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ABC ANNOUNCES MAY SWEEPS PROGRAMMING

New York, N.Y. April 27th, 2009.          The ABC Television Network announces highlights of its upcoming May sweeps programming, including the 100th episodes from the hit drama series "Grey's Anatomy" and "Lost," the season premiere of "The Bachelorette," the primetime special "Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist" and season finales to some of your favorite ABC shows.

"GREY'S ANATOMY" -- "Sweet Surrender" - As she endures aggressive treatment for her cancer, Izzie throws herself into planning Derek and Meredith's wedding, Callie introduces Arizona as her girlfriend to her disapproving father (Guest Star Hector Elizondo), George excels in a trauma emergency when Alex freezes, and Owen seeks help with his PTSD, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET.

"PRIVATE PRACTICE" - "What You Do for Love" - When a pregnant woman starts to show signs of heart complications, Addison rushes her to St. Ambrose where Noah is standing by to help. Meanwhile at Oceanside Wellness, Sam notices Naomi frequently sneaking away from the clinic, and her elusiveness causes him to rethink their friendship; Pete's relationship with Lisa becomes complicated by Violet's ever-present pregnancy; and Sheldon decides it's time to take a stand, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET. Guest stars include Josh Hopkins as Noah, Idina Menzel as Lisa and Brian Benben as Sheldon.

"WIFE SWAP" -- "Brazenwood/Taylor" - A meat-loving cowboy family with traditional values swap lives with a free-spirited vegan family who consult the stars, on "Wife Swap," FRIDAY, APRIL 24 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET. Each week two very contradictory families from across the country participate in a two-week-long challenge: The wives exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover daily life in another woman's shoes. This astonishing experiment repeatedly changes lives and redefines families.

"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" - "Jordan Family" -- Faced with the devastating losses of a daughter in 1995 to domestic violence and then a son eight years later to a drunk driver, Monica and Brady Jordan responded not with bitterness or self-pity but with dedicated, passionate service to their community. They're now raising their three grandchildren, are strong advocates of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and open their home to more than 100 youngsters each week who need a safe place to hang out. The Jordans make sure their home is a welcoming and safe haven where kids in the neighborhood drop by to eat, sleep, socialize and be mentored under their roof. But their house has gone without repair in years; their bathroom leaks into their kitchen, and some of the house siding has blown off. Thousands of meals have been cooked in a kitchen that's falling apart, has no overhead light, rotting counters and a stove that barely works. They have given so much for their cause and their community that M.A.D.D and the Alabama Police Department felt it was time for the Jordans to get something back. Now it's up to Ty and his designers to step in and help this family who have devoted themselves to protecting and guiding countless others. The "Jordan Family" airs on, SUNDAY, APRIL 26 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

"DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES" -- "Rose's Turn" - Covering up the truth leads to unexpected consequences, on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, APRIL 26 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Carlos finds Lynette in a precarious position, which she chooses to hide from Tom; Gaby hastily covers for Tom's coy behavior; Orson tries to hide the truth about his wounds from Bree; Katherine confesses to Mike, which leads to a surprising realization; and Susan confides her dark secret in Dave.

"BROTHERS & SISTERS" -- "Julia" - Out of patience waiting for Tommy to return home, Julia makes a life-changing decision about the future, Robert discovers what Kitty has been keeping from him, and Holly and Sarah finally find balance in their relationship, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, APRIL 26 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest stars include Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Matt Letscher as Alec, Luc Charbonnier as Ben, Andrea Luna Grano as Leanne Mitchell, Marley Barth as Elizabeth Walker and Spencer Barth as Elizabeth Walker.

"SURVIVING SUBURBIA" -- "40 Days" - When Steve convinces Anne to attend a book club so she can be introduced to a book promising intimacy through 40 days of sex, his plan backfires when Anne starts taking the time to open up and admits at one point to having lost confidence in their relationship. Meanwhile, Courtney must confess that she lost something of importance given to her by Jenna (Guest Star Lyndsey Jolly), on "Surviving Suburbia," MONDAY, APRIL 27 (9:32-10:02 p.m., ET).

"CASTLE" - "Ghosts" - Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a woman found drowned in a bathtub of motor oil at a transient hotel. But when they uncover a dark secret about the woman's past, they must unravel a 20-year-old mystery with the help of a true crime journalist who may have been stalking the victim. Meanwhile, Beckett puts her poker face to the test as she squares off against Castle, with her money and pride at stake, on "Castle," MONDAY, APRIL 27 (10:02-11:00 p.m. ET). Guest stars include Joanne Kelly as Lee Wax, Alex Carter as Michael Goldman, Jillian Armenante as Susan Mailer, Dan Castellaneta as Judge Markway and Joseph C. Phillips as Mayor.

"ACCORDING TO JIM" -- "The Daddy Way" -- Cheryl and her friends, eager to get an afternoon away from the kids, arrange a "Daddy and Me" group for Jim and other dads with young kids at their home. Jim makes the best of a potentially boring situation by turning babysitting into a sporting event -- staging baby races where the dads bet on their kids and drink beer, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, APRIL 28 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET). Guest stars include Robert Belushi as Phil, Rachel Sondag as Joan, Harry Hannigan as Harry and Madison Dirks as Todd.

"ACCORDING TO JIM" -- "Physical Therapy" -- Jim convinces Andy to play snow football even though Andy's girlfriend, Mandy (Guest Star Jackie Debatin), warns him against it. Now injured, Andy has to hide his injury from Mandy, so Jim stages a freak accident for Andy in his home, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, APRIL 28 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).

"CUPID" -- "The Tommy Brown Affair" - After Claire's apartment is broken into, Trevor realizes that locksmith and ex-jewel thief Tommy Brown is in love with Paula, his parole officer. Trevor tries to get them together, but Paula doesn't believe criminals can change. When a museum is robbed of its diamonds, all suspicions turn to Tommy and seem to validate Paula's theory. Meanwhile, since the apartment robbery, Claire finds herself relying more on Trevor, blurring the boundary between doctor and patient; and Trevor opens up more about his past, including his relationship with his parents, Venus and Mars, on "Cupid," TUESDAY, APRIL 28 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Adam Kaufman as Tommy, Shirley A. Rumierk as Paula Travato, Trieste Dunn as Sonja, Amy Schumer as Heather, Anna Chlumsky as Josie, Alexis Suarez as Doug, Faith Sandberg as middle aged woman, Joe Gonzalez as uniformed cop, Ed Wheeler as doorman, Brian O'Neil as supervisor, Craig Bockhorn as middle aged detective, Beth Ellen Patrick as news anchor and Bryan Scott Johnson as guard.

"SCRUBS" -- "My Chief Concern" - Change begets change when J.D. considers taking a new job so he can live closer to his son and Kim (guest starring Elizabeth Banks), Turk begins his new role as chief of surgery, and Ted and Gooch take their relationship to the next level, on "Scrubs," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET). Guest stars include Robert Maschio as Todd, Sam Lloyd as Ted, Christa Miller as Jordan, Elizabeth Banks as Kim, Eliza Coupe as Denise, Lee Thompson Young as Derek, Kate Micucci as Stephanie, Kit Pongetti as lady, John Kahle as Ethan, Nancy Daly as Mrs. Gallin and Taran Killam as Jimmy.

"BETTER OFF TED" -- "Get Happy" - Veronica comes up with some novel ways for Veridian to boost employee morale when a survey reveals they're miserable. But since the survey also showed that she's too intimidating, she's got to work on being more likable, even if it kills her. Meanwhile, Ted tries to win over the only segment of the Veridian population he didn't score well with - men over 50 - on the Season Finale of "Better Off Ted," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).

"LOST" -- "The Variable" - On the 100th episode milestone for the series, the time of reckoning has begun when Daniel Faraday comes clean regarding what he knows about the island, on "Lost," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Sonya Walger as Penelope "Penny" Widmore, Alan Dale as Charles Widmore, Francois Chau as Dr. Pierre Chang, Fionnula Flanagan as Eloise Hawking, Patrick Fischler as Phil, Eric Lange as Radzinsky, Sarah Farooqui as Theresa, Alice Evans as younger Eloise Hawking, Wendy Pearson as E.R. doctor, Todd Coolidge as paramedic, Peggy Anne Siegmund as caretaker, Jennifer Sojot as E.R. nurse, Spencer Allyn as young Daniel Faraday, Michael Dempsey as foreman, Maya Henssens as young girl, Ariston Green as workman, Marvin DeFreitas as young Charlie and Brad Berryhill as anxious guy.

"THE UNUSUALS" -- "42" - Cole receives a disturbing call from Lutz, who believes Walsh knows he killed Kowalski and is on his way to Walsh's diner. Lutz poses as a customer and strikes up a conversation with Walsh before pulling a gun and firing. Lutz escapes and Walsh discovers that one stray bullet went through the diner into his apartment, striking Beaumont. Cole fears for his future as Walsh and Casey begin to uncover pieces of his past relationship with Lutz. Meanwhile, Banks continues to be haunted by the number 42 while he and Delahoy investigate a string of bus robberies. One passenger, a clairvoyant, tries to help them catch the robber with her predictions, causing Banks to question whether fate can be stopped, on "The Unusuals," WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).

"UGLY BETTY" - "Rabbit Test" - The Suarez family gets an invitation to meet Matt's famed billionaire dad, Calvin Hartley (Guest Star David Rasche), at his legendary Easter Egg hunt. While Betty sees this as a chance to get closer to Matt, Daniel seizes the opportunity to get Mode a bailout. Meanwhile Wilhelmina suspects that little William might not be her biological son, on ABC's "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

"GREY'S ANATOMY" -- "No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance)" - As preparations continue for Meredith and Derek's wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her handful-of-a-mother, Robbie (Guest Star Emmy-Nominated Sharon Lawrence). Meanwhile, a newly sober Thatcher visits his daughters, Meredith and Lexie, in order to make amends, and the Chief and Meredith bitterly fight over a controversial medical case, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET).

