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HEADLINES & LINKS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008.

FOX ANNOUNCES MAY SWEEPS SCHEDULE   This May Sweeps FOX delivers massive television events, momentous season finales, all-new episodes and special guest stars. (Read More)

CBS UNVEILS ITS 2008 SUMMER SCHEDULE    CBS has unveiled its 2008 summer schedule comprising nearly 90 hours of original programming.  (Read More)

NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL' SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED      The "NBC Sunday Night Football" schedule. The league announces its 2008 slate of games.  (Read More)

CBS MARKS 49th YEAR OF NFL COVERAGE, ANNOUNCES '08 "NFL ON CBS" SCHEDULE      The CBS Television Network, marking its 49^th year of coverage of the NFL.  (Read More)

DONNY & MARIE OSMOND WILL CROWN AMERICA'S FAVORITE MOM       NBC and Teleflora have announced that Donny and Marie Osmond, will host the "Teleflora Presents America's Favorite Mom" Mother's Day special on May 11, 2008 at 7 p.m. EST. (Read More)

43RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, MAY 18 ON CBS      The 43rd Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, May 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on CBS. (Read More)

'TODAY' KICKS OFF ITS 2008 "TOYOTA CONCERT SERIES ON NBC, APRIL 21      For its 13th consecutive year, NBC's "Today" is bringing the biggest names in music to rock the Plaza. (Read More)

ONLINE REALITY SHOW "INTURN" RETURNS FOR A 3rd SEASON ON CBS.COM, APRIL 15      Inturn 3, an original internet-based reality show where the ultimate prize is a 13-week contract role on the CBS Daytime drama "As The World Turns", returns for its third installment on Tuesday, April 15 on CBS.com. (Read More)

ABC.COM LAUNCHES NEW WIDGETS AROUND POPULAR PRIMETIME SHOWS & GOES GREEN WITH 'WATCH A VIDEO, PLANT A TREE' PROMOTION      ABC.com is launching new widgets around popular primetime shows. Launches the Watch a Video, Plant a Tree promotion. (Read More)

ANDREA EVANS RETURNS TO ABC'S "ONE LIFE TO LIVE" IN JUNE      As "One Life to Live" prepares to celebrate its 40th Anniversary on ABC, Andrea Evans returns to play one of daytime television's most beloved bad girls, Tina Lord Roberts, in June. (Read More)

ABC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL TWO-HOUR FINALES OF "GREY'S ANATOMY" AND "LOST      ABC Entertainment announces special two-hour finales of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Lost." The "Grey's Anatomy" finale airs Thursday, May 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), and the "Lost" finale airs Thursday, May 29 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Read More)

ABC ANNOUNCES THE NEWS SPECIAL "AUDITION: BARBARA WALTERS' JOURNEY"      ABC News will air a biographical special, anchored By Charles Gibson, that will examine the life and career of fellow ABC News icon Barbara Walters, on Wednesday, May 7 At 10pm. (Read More)

DETAILS OF CASTING CALLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: SUMMER SESSION      ABC has announced the details of East and West Coast Open Casting calls for "High School Musical: Summer Session. (Read More)

"THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO" LISTINGS      For April 17th To 25th, 2008. (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'      For April 17th To 25th, 2008. (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'      For April 19th, April 26th, May 3rd & May 10th, 2008. (Read More)

UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN" ON CBS      For April 17th, 18th, 2st and 22nd, 2008. (Read More)

UPCOMING GUESTS ON "THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON" ON CBS      For April 17th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, May 1st & 2nd. (Read More)

CBS TO PRESENT "SURVIVOR" IN HIGH DEFINITION FOR THE FIRST TIME      Sony and CBS have joined forces to bring the ground-breaking reality series "Survivor" to high definition. (Read More)

"CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" DEBUTS MAY 31 ON CBS      CBS and EliteXC announced the lineup for the first "CBS ELITEXC Saturday Night Fights", to be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Saturday, May 31 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. (Read More)

ERNIE ELS, JUSTIN ROSE, JIM FURYK, STEWART CINK AND DAVIS LOVE III LEAD STRONG FIELD AT "VERIZON HERITAGE"      CBS Sports broadcasts the third and final rounds on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 (3:00-6:00 PM, ET, both days), live from picturesque Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C.  (Read More)

BRITTANY LINCICOME DEFENDS TITLE AT LPGA'S "GINN OPEN" ON CBS SPORTS APRIL 19-20      CBS Sports broadcasts the third and final rounds on Saturday, April 19 (1:30-3:00 PM, ET) and Sunday, April 20 (1:00-3:00 PM, ET), live from the Reunion Resort & Club in Reunion, Fla. (Read More)

QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S' 'WEEKEND UPDATE WITH AMY POEHLER & SETH MEYERS' As performed April 12th, 2008.   (Read More)

QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'      As performed April 7th through 11th, 2008.   (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Reasons I Like Being an Accountant"      As presented by 10 New York City area accountants, Tuesday, April 15, on the LATE SHOW with David Letterman.  (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Ways Trevor Immelman's Life Has Changed Since Winning the Masters"      As presented by 2008 Masters golf champion Trevor Immelman, Monday, April 14, on the LATE SHOW with David Letterman. (Read More)

 

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FOX ANNOUNCES MAY SWEEPS SCHEDULE  

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          This May Sweeps FOX delivers massive television events, momentous season finales, all-new episodes and special guest stars, including an extra-credit-earning, two-hour installment of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? April 24; the World Broadcast Premieres of Are We There Yet? May 2 and Man Of The House May 9; primetime broadcasts of NASCAR races May 3 and May 10; the intense two-night, two-part season finale of House May 12 and May 19; a landmark America's Most Wanted celebrating 1000 fugitives captured by the crime-fighting series May 17; and the three-hour, two-night season finale of American Idol, featuring the final performance show May 20 and the final live results show May 21.

          Here are the highlights, night by night, for this May Sweeps on FOX:

Monday, April 28

          Bones (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) "The Baby in the Bough" A car is run off the road, and the driver is burned beyond recognition, but miraculously, the victim’s baby is found perched in a tree above the scene of the crash.  When the infant swallows a key piece of evidence, Brennan and Booth (David Boreanaz), investigating the mother’s mysterious murder, are deemed the baby’s caretakers until they're able to retrieve the evidence in an all-new episode.

          House (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) "No More Mr. Nice Guy" House thinks an emergency room patient has a bigger problem than the E.R. initially diagnosed based on the fact that the patient is too nice.  Meanwhile, House and Amber (guest star Anne Dudek) are at odds vying for Wilson’s (Robert Sean Leonard) time and attention in an all-new episode.

Monday, May 5

          Bones (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) "The Verdict in the Story" Ryan O’Neal returns as Max Keenan, Brennan’s father, in an all-new episode.  Max goes on trial for the alleged murder of FBI Deputy Director Robert Kirby, and the Jeffersonian team members, minus Brennan, are called as expert witnesses for the prosecution, keenly aware that their testimony could put Max on Death Row.  Brennan, serving as a forensics advisor for the defense, must rely not only on her expertise as an anthropologist but also on her dedication to her family to find a way to exonerate her father.

          House (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) "Living the Dream" In an all-new episode, House is convinced that one of the actors (guest star Jason Lewis) on his favorite soap opera, "Prescription Passion", has a serious medical condition, but has to take matters into his own hands when both the actor and House's own team dismiss his assessment, believing that nothing is wrong with the soap hunk.

Monday, May 12

          Bones (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) "The Wannabe in the Weeds" In another all-new Bones, former American Idol finalists Ace Young and Brandon Rogers guest-star. Brennan and Booth probe the murder of aspiring singer Tommy Sour (guest star Young), investigating his many fans and foes on the music circuit, and, in particular, one obsessed woman who redirects her affections toward Booth after Tommy's death. During the investigation, a shocking event may change the Jeffersonian team forever.

          House (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) "House’s Head"/Season Finale, Part 1 In Part 1 of the two-part season finale, House is in a bus accident and loses four hours of his memory.  He slowly pieces together that a fellow bus passenger was exhibiting signs of a deadly illness.  But the details of who it is or how House got on the bus in the first place are locked inside his brain, and he’s desperate to add up the fleeting flashes in order to save someone who might not even know he or she could be dying.

Monday, May 19

          Bones (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) "The Pain in the Heart"/Season Finale When a human jawbone shows up at the Jeffersonian, Brennan and the team quickly realize that the Gormogon serial killer has struck again. In a shocking turn of events, an explosion in the lab sends Zack (Eric Millegan) to the hospital; Gormogon’s silver skeleton goes missing from the basement vault; and every Jeffersonian employee becomes a suspect, with the very real possibility that one of their very own may be working with the twisted and elusive serial killer.

          House (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) "Wilson’s Heart"/Season Finale, Part 2 In Part 2 of the two-part season finale, clues inside House's head hold the key to a patient's condition, and House's friendship with Wilson is tested beyond limits as murky memories from the bus accident the night before threaten to change their lives forever.

Tuesday, April 29

          American Idol (8:00-9:02 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) In the first of four live performance shows, the Top 5 finalists, mentored by Neil Diamond, will perform live for the nation, singing their hearts out in hopes of winning America’s vote and surviving another week in the competition.

          Hell's Kitchen (9:02-10:00 PM ET/PT) The aspiring chefs learn the value of a culinary classic when they are challenged to turn the basic into brilliant by creating a gourmet pizza to present to Chef Ramsay, with the losing team forced to take orders and deliver pizza during dinner service!

Tuesday, May 6

          American Idol (8:00-9:02 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) The Top 4 finalists perform live as they vie for the title.

          Hell's Kitchen (9:02-10:00 PM ET/PT) When a picky 16-year-old comes to Hell's Kitchen for her fantasy birthday bash, the chefs find themselves catering to some of their toughest critics yet...teenagers.  The two teams must call on their inner-adolescent to design a teen-pleasing menu for the girl’s special day.

Tuesday, May 13

          American Idol (8:00-9:02 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) The Top 3 finalists perform on another all-new live performance show.

          Hell's Kitchen (9:02-10:00 PM ET/PT) Chef Ramsay tests the teams’ taste buds by conducting a blindfolded taste-test challenge, and soon finds out who knows their pork from their chicken and their potatoes from their polenta.

Tuesday, May 20

          American Idol (8:00-9:02 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) Season Finale, Pt. 1 On the first night of the two-night season finale, the remaining two finalists take the stage for the last time to battle it out for the American Idol crown at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in front of a theater audience of over 7000 as well as millions of viewers watching at home.  After the finalists perform, viewers will vote to decide who will be the next American Idol.  

          Hell's Kitchen (9:02-10:00 PM ET/PT) In this week’s challenge, the chefs are given 20 ingredients and asked to create four dishes using all ingredients, plus a dash of team work, a pinch of strategic planning and a sprinkling of strong communication. When one team member slices more than the food, the medic is rushed to the kitchen, and the rest of the team tries to stay on track.

 Wednesday, April 30

           ‘til Death (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "The Courtship of Eddie’s Parents" When Eddie (Brad Garrett) and Joy (Joely Fisher) pay a visit to Eddie’s parents in Florida, they discover that Al and Barbara are planning to divorce in order to qualify for medical insurance, much to Eddie’s horror.  Valerie Harper and Jerry Adler guest-star in the all-new episode as Eddie’s parents.

          Back To You (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) As Gracie (Lily Jackson) deals with the realization that Chuck (Kelsey Grammer) is her father, Chuck and Kelly (Patricia Heaton) remember the night that changed their lives forever.

          American Idol (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) This May Sweeps, the American Idol live results shows count down to the final two contestants.  Each week, the finalist who receives the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the title.  Tonight, we go from the Top 5 to the Top 4.

Wednesday, May 7

           ‘til Death (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "Sob Story" In another all-new episode, Eddie tries to reconnect with his emotional side after realizing he gets more choked up watching sports with Kenny (guest star J.B. Smoove) than when thinking about special moments in his own life.

