CBS Sports' Nick Faldo, three-time Masters champion, and CBS Sports' David Feherty.

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From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... The "Late Show" Top Ten "Signs You're Watching Way Too Much NCAA Basketball"

(April 3rd, 2008 - Editor)           [As presented on the Wednesday, March 26th broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman, seen weeknights (11:35 PM‑12:37 AM, ET/PT) on CBS.]

10.       At a dinner party, you make guests tip off for every pork chop.

9.         You got a tattoo of Jim Nantz where a tattoo of Jim Nantz shouldn't be.

8.         You name your kid "Gonzaga."

7.         You just checked into rehab to kick a $500-a-day nacho cheese addiction.

6.         You got a 35-second clock your bedroom - it's an oldie but a goodie, folks.

5.         Constantly asking, "What would Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo do?"

4.         Snack plus lack of activity equal sweet sixteen chins.

3.         You're so caught up in basketball, you don't even care that "The Hills" Audrina is about to go on her first date since breaking up with Justin Bobby.

2.         Kick everyone's ass in Scrabble by putting "Krzyzewski" on triple word score. 

1.         You'll watch anything leathery and orange on CBS - even Letterman.

 

  -  Editor  -  

 

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