"PRIVATE PRACTICE" -- "Yours, Mine & Ours" - As Violet chooses between Pete and Sheldon, a grief-stricken patient poses a danger to her; Addison faces her feelings for Noah as Morgan goes into labor; Dell has concerns for his daughter when a drugged-out Heather returns to town; and Naomi must decide if it's in her best interest to stay with Oceanside Wellness or start anew at Pacific Wellcare, on the Season Finale of "Private Practice," THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest stars include Josh Hopkins as Noah, Amanda Detmer as Morgan, Amanda Foreman as Katie and Brian Benben as Sheldon.

"WIFE SWAP" -- "Schults/Smith" - Young parents who celebrate Halloween year-round swap lives with older parents who believe in strict, traditional values, on the Season Finale of "Wife Swap," FRIDAY, MAY 1 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). Each week two very contradictory families from across the country participate in a two-week-long challenge: The wives exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover daily life in another woman's shoes. This astonishing experiment repeatedly changes lives and redefines families.

"SUPERNANNY" -- "Krolikowski Family" -- Shannon and John both have high profile jobs at a large church, but their home is a far cry from a peaceful sanctuary. All four of their children fight with each other so viciously and so frequently that mom usually intervenes only if someone has drawn blood. That happens regularly because the kids bite, pinch, kick and pull hair for all they're worth. Mom's yelling isn't working, and Dad says he spanks to discipline, since he doesn't believe that timeouts or talking work. But in spite of the hardline tactics, neither parent has much authority. How will Jo deal with these challenges, especially with a dad resistant to her methods? The Season Finale of "Supernanny" airs FRIDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET).

"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" - "Cooper Family" - U.S. Army Combat Medic Jeff Cooper served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, earning numerous medals of honor, but also leaving him suffering with Gulf War Syndrome. Now confined to a wheelchair, Jeff suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and ongoing immune system disorders. Although constantly in pain, he continues to fight for his fellow servicemen, single handedly lobbying the State Senate to pass legislation to provide all veterans who served in this war with a special license plate of recognition. His heroism hit close to home when son Aaron was run over by a garbage truck as he was emptying the garbage on the street for pickup. Although Jeff kept his son alive performing vital lifesaving procedures, Aaron lost most of his right arm. While this family has endured many trials, they've remained upbeat and happy. But life in their ill equipped home is hard: It's a moisture-plagued double wide with poor electrical, a sinking roof and a rotting wheelchair ramp. While Ty and the designers, local builder Aronov Homes, Inc and hundreds of volunteers and workers are rebuilding their home, the Cooper family will go on vacation to Washington, DC. While there, the family meets former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Colin L. Powell, who presents them with a gift. The "Cooper Family" airs on SUNDAY, MAY 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

"DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES" -- "Bargaining" - Everyone knows how to bargain on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 3 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET): Bree sinks to a new low to retain the best lawyer; Gaby's vanity is put to the test when she makes a deal with daughter Juanita; Lynette and Tom negotiate sex; Katherine deceives Mike to win his heart; Jackson walks back into Susan's life with a proposal; and an unexpected visit sends Dave to do some bargaining of his own. Guest stars Gale Harold as Jackson Braddock in his return to Wisteria Lane.

"BROTHERS & SISTERS" -- "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" - When Kitty and Robert reach a crossroads in their marriage, she is forced to reflect on her father's (Guest Starring Tom Skerritt as William Walker) past indiscretions and decide what's most important in life. Meanwhile, Ryan makes a discovery about his mother's death and takes a huge leap in the wrong direction to vie for Rebecca's affection, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, MAY 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Tom Skerritt as William Walker, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Matt Letscher as Alec Tyler, Luc Charbonnier as Ben Tyler, Jay Knowlton as Grady and Toby Holguin as the bus driver.

"SURVIVING SUBURBIA" -- "If the Shoe Fits, Steal It" - Steve falsely accuses the mother of Courtney's classmate of stealing Courtney's shoes. When it's demonstrated that Courtney has her name on the bottom of her footwear, Steve is forced to prove he shows an interest in his kids. Meanwhile, Henry hides his SAT scores from his mom and turns to Steve for help, on "Surviving Suburbia" MONDAY, MAY 4 (9:32-10:02 p.m., ET). Guest Stars include Melissa Peterman as Mrs. Muncie, Alexandra Krosney as Rhonda, Lyndsey Jolly as Jenna, Heather Paige Kent as Mrs. Spillman, and Isabella Murad as Lily Spillman.

"CASTLE" - "Little Girl Lost" - When a two-year-old girl is discovered missing from her home, Beckett is called in to assist with the investigation only to discover that the FBI agent in charge is, in fact, her ex-boyfriend. The two of them try to put aside their unresolved feelings as they race to find the girl, but when Castle inserts himself into the investigation, competition quickly heats up for Beckett's attention, on "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 4 (10:02-11:00 p.m. ET). Guest Stars include Bailey Chase as Will Sorenson, Judy Reyes as Theresa Candela, Julian Acosta as Alfred Candela, Francis Capra as Juan Restrepo and Todd Waring as Dave Ellers.

"ACCORDING TO JIM" - "The Cooler One" - Jim tries to be the coolest dad to impress Ruby's friends, but soon realizes she's just manipulating him to get away with privileges that Cheryl would never condone, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, MAY 5 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET).

"ACCORDING TO JIM" -- "Happy Jim" -- When Jim injures his back and is prescribed pain pills, the family takes advantage of an unusually mellow, docile Jim by informing him of the kids' and Andy's major mishaps, which would normally cause him to hit the roof, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, MAY 5 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET).

"CUPID" -- "Shipping Out" - Trevor accidentally finds a stack of love letters from Joe, a young soldier and one of Claire's patients, written from Iraq to Robin "Peaches" Peachtree, his unrequited high school love. Trevor wants to reunite them and, as part of his plan, convinces Claire to organize a Mardi Gras-themed party for her singles group. Trevor flies in Peaches, a Cajun caterer, from Louisiana to provide the party food. When Claire realizes what Trevor is doing, she tells him that he's setting the couple up for failure, since she knows a secret about Joe as to why he shouldn't be with Peaches. Meanwhile, Claire faces her own fear of "fast-dancing" in public at a high school dance Trevor has set up for Joe and Peaches' first date, on "Cupid," TUESDAY, MAY 5 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Patrick J. Adams as Joe, Aubrey Dollar as Robin, Ptolemy Slocum as history teacher, Blanchard Ryan as bosomy Ellie, Sean Andrew as security guard, Julie Craig as Tracy Flick type and Theo Stockman as DJ.

"SCRUBS" -- "My Finale" - J.D. plans to say goodbye to Sacred Heart, but will his final day stand up to his fantasy of scoring a hug from Dr. Cox or learning the Janitor's real name? Meanwhile, when random furnishings from Elliot's apartment turn up in J.D.'s place, it becomes clear that she finally plans to take their relationship to a whole new level, on the season finale of "Scrubs," WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring in the finale are Aloma Wright as Nurse Roberts, Robert Maschio as Todd, Sam Lloyd as Ted, Christa Miller as Jordan, Travis Schuldt as Keith, Eliza Coupe as Denise, Sonal Shah as Sunny, Colin Hay as himself, Amy Smart as Jamie, Andrew Miller as Jack, Elizabeth Bogush as Alex, Michael McDonald as Mr. Cropper, Nicole Sullivan as Jill Tracy, Phil Lewis as Hooch, Taran Killam as Jimmy, Tom Cavanaugh as Dan Dorian, Michael Learned as Mrs. Wilks, Josh Cooke as Van, Suanne Spoke as the woman, Judy Jean Berns as Mrs. Stonewater, Deonte Gordon as the orderly, Aseem Batra as Josephine, Bellamy Young as Dr. Miller, Christina Miles as Gloria, Meredith Roberts as Kathy, Jill Tracy as Elaine, Katie O'Rourke as the coffee nurse, Kit Pongetti as Lady, Lindsay Ravage as Slagathor, Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Patti, Kate Micucci as Stephanie, Aaron Ikeda as Rex, Charles Rahi Chun as Dr. Wen, Shaughn Buchholz as Cabbage, Jay Kenneth Johnson as Dr. Matthews, Joe Rose as Troy, Martin Klebba as Randall, Matt Winston as Dr. Steadman, Paul F. Perry as Randall, Michael Hobert as Lonnie, Mike Schwartz as Lloyd, Philip McNiven as Roy, Tyler Poelle as Boon, Robert Beckwith as Roy, Robert Clendenin as Dr. Zeltzer, George Miserlis as Crispin, Randall Winston as Leonard, Frank Cameron as Dr. Mickhead, Geoff Stevenson as Dr. Beardface, Manley Henry as Snoop Dawg attending and Katheryn Joosten as Mrs. Tanner.

"LOST" -- "Follow the Leader" - Jack and Kate find themselves at odds over the direction to take to save their fellow island survivors, Locke further solidifies his stance as leader of "The Others," and Sawyer and Juliet come under scrutiny from the Dharma Initiative, on "Lost," WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Francois Chau as Dr. Pierre Chang, Doug Hutchison as Horace Goodspeed, Patrick Fischler as Phil, Eric Lange as Radzinsky, David S. Lee as younger Charles Widmore, Alice Evans as younger Eloise Hawking, Leslie Ishii as Lara, Sebastian Siegel as Erik, Kevin Chapman as Mitch, Elisabeth Blake as Vanessa, William Makozak as Captain Bird, Victoria Goring as mother and Maya Henssens as young girl.

"THE UNUSUALS" - "The Circle Line" - Officer Lewis Powell fell off the wagon and woke up in an alley covered in blood with his off duty weapon missing. He tells Walsh he may have killed someone the night before during an alcohol-induced blackout and asks for his help. While Walsh and Shraeger scramble to put together the pieces of Lewis' missing night, Banks and Delahoy learn they are both victims of identity theft. When they investigate the murder of the man pretending to be Banks, Delahoy and Banks get a glimpse into the lives of the men who've stolen their identities and consider changing the way they live, on "The Unusuals," WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).

"UGLY BETTY" - "The Born Identity" - Just as it looks like billionaire Calvin Hartley (Guest Star David Rasche) is going to give Mode the bailout it needs so the magazine won't go under, baby William is kidnapped - and Betty is dragged into the ensuing drama. Meanwhile Archie (guest star Ralph Macchio) asks Hilda to be part of his latest political campaign, on ABC's "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, MAY 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

"GREY'S ANATOMY" -- "What a Difference a Day Makes" - Celebrating its 100th episode with an event no fan should miss! As Meredith, Derek and all of their friends prepare for the big wedding, a group of college students, injured in a car crash as they were heading to their graduation ceremony, is admitted to the ER. Meanwhile, Izzie fears the worst when she begins experiencing familiar symptoms, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET).