          Back To You (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "House of Tomorrow" After fighting with Kelly, Chuck re-evaluates his life and decides to buy a state-of-the-art, technologically-advanced house, while Kelly vacillates between liking and hating the new, more mature Chuck. Meanwhile, Gary (Ty Burrell) vies for the chief weatherman position with some help from an uplifting medical procedure in an all-new episode.

          American Idol (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) In another all-new, live results show, the finalist who receives the fewest votes will be eliminated from the race for the title, taking us from four to three contestants.

Wednesday, May 14

           ‘til Death (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) Season Finale In the season finale episode, Joy discovers that Eddie has been keeping something from her that has forced him to seek out a secret vice.  Meanwhile, Kenny offers advice and support during Eddie's search.

          Back To You (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "The New Boss"/Season Finale In the season finale, when the new station manager shakes up the newsroom, Chuck and Kelly attempt to confront her about some unpopular changes; Ryan (Josh Gad) has to carry out a career-first responsibility; Gary is apprehensive about booking a cruise with his wife for fear the new boss won’t let him take time off; and Marsh (Fred Willard) accidentally takes his wife’s estrogen pill.

          American Idol (9:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed)The Top 2 finalists are revealed in another all-new, live results show.

Wednesday, May 21

          American Idol (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), Season Finale, Part 2 On the second part of the two-night American Idol season finale, the Top 12 reunite on stage one last time.  At the end of a two-hour music celebration, Ryan Seacrest will announce the next American Idol.

Thursday, April 24

          Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) In a special two-hour episode, contestants try to graduate toward the top prize of $1 million in this atypical quiz show that tests adults’ lack of knowledge, as revealed by how much they’ve forgotten since elementary school. Grownups find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects they’ve already been taught, with the help of some real grade-schoolers.

Thursday, May 1

          Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) More grownups take a walk down memory lane in an all-new episode.

          Don't Forget The Lyrics? (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) We all think we know the words to popular songs, but when there’s $1 million at stake, will contestants be able to keep singing when the music stops, or will they be at a loss for words? This week, Poison front man and "Rock of Love" star Bret Michaels takes center stage for a chance to win big for The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital. Will he rock hard or fall flat?
 

Thursday, May 8

          Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) Another all-new episode of Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?

          Don't Forget The Lyrics? (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) A private eye takes the mic in a bid to win $1 million in an all-new edition of DON’T FORGET THE LYRICS!.  But when he gets the surprise of a lifetime, will he be able to keep singing when the music stops, or will he be left speechless?

Thursday, May 15

          Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT)/Season Finale School’s out for summer after the all-new season finale.

          Don't Forget The Lyrics? (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)/Season Finale On the season finale of the Wayne Brady-hosted game show, an entrepreneur from Los Angeles sings for her supper. Will she take a risk or play it safe?

Friday, April 25

          FOX MOVIE: 13 GOING ON 30 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) When Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner) wishes away her awkward teenage years with the help of some magic dust, she goes from 13-year-old geek to gorgeous 30-year-old overnight. The only thing missing from her seemingly perfect life is her former best friend Matt (Mark Ruffalo). Can Jenna create some magic of her own to help the little girl inside find the true love she left behind?  

Friday, May 2

          FOX MOVIE: ARE WE THERE YET? (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)/World Broadcast Premiere Nick Persons (Ice Cube), a bachelor looking to change his ways, may have finally found "the one" in Suzanne Kingston (Nia Long), a single mom whose two children have never taken kindly to their mother’s boyfriends. When Suzanne’s job threatens to spoil her holiday with the kids, Nick offers to drive the kids from Portland to Vancouver to spend New Year’s Eve with their mother.  Will this gesture be just the ticket to win over Suzanne, or will it be the biggest mistake of Nick’s life?

Friday, May 9

          FOX MOVIE: MAN OF THE HOUSE (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)/World Broadcast Premiere Texas Ranger and single father Roland Sharp (Tommy Lee Jones) must protect the only known witnesses to a drug kingpin-related murder: a group of vivacious cheerleaders from the University of Texas. When the girls’ fathers fear that the murderer is trailing them, Roland is given the task of moving in with the feisty females, acting as their assistant cheerleading coach and monitoring their every move. Will he be able to protect them from evil, or will their wild ways and mischievous acts do them in?  Cedric the Entertainer and Christina Milian also star in the World Broadcast Premiere of MAN OF THE HOUSE.

Friday, May 16

          FOX MOVIE: DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) When Peter La Fleur’s (Vince Vaughn) rundown gym, Average Joe’s, catches the eye of Globo Gym’s egotistical White Goodman (Ben Stiller), it doesn’t look like much can be done to stop the takeover. But Average Joe’s less-than-average clientele, along with attorney Kate Veatch (Christine Taylor), aren’t ready to give up their humble recreation center, so they enter a winner-takes-all dodgeball tournament against Globo Gym’s Purple Cobras to save their gym.  

 Saturday, April 26

          Cops (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "Cops: Caught in the Act #2 Special Edition" Surveillance and security cameras capture suspects in compromising positions in Brevard County, FL, and Las Vegas.

          Cops (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "Cops: War on Drugs #2 Special Edition" When officers patrol the streets of Las Vegas; Kansas City, MO; and Rialto, CA, to fight the war on drugs, skittish suspects attempt to hide their habits by eating, stashing and ditching evidence.

          America's Most Wanted (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) John Walsh travels to Sacramento, CA, to try to solve a brutal and outrageous crime: the murder of a father and his innocent baby by a gang of armed robbers.  Walsh will also hunt for a twisted serial rapist who has terrorized Northern California for almost two decades in an all-new special-edition installment.

           MADtv (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT) Actor Dominic Monaghan ("Lost", "Lord of the Rings") guest-stars in an all-new MADtv, bringing his fantasy touch to the "Domi-Lost" parody with Bobby Lee and the "New Fantasy Film" sketch with Arden Myrin and Keegan-Michael Key.

          Talk Show With Spike Feresten (Midnight-12:30 AM ET/PT) In an all-new TALKSHOW, actress Luenell ("Borat") joins in on the late-night laughter when she sits down to talk with Spike. 

Saturday, May 3

          NASCAR Richmond 400 (7:00 PM to conclusion ET live/4:00 PM to conclusion PT live) FOX Sports presents NASCAR Sprint Cup racing’s Richmond 400.  Play-by-play broadcaster Mike Joy, analyst Larry McReynolds and analyst Darrell Waltrip call all the action live from Richmond International Raceway.

          MADtv (TBA, Midnight-1:00 AM ET/11:00 PM-Midnight PT) This laugh-out-loud encore features a goof on the Avril LaVigne video "Girlfriend" and Johnny Sanchez and Dan Oster in a parody of FOX’s 24.  

          Talkshow With Spike Feresten (1:00-1:30 AM ET/Midnight-12:30 AM PT) In an encore episode, AMERICAN IDOL Jordin Sparks makes a special guest appearance and performs her single "Tattoo" from her self-titled debut album.

Saturday, May 10

          NASCAR Darlington 500 (7:00 PM to conclusion ET live/4:00 PM to conclusion PT live) FOX Sports presents NASCAR Sprint Cup racing’s Darlington 500.  Play-by-play broadcaster Mike Joy, analyst Larry McReynolds and analyst Darrell Waltrip call all the action live from Darlington Raceway.

          MADtv (TBA, 1:00-2:00 AM ET/Midnight-1:00 AM PT) Crista Flanagan plays "Hannah Montana", while Bobby Lee is "Johnny Gan" on "The Johnny Gan and Pongo Show: Countdown to the Oscars" in an encore MADtv.  

          Talkshow With Spike Feresten (TBA, 2:00-2:30 AM ET/1:00-1:30 AM PT) Actor Bryan Cranston ("Malcolm In The Middle", "Breaking Bad") chats with Spike Feresten in an encore episode that also features Talkshow's trademark sketches.  

Saturday, May 17

          Cops (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "Cops: Stupid Criminals #4 Special Edition" In Portland, OR, officers come across a befuddled trio of men and a 7-year supply of ecstasy; in Las Vegas, a stabbing suspect hides in a laundry room dryer; and the Sacramento, CA, Police Department collars a criminal with the help of their canine companions.

          Cops (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "Cops: Stupid Criminals #3 Special Edition" In an encore special-edition episode, officers in Kansas City, MO; Rialto, CA; and Sacramento, CA, track suspects whose common sense seems to have let them down.

          America's Most Wanted (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) "AMW: 1000th Capture Special Edition" Marks an incredible milestone: 1000 fugitives captured as a direct result of being profiled on the groundbreaking show. In this special-edition broadcast, AMW will highlight some of the amazing ways that viewers’ tips helped take down dangerous criminals, as well as profiling a new crop of bad guys AMW watchers can help make capture No. 1001.

          MADtv (11:00 PM-Midnight ET/PT)/Season Finale Musician Dave Navarro joins Bobby Lee in a 24 parody in the all-new, side-splitting season finale of MADtv.

          Talkshow With Spike Feresten (Midnight-12:30 AM ET/PT)/Season Finale
Stand-up comedian Maz Jobrani joins Spike for some late-night stand-up in the all-new season finale.  

 

Sunday, April 27

           King Of The Hill (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) "Six Characters in Search of a House" In an encore episode, Peggy, a passionate realtor, finds a great home listing with two catches: (1) the house needs to be sold in two weeks, and (2) the current occupants, the strangest family in Arlen, aren’t visually appealing enough to get the job done in time.  When she brings in a "Hollywood" family and rehearses at the Hill’s house, Peggy finds herself in a pickle when she gets a buyer, for her own home!

           The Simpsons (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) "Husbands and Knives" Jack Black guest-voices as Milo, the friendly owner of the new comic book store Coolsville, and real-life comic book creators Alan Moore, Art Spiegelman and Dan Clowes guest-voice as themselves in an encore episode. Comic Book Guy wages war on Coolsville as he attempts to win back his customers, while Marge, motivated to revamp her middle-aged physique, launches a gym for regular women.

           The Simpsons (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "Apocalypse Cow" Zooey Deschanel guest-voices as Mary in an all-new installment.  When Bart joins the 4-H Club, he unexpectedly falls in love with a cow named Lou, who is destined for the slaughterhouse.  After Bart and Lisa save Lou, Bart gives him to Mary, a fellow 4-H Club member, whose father mistakenly believes it is a dowry for Mary’s hand in marriage.

          King Of The Hill (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "Strangeness on a Train" In an effort to ensure that her birthday party is not another bust like every other year, Peggy plans a disco shindig on a mystery train. After Luanne spoils the mystery, it’s another boring Peggy birthday party until a secret couple rocks the train of love in the bathroom, and everyone becomes obsessed with figuring out who did the deed in an all-new episode.  

           Family Guy (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) "Former Life of Brian" When Brian is afraid that he has lost his chance at love, he goes in search of former flame Tracy (guest voice Harvey Fierstein) only to discover he is the father of her unruly son, Dylan. After Tracy dumps her little angel on Brian, he soon learns how much of a bastard Dylan truly is in an all-new May Sweeps episode. Chace Crawford also guest-voices.

           American Dad (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) "Red October Sky" Stan goes in search of a former KGB agent, Sergei, and is shocked to discover that the man is his new next-door neighbor and that he has already turned Steve into a communist.  Meanwhile, Klaus gets busted for drug-smuggling while vacationing in France with Roger in an all-new episode.

Sunday, May 4

           King Of The Hill (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) "The Courtship of Joseph’s Father" In an encore episode, Joseph Gribble, Dale’s son, becomes Landry High School’s star quarterback, and Arlen residents believe this is finally their year.  But when a wealthy prep school offers Joseph an exclusive cash contract to play for them, Dale gets led astray.  

           The Simpsons (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) "He Loves to Fly and He D’ohs" Lionel Richie guest-voices as himself, and Stephen Colbert guest-voices as Colby, in an encore episode.  After Homer saves Mr. Burns from drowning in a mall fountain, Burns thanks him by taking him on a whirlwind trip on his private plane.  Homer, now smitten with the perks of luxury travel, enlists the help of Colby, a life coach, to land a job that affords him frequent flights on a corporate jet.