"MICHAEL J. FOX: ADVENTURES OF AN INCURABLE OPTIMIST" -- Michael J. Fox, the former star of ABC's comedy hit "Spin City," makes an emotional return to the network as the acclaimed television and movie star investigates the nature of optimism. In 1998 Fox publicly revealed that he had been diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease and, two years later, made the difficult decision to walk away from a highly successful acting career with credits including the top-rated NBC comedy series "Family Ties" and the blockbuster "Back to the Future" movies. His triumphant spirit and positive attitude, considering his daily fight against the symptoms of a complex and incurable neurological syndrome, may make you wonder: How does he remain an "incurable optimist"? Fox travels across the globe to explore the enduring strength of hope. He talks to both famous and everyday people, venturing everywhere from the Far East to President Barack Obama's inspiring inauguration - all for a one-hour special, "Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist," airing THURSDAY, MAY 7 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET).

"AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS" -- Seven finalists compete for the last $100,000 prize of the season. Videos include a little boy with a Lego stuck on his tooth; a kid retrieving his basketball from an overly friendly Labrador; a fake lotto ticket prank; friends dumping their roommate in the trash; a little boy who names the presidents and their famous quotes; a woman after one-too-many shots of Novocain at her dentist's; and do-gooders saving a squirrel stuck in a tree, on "America's Funniest Home Videos," SUNDAY, MAY 10 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET). Tom Bergeron hosts.

"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" - "Cerda Family" -- Terri and Chuck Cerda's two daughters, Molly and Maggie, were diagnosed with Combined Immune Deficiency Disease (CIDD) at the age of three and are now living in a home that is threatening their lives. CIDD -- a disorder of the immune system similar to that suffered by David Vetter, the "boy in the bubble" -- means that a simple cold is a life threatening lung infection. Chuck Cerda works as a Homeland Security police officer, and his wife, Terri, has worked all her life in global relief, organizing search & rescue dog services during disasters such as the Mexico City earthquakes and the Colombia mudslides. She's also worked as a volunteer for a number of community organizations, including the fire department and ambulance service. Terri has used her experience as an advocate and mother of two ill children to found Artful Hearts, which gives painting murals to organizations, clinics and foundations that operate to support other children fighting life threatening medical conditions. She also works as a patient advocate for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, a position which has taken her to Washington, DC to meet with senators to influence laws governing medications that could save thousands of lives. In 2004 the Cerdas were fraudulently sold a home that was in poor condition while their oldest daughter lay in intensive care. After six floods, they were forced to make repairs themselves, but after a recent inspection, structural engineers advised them to gut the house or tear it down and rebuild. The water damage is extensive and sewage continues to back up into the home. A load bearing beam is also threatening the structural integrity of the house. "The Cerda Family" airs SUNDAY, MAY 10 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

"DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES" -- "Marry Me a Little" - Every day is a masquerade on ABC's "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 10 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Bree goes to extremes to hide her true intentions from Orson; Susan and Jackson put on an act for the authorities; Lynette is shocked at the lengths Tom will go to in order to look younger; Katherine masks the truth from Mike, afraid to lose him; and Dave is on edge when he learns a key witness to his misdeeds surfaces. Guest starring Gale Harold as Jackson Braddock.

"BROTHERS & SISTERS" -- "Mexico" - When the Walker family reaches out to Tommy, they're devastated to find that he may be unwilling to accept their help. Meanwhile, Robert and Kitty reach a crossroads in their marriage that they may not be able to successfully navigate; Justin makes plans for the future, with or without Rebecca; and Saul makes a shocking admission about Ryan Lafferty's mother, on the Season Finale of "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, MAY 10 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Ken Olin as David Caplan, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Mario Quinonez Jr. as Eduardo, Randee Heller as Karin, Brian Lloyd as Sven, Tom Lommel as Karl, Frank Gallegos as Pablo, Chaim Jeraffi as the retreat doctor and Martin Morales as the bartender.

"SURVIVING SUBURBIA" -- "Three End Tables" - When an end table ordered by the Pattersons is delivered to a neighbor's house by mistake, Anne encourages Steve to talk to the neighbor about it. But Steve, looking to avoid any possible conflict with the neighbor, comes up with a plan (even using a black eye) to dupe Anne into thinking he retrieved their table. Meanwhile, Henry jeopardizes Courtney's relationship with Jenna after he sends her over to break up a date, on "Surviving Suburbia," MONDAY, MAY 11 (9:32-10:02 p.m., ET). Guest stars include Lyndsey Jolly as Jenna and Steve Howey as Brock.

"CASTLE" -- "A Death in the Family" - Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a missing plastic surgeon who is found dead in the front seat of his car after a week of being parked curbside. As they delve into the twisted world of surgery obsessed patients and secret operations, Castle experiences a fatherly rite of passage as Alexis attends her first prom. While looking into Beckett's past, Castle unearths information that could end his relationship with her forever, on the season finale of "Castle," MONDAY, MAY 11 (10:02-11:00 p.m. ET). Guest starring Bailey Chase as Will Sorenson, Ion Overman as Candace Robinson, Robert Picardo as Clark Murray, Robert Costanzo as Sal Tenor, Delane Matthews as Jacey Goldberg, and Joe Marinelli as Jimmy Moran.

"ACCORDING TO JIM" - "King of the Nerds" - Jim uses his passion for sports to connect with son Kyle (Conner Rayburn). But sports-challenged Kyle identifies more with fellow sci-fi nerd Andy, forcing a reluctant Jim to dress up as a Cyclops at a sci-fi convention in order to win his son back, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, MAY 12 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET).

"ACCORDING TO JIM" -- "I Hate the High Road" -- Cheryl forces Jim to donate time to charity. His reluctance turns to elation when he's rewarded with a thousand-dollar check for his efforts. Cheryl insists he return the check, but Jim is itching to buy himself something frivolous with the money. And to really test Cheryl's integrity, he spends the money on a pricey designer handbag for her, on "According to Jim," TUESDAY, MAY 12 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET),.

"CUPID" -- "Left of the Dial" - Trevor aims his Cupid love arrow toward Jack, a radio disc jockey with a love for classic rock n' roll, and one of his listeners, a single mom named Sarah. On the couple's first date, Jack and Trevor arrange a performance by Robert Harrison, the lead singer from the indie band Future Clouds and Radar. All is going well until Jack unintentionally disappoints Sarah's 13-year-old son, Adam; and Sarah discovers a secret about Jack. Also, Claire becomes smitten with a handsome statistician who is helping her create a test that matches people up based on their commonality - a concept she readily embraces -- on "Cupid," TUESDAY, MAY 12 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Mather Zickel as Jack, Alexie Gilmore as Sarah, Lucian Maisel as Adam, Tobias Campbell as Ben, Will Chase as Peter, Michael J. Burg as Scott Sussman, Kim Shaw as pop star, Walter Turney as Auggie, Kathy Deitch as D-line clerk, Robert Harrison as himself, Spencer Fox as music geek, Sean-Maichael Bowles as Aaron the PA and Chloe Cmarada as hot ditzy redhead.

"LOST" - "The Incident," Parts 1 & 2 - Jack's decision to put a plan in action in order to set things right on the island is met with some strong resistance by those close to him, and Locke assigns Ben a difficult task, on the two-hour season finale of "Lost," WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring are L. Scott Caldwell as Rose, Sam Anderson as Bernard, John Terry as Christian Shephard, Nestor Carbonell as Richard Alpert, Jeff Fahey as Frank Lapidus, Francois Chau as Dr. Pierre Chang, Patrick Fischler as Phil, Eric Lange as Radzinsky, Zuleikha Robinson as Ilana, Brad William Henke as Bram, Jon Gries as Roger Linus, Alice Evans as younger Eloise Hawking, Andrea Gabriel as Noor "Nadia" Abed Jaseem and Kevin Chapman as Mitch.

"UGLY BETTY" -- "In the Stars" - Betty teams with Matt and Marc for their all-important final YETI project, a photo shoot with Grammy winner Adele, but Matt's slacking off could jeopardize everything they've worked for. Meanwhile, love is everywhere as two wedding proposals are made . . . but only one couple will walk down the aisle; Claire and Wilhelmina square off over their roles at Mode, and Matt's mom (guest star Christine Baranski) asks Betty for a favor, on ABC's "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, MAY 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring are Adele as herself, Christine Baranski as Victoria Hartley, Bernadette Peters as Jodie, Sarah Lafleur as Molly, Daniel Eric Gold as Matt, Lauren Velez as Elena, and Alec Mapa as Suzuki St. Pierre.

"GREY'S ANATOMY" - "Here's to the Future" / "Now or Never" - On the season finale, "Grey's Anatomy" concludes with a shocking two-hour telecast, THURSDAY, MAY 14 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET). In the first part, entitled "Here's to the Future" (9:00-10:00 p.m.), Izzie spends time with a fellow cancer patient and contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery, as Mark is ready to take his relationship with Lexie to the next level and a patient makes Owen reassess his place at Seattle Grace. In the second part, "Now or Never" (10:00-11:00 p.m.), George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughout the hospital, and Izzie's friends anxiously await her recovery from surgery. Meanwhile Bailey is surprisingly displeased after being accepted into the pediatric fellowship program, and the victim of a near-fatal traffic accident brings the talents of Seattle Grace's doctors together.

"AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS" -- "America's Funniest Home Videos" awards the Grand Prize for this year's best video in the 19th season finale, FRIDAY, MAY 15 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET). Tom Bergeron hosts. This season's three $100,000 video winners will compete for the prize. The winner of this year's best video will receive the Grand Prize: a Membership in Disney Vacation Club! The winner will have the opportunity to enjoy a choice of vacations from hundreds of destinations around the world every year for 50 years! Imagine taking a family vacation at the Walt Disney World(r) Resort in Florida, a romantic cruise to the Caribbean with Disney Cruise Line(r), or enjoying expertly-guided family vacations with Adventures by Disney. You could see the Eiffel Tower in Paris one year, then be relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Hawaii the next. These are only a few of the choices this season's Grand Prize winner will have with this incredible prize.