           The Simpsons (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "Any Given Sundance" In an all-new episode, film director Jim Jarmusch guest-voices as himself.  Lisa creates a documentary about the Simpson family for a school project, and is over the moon when it’s accepted in the Sundance Film Festival.  But at the premiere, Homer, Marge and Bart are embarrassed by the candid, behind-the-scenes look at their lives.

           King Of The Hill (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "Cops & Robert" In an all-new episode, Hank accidentally lifts the wallet of a man who vows revenge, while Bobby, falsely accused of a crime at school, is assigned to follow Officer Brown (guest voice Fred Willard) around town as punishment.

           Family Guy (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) "Long John Peter"/Season Finale Yo ho ho! It’s a pirate’s life of raising hell and terrorizing the neighbors for Peter when he gets a parrot. Meanwhile, Chris goes with Brian to the vet and falls for the lovely intern Anna (guest voice Amanda Bynes) in the all-new season-finale episode.

           American Dad (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) "Office Spaceman" Roger begins to release photos of himself to the local media for extra cash, prompting the CIA to initiate an Alien Task Force. Through a twist of fate, Roger, in disguise, ends up in charge of the unit, creating tension at home as he is now Stan’s boss in an all-new episode. Raven Symoné guest-voices as Katie.

Sunday, May 11

           King Of The Hill (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) "Strangeness on a Train" An encore of the April 27 episode.  

          The Simpsons (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) "Midnight Towboy" Matt Dillon guest-voices as Louie in an encore episode.  After his car gets towed by a tow truck driver named Louie, Homer learns the joy of towing cars for a living.  But when Homer gets a little too "tow happy", the residents of Springfield set Homer up to look like he’s towing in Louie’s territory, and Homer must suffer the wrath.

           The Simpsons (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "Mona Leaves-a" Glenn Close guest-voices as Mona, Homer’s mother, and Lance Armstrong as himself in another all-new May Sweeps episode.  When Homer’s mother Mona unexpectedly passes away, Homer is filled with guilt for not telling her how much he loved her before she died.  To make it up to her, Homer decides to fulfill her final wishes by throwing her ashes over Lake Wastershare at Springfield Monument Park.

          King Of The Hill (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "It Came From the Garage" Hank dumps his old team of Dale, Bill and Boomhauer in the Regatta boat-building competition so that he and Bobby can have some quality father-son bonding time.  But when bats invade the construction garage, Hank gets spooked, and Bobby is left all alone in an all-new episode.

          Family Guy (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) "Stewie Kills Lois" In an encore episode, Lois and Peter go on a cruise, leaving the rest of the Griffin family behind. When Stewie gets upset with Lois for abandoning him, he vows to kill her.  

           American Dad (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) "Stanny Slickers II: The Legend of Ollie’s Gold" Officially declared dead after an accident with a pudding truck, Stan comes back to life to realize his dream of leaving a legacy on the world and begins to excavate his home in search of Ollie North’s "Contra"-band buried treasure. As the search for gold goes "North", life at home heads south as Hayley turns to body-piercing, Steve creates a robotic girlfriend and Roger files for sexual harassment. Ed Helms guest-voices as Mr. Buckley, and Raven Symoné as Wife.

Sunday, May 18

          King Of The Hill (7:00-7:30 PM ET/PT) "Cops & Robert" An encore of the May 4 episode.

          The Simpsons (7:30-8:00 PM ET/PT) "I Don’t Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" Steve Buscemi guest-voices as Dwight, and Ted Nugent guest-voices as himself, in an encore episode.  While waiting in line at the bank, Marge strikes up a conversation with a stranger, Dwight, who later attempts to rob the bank. When the cops corner him, Marge convinces him to turn himself in by promising to visit him in jail, but regrets not living up to her end of the bargain when Dwight escapes from prison.
         The Simpsons (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) "All About Lisa"/Season Finale In the all-new season finale, Drew Carey guest-voices as himself.  As Krusty’s new assistant, Lisa soon steals the spotlight and gets her own television show, leaving Krusty behind.  But when she’s honored as Entertainer of the Year at the Springfield Media Awards, she realizes that the she may not be cut out for showbiz after all. Meanwhile, Bart and Homer spend some time bonding through their newfound love of coin-collecting.
          King Of The Hill (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) "Life: A Loser’s Manual"/Season Finale In the all-new season-finale episode, Luanne’s long lost father and Peggy's brother, Hoyt (guest voice Johnny Knoxville), a two-strike felon, comes to town and commits yet another crime.  Luanne's husband, Lucky (guest voice Tom Petty), feels for Hoyt and takes the blame.
          Family Guy (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) "Lois Kills Stewie" After Stewie vows to kill Lois and Lois subsequently goes missing, Stewie goes on the lam, tries to take over the world and auditions for American judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul, all guest-voicing as themselves in an encore episode.  
           American Dad (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) "Spring Breakup"/Season Finale In the season finale, Stan has a Spring Break-induced mid-life crisis.  With Francine away visiting her parents, Roger invites Spring Breakers to party at the Smith household.  But Stan nearly has a Spring Breakdown when he falls prey to booze-cruising Jessica and Steve tries to lose his virginity to the luscious Carmen Selectra.

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CBS UNVEILS ITS 2008 SUMMER SCHEDULE

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)            CBS has unveiled its 2008 summer schedule comprising nearly 90 hours of original programming, including three new reality series, two new dramas, Big Brother, two live mixed martial arts events and AFI's 10 TOP 10. The summer lineup will also see rebroadcasts of Without A Trace, Numb3rs and Cold Case moving to new time periods.

The Reality Series:

           Extraordinary teams of dogs and owners across the nation will compete for the title of Greatest America Dog (working title), premiering Thursday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Owners and their pets - from "pageant dogs" to those simply trained at home - will live together and compete against each other in games that put the owners' ability to train their dogs to the test.  The winning team will walk away with a $250,000 cash prize.

          Regis Philbin returns to prime time to host Million Dollar Password, a modern update of one of television's greatest game shows, premiering Sunday, June 1 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). This update takes the classic game and brings it to the 21st century with big celebrities, big money and big stakes. Contestants team up with some of the hottest stars, from Rosie O'Donnell, Betty White, Rachael Ray and Neil Patrick Harris to "High School Musical's" Monique Coleman, to earn up to one million dollars. One player from the team is told secret passwords and can use only one-word clues to get the teammate to guess them. If the player and the celebrity can work well together and become a solid team, that player could uncover the Million Dollar Password.

          Jingles (working title), premiering Sunday, July 27 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) from executive producer Mark Burnett, is a weekly competition which challenges contestants to write and perform a jingle about anything from products to sports teams each week.   The products will be anything from a food or toy, to a health or beauty aid, or a team fight song, TV show theme or update to a classic jingle. To survive each competition, they will have to impress not only a panel of judges and a live audience, but also the American public, who will ultimately decide the winner.

             Big Brother, a CBS summer stalwart, returns for its 10th edition on Sunday, July 13 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) with all new game twists and surprises.  BIG BROTHER will also be broadcast on Tuesday (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning July 15 and Wednesday (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning July 16 with the live eviction show hosted by Julie Chen.

 Mixed Martial Arts:

           CBS Elitexc Saturday Night Fights, the first live mixed martial arts primetime network television event, will be broadcast Saturday, May 31 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET, delayed PT) from the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.  Elite XC heavyweight sensation Kimbo Slice headlines the night of action that will also see Champion "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler defend his title again Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith in a middleweight championship bout.  CBS will present its second CBS Elitexc Saturday Night Fights on Saturday, July 26.

The Drama Series: 

            Previously announced Swingtown, from the director of "Big Love" and "Rome," premieres Thursday, June 5* (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The series peeks into the shag-carpeted suburban homes of the culturally transformative '70s to find couples reveling in the sexual and social revolution that introduced women's liberation and challenged conventional wisdom.  During this heady era of provocative change, Susan and Bruce Miller move their family to an affluent Chicago suburb where they're confronted with personal choices, experimentation and shifting attitudes, all against the backdrop of a changing social climate defined by its unforgettable music, fashion and style.

          Flashpoint, an emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the SRU (inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force), premieres Friday, July 11 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  It's a unit that rescues hostages, busts gangs, defuses bombs, climbs the sides of buildings and talks down suicidal teens.  As they race against the clock to determine what brought these people to their respective breaking points, members of this highly skilled team use their training in negotiating, profiling and getting inside the suspect's head to diffuse the situation to try to save lives.

The Specials:

            The American Theatre Wing's 62nd Annual Tony Awards, honoring theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, will be broadcast Sunday, June 15 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT).  Broadcast on CBS since 1978, this year will mark the 11th year that the Tonys are being held at the historic Radio City Music Hall.

            AFI'S 10 Top 10, a new chapter in its Emmy Award-winning "AFI's 100 Years..." series, will be broadcast Tuesday, June 17 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).  This new edition will count down the top 10 films from 10 classic American film genres, including animation, fantasy, science fiction, gangster, western, sports, romantic comedy, courtroom drama, mystery and epic films. 

           Effective with the summer changes, Without A Trace will relocate to Tuesday (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) beginning June 3; Numb3rs moves to Friday (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) effective July 11 and Cold Case moves to Sunday (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on July 27.

CBS's Summer Schedule

Thursday, Effective May 29

8:00-9:00 PM                              TBA

9:00-10:00 PM                            C.S.I. 

Saturday, May 31

9:00-11:00 PM                           CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS              

Sunday, Effective June 1

7:00-8:00 PM                              60 MINUTES

8:00-9:00 PM                              MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD (Series Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM                            COLD CASE

10:00-11:00 PM                          TBA

Tuesday, Effective June 3

8:00-9:00 PM                              NCIS

9:00-10:00 PM                            SHARK

10:00-11:00 PM                          WITHOUT A TRACE (New Time Period) 

Thursday, Effective June 5           

8:00-9:00 PM                              TBA

9:00-10:00 PM                            CSI

10:00-11:00 PM                          SWINGTOWN (Series Premiere)*

Sunday, June 15                          THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING'S 62ND ANNUAL

8:00-11:00 PM                            TONY AWARDS

Tuesday, June 17                         AFI'S 10 TOP 10

8:00-11:00 PM

Thursday, Effective July 10

8:00-9:00 PM                              GREATEST AMERICAN DOG (Series Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM                            CSI

10:00-11:00 PM                          SWINGTOWN

Friday, Effective July 11

8:00-9:00 PM                              GHOST WHISPERER

9:00-10:00 PM                            NUMB3RS (New Time Period)

10:00-11:00 PM                          FLASHPOINT (Series Premiere)

Sunday, Effective July 13

7:00-8:00 PM                              60 MINUTES

8:00-9:00 PM                              BIG BROTHER (Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM                            COLD CASE

10:00-11:00 PM                          TBA

Tuesday, Effective July 15

8:00-9:00 PM                              NCIS

9:00-10:00 PM                            BIG BROTHER (Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM                          WITHOUT A TRACE 

Wednesday, Effective July 16

8:00-9:00 PM                              BIG BROTHER (Premiere)

9:00-10:00 PM                            CRIMINAL MINDS

10:00-11:00 PM                          CSI: NY

Saturday, July 26

9:00-11:00 PM                         CBS ELITE XC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 

Sunday, Effective July 27

7:00-8:00 PM                              60 MINUTES

8:00-9:00 PM                              BIG BROTHER

9:00-10:00 PM                            JINGLES (Series Premiere)

10:00-11:00 PM                          COLD CASE (New Time Period)  

 

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NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL' SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          The defending Super Bowl champion New York Giants, marquee teams, storied rivalries and the NFL's most dynamic players highlight the "NBC Sunday Night Football" schedule as the league today announced its 2008 slate of games. NBC will open the season on Thursday, Sept. 4 with the Giants hosting their NFC East rival the Washington Redskins and end the season on Feb. 1 with Super Bowl XLIII from Tampa Bay, the network's first since 1998.

Highlights of NBC's Football schedule:

· Fourteen of NBC's 16 scheduled games involve at least one playoff team from last season; 11 of 16 include two playoff teams; four of the 16 games are playoff rematches from last season. Three appearances from the Super Bowl champion Giants (Redskins, Eagles, Cowboys).

· A rematch of last year's highest rated NFL regular season game between the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots, which earned a 20.1. The Colts will also meet the Bears and Chargers on Sunday Night Football.

· Three appearances from the Super Bowl champion Giants (Redskins, Eagles, Cowboys).

· Six games involving the Manning brothers, Peyton and Eli, winners and MVPs of the last two Super Bowls. Eli and the Giants will open NBC's schedule on Thursday, Sept. 4, while Peyton and the Colts will play in the first Sunday Night Football contest on Sept. 7.

· Three appearances by the Patriots including a rematch against LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers, the team they eliminated the last two years in the playoffs. They also will play the Colts and Seahawks.

· Three games involving the Cowboys all against conference rivals (Packers, Redskins, Giants).

· A meeting between two of the NFL's most historic franchises as the Cowboys visit the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field.

· Four matchups among bitter NFC East rivals (Redskins-Giants; Giants-Eagles; Giants-Cowboys; Cowboys-Redskins).

· A rematch of last year's memorable playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars.

· The first "NBC Sunday Night Football" visit to Cleveland as the Browns host their archrival the Steelers.

"Looking at this schedule and all of the great stories that will unfold, I can't wait for the start of the season, and to build on the success of the last two years," said Dick Ebersol, Chairman, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics. "In the first two seasons of 'NBC Sunday Night Football,' we created a new destination to reach viewers and changed what was 36 years of traditional viewing habits on Sunday and Monday nights. The NFL remains one of the most valuable properties in all of television. "

As evidence of the continuing shift in consumer behavior, last season "Sunday Night Football won 11 Sunday nights, up from nine in 2006. In just two years, there is now a five million viewer difference, 43 percent, between Sunday and Monday nights. Sunday Night Football was the No. 5 rated primetime show last year.

NBC's 2008 NFL schedule, with a complete breakdown of the matchups from NBC's John Madden and Cris Collinsworth:

("NBC Sunday Night Football" kickoff, 8:15 p.m. ET preceded by "Football Night in America," 7 p.m. ET)
Thursday, Sept. 4 – Washington Redskins at New York Giants*
Sunday, Sept. 7 – Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts
Sunday, Sept. 14 – Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns
Sunday, Sept. 21 – Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
Sunday, Sept. 28 – Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears
Sunday, Oct. 5 – Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday, Oct. 12 – New England Patriots at San Diego Chargers
Sunday, Oct. 19 – Seattle Seahawks at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday, Oct. 26 – No game scheduled due to World Series Game 4 (FNIA airs 7-8 p.m.)
Sunday, Nov. 2 – New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts
Sunday, Nov. 9 – New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday, Nov. 16 – Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (Flex Week, Teams Subject to Change)
Sunday, Nov. 23 – Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers (Flex Week, Teams Subject to Change)
Sunday, Nov. 30 – Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (Flex Week, Teams Subject to Change)
Sunday, Dec. 7 – New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks (Flex Week, Teams Subject to Change)
Sunday, Dec. 14 – New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (Flex Week, Teams Subject to Change)
Sunday, Dec. 21 – San Diego at Tampa Bay (Flex Week, Teams Subject to Change)
Sunday, Dec. 28 – (Flex Week, Teams TBA)

*7 p.m. ET start due to Republican National Convention

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 - NFL KICKOFF 2008
Washington Redskins at New York Giants (Giants Stadium, E. Rutherford, N.J.)
Eli Manning and the Super Bowl champion Giants host their fierce division rival the Redskins in the debut for first year head coach Jim Zorn. Manning led the Giants to a 17-14 victory over the previously undefeated Patriots and was named Super Bowl XLII MVP.

Madden: "I like the idea of having the first game of the season opening up on a Thursday as a stand alone game. Now we have a real opening weekend with the World Champion New York Giants coming back home after the Super Bowl to start the season. That's pretty darn exciting."

Collinsworth: "I still think the most interesting rivalries in football are in the NFC East. What a baptism by fire for Jim Zorn. Giants Stadium will be rocking."

SUNDAY, SEPT. 7- WEEK ONE
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.)
The Sunday Night Football schedule kicks off with a rematch from Super Bowl XLI as Peyton Manning and the Colts make their debut in their new stadium. Manning was the MVP of the Super Bowl versus the Bears.

Madden: "The Bears are always good on defense playing against the Indianapolis Colts and Peyton Manning. This game was the Super Bowl just two years ago."

Collinsworth: "The Bears can apply the type of pressure that can really bother Peyton Manning."

SUNDAY, SEPT. 14 - WEEK TWO
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio)
The Cleveland Browns make only their second appearance on the league's premier primetime package in the last 13 years (2003 was last time since 1995) when they take on AFC North rival Steelers. Both teams finished with 10-6 records last season with the Steelers edging out the Browns for the division title by beating them twice.

Madden: "The Steelers have a tough schedule this year, maybe the toughest schedule. The Browns have a very good offense and this is the year they can make that playoff move."

Collinsworth: "A lot of people are picking Cleveland as the team to beat in the AFC North. They got better in the offseason and look like one of the up and coming franchises in the NFL. Having played in the division with these two teams, I know how intense Pittsburgh-Cleveland is."

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 - WEEK THREE
Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers (Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wis.)
In what should be a fan favorite, two of the NFL's most popular and historic franchises clash with Aaron Rodgers taking over at quarterback for the retired Brett Favre. He'll face Tony Romo, coming off his second straight Pro Bowl appearance. The teams had identical 13-3 marks last season. In Week 13, the Cowboys defeated the Packers 37-27.

Madden: "Dallas-Green Bay. That's just football. What is Green Bay going to be without Brett Favre? Aaron Rodgers was a first round draft choice and now the world is going to find out about him."

Collinsworth: "When Rodgers came in against the Cowboys last year he gave them a big lift. Stylistically he may be a better fit for this offense than Brett Favre. The Packers have one of the most impressive young rosters in the league."

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 - WEEK FOUR
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears (Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill.)
After missing the playoffs last season, both of these traditional NFC powerhouses look to establish themselves early in the season.

Madden: "I think the Eagles are going to be back and be a playoff team this year. Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago: This just sounds like a hitting game."

Collinsworth: "Even though Philly has not won a Super Bowl, year in and year out they are one of the most consistently good teams. This is an important year for Donovan McNabb."

SUNDAY OCT. 5 - WEEK FIVE
Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars (Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, Fla.)
David Garrard leads the Jags against Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers in a rematch of last year's Wild Card game in which the Jags squandered an 18-point fourth quarter lead but kicked a late field goal to survive with a 31-29 victory.

Madden: "Another hitting game. Jacksonville came into Pittsburgh and beat the Steelers with David Garrard making a big fourth down run. The Steelers still have that taste in their mouth."

Collinsworth: "The Jaguars are one of my favorite teams to watch play. They have two tremendous backs and I'm a big fan of David Garrard."

SUNDAY, OCT. 12 - WEEK SIX
New England Patriots at San Diego Chargers (Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif.)
The Patriots, led by QB Tom Brady, became the first NFL team to finish the regular season undefeated since the 1972 Miami Dolphins. The Patriots have eliminated the Chargers the last two years in the playoffs, including 21-12 in last year's AFC Championship Game, so San Diego will be thirsting for revenge. Last season, Tom Brady set the NFL single season record by throwing 50 touchdown passes, while his favorite target Randy Moss set the record by a receiver with 23.

Madden: "The Chargers thought they should have gotten the Patriots last year."

Collinsworth: "These are maybe the best two teams in football. You can't deny what the Patriots did last year and if not for their injuries, the Chargers may very well have been world champions."

SUNDAY, OCT. 19 - WEEK SEVEN
Seattle Seahawks at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.)
The NFL's premier primetime package returns to Tampa for the fist time since 2003 when the NFC South Division champs host Matt Hasselbeck and the four-time defending NFC West Division champion Seahawks.

Collinsworth: "Mike Holmgren is looking for that grand farewell. Seattle's defense is as fast and talented as any."

SUNDAY, OCT. 28 – WEEK EIGHT
NO GAME (Note: World Series Game 5)

SUNDAY, NOV. 2 - WEEK NINE
New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.)
In one of the NFL's most anticipated games every year, two future Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks square off as Tom Brady and the Patriots travel to Indianapolis to take on Peyton Manning and the Colts. The Pats defeated the Colts 24-20 in Week 9 last season in the highest rated game of the regular season, earning a 20.1.

Madden: "In the last five years, this has been the top game of the year. You are talking about the two top quarterbacks in football, two great coaches and two good organizations. This is just 'The Game.'"

Collinsworth: "Each year this is the most anticipated game on the NFL schedule and as long as Brady and Manning are around, always will be."

SUNDAY, NOV. 9 - WEEK 10
New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa.)
Two bitter NFC East rivals meet in the always hostile environment in Philly. Last season the Giants defeated the Eagles twice, including jump-starting their season by sacking Eagles QB Donovan McNabb 12 times in a September victory.

Madden: "The NFC East is always fun. Old-time football."

Collinsworth: "Of all the rivalries in the NFC East, this is the most intense. It feels like Yankees-Red Sox."

SUNDAY, NOV. 16 - WEEK 11
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins (FedEx Field, Landover, Md.)
Sports Illustrated has called it the top rivalry in the NFL and "one of the greatest in sports." Last season the teams split their two games, each winning on their home field.

Madden: "Back-to-back NFC East rivalry games. Big games in the regular season, those to me are always the best."

Collinsworth: "The Cowboys are a team that has a lot going for it and will play with a chip on their shoulder because of last year's disappointment."

SUNDAY, NOV. 23 - WEEK 12
Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers (Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Calif.)
Another AFC playoff rematch pits two of the league's marquee stars, LaDanian Tomlinson and Peyton Manning, on two of the NFL's most powerful offenses. The Chargers beat the Colts twice last season – 23-21 in Week 10 of the regular season and then 28-24 in the AFC Divisional playoffs.

Madden: "Is San Diego going to step up to be in the mix with New England and Indianapolis?"

Collinsworth: "If there's one team that has Manning's number it's San Diego. They're sort of his achilles heel."

SUNDAY, NOV. 30 - WEEK 13
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.)
Another division rivalry game as dynamic second-year running back Adrian Peterson squares off against Bears stalwart LB Brian Urlacher. Last season in just his eighth game as a pro, Peterson set the NFL's single game rushing record with 296 against the Chargers.

Madden: "Adrian Peterson after one year is one of the top backs in football. If they can get some passing to go with his running he is going to have a bigger year this year than he did last year."

Collinsworth: "Peterson is one of the great talents in the game and the most exciting player to watch."

SUNDAY, DEC. 7 - WEEK 14
New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks (Qwest Field, Seattle, Wash.)
The always raucous 12th man in Seattle will make things challenging for Brady and the Patriots. This game is expected to have major playoff implications for both teams.

Madden: "Mike Holmgren, one of the top coaches in football is in his last season. He has one more year in Seattle and he thinks it's going to be a pretty good one."
Collinsworth: "These are two of the best teams in the NFL over the past five or six seasons. They have contrasting styles which makes for a better football game. Matt Hasselbeck is on the cusp of being an elite quarterback and a win over Tom Brady would go a long way."

SUNDAY, DEC. 14 - WEEK 15
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys (Texas Stadium, Irving, Texas)
Another bitter NFC East game as Tony Romo and the Cowboys seek to avenge last season's playoff loss to the Giants.

Madden: "Giants at Dallas, that sounds like a championship game. Two great young quarterbacks, Eli Manning and Tony Romo. It has all those things that sound awfully good."

Collinsworth: "It's hard to imagine this rivalry getting even more intense but after last year, it is. There is no one in Dallas who believed the Giants were going to walk into Dallas and beat the Cowboys last year."