"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION" - "McFarland Family" -- Inspired by a librarian, Bernard McFarland learned the power of books and the weight of words at an early age. Though raised in an impoverished family, Bernard overcame his obstacles with his thirst for knowledge and graduated from college. He then joined the military, and afterwards returned to his hometown with his three sons. In a community where violence was on the rise and kids were dropping out of school, Bernard set out on a mission to change those statistics and redirect the minds of the children in his hometown with "Pack House 2000," a program dedicated to helping exercise the minds and expanding the dreams of these youngsters by forming reading groups and organizing field trips to libraries, museums and cultural events throughout the city despite Bernard having few resources. As Bernard leads these efforts to help children realize their full potential, the McFarland home has deteriorated to an unsafe dwelling where the three boys share one room. There are holes throughout the ceiling, walls and floors, water damage in the sub-flooring and rusting pipes, plumbing, corroded wiring and crumbling drywall. Now Ty and the designers will lead the "Home Edition pack" in fulfilling the wish of this inspiring father and his family who has helped so many capture their dreams of a greater education and better life. The Season Finale, with a special appearance and donation by the Indiana Pacers, airs on SUNDAY, MAY 17 (7:00-8:00 & 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET).

"DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES" - "Everybody Says Don't" / "If It's Only in Your Head" -- ABC concludes the season of "Desperate Housewives" in a highly anticipated two-hour telecast, SUNDAY, MAY 17 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET). In the first hour, entitled "Everybody Says Don't" (9:00-10:00 p.m.), Gaby runs into an old acquaintance who's lost everything, Lynette is upset with Tom for his latest "bright idea," Orson threatens to blackmail Bree, and Susan accepts Dave's "friendly" gesture. The season's mystery and suspense come to a shocking end in the second hour, "If It's Only in Your Head" (10:00-11:00 p.m.), as Lynette adapts to Tom's decision to go back to school, Orson takes a beating that Bree cannot comprehend, Gaby's niece moves to Wisteria Lane, and Susan and MJ's lives are in grave danger at the hands of Dave.

"THE BACHELORETTE" - SPECIAL TWO-HOUR SEASON PREMIERE MONDAY, MAY 18 (9:02-11:00 p.m.) -- Jillian Harris, the intelligent, independent, passionate woman who fell just short of her goal - hoping that Jason Mesnick could be her best friend, soul mate and future husband on the just completed hit series of "The Bachelor" - will have her own opportunity to find true love, starring in the highly anticipated fifth edition of "The Bachelorette." An instant fan favorite on "The Bachelor," Jillian, 29, a restaurant interior designer, will get to choose from among a group of the country's most eligible bachelors and is confident that she can find the love of her life on the series. The new season will feature innovative twists, spectacular locations and special guest stars. Chris Harrison hosts.

"The Bachelorette" will regularly air Monday nights from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

"DANCING WITH THE STARS" - SEASON FINALE TUESDAY, MAY 19 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

"UGLY BETTY" - TWO HOUR SEASON FINALE, "Curveball" and "The Fall Issue," airing back to back. "Curveball" - Just as Betty agrees to move in with Matt, Henry (Guest Star Christopher Gorham) pays a visit to NYC, forcing Betty to admit she still has feelings for her former fiance. Meanwhile, Betty and Marc wait to see if their YETI editor interviews resulted in actual jobs; Daniel's transformation from playboy to devoted husband makes him a media darling, and Wilhelmina cozies up to Victoria Hartley to find out just what kind of connection Claire Meade has to Cal Hartley, on "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, MAY 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring in "Curveball" are Christine Baranski as Victoria Hartley, David Rasche as Cal Hartley, Bernadette Peters as Jodie, Sarah Lafleur as Molly, Daniel Eric Gold as Matt, Joy Behar as Herself, Elisabeth Hasselbeck as herself and Alec Mapa as Suzuki St. Pierre.

"The Fall Issue" - The sudden death of a Mode editor leaves Betty and Marc competing for the same job. Meanwhile, Wilhelmina demands that Claire tend her resignation at a big awards ceremony... or she'll reveal Claire's dark secret to Cal Hartley; Matt lets his jealousy over Henry get the best of him, and Justin nervously waits to see if he got into performing arts school, on "Ugly Betty," THURSDAY, MAY 21 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET). Guest starring in "The Fall Issue" are Christine Baranski as Victoria Hartley, David Rasche as Cal Hartley, Sarah Lafleur as Molly, Daniel Eric Gold as Matt, Ralph Macchio as Archie Rodriguez, Rachel Dratch as Penny and Mindy Meadows, and Alec Mapa as Suzuki St. Pierre.

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NBC EXPANDS SEASON PREMIERE OF 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' AND CHANGES DEBUT OF NEW ALTERNATIVE SERIES 'GREAT AMERICAN ROAD TRIP'

Universal City, Ca. April 24th, 2009.                NBC will expand the season premiere of its hit "America's Got Talent" to two hours when the alternative summer series premieres on Tuesday, June 23 (9-11 p.m. ET) while the network also has changed the premiere of the new reality series "Great American Road Trip" to Tuesday, July 7 (8-9 p.m. ET), where it will continue in that new day and time.

"America's Got Talent" will continue on Wednesday, June 24 (9-10 p.m. ET) after its two-hour opener and will air weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout its run. Earlier, "Great American Road Trip" had been scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, July 1 (8-9 p.m. ET).

"America's Got Talent," the most-watched summer series for the last two years in a row, returns with new host multi-talented entertainer/producer and comedian Nick Cannon and the series continues to be presided over by the explosive combination of celebrity judges David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne. The show has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country. For the fourth season, the show will travel to at least nine major cities to find talent of all kinds – singers, dancers, contortionists, comedians, jugglers, magicians and everything in between. They will all strut and perform on-stage hoping to win America's hearts -- and the $1 million prize.

"America's Got Talent" is produced by FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell's SYCO Television. Simon Cowell, Cecile Frot-Coutaz ("American Idol"), Jason Raff and Scott St. John are executive producers.

"Great American Road Trip" from BBC Worldwide, is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected to take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory. These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the mighty Mississippi.

Along the way, the families and viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks ranging from the World's Largest Chair to the Muffler Men and Cadillac Ranch. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly compliments their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation.

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ABC ANNOUNCES EARLY PICK-UPS FOR NEXT SEASON

New York, N.Y. April 24th, 2009.               "AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS"
"America's Funniest Home Videos" will celebrate its 20th season when it returns to the ABC Television Network. Hosted by Tom Bergeron, "America's Funniest Home Videos" is the longest-running primetime show in ABC history and has been entertaining viewers for decades by showing what happens when adults, children and even inanimate objects are at their spontaneous best. "America's Funniest Home Videos" has given away over $10 million in prize money and evaluated more than half a million videotapes from home viewers. Viewers wishing to submit home videos to "America's Funniest Home Videos" should visit www.ABC.com for details.

"THE BACHELOR"
ABC's "The Bachelor" is the original primetime romance reality series that offers one lucky man and 25 lucky women the unique opportunity to find true love. The new Bachelor will get to know 25 women via a series of social gatherings and exotic, romantic dates - some in groups, some individually. He will introduce some of the women to his family, and will visit their hometowns for a slice of their life in an effort to determine the woman with whom he is most compatible.

"BROTHERS & SISTERS"
"Brothers & Sisters" continues to follow the California-based Walker family through the complicated maze of American life today. The compelling one-hour drama series is about a collection of five enmeshed and somewhat damaged adult siblings, their spouses and their strong but passionately devoted mother, Nora Holden (Oscar and Emmy Award winner Sally Field). The Walkers' lives have not been without challenge; romance, parenting, divorce, infidelity, addiction, war, birth and even death have pushed each of them to the limit, but they continue to work toward living their lives as individuals, while loving each other unconditionally and trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy after the loss of their larger-than-life family patriarch, William Walker.

"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Whedon, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister, Sarah Jane Morris as Julia Walker, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden, Emily VanCamp as Rebecca Harper and Patricia Wettig as Holly Harper.

"DANCING WITH THE STARS"
Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Samantha Harris ("The Insider"), "Dancing with the Stars" challenges celebrities from the worlds of Hollywood, sports and beyond to perform choreographed ballroom routines ranging from the foxtrot to the cha cha cha. Celebrities are paired with some of the top professional ballroom dancers in the world, and their live televised performances are judged by renowned ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

"DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES"
Season five of "Desperate Housewives" resumes five years ahead into the lives of the women of Wisteria Lane. Susan Mayer (Teri Hatcher) is learning to move on without Mike; Lynette Scavo (Felicity Huffman) has been struggling to keep her family together; Bree Hodge (Marcia Cross) is a successful entrepreneur; Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria Parker) has her hands full as a mother of two; Katherine Mayfair (Dana Delany) has found a new love; and Edie Britt (Nicollette Sheridan) has a peculiar new husband.

"Desperate Housewives" stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Hodge, Eva Longoria Parker as Gabrielle Solis, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Kyle MacLachlan as Orson Hodge, Dana Delany as Katherine Mayfair, Neal McDonough as Dave, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Charlie Carver as Porter Scavo, Max Carver as Preston Scavo, Joshua Moore as Parker Scavo, and Kendall Applegate as Penny Scavo. Marc Cherry is executive producer and creator.

"EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION"
Put together one very run-down house, a deserving family, several opinionated designers, seven days and what do you get? The answer is "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The show has won two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Reality Program, plus the People's Choice Award for Favorite Reality

Show/Makeover and the Family Television Award for Best Alternative/Reality Program. Each episode is self-contained and features a race against time on a project that would ordinarily take at least four months to achieve, involving a team of designers, contractors and several hundred workers who have just seven days to totally rebuild an entire house - every single room, plus the exterior and landscaping. The lives of the lucky families are forever changed when they learn that they've been selected to have their home walls moved, their floors replaced and even their facades radically changed. The result should be a decorator's delight... if it can be done in time.