SUNDAY, DEC. 21 - WEEK 16
San Diego Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Fla.)
A matchup between two of last season's division winners. Rivers will face one of the NFL's best secondaries led by Ronde Barber.

Collinsworth: "Two teams with top-notch defenses but I don't know another team in the league that has as much talent on both sides of the ball as the Chargers."

SUNDAY, DEC. 28 - WEEK 17
Teams to be announced by NFL at least six days prior.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING:
The season again will utilize "flexible scheduling," in Weeks 11-17.

In Weeks 11-16, the schedule lists the games tentatively set for "NBC Sunday Night Football." Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved to Sunday Night Football, in which case the tentatively scheduled Sunday night game will be moved to an afternoon start time. Flexible scheduling will not be applied to games airing on Thursday, Saturday or Monday nights.

A flexible scheduling move will be announced at least 12 days before the game. For Week 17, the change will be announced no later than six days before the game. The schedule does not list a Sunday night game in Week 17, but an afternoon game with playoff implications will be moved to that time slot to conclude the season.

Flexible scheduling will ensure quality matchups on Sunday night in those weeks and give "surprise" teams a chance to play their way onto primetime.

 

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CBS SPORTS MARKS 49th YEAR OF NFL COVERAGE AS NETWORK ANNOUNCES 2008 "NFL ON CBS" BROADCAST SCHEDULE

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          The CBS Television Network, marking its 49^th year of coverage of the NFL, will broadcast a total of 106 games during its 17 weeks of regular-season coverage of the NFL's American Football Conference.  The regular-season schedule is followed by a full post-season slate including an AFC Wild Card playoff game on January 4, 2009, two divisional playoff games on January 10 and January 11 and the AFC Championship Game on January 18.

NEW ENGLAND, PITTSBURGH AND SAN DIEGO SLATED FOR NINE APPEARANCES; INDIANAPOLIS AND CLEVELAND WILL MAKE 10

          The AFC Champion New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers will appear nine times each on THE NFL ON CBS, while the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns will make 10 appearances; the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars 11 times each; the New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders 12 times; the Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills 13 times each; and the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs 14 times each.

OPENING KICK-OFF

          THE NFL ON CBS kicks off Week 1 with singleheader coverage on Sunday, Sept. 7 (12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, ET) beginning with THE NFL TODAY, the Network's pre-game studio show. The day's NFL action is highlighted by New England hosting Kansas City and Cincinnati taking on the Baltimore Ravens.  Other regional action that day on THE NFL ON CBS includes Jacksonville-Tennessee, Houston-Pittsburgh and the New York Jets-Miami, live on the CBS Television Network.

NINE CBS DOUBLEHEADER WEEKENDS

          The Network's 2008 broadcast schedule, which includes nine doubleheader weekends, features several of last year's powerhouse teams in the AFC and key AFC-NFC match-ups including Indianapolis-Green Bay (10/19); Indianapolis-Pittsburgh (11/9); Pittsburgh-Philadelphia (9/21); Pittsburgh-New England (11/30); a Super Bowl XXXV rematch of Baltimore-N.Y. Giants (11/16); Cleveland-Washington (10/19); Jacksonville-Chicago (12/7); Denver-San Diego (12/28); Indianapolis-Minnesota (9/14); Cincinnati-N.Y. Giants (9/21); Cincinnati-Dallas (10/5); New England-San Francisco (10/5); San Diego-Pittsburgh (11/16); Tennessee-Chicago (11/9); Baltimore-Indianapolis (10/12); Houston-Green Bay (12/7); Buffalo-St. Louis (9/28); Kansas City-Carolina (10/5); Oakland-New Orleans (10/12); Denver-Carolina (12/14) and N.Y. Jets-Seattle (12/21).

ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE

          In Week 8, THE NFL ON CBS travels across the Atlantic Ocean to cover the San Diego Chargers-New Orleans Saints (10/26) game live from London, England. And in Week 14, THE NFL ON CBS crosses the Canadian border to broadcast Miami-Buffalo (12/7) live from Toronto, Ontario.

AFC DIVISIONAL RIVALRIES

            Along with near-weekly divisional battles in the AFC Western Division between San Diego, Denver, Kansas City and Oakland, other AFC games highlighted include interdivision rivalries in the North including Pittsburgh-Cincinnati (10/19); Pittsburgh-Baltimore (12/14); and the "Battle of Ohio" with Cleveland-Cincinnati (9/28), and in the South Division with Tennessee-Indianapolis (12/28) and Tennessee-Jacksonville (11/16).

THANKSGIVING DAY GAME

          Thanksgiving Day (11/27) will feature the Tennessee Titans at Detroit Lions.

PRESEASON

          CBS Sports' NFL pre-season schedule begins Friday, Aug. 22 (8:00 PM, ET) live in prime time with the Houston Texans taking on the Dallas Cowboys.  The Network's second pre-season game sees the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the Minnesota Vikings live in prime time on Saturday, Aug. 23 (8:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

          Jim Nantz and Phil Simms are the lead announce team for the Network's coverage of the NFL.

          THE NFL TODAY, CBS Sports' NFL pre-game, halftime and post-game studio show, begins on Sunday, Sept. 7 (12:00 Noon-1:00 PM, ET) with host James Brown, along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Bill Cowher.

Following is the complete 2008 CBS Sports NFL broadcast schedule.

 

2008 CBS SPORTS NFL BROADCAST SCHEDULE (all times ET)

 

WEEK 1 - SUNDAY, SEPT. 7

Cincinnati @ Baltimore                                          1:00

N.Y. Jets @ Miami                                                   1:00

Kansas City @ New England                               1:00

Houston @ Pittsburgh                                             1:00

Jacksonville @ Tennessee                                 1:00

 

WEEK 2 - SUNDAY, SEPT. 14  - CBS DBHDR

Tennessee @ Cincinnati                                      1:00

Buffalo @ Jacksonville                                          1:00

Oakland @ Kansas City                                        1:00

Indianapolis @ Minnesota                                    1:00 

New England @ N.Y. Jets                                    4:15

San Diego @ Denver                                            4:15

Miami @ Arizona                                                     4:15

Baltimore @  Houston                                            4:15

 

WEEK 3 - SUNDAY, SEPT. 21 - CBS DBHDR

Kansas City @ Atlanta                                           1:00

Oakland @ Buffalo                                                 1:00

Cincinnati @ N.Y. Giants                                       1:00

Miami @ New England                                          1:00

Houston @ Tennessee                                          1:00

 Pittsburgh @ Philadelphia                                    4:15

Cleveland @ Baltimore                                          4:15

Jacksonville @ Indianapolis                              4:15

 

WEEK 4 - SUNDAY, SEPT. 28   

Cleveland @ Cincinnati                                       1:00

Houston @ Jacksonville                                    1:00

Denver @ Kansas City                                        1:00

 San Diego @ Oakland                                       4:05

Buffalo @ St. Louis                                                 4:05

 

WEEK 5 - SUNDAY, OCT. 5 - CBS DBHDR 

Tennessee @ Baltimore                                    1:00

Kansas City @ Carolina                                   1:00

Indianapolis @ Houston                                    1:00

San Diego @ Miami                                         1:00

Cincinnati @ Dallas                                          4:15

New England @ San Francisco                        4:15

Buffalo @ Arizona                                            4:15

 

 

WEEK 6 - SUNDAY, OCT. 12 

Miami @ Houston                                            1:00

Baltimore @ Indianapolis                                  1:00

Cincinnati @ N.Y. Jets                         1:00

Oakland @ New Orleans                                 1:00

Jacksonville @ Denver                         4:05

 

WEEK 7 - SUNDAY, OCT. 19 - CBS DBHDR

San Diego @ Buffalo                                        1:00

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati                         1:00

Tennessee @ Kansas City                                1:00

Baltimore @ Miami                                          1:00

Indianapolis @ Green Bay                                4:15

Cleveland @ Washington                                  4:15

N.Y. Jets @ Oakland                                       4:15

 

WEEK 8 - SUNDAY, OCT. 26

San Diego @ New Orleans (London)               1:00

Oakland @ Baltimore                                       1:00

Buffalo @ Miami                                              1:00

Kansas City @ N.Y. Jets                                 1:00

Cleveland @ Jacksonville                                 4:05

 

WEEK 9 - SUNDAY, NOV. 2 

N.Y. Jets @ Buffalo                                         1:00

Jacksonville @ Cincinnati                                  1:00

Baltimore @ Cleveland                         1:00

Houston @ Minnesota                          1:00

Miami @ Denver                                              4:05

 

WEEK 10 - SUNDAY, NOV. 9 - CBS DBHDR

Tennessee @ Chicago                                      1:00

Jacksonville @ Detroit                          1:00

Cincinnati @ Houston                                       1:00

Buffalo @ New England                                   1:00

Indianapolis @ Pittsburgh                                 4:15

Kansas City @ San Diego                                4:15

 

WEEK 11 - SUNDAY, NOV. 16 - CBS DBHDR

Denver @ Atlanta                                             1:00

Houston @ Indianapolis                                    1:00

Tennessee @ Jacksonville                                 1:00

Oakland @ Miami                                            1:00

Baltimore @ N.Y. Giants                                  1:00

San Diego @ Pittsburgh                                    4:15

 

WEEK 12 - SUNDAY, NOV. 23 

Houston @ Cleveland                                       1:00

Buffalo @ Kansas City                         1:00

New England @ Miami                                    1:00

N.Y. Jets @ Tennessee                                    1:00

Oakland @ Denver                                          4:05

 

WEEK 13 - THURSDAY, NOV. 27  THANKSGIVING DAY

Tennessee @ Detroit                                        12:30

 

SUNDAY, NOV. 30 - CBS DBHDR

Indianapolis @ Cleveland                                 1:00

Baltimore @ Cincinnati                         1:00

Denver @ N.Y. Jets                                         1:00

Miami @ St. Louis                                           1:00

Pittsburgh @ New England                               4:15

Kansas City @ Oakland                                   4:15

 

WEEK 14 - SUNDAY, DEC. 7

Jacksonville @ Chicago                                    1:00

Houston @ Green Bay                         1:00

Cincinnati @ Indianapolis                                  1:00

Cleveland @ Tennessee                                    1:00

Kansas City @ Denver                         4:05

N.Y. Jets @ San Francisco                              4:05

Miami @ Buffalo (Toronto)                              4:05

 

WEEK 15 - SUNDAY, DEC. 14 - CBS DBHDR

Pittsburgh @ Baltimore                         1:00

Denver @ Carolina                                           1:00

Tennessee @ Houston                                     1:00

San Diego @ Kansas City                                1:00

Buffalo @ N.Y. Jets                                         1:00

New England @ Oakland                                 4:15

 

WEEK 16 - SUNDAY, DEC. 21

Cincinnati @ Cleveland                         1:00

Miami @ Kansas City                                      1:00

Pittsburgh @ Tennessee                                    1:00

N.Y. Jets @ Seattle                                          4:05

Houston @ Oakland                                         4:05

Buffalo @ Denver                                             4:05

 

WEEK 17 - SUNDAY, DEC. 28

Cleveland @ Pittsburgh                                    1:00

Tennessee @ Indianapolis                                 1:00

New England @ Buffalo                                   1:00

Jacksonville @ Baltimore                                  1:00

Kansas City @ Cincinnati                                 1:00

Miami @ N.Y. Jets                                          1:00

Oakland @ Tampa Bay                                    1:00

Denver @ San Diego                                        4:15

 

AFC WILD CARD PLAYOFF GAME - SUNDAY, JAN. 4

  AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS - SATURDAY, JAN. 10 & SUNDAY, JAN. 11

  AFC CHAMPIONSHIP - SUNDAY, JAN.  18

 

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DONNY & MARIE OSMOND WILL CROWN AMERICA'S FAVORITE MOM

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)           NBC and Teleflora have announced that America's favorite celebrity siblings, Donny and Marie Osmond, will host the "Teleflora Presents America's Favorite Mom" Mother's Day special on May 11, 2008 at 7 p.m. EST. During the broadcast, the Osmonds will crown one lucky winner "America's Favorite Mom" based on the results of Americans voting online the week of May 5-9, 2008.
          "Donny and I grew up in a large family under the tender care of an exceptional mother," said Marie Osmond, mother of eight children herself. "She was the perfect 'stage mother.' She was there for us every stage of our lives. On this-year anniversary of Mother's Day, we want to recognize and applaud the women who create the future for every community through their dedication to raising children."
          "Mothers are the cornerstone to every family," added Donny Osmond. "They give so much of themselves everyday and Marie and I are excited to play a part in honoring America's real treasures."
          Donny and Marie Osmond are best known for their 1970s legendary brother-sister singing sensation act and television variety show, "The Donny & Marie Show." The two reconnected in 1998, when they won the hearts of fans by co-hosting the "Donny & Marie" talk show. Most recently, Marie danced her way back into America's heart during last season's "Dancing with the Stars" and Donny is currently appearing on the big screen in the Disney comedy, "College Road Trip." The pair will also be hitting the road this summer in their first world-wide musical tour in 25 years.
          Thousands of moms have already been nominated online at www.AmericasFavoriteMom.com, representing amazing examples of dedicated and caring moms from all walks of life. Nominations are being accepted in the categories of single moms, working moms, stay-at-home moms, unconventional moms and military moms through April 25, 2008, when a panel of experts will narrow the pool to the top three semi-finalists in each category. Fifteen semi-finalists will appear on NBC's award-winning "Today" show the week before Mother's Day. Each day, viewers will be able to cast their vote online for their favorite mom.
          Five finalists will be vying for the title of "America's Favorite Mom" on Mother's Day at 7 p.m. EST. The winning mom will be crowned in front of an audience by Donny and Marie Osmond and take home thousands of dollars in cash and prizes, including an 18k gold heart-shaped "America's Favorite Mom" pendant trimmed with dazzling diamonds.

 

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THE "43RD ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS" TO BE BROADCAST LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, SUNDAY, MAY 18 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood are set to perform on the 43rd Annusal Academy Of Country Music Awards, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, May 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.  The event honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging talent.

          Last year's Top New Male Vocalist winner, Rodney Atkins, is nominated for six awards, including Top Male Vocalist.  He is also nominated for Song of the Year and Video of the Year for "Watching You" and Album of the Year for If You're Going Through Hell.  In addition, Atkins received nominations for writing "Watching You" and for producing the accompanying album.

          Throughout her illustrious career, the legendary Dolly Parton has been nominated for 40 Academy of Country Music Awards and has won eight.  She is currently celebrating the release of her latest album, Backwoods Barbie, Parton's first mainstream country album in 17 years.

          Platinum-selling duo and former Top New Vocal Duo winner Sugarland is nominated in four categories, including Top Vocal Duo as well as Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year for the number-one single "Stay."  Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush both received nominations for producing the track and video, and Nettles for writing the single. The duo releases a third album in September and will debut a new single in May.

          This year, Taylor Swift received three nominations which include both Top Female Vocalist and Top New Female Vocalist.  She also received an Album of the Year nomination for her self-titled album Taylor Swift.  Swift is currently on tour in support of that album.

          Carrie Underwood is nominated for Top Female Vocalist.  Last year, she took home this honor as well as Album of the Year for Some Hearts and Video of the Year for "Before He Cheats."  Underwood recently announced plans to extend her sold out Carnival Ride tour through June 2008.  

 

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'TODAY' KICKS OFF ITS 2008 "TOYOTA CONCERT SERIES ON TODAY" WITH A PERFORMANCE BY GRAMMY AWARD WINNER ALICIA KEYS, MONDAY, APRIL 21

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)           For its 13th consecutive year, NBC's "Today" is bringing together the biggest names in music to rock the Plaza. The "Toyota Concert Series on Today" will continue its tradition of bringing "Today" viewers the hottest artists in the industry continuing all the way into the fall. America's favorite morning program may also feature some surprise guests and performances, which will be announced throughout the series.

Following is a list of the concerts scheduled to date. All are Friday performances unless otherwise noted.

APRIL
21 Alicia Keys

MAY
2 Neil Diamond
9 Mary J Blige
16 New Kids on the Block
23 Alanis Morissette
26 B-52s (Special Memorial Day Concert)
30 Donna Summer

JUNE
6 Chris Brown
13 Kenny Chesney
20 Rihanna
27 Coldplay

JULY
4 Ashlee Simpson
11 Rascal Flatts
18 Natasha Bedingfield
25 Miley Cyrus

AUGUST
1 Sheryl Crow
15 TODAY at the Beijing Olympics
22 TODAY at the Beijing Olympics

 

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"INTURN," THE ORIGINAL ONLINE REALITY SHOW RETURNS FOR A THIRD SEASON ON CBS.COM, APRIL 15

  (April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          Inturn 3, an original internet-based reality show where the ultimate prize is a 13-week contract role on the CBS Daytime drama "As The World Turns", returns for its third installment on Tuesday, April 15 on CBS.com.  Ten young hopefuls will go through weeks of auditions and drama at "As The World Turns" boot camp to fulfill their dreams of winning a role on the long-running series.

          Internet users can watch a new episode of Inturn on CBS.com on most Tuesdays and Thursdays, running from April 15 through June 10 at www.cbs.com/originals/inturn3. Full-length episodes and highlights clips from INTURN 3 will also be available across the vast CBS Audience Network, allowing a community of fans to watch the programs online and incorporate clips into their blogs, wikis, widgets and interact and discuss Inturn 3 on message boards.

          Each episode will be approximately five to 10 minutes long, with a total of 17 episodes.  The series will follow the 10 participants as they move into a loft in Brooklyn, N.Y. and undergo a series of auditions, including screen tests, cold readings, improvisations and an "awkward elements" audition that will ultimately lead to seven contestants being voted out by a group of judges. 

          The three remaining contestants will be written into the show as characters on "As The World Turns". Viewers across America will then have a chance to vote online for their favorite (one of the three finalists), ultimately selecting the newest cast member.

          "As The World Turns" actors involved include Dylan Bruce ("Chris Hughes"), (Van Hansis ("Luke Snyder"), Kelley Menighan Hensley ("Emily Stewart"), Michael Park ("Jack Snyder"), Colleen Zenk Pinter ("Barbara Ryan"), Marnie Schulenberg ("Alison Stewart") and Jake Silbermann ("Noah Mayer").  They will act as judges, participate in challenges or offer advice.

 

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ABC.COM LAUNCHES NEW WIDGETS AROUND POPULAR PRIMETIME SHOWS AND GOES GREEN WITH 'WATCH A VIDEO, PLANT A TREE' PROMOTION

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          ABC.com is launching new widgets around popular primetime shows including "The Bachelor: London Calling," "Brother's & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Grey's Anatomy," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty." These join the already popular widgets for "Dancing with the Stars" and "Lost." In addition, as part of the network's "Start Fresh" marketing campaign, the Watch a Video, Plant a Tree promotion allows users to positively impact the environment by watching videos via ABC.com widgets.
          Building upon the success of ABC.com's "Lost" and "Dancing with the Stars" widgets, which each average over 170,000 daily views, the new widgets are designed to provide another way for viewers to experience and share their favorite shows online. The embeddable widgets will allow fans to add exclusive ABC.com content to their blogs, webpages and social networking sites, including iGoogle, MyYahoo, Facebook and MySpace. Each widget will include video clips, photos, news alerts and mobile versions, and links back to ABC.com's Emmy Award-winning broadband player for viewing of full episodes.
          In support of the spring-themed "Start Fresh" campaign on ABC promoting the return of new episodes, ABC and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up to plant trees. For every ten videos watched from any ABC widget beginning April 7 through April 30, a tree sapling will be planted, with the goal of planting up to 100,000 trees. Progress can be seen via counters on the widgets Additional information on Watch a Video, Plant a Tree and the Arbor Day Foundation can be found on ABC.com.
          The Arbor Day Foundation is the largest nonprofit tree-planting organization, with nearly one million members and countless supporters planting more than 10 million trees per year. We strive to advance the celebration of Arbor Day, our nation's oldest environmental holiday. Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states and in countries around the world.

 

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FAN FAVORITE ANDREA EVANS RETURNS TO ABC'S "ONE LIFE TO LIVE" IN JUNE

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          As "One Life to Live" prepares to celebrate its 40th Anniversary on ABC, Andrea Evans returns to play one of daytime television's most beloved bad girls, Tina Lord Roberts, in June. Ms. Evans originated the role in 1978 and played the popular character until 1990, receiving an Emmy Award nomination for her wonderfully devious portrayal. Tina's return to Llanview means the kind of trouble only she can create, and will open the door for another fan favorite to return.
          "Even though Andrea has not appeared on 'OLTL' since 1990, she has remained among the most requested characters to return to the show," said executive producer Frank Valentini. "I welcome her home to 'OLTL' and to the role where she made an indelible mark on our audience."
           "For many years, both fans of mine and of 'One Life to Live' have wanted me to return to the show, said Ms. Evans. "Now that the timing is right, I'm thrilled to be returning to the role of Tina, which I've always held near and dear to my heart, and I'm looking forward to working once again with all my friends and 'family' at 'One Live to Live.'"
          Tina has endured a life-altering experience and will have a mysterious connection to one of Llanview's most powerful citizens. Upon her return, she will first cross paths with her sister, Viki Davidson (Erika Slezak), and her brother, Todd (Trevor St. John). Her appearance in town will spark a major story that will take place throughout the summer.
          Ms. Evans is one of the genre's most dynamic performers and, in addition to "One Life to Live, has appeared on "The Young and the Restless," "The Bold and the Beautiful" and most recently "Passions." Besides her daytime roles, she has an impressive list of credits spanning film, primetime, radio and theatre. In addition to her acting career, she dedicates her time to such charitable organizations as The City of Hope and numerous animal rights groups. Ms. Evans continues to reside in CA with her husband, Steve, and young daughter Kylie Lyn.
          Emmy Award-winning "One Life to Live," created by Agnes Nixon, was launched July 15, 1968. Frank Valentini executive-produces. Ron Carlivati is the headwriter. The popular drama consistently ranks among the top five in the key demographic of Women 18-49. "One Life to Live" airs Monday to Friday (2:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

 

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ABC ANNOUNCES SPECIAL TWO-HOUR FINALES OF "GREY'S ANATOMY" AND "LOST

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          ABC Entertainment announces special two-hour finales of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Lost." The "Grey's Anatomy" finale airs Thursday, May 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), and the "Lost" finale airs Thursday, May 29 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. This marks an additional hour for each show this season, for a total of 17 hours for "Grey's Anatomy" and 14 hours for "Lost". "Grey's Anatomy" returns with original episodes on Thursday, April 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), and "Lost" returns with originals that night as well, when it moves to its new 10:00 p.m. time slot.

 

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ABC ANNOUNCES THE NEWS SPECIAL "AUDITION: BARBARA WALTERS' JOURNEY"

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          ABC News will air a biographical special, anchored By Charles Gibson, that will examine the life and career of fellow ABC News icon Barbara Walters, on Wednesday, May 7 At 10pm.

          Today Barbara Walters is a household name-but how that happened is an intriguing and unlikely story. From her unconventional and often turbulent childhood to her drive and determination to succeed, the special is about both becoming and being Barbara Walters. In candid interviews with Charles Gibson, Walters tells of the difficulties and challenges she faced, and of the twists of fate that helped shape her career. She also reveals deeply personal details of her journey, from growing up with a "slow" older sister to her three marriages and several serious romances. The airing of the special coincides with the publication of her autobiography, Audition, by Knopf.
          The program also features interviews with Oprah Winfrey, who says she considers Walters a role model, as well as Walters' colleagues, Hugh Downs and Sam Donaldson, and her daughter, Jackie Danforth, among others.