The design team includes team leader Ty Pennington, with designers Paul DiMeo, Paige Hemmis, Michael Moloney, Ed Sanders, Tracy Hutson, Eduardo Xol, John Littlefield, Rib Hillis and Didiayer Snyder.

"GREY'S ANATOMY"
"Grey's Anatomy" is the recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Television Series and multiple Emmy nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series.

The doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital deal with life-or-death consequences on a daily basis - it's in one another that they find comfort, friendship and, at times, more than friendship. Together they're discovering that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white. Real life only comes in shades of grey.

"Grey's Anatomy" stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O'Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

"LOST"
After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. But they discovered that the island holds many secrets, including a mysterious smoke monster, polar bears, housing and hatches with electricity and hot & cold running water, a group of island residents known as "The Others," and a mysterious man named Jacob. The survivors have also found signs of those who came to the island before them, including a 19th century sailing ship called The Black Rock, a downed Beechcraft plane from a failed drug run, the remains of an ancient statue, as well as bunkers belonging to the Dharma Initiative -- a group of scientific researchers who inhabited the island in the recent past. They also encountered a freighter stationed off the island that some thought would lead to their rescue, but ultimately almost caused their extinction. The band of friends, family, enemies and strangers must continue to work together against all odds if they want to stay alive. But as they have discovered during their journey, nothing is what it seems, and danger and mystery loom behind every corner, with even those they thought could be trusted turning against them. Even heroes have secrets.

"Lost" stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Henry Ian Cusick as Desmond, Jeremy Davies as Daniel Faraday, Michael Emerson as Ben, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Ken Leung as Miles, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Elizabeth Mitchell as Juliet and Terry O'Quinn as Locke.

"PRIVATE PRACTICE"
From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe-winning creator of "Grey's Anatomy," comes a story about finding a way to begin the rest of your life. Addison Forbes Montgomery is a renowned neonatal surgeon at the pinnacle of her profession. Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital and a broken marriage, Addison has moved to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. Now reunited with her friends from medical school, Naomi and Sam Bennett, Addison has joined their co-op practice at Oceanside Wellness Group in Santa Monica. The practice's resident pediatrician is Dr. Cooper Freedman, Dr. Pete Wilder is the alternative medicine specialist, psychiatrist Dr. Violet Turner and office manager/nurse, William Dell Parker, round out the tightly knit group of professionals. The doctors of Oceanside work together to find solutions to their patients' needs, but along the way they encounter medical cases that challenge their ethical and moral ideals and their abilities as doctors. For Addison, an old friend's invitation has brought her to a new city and a new life full of promise - now it's up to her to take chances in dating and find her place in this new medical environment. At Oceanside Wellness Group, the doctors are dedicated pros; it's their private lives that need a little practice.

"Private Practice" stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Chris Lowell as William Dell Parker, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

"SUPERNANNY"
"Supernanny" is in its fifth season with Jo Frost criss-crossing America, taking on some of its toughest parenting challenges. She can tame the wildest toddler, soothe the savage six-year-old and get the most difficult child to overcome problems with behavior, sleep, mealtime, potty training and other challenges that have vexed parents around the world for centuries. The series debuted in America in early 2005 and captivated the country with Jo's practical, no-nonsense style, honed over 20 years of nannying. "Supernanny" is now an international phenomenon; it airs in 172 territories, almost all of them with Frost as Supernanny. The series has been nominated for a People's Choice Award.

"UGLY BETTY"
In the superficial world of high fashion, image is everything. Styles come and go, and the only constants are the super thin beauties who wear them. How can an ordinary girl from Queens possibly fit in? Sweet, intelligent, hard-working and - undoubtedly -- fashionably challenged, Betty Suarez dreams of a successful career in magazine publishing. After taking a job at Mode Magazine, the bible of the fashion industry, Betty's indomitable spirit and bright ideas wins over the respect of her Mode cohorts despite continuous predictions of failure. She thrives in the ultra-competitive environment in spite of her lack of fashion sense. Betty forms an unlikely team with her boss, Daniel Meade, the co-editor in chief of Mode

Magazine, as they help one another navigate the choppy waters of NYC's shark infested fashion scene. Now she must prove that she is not just a super assistant with no fashion sense, but an aspiring career woman and editor-to-be while balancing her tumultuous love life and her familial responsibilities.

"Ugly Betty" stars America Ferrera as Betty Suarez, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade, Vanessa Williams as Wilhelmina Slater, Ana Ortiz as Hilda, Tony Plana as Ignacio, Ashley Jensen as Christina, Becki Newton as Amanda, Mark Indelicato as Justin, Michael Urie as Marc and Judith Light as Claire Meade.

"WIFE SWAP"
Each week two very contradictory families from across the country participate in a two-week-long challenge: The wives exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover daily life in another woman's shoes. This astonishing experiment repeatedly changes lives and redefines families.

In the first week of the swap, the wives move in and adopt their new family's lifestyle no matter how different it may be. They agree to follow a manual written by the departing wife that sets out the rules of their new household - how they parent, shop, do the house work, manage their budgets and their social life. In the second week, everything changes. The new wives take charge. They introduce their own set of rules and get to run the new household their way. It's a radical shock to both families. The results are explosive, enlightening, emotional and often comical.

At the end of the show, the two couples meet for the first time. In a highly-charged exchange of views, both couples make a frank assessment of each other and talk about what they've learned from the experience.

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NBC PICKS UP HIT SERIES 'THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE' FOR SPRING 2010

Universal City, Ca., April 29th, 2009.                NBC has picked up the hit series "The Celebrity Apprentice" for another season in Spring 2010, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios

"'The Celebrity Apprentice' is the ultimate business and reality show at the top of its game and has exploded in popularity this season while also raising an impressive amount of money for charity," said Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios. "It's a valuable franchise and proven competitor and we're thrilled to have Mr. Trump and Mr. Burnett back to create another brilliant season." "

'The Apprentice' and 'Celebrity Apprentice' have been an amazing adventure for me and, obviously, a very popular show with the public," said executive producer Donald Trump. "Its Emmy nominations and great success have translated into a wonderful experience. Working with Mark Burnett has been terrific, and I am greatly honored that NBC has renewed us for yet another season, our ninth."

"The Celebrity Apprentice" is averaging a 3.5 rating, 9 share among adults 18-49 and 8.6 million viewers overall this season. The popular unscripted series is up 39 percent versus NBC's non-sports adult 18-49 average in the time period prior to "Apprentice" ("live plus same day") and is doubling its lead-in from the 8-9 p.m. hour in adults 18-49. In the 10:30 lead-in to local news, "Celebrity Apprentice" has out-rated all regular competition for the last six weeks in a row in the key news demographic of adults 25-54.

After last year's ratings blockbuster, "The Celebrity Apprentice" and host Donald Trump returned last January with a dynamic cast of celebrities. The 16 new celebrities have vied for the coveted title, using all their business savvy as they fight for causes close to their hearts. They use their fame, their rolodexes and their business acumen to win weekly tasks, while ultimately battling with each other to stay out of the boardroom and avoid hearing those dreaded words, "You're Fired!."

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TRUMP NAMES THE TWO FINALISTS IN THE MOST INTENSE BOARDROOM EVER ON THE NEXT CELEBRITY APPRENTICE SUNDAY, MAY 3 (9-11 P.M. ET) ON NBC

New York, N.Y. April 27th, 2009.               After last night's fierce struggle between Melissa Rivers, Annie Duke and Brande Roderick, Trump fired Melissa, and Joan stormed out threatening never to return. In the next episode airing Sunday, May 3 (9-11 p.m. ET), the teams must pull together to write and perform a new jingle for Chicken of the Sea, leaving the two finalists.

The teams write and perform a new jingle for Chicken of the Sea, including the famous lyric "Ask any mermaid you happen to see - what's the best tuna? Chicken of the Sea." The teams are also asked to create a 30-second radio spot that incorporates a portion of the new jingle. While one team sets differences aside in order to fully utilize their talents, the other team succumbs to panic, feeling incapable of rising to the challenge. With a trip to the final four on the line, one team sings their way to victory, and Trump fires another celebrity. Next he calls on the reigning Celebrity Apprentice, Piers Morgan, to interview the remaining contestants and tell him which two should face off in the finale. After Piers puts each celebrity through the wringer, he reports back – but ultimately it is Trump's decision. With the final celebrities pleading their cases in the boardroom, Trump fires more celebrities and names the finalists.

Clint Black, Annie Duke, Jesse James, Brande Roderick and Joan Rivers are the remaining five celebrities vying to be "The Celebrity Apprentice."

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FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY, PROCTER & GAMBLE PRODUCTIONS AND THE NEW YORK TELEVISION FESTIVAL TEAM UP FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL "FOX-NYTVF COMEDY SCRIPT CONTEST"

New York, N.Y. April 27th, 2009.         Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) and Procter & Gamble Productions (PGP) have partnered with the New York Television Festival (NYTVF) today to announce the second annual FOX-NYTVF Comedy Script Contest. The contest once again invites aspiring television writers to enter their scripts for original half-hour comedy TV pilots for the opportunity to win $25,000 and a development deal with FOX. The winning script will automatically receive consideration to be produced by Procter & Gamble Productions. Scripts must present an original idea for a potential half-hour comedy series. Opening date for script submissions is June 1, 2009.

“A major goal of the New York Television Festival has always been to provide opportunities for new and talented voices to be heard by the TV industry, and this year’s Comedy Script Contest is a revolutionary step toward that goal,” said NYTVF founder Terence Gray. “We are honored to be working with innovators such as FOX and Procter & Gamble Productions on a project that continues to represent an exciting and unprecedented alternative to the existing network television development model.”

“FOX has been a proud supporter of the NYTVF for five years running,” said Kevin Reilly, President of Entertainment for the network. “This contest, now in its second year, is a marker of our commitment to reaching beyond traditional avenues to discover new voices and to shake up the comedy development process. In fact, we are currently in pre-production on a pilot to be produced by Ben Stiller and written by Kevin Napier, a NYTVF Fellowship recipient.”

“Now in our third year as a Signature Sponsor, we are proud to continue our support of the NYTVF,” said Brian T. Cahill, Senior VP, Managing Director of TeleNext Media, Inc., which manages production of soap operas and other television and new media content for PGP. “Building on our relationship with the NYTVF, we’re thrilled to be able to partner with FOX on a project that incorporates both the production and the distribution of a new comedy series.”

The script contest is open to US Residents age 18 and over who do not have any contractual commitments preventing them from entering into an exclusive development deal with FOX. All scripts not currently under development at a network, studio, or major production company and meeting all other criteria in the Official Rules located at http://nytvf.com/2009_scripts_info.htm are eligible for the competition. Scripts must be between 25 and 35 pages in a proper screenwriting format to be eligible.

Writers can enter by submitting a copy of their script online to the New York Television Festival. Scripts must be saved in a PDF file format and uploaded to the official contest Web site located at http://nytvf.com/2009_scripts_contest.htm. The NYTVF will begin accepting uploaded scripts on June 1, 2009 at 12:00 PM Eastern. The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2009 at 12:00 PM Eastern, or when 1,500 submissions are received, whichever comes first.

A screening committee of NYTVF officials will narrow the pool of entrants down to 25 finalists. These finalists will be presented to FOX and PGP development executives. One winner will be selected by FOX, and he/she will receive $25,000 and a development deal with the network. At this point, PGP and FOX executives may elect to further develop and/or produce the winning script. Additionally, FOX may elect to enter into development agreements with the remaining finalists.

The NYTVF debuted in 2005 as the industry’s first showcase for independent television. The fifth annual NYTVF will be held in Midtown Manhattan September 21-26, 2009.

The 2008 NYTVF was supported by sponsors such as Procter & Gamble Productions, MSN, People’s Choice, the Hollywood Reporter and the William Morris Agency. Official Network Sponsors for the 2008 NYTVF included FOX, NBC Universal, ABC, CBS, HBO, A&E, Bravo, the Rainbow Networks, MTV Networks, truTV, Lifetime, and E!. The NYTVF works in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of New York City.

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ABC ORDERS 13 EPISODES OF COPPER

New York, N.Y. April 23rd, 2009.          ABC has ordered 13 episodes of leading independent studio E1 Entertainment's original drama series, "Copper," which will air in conjunction with Canwest Global in Canada.

"Copper" is a youthful, heartfelt, one-hour, character-driven workplace drama about five rookie cops plunged into the high stakes world of big city policing - a world where even the smallest mistake can have life-or-death consequences. The series follows this group of new cops just out of the police academy, where they bonded together, fought together, drank together, worked together and slept together. And now they're on the job together. They're kids with guns, learning firsthand the hardest kind of policing there is. They're first responders, and they're about to learn that no amount of training prepares you for life.

"When we initially commissioned the pilot and then the series, we knew that it was a high-calibre production and worthy of international audiences," said Barbara Williams, executive vice president, Content, Canwest broadcasting. "We could not be happier with the partnership and are confident that E1 will deliver a great show for Global and ABC to simulcast"

"This project, co-created with Morwyn Berbner, Ellen Vanstone and Tassie Cameron, who will also serve as series showrunner, arose out of our overall deal with executive producer Ilana Frank and her company, Thump, Inc.," said John Moryaniss, E1 Television's CEO. "Securing a 13-episode series order based on a pitch is extremely rare and is a testament to E1's position as a leading creative supplier of programming. Our ability to combine our creative auspices, business acumen and alternative sources of financing makes our series very appealing to U.S. buyers."

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ABC AND ABC NEWS ANNOUNCE SUMMER SPECIALS AND LIMITED SERIES

New York, N.Y. April 24th, 2009.               Following is a description of the upcoming programming in chronological order (all times ET):

DIAMONDS - SUNDAY, MAY 24 (9:00-11:00 p.m.) - It's the most romantic stone known to man. But when the daughter of U.S. Senator Joan Cameron (Judy Davis) is killed in a massacre at an African diamond mine, a chain of events begin that uncovers the darkest secrets of the international diamond trade. Shot on location in South Africa and Canada, this four-hour limited series provides a look inside one of the world's most glamorous yet mysterious industries. "Diamonds" dramatically weaves together five storylines to portray the personal and political effects of the blood diamond trade on a global scale. From prospectors scouring the northern barrens to the dazzling estates of the diamond lords of Cape Town, from the diamond fashion shows in London to the war ravaged villages of Sierra Leone, this epic thriller follows the trail of greed and obsession that brings to the world its most dazzling gems.

Part One of "Diamonds" airs Sunday, May 24 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), and Part Two on Tuesday, May 26 (9:00-11:00 p.m.)

Starring Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award winner Judy Davis ("Husbands and Wives," "Marie Antoinette") as Senator Joan Cameron, James Purefoy ("Rome," "A Knight's Tale") as Lucas Denmont, Emmy Award winner Sir Derek Jacobi ("Frasier," "Gosford Park") as Piers Denmont, Louise Rose ("Eastenders") as Luna and Joanne Kelly ("Vanished") as Stephanie. "Diamonds" is produced by Alchemy Television and Sienna Films, directed by Andy Wilson and written by David Vainola.

THE 2009 SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE - THURSDAY, MAY 28 (8:00-10:00 p.m.) - Emmy Award-winning Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars," "America's Funniest Home Videos") hosts live television coverage of the final championship rounds of "The 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee" live from Washington, DC, as 293 spellers from around the world compete.
Chris McKendry ("SportsCenter") will host semifinal rounds live earlier in the day on ESPN, which has televised the Bee since 1994. ESPN’s live telecast (simulcast on ESPN360.com) is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., ET. ESPN360.com will provide coverage of Round Three of the preliminaries from 1:15-6:15 p.m., ET on Wednesday, May 27. ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews returns to be a correspondent for both the ABC and ESPN broadcasts.

UN-BROKE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY -- FRIDAY, MAY 29 (9:00-10:00 p.m.) - Schools teach us everything, but rarely are we taught how to deal with "Money 101" -- the basic smarts surrounding the financial issues we will encounter in our lives. So take some basic money sense, add a sense of humor and some celebrity spin, and become "un-broke" with this unique ABC special. In a way that television has never approached money for the everyday people, "Good Morning

America" Financial Contributor Mellody Hobson teams up with stars Will Smith, Samuel L. Jackson, Seth Green, the Jonas Brothers, the E*Trade babies and others to tell you the truth about credit cards, mortgages, the stock market indexes, investing, 401(k) plans, and how you can get out of your personal credit crisis.

EARTH 2100 - TUESDAY, JUNE 2 (9:00-11:00 p.m.) -- Could this be the final century of our civilization? A world where cities are abandoned and our population is decimated may seem the stuff of science fiction, but according to some of the world's top scientists, it could be a reality unless we act now. Experts say over the next hundred years the "perfect storm" of population growth, resource depletion and climate change could converge with catastrophic results. ABC News' "Earth 2100," hosted by Bob Woodruff, takes viewers on a journey through what the next century could have in store and shows viewers what can be done to avoid disaster.

IMPACT - SUNDAY, JUNE 21 (9:00-11:00 p.m.) - We seem to have survived a catastrophic meteor storm....but something has changed and the moon is looming larger in the sky. What once was the most familiar object in the night now threatens to destroy all life on earth. A small group of international astronauts, scientists and soldiers band together as our last best hope.

Part One of "Impact" airs Sunday, June 21 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), and Part Two on Sunday, June 28 (9:00-11:00 p.m.).

Starring David James Elliott ("Close to Home," "Jag"), Natasha Henstridge ("Eli Stone," "Species"), Steven Culp ("Desperate Housewives," "ER") and Oscar and Emmy-nominated James Cromwell ("W.," "L.A. Confidential," "Babe").

"Impact" is from Tandem Communications, Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment and Muse Entertainment.

PRIMETIME: FAMILY SECRETS -- TUESDAY, JUNE 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) -- "Primetime: Family Secrets" goes behind closed doors and reveals firsthand the secrets most families never talk about. Each episode looks at the poignant and sometimes shocking secrets of families -- why they keep them, how they keep them, and what happens when the truth finally surfaces. The topics explored this summer include teen pregnancy, as told by the young adults themselves, and breaking the cycle of child abuse. This series is scheduled to air through Tuesday, July 21.

PRIMETIME: CRIME - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) -- "Primetime: Crime" goes deep inside real cases, with unusual access to the criminal process, new investigations and exclusive interviews. This season's compelling cases include what federal investigators call possibly the worst serial date rapist of all time, who seduced dozens of women while posing as a doctor, astronaut and CIA agent; and the high society trial of Manhattan philanthropist and socialite Brooke Astor, whose son is charged with abusing his mother and defrauding her estate of millions of dollars. The series also retraces the twists and turns of some cold cases, providing new clues and forensic evidence. This series is scheduled to air through Wednesday, September 9.

OIL WITH CHARLES GIBSON - WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) -- Oil affects nearly every aspect of people's lives, yet most have no idea why prices keep going up and down and who's pulling the strings. In an hour special, ABC News Anchor Charles Gibson investigates how the oil business works, who's making money and how average Americans are at the mercy of the biggest industry in the world. Gibson travels around the globe, visiting oil fields in the Middle East and challenging Saudi sheikhs who rule the oil cartel. He also meets with Wall Street traders who are being investigated by Congress for causing gas to cost more than $4 a gallon last summer. As millions of Americans get ready for their summer vacations driving and flying across the country, this ABC hour will help people get a handle of what the price of gas is going to be... and why. This special will air instead of the regularly scheduled "Primetime: Crime" on Wednesday, July 15.

J.K. ROWLING: A YEAR IN THE LIFE - THURSDAY, JULY 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m.) -- The woman who created an imaginary world for millions, J.K. Rowling, allowed cameras extraordinary access during the year before the 7th Harry Potter book was published. From the one bedroom apartment in Scotland where it all began to a hotel room where viewers watch her type the last words of the Potter saga, Rowling lets millions of fans into her world. The documentary exposes her childhood sorrows, visits the church where she and her sister worked after-school as janitors, and allows people to see her now as both the queen of a magical, alternate universe and an everyday mom. Cameras also travel back to her hometown and discover where many of the characters of Harry Potter originated. Upon the release of the latest Harry Potter movie, Elizabeth Vargas takes viewers on a journey into the life of the woman who came from "nothing" and created all of her own success.