 

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DETAILS OF CASTING CALLS FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: SUMMER SESSION

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          ABC has announced the details of East and West Coast Open Casting calls for "High School Musical: Summer Session. West coast auditions will be held on Sunday, April 27 at Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, California. The East coast open casting call will be held on Wednesday, May 7, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The exact location is the Champion Stadium at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex. Both of these open auditions will form part of the early episodes of the series. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 22 is welcome to give it a shot at the open calls (if you are under 18, you must bring your parent or legal guardian) and can download an application and view eligibility requirements at www.abc.com/hsmsummersession.
          The series debuts on the ABC Television Network on Sunday, July 20 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) and runs Sundays and Mondays (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) for three weeks, then continues Mondays at 8:00 p.m., ET through mid-September. The producers welcome anyone and everyone aged 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 try 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, and one talented newcomer will receive the opportunity of a lifetime, becoming a part of the "High School Musical" family. The winner will receive a grand prize-details will be announced separately. Lots of fantastic surprises await someone with the talent to go to the head of the class!
          In addition to the open calls in Long Beach and Orlando, the casting scouts from "High School Musical: Summer Session" are scouring the country looking for otherwise unknown talent who they think deserve a chance to try out for this new reality series. The casting scouts will select some of these individuals to be brought to the final auditions, before a panel of judges, which will be held as the final phases of the open calls. If you are selected to audition, bring your A-game for a chance to appear before our judges and show them why you deserve to join the "High School Musical" family.

 

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'THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO' LISTINGS

Thursday, April 17: Show 3548 – Guests include actor Ewan McGregor, John Cho and Kal Penn and musical guests Seether

Friday, April 18: Show 3549 – Guests include Jason Taylor and musical guests Flogging Molly

Monday, April 21: Show 3550 – Dave Salmoni and animals, Norm MacDonald and musical guest Ashlee Simpson

Tuesday, April 22: Show 3551 – Guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Segal and musical guests Goldfrapp

Wednesday, April 23: Show 3552 – Guests include Patrick Dempsey, Ed Begley Jr. and musical guests Tegan and Sara

Thursday, April 24: Show 3553 – Guests include Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Marilu Henner and musical guests Old 97's

Friday, April 25: Show 3554 – Guests include Hugh Laurie and Doug Fine

 

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LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'
 
Thursday, April 17 – From NBC's "Today," Matt Lauer, actor Ryan Reynolds, musical guest A Simple Plan

Friday, April 18 -- Funnyman Martin Short, from the Boston Celtics Ray Allen, musical guest The Kooks

Monday, April 21 – Talk show host Rachael Ray, actor John Cho, musical guest Grizzly Bear

Tuesday, April 22 -- Actor Andy Richter, musical guest She & Him

Wednesday, April 23 -- Actor Seth Green, "Today" show travel editor Peter Greenberg

Thursday, April 24 – Actress Amy Poehler (NBC's "Saturday Night Live")

Friday, April 25 – Actress Tina Fey (NBC's "30 Rock"), actor Fred Willard, musical guest Say Anything

 

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LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'

Saturdays, 11:30 p.m. ET – 1:00 a.m. ET

April 19 - Amy Adams / Vampire Weekend (OAD 3/8/08)

April 26 - Christopher Walken / Panic at the Disco (OAD 4/5/08)

May 3 - Jonah Hill / Mariah Carey (OAD 3/15/08)

May 10 - Shia LaBeouf / My Morning Jacket

 

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN" ON CBS

Thursday, April 17                           Talk show host Kelly Ripa; climate change expert Dr. John P. Holdren; musical guests The Black Keys

Friday, April 18                                Actress Amy Poehler; actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother"

Monday, April 21                             Actor Billy Crystal; tennis star Maria Sharapova

Tuesday, April 22                             Actress Helen Hunt; sportscaster Chris "Mad Dog" Russo; musical guest Kathleen Edwards

 

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON "THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON" ON CBS

Thursday, April 17                  Actress Alyssa Milano; actor Henry Winkler; music by Jason Aldean

Friday, April 18                    Actress Kristen Bell; actor Oliver Hudson from the CBS comedy series "Rules of Engagement"; music by Morrissey

Monday, April 21                     Guests TBA

Tuesday, April 22                     Guests TBA

Wednesday, April 23                Guests TBA

Thursday, April 24               Actor Ben Stein; actress Alicia Witt; comedian Andrew Norelli

Friday, April 25                    Actor Jason Segel from the CBS comedy series "How I Met Your Mother"; author Connie Schultz.

Monday, April 28                 Actress Kathy Griffin; music by Morrissey

Tuesday, April 29                 Actor Ewan McGregor; actress Emily Deschanel; music by Morrissey

Wednesday, April 30            Actor Jeff Bridges; actress Valerie Edmond; music by Grand Archives

Thursday, May 1                 Actress Sigourney Weaver; music by She & Him;

Friday, May 2                      Actress Helen Hunt; Actor Kal Penn.

 

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CBS TO PRESENT "SURVIVOR" IN HIGH DEFINITION FOR THE FIRST TIME UTILIZING SONY'S XDCAM HD TECHNOLOGY

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)            Sony and CBS have joined forces to bring the ground-breaking reality series "Survivor" to high definition. Sony XDCAM HD^TM Professional Disc^TM system will be used to shoot the upcoming 17th edition of CBS's Survivor in high definition, with production scheduled to begin this summer and the premiere episode debuting in the fall.

          "Sony's XDCAM HD system will start a new era for Survivor," said Mark Burnett, executive producer. "The camcorder brings the exotic locales to life brilliantly, creating an immediacy that draws viewers right into the frame. This is something we'd been looking to do for some time, and now it has become a reality."

            The XDCAM HD camcorders and decks to be deployed are a direct replacement for Sony Digital Betacam equipment used to craft the series' groundbreaking style since its premiere. The Sony XDCAM HD solution is immediately familiar to camera operators and line producers, but offers far more than an upgrade from SD to HD resolution. The optical-disc-based HD workflow introduces new innovation and efficiency that addresses the unique needs of reality TV's unscripted programming.

            "Shooting in high definition gives our production team tools for storytelling beyond what was previously possible and will give our loyal audience an enhanced viewing experience," said Ghen Maynard, executive vice president, Alternative Programming & Entertainment Content for New Media, CBS Paramount Entertainment Group.  "SURVIVOR's locations and natural elements have always served as another character in the show and an important part of the competition.  With HD, viewers will feel as if they are on location instead of in their living room."  

 

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"CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" DEBUTS MAY 31 ON CBS

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          CBS and EliteXC announced the lineup for the first "CBS ELITEXC Saturday Night Fights", to be broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Saturday, May 31 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

          "In terms of recognition and perception, I believe May 31 is the biggest and single most important MMA fight card ever. It will forever change the landscape of the sport and how it is perceived," said Gary Shaw, EliteXC Live Events President.

          The following five primetime matchups are confirmed for May 31.

• Kimbo Slice vs. James "Colossus" Thompson (Heavyweights)
• "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler vs. Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith (for EliteXC Middleweight title)
• Gina "Conviction" Carano vs. Kaitlin Young (140 lb. weight class)  
• Phil Baroni vs. Murilo "Ninja" Rua (Middleweights)
• Brett "The Grim" Rogers vs. Jon Murphy (Heavyweights)

KIMBO SLICE vs. JAMES "COLOSSUS" THOMPSON

           

Heavyweight sensation Kimbo Slice will headline the first-ever CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS.  From the street to EliteXC, Slice's unorthodox ascension through the world of mixed martial arts started with posting his local fights on "YouTube," a move that quickly garnered millions of downloads and made him an instant legend among fans of the sport.  Kimbo, aka Kevin Ferguson, who resides in Perrine, Fla., near Miami, will be matched against James "Colossus" Thompson, a British MMA standout whose pre-fighting resume includes work as a "debt collector."  Thompson is aptly nicknamed, standing at six-foot-five and weighing more than 250 pounds.  He will be the first MMA fighter to possess a height advantage over the six-foot-two-inch Kimbo.  This bout is scheduled for three five-minute rounds.       

 

"RUTHLESS" ROBBIE LAWLER vs. SCOTT "HANDS OF STEEL" SMITH

 

Champion "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler of St. Louis by way of Davenport, Iowa will put his title on the line against Scott "Hands of Steel" Smith in the evening's middleweight championship fight.  Lawler trains under the legendary Pat Miletich, while Smith trains in Reno, Nev.  Both fighters are widely considered two of the most prolific knockout artists in the business.  This championship bout is slated for five five-minute rounds.      

 

GINA "CONVICTION" CARANO vs. KAITLIN YOUNG

 

In a female bout, Gina "Conviction" Carano will square off against Circle Pines, Minn. native Kaitlin Young.  Carano, an undefeated Muay Thai specialist, lives and trains in Las Vegas, Nev., and is considered one of the most popular female fighters in the world of mixed martial arts.  Carano recently appeared on the series "American Gladiators" where she put her skills to the test as the gladiator "Crush."  Young, a well-conditioned athlete who trains at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy, started Olympic-style taekwondo when she was 14.  Her aggressive style and Muay Thai background should provide one of the most interesting matchups of the evening.  This bout is scheduled for three three-minute rounds.

 

PHIL BARONI vs. MURILO "NINJA" RUA

 

Outspoken, hard-hitting, MMA bad boy, Phil Baroni, will take on former EliteXC middleweight champ Murilo "Ninja" Rua, a specialist in Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu- jitsu.  Baroni, a fighter known for always putting on a good show, hails from Long Island, N.Y., and is currently training in Las Vegas, Nev. and San Jose, Calif.  The talented Rua is currently training in his hometown of Curitiba, Brazil.  This bout is scheduled for three five-minute rounds. 

 

BRETT "THE GRIM" ROGERS vs. JON MURPHY

 

Brett "The Grim" Rogers brings an impressive undefeated record to the fight against fellow heavyweight contender Jon Murphy.  The explosive, hard-hitting Rogers, who hails from Minneapolis, Minn., is six-foot-five and weighs over 260 pounds.  Murphy, a former middle linebacker at Syracuse University who lives in Minersville, Penn, is six-foot-four and weighs over 240 pounds.  This bout is scheduled for three five-minute rounds.     

 

The intense nature of the contests and the theatrical elements of its live events have made mixed martial arts one of the fastest growing spectator sports in the U.S.  Over the last several years, the genre has seen tremendous growth in popularity, especially among the coveted 18-34 demographic.

 

Mixed martial arts is a sport evolved from a number of ancient combat disciplines including judo, jiu-jitsu, karate, wrestling and kickboxing.  World-class athletes engage in hand-to-hand combat in a ring-both caged and traditional-and must adapt their fighting style to fit their opponent.  The wide variety of styles and techniques make every event an unpredictable spectacle.

 

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ERNIE ELS, JUSTIN ROSE, JIM FURYK, STEWART CINK AND DAVIS LOVE III LEAD STRONG FIELD AT "VERIZON HERITAGE" ON CBS SPORTS

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          Five-time Heritage winner Davis Love III, Ernie Els, Justin Rose, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Aaron Baddeley and Zach Johnson lead the field at the 2008 Verizon Heritage this weekend as CBS Sports broadcasts the third and final rounds on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20 (3:00-6:00 PM, ET, both days), live from picturesque Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, S.C.

          Jim Nantz and Nick Faldo provide commentary from the 18^th tower and Peter Oosterhuis calls the action at the 17^th hole, Gary McCord at the 16^th hole and Ian Baker-Finch at the 15^th hole. Peter Kostis serves as on-course reporter.

          Defending champion Boo Weekley, a fan-favorite on the PGA TOUR, won his first PGA TOUR event here last year with chip-ins for par on the last two holes to outlast Els by one-stroke. Weekley went on to play for the first time in THE PLAYERS Championship, the U.S. Open, the British Open and THE TOUR Championship. He comes to Harbour Town Golf Links after a solid performance in his first Masters last week where he tied for 20^th.  He is the third consecutive first-time winner, 10^th overall, in Verizon Heritage history.   Weekley will take on a field that includes Love III, Els, Rose, Furyk, Cink, Baddeley, Johnson, Niclas Fasth, Sean O'Hair, Scott Verpalnk, Stephen Ames, Woody Austin, Brandt Snedeker, who finished tied for third in his first Masters as a pro last week, Justin Leonard, Tim Clark, Mark Calcavecchia Jesper Parnevik, Chris DiMarco, Lucas Glover, Chad Campbell, Jose Coceres, Camilo Villegas, Tim Herron and Fred Funk.  

 

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BRITTANY LINCICOME DEFENDS TITLE AT LPGA'S "GINN OPEN" ON CBS SPORTS APRIL 19-20

(April 17th, 2008.  -  Editor)          The world's top women players including No. 1-ranked* Lorena Ochoa, No. 2 Annika Sorenstam, No. 3 Suzanne Petersen, No. 4 Paula Creamer and No. 5 Karrie Webb are among one of the strongest fields in golf competing at the LPGA's GINN OPEN this weekend. CBS Sports broadcasts the third and final rounds on Saturday, April 19 (1:30-3:00 PM, ET) and Sunday, April 20 (1:00-3:00 PM, ET), live from the Reunion Resort & Club in Reunion, Fla.

          Bill Macatee, Bobby Clampett and Beth Daniel provide commentary and analysis at the 18th hole along with Mary Bryan at the 17th hole.  Val Skinner and Billy Kratzert, serve as on-course reporters.

          Brittany Lincicome was the Ginn Open champion last year, capturing her second career victory and overcoming a six-stroke deficit in the final round shooting an even 72. Ochoa came in second place last year, one stroke behind Lincicome's even par round, and is competing for her fourth consecutive win of the season.  Ochoa and defending champion Lincicome will have to battle against top contenders Sorestam, Pettersen, Creamer, Webb, Cristie Kerr, Jee Young Lee, Jeong Jang, Mi Hyun Kim, Se-Ri Pak, Morgan Pressel, Juli Inkster, Laura Diaz, Pat Hurst and Natalie Gulbis.  (*Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings)  

 

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QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S' 'WEEKEND UPDATE WITH AMY POEHLER & SETH MEYERS' APRIL 12, 2008

"WEEKEND UPDATE" CO-ANCHOR AMY POEHLER – "A former Pentagon official said this week that before the start of the war in Iraq, former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld gave the Bush administration a 'list of horribles,' things that he believed could go wrong. Which the Bush administration apparently mistook for a 'to-do' list."

POEHLER – "According to a new poll, Barack Obama has a 24 point lead over Hillary Clinton in North Carolina. Obama is doing particularly well with one important demographic: voters."

"WEEKEND UPDATE" CO-ANCHOR SETH MEYERS – "American Airlines on Wednesday canceled 2400 flights this week stranding 150,000 travelers as it inspected the wiring on some of its jets. Said one relieved passenger on a competing airline, 'I am just so grateful Continental doesn't do inspections.'"

MEYERS – "Two volunteer groups in Arizona have set up cameras on the Mexican border, so that people with fast internet connections can sign up to monitor the cameras remotely and report illegal immigrants. Said one illegal immigrant, 'Hey, free camera!'"

POEHLER – "Elton John helped Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign by holding a fundraiser Wednesday night that gathered an impressive 2.5 million dollars. Or as Elton John calls it, 'hat money.'"

POEHLER – "The New York Police Department said Wednesday that they will begin random steroid testing of their officers starting July 1st. All part of the bold, new initiative for 'smaller, meeker cops.'"

POEHLER – "Disney announced Tuesday that they have already started writing High School Musical 4. It will focus on the characters' struggle to understand why they can't ever seem to graduate from this super queer high school."

MEYERS – "The death Saturday of actor Charlton Heston has elicited tributes from many quarters including Nancy Reagan who called him 'an American hero,' President Bush, who described him as an 'advocate for liberty,' and apes, who called him 'Public Enemy #1.'"

MEYERS – "Police in Wisconsin are searching for three men who stole $24,000 dollars worth of Miller beer. $24,000 dollars worth of Miller? Did they steal all of it?"

POEHLER – "A man in Bosnia, whose house has been hit by meteorites five times since November, is claiming that he is being targeted by aliens. Said aliens, 'That's true.'"

MEYERS – "Surgeons from Johns Hopkins University Hospital successfully performed the first-ever 6-way kidney transplant last Saturday. Disturbingly, all 6 patients had only gone in for flu shots."

MEYERS – "A topless photo of Carla Bruni, the model turned current French first lady, was sold at auction Thursday for 91,000 dollars, to someone who is clearly not familiar with Google Image search."

MEYERS – "In anticipation of Pope Benedict's trip to New York next week, t-shirts, mugs, posters and Pope bobblehead dolls are going on sale all over the city. After all, the pope deserves the same respect and admiration that we bestow upon 'Scarface.'"

MEYERS – "A local government in Indonesia is attempting to curb prostitution by asking masseuses to wear a padlock on their pants. But if I know masseuses, I have a feeling this story still has a happy ending."

POEHLER – "A new perfume has been created called '888,' which is intended to capture the imaginary smell of gold. Making it perfect for those women hoping to attract an old timey prospector."

POEHLER – "A firefighter in Poland was arrested for allegedly setting fires to pad his overtime pay. Worse, he had to split the money between fifty firemen; one to hold the hose and 49 to move the building back and forth."

MEYERS – "It was reported this week that Luciano Pavarotti lip-synched his final performance at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics because the bitter cold made it impossible for him to sing. Many spectators grew suspicious when midway through the song, Pavarotti ate a turkey sub."

 

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QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN' APRIL 7 – APRIL 11

"Yesterday, Hillary Clinton's top adviser abruptly left her campaign. When he heard about it, Bill Clinton said: 'Wait - we can leave?'"

"On Saturday, Barack Obama held several campaign rallies in Montana. Officials say that Barack's visit attracted large crowds AND doubled the black population of Montana."

"John McCain is the only presidential candidate who is not currently using Secret Service protection. So far, McCain's only protection is the life insurance he bought from Wilford Brimley."

"The Pope announced that during his visit to New York City this month he will visit a synagogue. When asked why, the Pope, 'I want to perform for a crowd that hasn't heard my material before.'"

"According to a new poll, 81% of Americans think the country is on the wrong track. The other 19% own gas stations."

"A new study has found that people with a TV in their bedroom are likely to have weight problems. The study found that this even more true if the TV in your bedroom is resting on a refrigerator."

"7-Eleven announced that it's going to start offering its own 7-Eleven credit card. The 7-Eleven credit card is for people who are not comfortable walking around with Slim-Jim money."

"Today, the Olympic torch relay was interrupted so many times by protestors that organizers took the torch on a bus for final part of the run. By the way, it's now called the Olympic Burning Bus."

"Canada just announced it may boycott this year's Summer Olympics because of China's treatment of Tibet. When asked about the boycott, Canada's Prime Minister said, 'I'm very angry at China plus we suck at summer sports.'"

"It's been reported that John McCain once got so angry at his wife during a public appearance that he called her the worst name you can call your wife. That's right, he called her 'Hillary.'"

"General Petraeus, the top general in Iraq, testified on Capitol Hill today - and he was questioned by Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Obama and Clinton both had the same question for Petraeus: 'Are you by any chance a superdelegate?'"

"The producers of the Latin Grammy Awards announced that the show is moving to Houston. The Latin Grammies plan to get to Houston by sneaking over the border from Mexico."

"The New York Post is reporting that the store Linens 'N Things is headed for bankruptcy. A spokesman for Linens 'N Things says: 'We've been selling plenty of linens – but not nearly enough things.'"

"The latest rumor is that CBS may shut down most of its news department and outsource its newsgathering to CNN. A CBS executive said, 'We want to grab that hot, young Larry King audience.'"

"Nicole Kidman and her new husband Keith Urban have bought a home in California just blocks from former husband Tom Cruise. Cruise probably will never see Kidman though because all around her house she built a 4-foot fence."

"Last night in New York, Elton John held a fundraiser for Senator Hillary Clinton. Things got off to an awkward start when Hillary and Elton showed up wearing the same pantsuit."

"The Elton John benefit concert was a huge success raising $2.5 Million for Hillary's campaign. Elton sang all of his biggest hits for Hillary – except for 'The Bitch is Back.'"

"During a speech President Bush urged Chinese leaders to talk to the Dalai Lama and called him 'a really fine man.' Bush said, 'I used to be reluctant to meet with him - then I found out he's not a real llama.'"

"This week in San Diego, a group of openly gay republicans are holding their national convention. The gay convention is just like the regular convention - except instead of super-delegates - they have super-fabulous-delegates."

"A new survey says that the average man in a relationship decides to propose to a woman 2 years, 11 months and eight days after their first date. By the way, the average woman in a relationship just wrote that down and got out a calendar."

"A 70 year-old man was arrested for attacking an 81 year-old man at a Wal-Mart in Florida. Because it's in Florida, the 70 year-old man will be tried as a juvenile."

"It's being reported that singer Ashlee Simpson has gotten engaged. Friends say: 'Ashlee wanted to find a guy who's not threatened by her talent - and luckily, it didn't take long.'"

"In Montreal, over the weekend, fans waited for as long as 7 hours to meet Paris Hilton. Most of the fans didn't get to meet Paris but they all got to have sex with her."

"This week California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is going to be speaking at a convention of gay Republicans. Arnold could get in trouble because he plans to start his speech by saying, 'Hello Girly-Men.'"

"According to his tax return, last year Vice President Cheney donated over $166,000 to charity. Most of the money went to Cheney's favorite holiday charity: 'Coal for Tots.'"

"In Florida, two 55-year-old women were arrested for robbing banks while dressed as ninjas. If they're convicted the women could be given 10 years in prison and a Lifetime movie of the week."

"China is recalling thousands of pairs of novelty "Hillbilly Teeth" because the teeth may contain lead paint. When he heard that China was recalling the hillbilly teeth, President Bush said: 'Okay, NOW I'm boycotting the Olympics.'"

"Vanilla Ice was arrested after his wife called the police and said he that he pushed her. Vanilla Ice's wife said, 'This is the worst night of my life, and I'm married to Vanilla Ice.'"

 

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From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Reasons I Like Being an Accountant"

  As presented by 10 New York City area accountants on the Tuesday, April 15 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with David Letterman, seen weeknights (11:35 PM‑12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

10.       My exciting lifestyle is the envy of all my claims adjuster colleagues.

9.         I made ten grand doing taxes for Leona Helmsley's dog.

8.         Numbers are my only friends.

7.         What other job allows you to show up for work in just a suit and tie?

6.         Mild-mannered day job protects my true identity: Batman.

5.         I'm always the first to hear about the latest calculator innovations.

4.         I was a finalist on last season's "Accounting with the Stars."

3.         When some idiot asks me about a form 8038-G information return for tax-exempt governmental obligation, when they really mean a form 1038-R recovery of overpayment under arbitrage rebate provisions - that ****'s hilarious!

2.         If I screw up something, you go to jail, not me!

1.         I get more tail than George Clooney.  

 

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From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Ways Trevor Immelman's Life Has Changed Since Winning the Masters"

As presented by 2008 Masters golf champion Trevor Immelman on the Monday, April 14 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with David Letterman.

10.       I've been elevated from "unknown" to "obscure."

9.         Thanks to the prize money, I no longer have to buy generic root beer.

8.         Suddenly I don't look so foolish for trademarking "Immelmania."

7.         I'm BFFs with Lauren and Heidi from "The Hills."

6.         President Bush called to congratulate me on winning Wimbledon.

5.         When my caddy recommends a club I can say, "Excuse me, how many Masters have you won?"

4.         Invited to Masters Winners Week on "Jeopardy."

3.         I get a lifetime supply of them little pencils.

2.         Guess who's playing 36 holes with the Pope this weekend? 

1.         Get to put my arm around Tiger Woods and say, "Maybe next year."  

 

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