PRIMETIME: THE OUTSIDERS - TUESDAY, JULY 28 (10:00-11:00 p.m.) -- The limited series takes viewers into the lives of people who live in worlds unfamiliar to the rest of society. One episode follows two men living with lions and their jaw-dropping attempts to help save the species. Another takes a rare look at people born with the condition of albinism, where in some parts of the world their appearance has them literally fighting for their lives. This series is scheduled to air through Tuesday, September 8.

CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK - MONDAY, AUGUST 31 (8:00-11:00 p.m.)
-- You're invited to summer's hottest music event when ABC heads to Nashville for "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock." Filming June 11-14, today's most exciting Country Music sensations will hit the stage in a four-day party and music celebration for the special, which, for the first time ever, will be expanded from two hours to three to include even more high wattage performances.

Some of the artists already announced to appear at the nightly concerts include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Julianne Hough, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, John Rich, Darius Rucker, Taylor Swift and Wynonna (with a special appearance by The Judds), plus many more to be announced and surprise appearances by Country superstars - a hallmark of CMA Music Festival.

The annual music festival is unlike any other, with four days, 30 hours of autograph signings by Country Music's biggest names and up and comers, 100 hours of live music, and a party list of thousands of avid, singing and dancing-till-dawn fans. This is the sixth time ABC will broadcast this special -- which invites the whole country to America's biggest Country Music bash -- since the original Fan Fair(r) was launched in 1972. Last year more than 191,000 fans attended CMA Music Festival over its four days, its biggest turnout yet.

PRIMETIME: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? - RETURNING THIS SUMMER (AIRDATE TBD) -- The highly rated news magazine returns this August using hidden cameras to capture people's reactions to provocative situations. Whether people are compelled to act or mind their own business, John Quiñones reports on their split-second and often surprising decision-making process. The series reveals what people actually do in the face of everyday dilemmas that test their character and values.

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'TODAY' TAKES A VACATION

New York, N.Y., April 23rd, 2009.                It will be anchors away, literally, for NBC's "Today" as Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford pack their bags and head to some of America's most amazing vacation destinations. America's first TV family will head to San Antonio, Texas, Key West, Fla., and one very special surprise location.

"Today Takes a Vacation," will kick off Monday, May 4 in the most visited city in Texas, San Antonio. "Today" will broadcast live from the Alamo, one of America's leading historic attractions, as well as from the breathtaking Texas on the River Walk. The "Today" anchors will don their cowboy boots and chaps and learn the ropes of the famed Dixie Dude Ranch, the country's oldest working dude ranch. "Today" will also explore the city's vast history and sample the local cuisine including hometown chili con carne and Texas barbeque. And one of Texas' own, Grammy Award winner Lee Ann Womack will join "Today" in the Lone Star State for a special performance and a little Texas two-step.

While in Texas, Meredith Vieira will visit Dallas and interview former First Lady Laura Bush. With true Texas hospitality, the First Lady will give Vieira a tour of her new city and show her some of Dallas' great sites including Southern Methodist University, the First Lady's alma mater, where a promenade was named in her honor and where plans are underway for the George W. Bush Presidential Library. The visit will also include a well-loved Texas tradition – a stop for ribs at a local favorite BBQ pit.

From Texas, the "Today" travelers will grab some sunscreen and head to the southernmost point in the United States, America's Mile Marker Zero, Key West in the Florida Keys. On Tuesday, May 5, the program will broadcast live from the legendary Mallory Square – home to some of the world's best sunsets. The "Today" anchors will experience the laid-back living of the small Florida island and take a look at its unique culture and landscape. They will also don their swim trunks and search for sunken treasures with bona fide treasure hunters.

While in Key West, “Today” will get a very special visit from the king of the Parrot Heads, Jimmy Buffett, who will perform a live concert at the Westin Key West Resort & Marina’s Sunset Pier. Buffett will also take “Today” to his favorite haunts around town to enjoy the original Key Lime Pie and his favorite frozen concoction, the margarita.

To conclude the vacation, "Today" will take viewers to one more amazing American destination. "Today" viewers should stay tuned for the announcement of the surprise location.

During the trip, "Today" will explore the down-home beauty of the United States and partake in accessible vacation activities in each location. The vacation series will explain to viewers and their families how to easily get to these destinations as well as others around the country.

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NBC ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR GROUNDBREAKING LIVE TV EVENT 'I'M A CELEBRITY…GET ME OUT OF HERE!'

Universal City, Ca., April 24th,2009.                NBC announced today casting for its new groundbreaking live summer television event "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" premiering Monday, June 1.

Cast members will include: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt (stars of MTV's "The Hills"), NBA great and TV personality John Salley ("Best Damned Sports Show Period"), supermodel and TV star Janice Dickinson ("The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency"), 2007 "American Idol" contestant Sanjaya Malakar, actor Stephen Baldwin ("The Usual Suspects") and professional wrestler and beauty queen Torrie Wilson. Additional celebrity contestants will be named soon along with the hosts of the show.

"I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" is the ultimate "Swiss Family Robinson" as 10 celebrities will be dropped into the heart of the jungle to face fun and comedic challenges designed to test their survival skills. America is the puppet master, controlling their favorite celebrities by putting them into challenges and tasks to win food, supplies and luxury items. In each episode, friendships will be tested, hilarity will ensue and viewers will decide which celebrities stay or go. The last remaining star will be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle, winning a substantial cash prize for their favorite charity.

In a unique scheduling move, "I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!" will air at 8 p.m. over four weeks in June. The new series will debut as a two-hour television event on Monday, June 1 (8-10 p.m. ET) and will follow with broadcasts on Mondays through Thursdays (8-9 p.m. ET) for the first three weeks. During the fourth week of June, the series will be telecast Monday through Wednesday (8-9 p.m. ET) with the finale on Wednesday, June 24 (8-9 p.m. ET).

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NBC CASHES IN ON POKER'S POPULARITY WITH 'FACE THE ACE,' NEW REALITY POKER GAME SHOW PREMIERING SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

Universal City, Ca., April 29th, 2009.               NBC announced that it is cashing in on the popularity of poker with the premiere of "Face the Ace," hosted by Steve Schirripa ("The Sopranos"), that will feature contestants selected from an online search who will showdown against superstar professional players in Las Vegas. The series will premiere on Saturday, August 1 (9-10 p.m. ET) and continue on Saturday, August 8 (9-10 p.m. ET) before future air dates on Saturday afternoons beginning in September.

"Face the Ace" will feature four smoked-glass doors -- behind each is a legendary professional poker player. In each episode, one or more lucky contestants get to pick an "Ace" and their opponent will emerge from behind one of the doors. They will play heads-up no limit Hold'Em, an exciting game that requires confidence, aggression and bluffing.

The contestant will play up to three different "Aces" in a series of heads-up matches. If the contestant wins his first match, he can elect to take what he's won and go home. If he wants to keep going, he can risk his winnings and plays a second heads-up match against a different "Ace" for substantially more prize money. If he wins that second match, he can leave his winnings behind and risk everything against a third Ace for a chance to win $1 million. If the contestant loses any match, he walks away with nothing.

Eligibility is open to anyone 21 and older. Potential contestants can go online at www.facetheace.com or www.fulltiltpoker.net to play for a chance to be on the show. Fulltiltpoker.net will host qualifying tournaments and the top finishers will go to Las Vegas for a chance to be a contestant on the show.

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NBCSports.com RE-LAUNCHES NEW ONLINE POKER ROOM; PLAYERS CAN WIN SEAT AT THE 2010 HEADS-UP POKER CHAMPIONSHIP

Las Vegas, N.V., April 29th, 2009.               NBCSports.com will re-launch its new online Poker Room with Zen Gaming, Inc.'s software platform on Sunday, May 3. The NBCSports.com Poker Room is completely free-to-play and offers players the chance to win cash, prizes, NBCsports.com gear and a grand prize package that includes a seat and $20,000 buy-in to the 2010 National HeadsUp Poker ChampionshipsTM, which will be played in March 2010 at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. As of today, with the game still to be launched, more than 12,000 people have registered to play.

Zen Gaming's software platform was selected by Poker Productions, Inc. under a continuing agreement with NBCsports.com to provide poker programming. Poker Productions provides executive production services for the National HeadsUp Poker ChampionshipsTM and the Poker After Dark programs seen on NBC.

"We are excited to see an online poker room promotion on NBCsports.com and believe it complements our television programming. Zen Gaming provides a unique opportunity with its advergaming concept, " noted Mori Eskandani, president Poker Productions ""What makes the platform so compelling is Zen's ability to immerse brands and sponsors into the game-play experience." Eskandani added.

"We are happy to add NBCsports.com as a partner," said Mark Brown, chief executive officer of Zen Gaming. "Our team will provide all the logistical support for the promotion, including site development, hosting and tournament overview and administration. We look forward to bringing NBCSports.com, its advertisers, sponsors and its online constituency, an immersive and compelling online contest."

"Competitive poker has been a strong draw for NBCSports.com fans, and the Zen Gaming platform has the sophisticated features and quality that our customers expect from NBC," said Perkins Miller, Senior Vice President, Digital Media, NBC Sports and Olympics.

The contest can be found at www.nbcsports.com/pokerroom, and is open to contestants 21or older. The site is accepting pre-registrations and will open for play on May 3. The new Poker Room will offer non-stop poker action with single and multi-table Texas Hold'em, tournaments starting every half-hour. Each month over nine consecutive months, registered users will compete for a seat at a final event to be held February 15, 2010. The winner of that online final table will win the Grand Prize package and a seat at the NHPC to be held at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in March 2010.

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NBC.COM BRINGS MORE ADVERTISING INNOVATION TO DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

Universal City, Ca., April 28th, 2009.               NBC.com is bringing more innovation to the digital entertainment marketplace than any other broadcast network site. From new ad delivery solutions to full-episode widgets, NBC.com is offering even more options to both users and advertisers. The announcements were made by Vivi Zigler, President, NBC Universal Digital Entertainment.

"We believe that it is possible to give our users a rewarding entertainment experience and provide our advertising partners an effective marketing environment," said Zigler. "These new creative units, along with our current offerings, give our clients tremendous flexibility."

"The new suite of products offers the advertisers the best opportunity to tell their story in a variety of ad spaces that are adjacent to our great content," said Peter Naylor, Senior Vice President, NBC Universal Digital Media Sales.

NBC.com is leading the market by creating new advertising opportunities in and around high-quality, organic entertainment content. These new online ad applications allow brands to stay front and center as users interact with the content around their favorite shows. New ad opportunities include:

Choose An Ad - Users will be able to select the ad they view allowing advertisers to create custom ads for the same or separate product lines as well as giving users the opportunity to play one extended ad followed by a commercial free presentation or a traditional ad followed by a limited-interruption presentation.

Pause Unit - When the user pauses their video experience, the sponsor's ad will appear next to the video – again extending the branding experience.

Push Back Unit - A 300x50 ad unit appears under the clip within the inline video – on rollover, the same unit expands to 300x250 ad. User can close the 300x250 and resume viewing the clip.

Rail Ad - Framing the homepage of NBC.com, this unique branding opportunity is impossible to miss, creating a unique opportunity to surround NBC.com's content offering with the advertisers unique look and feel.

Pushdown Ad - This ad will replace the current FSA (full site arrival ad) offering. Using a widely accepted ad spec, this larger premium ad unit allows for more innovative and creative brand messaging in a user-initiated expandable unit.

Pop Out Player - Our new pop-out video player creates a compact viewing screen, allowing users to multi-task while watching their favorite clips and shows.

Photo Interstitial - Our all-new photo slide show allows advertisers to integrate an ad unit into the photo stream.

NBC.com is also preparing to launch a series of comprehensive data-informed targeting solutions, leveraging multiple data sources. Targetable segments will include behavioral, geographical and demographic variations. Once enabled, advertisers on NBC.com will be able to target groups of users using a menu style selection matching their target to NBC audience clusters or custom segments enabling us to locate the advertisers target or in-market audience. These targeting capabilities will begin launching on NBC.com starting in Q2 2009 and fully ready for upfront 2009/10 activity.

Building on the enormous success of the short-clip video widgets, NBC.com is launching an ad-supported Full Episode video widget, allowing users to watch full episodes of their favorite shows on their own websites, blogs and social media sites.

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'THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO' LISTINGS

Thursday, April 30 – Guests include Matthew McConaughey, Earvin Magic Johnson and musical guest StarSailor

Friday, May 1 – Guests include Arsenio Hall and musical guest Ziggy Marley

Monday, May 4 -- TBD

Tuesday, May 5 – Guests include Howie Mandel

Wednesday, May 6 – Guests include Tim Allen, John Cho and musical guest Van Morrison

Thursday, May 7 – Guests include Adam Sandler and Judd Apatow

Friday, May 8 – Guests include Jamie Lee Curtis, Jonah Hill and musical guest Jewel

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"

Thursday, April 30                    Talk show host Regis Philbin; a performance from the Broadway musical "Hair"

Friday, May 1                          Actor Kiefer Sutherland; comedian Jim Norton; musical guests Bat for Lashes

Monday, May 4                       Chef Gordon Ramsay; actor Chris Pine; musical guests Keri Hilson with Kanye West

Tuesday, May 5                       Actor Liev Schreiber; musical guests Franz Ferdinand

Wednesday, May 6              Actor Bruce Willis; musical guests Ben Harper and Relentless7

Thursday, May 7                      Actor Norm MacDonald; musical guests Animal Collective

Friday, May 8                          Actor Matthew Broderick; comedian Brian Regan; musical guest Chris Cornell

Monday, May 11                     Actor Tom Hanks

Tuesday, May 12                     Actor Alec Baldwin; actress Maya Rudolph; musical guest Chrisette Michele

Wednesday, May 13                Musical guest Wynton Marsalis

Thursday, May 14               Actress Teri Hatcher; musical guests Rick Ross with Magazee

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ON JIMMY KIMMEL

April 30
1. Actress/writer Brooke Shields (It's The Best Day Ever, Dad) 2. Actor Balthazar Getty ("Brothers & Sisters") 3. Stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani

May 1
1. Actor Matthew McConaughey ("The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past") 2. American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi 3. Musical guest Jason Aldean

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LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'

Thursday, April 30 - Show 0002 – Guests include Tina Fey (NBC's "30 Rock"), Jon Bon Jovi, and Santigold

Friday, May 1 – Show 0025 – Guests include Lauren Graham, Judah Friedlander (NBC's "30 Rock"), and Cold War Kids

Monday, May 4 – Show 0036 – Guests include Jennifer Aniston, Donald Faison, and musical guest Adele

Tuesday, May 5 – Show 0037 – Guests include J.J. Abrams, Colin Quinn, and musical guest Yusuf Islam

Wednesday, May 6 – Show 0038 – Guests include Amy Poehler (NBC's "Parks and Recreation"), Diego Luna & Gael Garcia Bernal, and musical guest The National

Thursday, May 7 – Show 0039 – Guests include Martha Stewart, Mike Epps, and musical guest Ben Harper & Relentless7

Friday, May 8 – Show 0040 – Guests include Joan Rivers and Rachael Ray

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

Thursday, April 30                    Actor Michael Douglas; host Carrie Ann Inaba

Friday, May 1                      Actor Ryan Reynolds; boxer Ricky Hatton

Monday, May 4                   Actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan; actress Stana Katic

Tuesday, May 5                   Actor George Hamilton: music by Jenny Lewis

Wednesday, May 6              Actress Melina Kanakaredes from the CBS drama series "CSI: NY"; actor Nathan Fillion; music by Zac Brown Band

Thursday, May 7                      Actor Matthew McConaughey; author Cokie Roberts

Friday, May 8                          Actress Amy Smart; actor Kunal Nayyar from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory"

Monday, May 11                 Actress Bryce Dallas Howard

Tuesday, May 12                 Model Paulina Porizkova; author Andy Nulman

Wednesday, May 13            Actor Laurence Fishburne from the CBS drama series "CSI"; comedian Paula Poundstone.

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LISTINGS FOR "LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY"

Thursday, April 30 –999 Cameron Richardson/Eric Price with musical guest Adele

Friday, May 1 –1000 Mr. Brainwash with musical guest The Duke Spirit

Monday, May 4 –1001 Liz Hatch/Kevin Hart with musical guest Lykke Li

Tuesday, May 5 –1007 Lily Allen

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QUOTABLES FROM 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'

April 20 – April 24

"Oprah Winfrey joined Twitter today! We finally have a way to know what's on Oprah's mind. So now she finally has a way to speak directly to her fans. Fans who don't like TV, magazines, books, the internet, shopping, travel, and food. Yeah, we finally have a way to know what's on Oprah's mind."

"Bobby Jindal, the Republican Governor of Louisiana, he criticized Dick Cheney today, saying he shouldn't question Obama's patriotism. In response, Cheney said: "I respect your opinion, that's cool," and "Hey, would you like to go on a hunting trip next week?""

"John Madden announced that he's retiring from broadcasting at the age of seventy-three. Madden is really excited actually, because this means he can finally let himself go."
"At the retirement party, they gave him a gold watch inside a duck that was inside a turkey. Deep fried in a vat. It's a Watchducken."

"Surgeons discovered a two-inch tall fir tree growing inside a man's lung this week. The guy knew something was wrong when he started coughing up squirrels."
"He wants to have it removed, but he's having trouble getting a permit from the city."
"On the bright side, he's now vomiting Christmas presents."

"And finally in California, a school board member was found guilty of stealing a bottle of ketchup from the college dining hall. They got him to confess by repeatedly smacking him on the bottom until the truth came out."

"It's "Green is Universal" week at NBC and we're doing our part here at Late Night. In fact, our whole monologue tonight is recycled from Friday's show."

"Everyone here at the network is pitching in. They scheduled our primetime lineup to encourage people to turn their TVs off."

"Congrats to Miss North Carolina, Kristen Dalton, who won the Miss USA Pageant last night. So I guess Republicans have a VP candidate for 2012."

"A new study shows that Austin, Texas is the best city to find employment. The worst city to find employment? Circuit City."

"Madonna was thrown from a horse this weekend after the horse was startled by the paparazzi. The injuries are pretty serious – she still hasn't regained full use of her British accent."

"On Friday, a man in Illinois burned his house down while he was making a scented candle for his fiancée. The man says he's still trying to decide which one of those things he's most embarrassed about."

"Hey everybody it's 4/20. A big holiday for pot smokers around the world. And to them I'd like to say: Well it's 4/20. A big holiday for pot smokers around the world..."
"And as a special 4-20 treat - if you really want to enjoy Late Night with Jimmy Fallon – sync us up to Dark Side of the Moon…. now."

"The 113th Boston Marathon was run today. It's a great tradition up in Boston. People train all year just to wake up early, get drunk, and yell at runners. "You're wicked slow.""

"And finally, College administrators met this weekend to discuss whether they should still use the SATs. They didn't know the answer to that, but they were able to rule out A and C."

"It's Green is Universal week here at NBC... we're all getting into it. Everyone here at NBC is pitching in. Earlier today Donald Trump announced that he's going to release his hair back into the wild."

"Have you guys seen all the home runs they're hitting at the New Yankee Stadium? 20 homers in the first four games. Analysts think it's caused by the direction the wind is blowing. Which is unusual because it's usually the Mets doing the blowing."

"A new study says that about one out of every ten kids who play video games is addicted. You know what they really need is Rehab. Which is an awesome new game on X-Box and Play Station. I played it for six hours yesterday.""

"Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will appear together on stage in Toronto for a two-hour friendly debate. Each side gets to pick a topic. So the first hour will be centered on the international banking crisis and the second hour will be dedicated to NASCAR bloopers."

"There is a woman in England who can shower for only ten seconds because she's allergic to water. I've never heard of this. "Water Allergy?" They say it affects one out of every two hundred million people. But it seemed like all of them rode the subway with me this morning."

"There's a new iPhone app called MyNetDiary that helps you lose weight. Here's how it works… you press Google Earth, and if you can spot yourself, you've eaten too much."

"Happy Earth Day! I'm so excited. As a kid I'd wake up every Earth Day, run downstairs in my footie pajamas to see what Al Gore brought us. "Oh look, Sis, it's brown paper towels from 7th Generation.""

"We're doing our part here at Late Night. Half our staff is planting trees, the other half is smoking them."

"We're not the only show going green. Today, The Price is Right had a green show. Nothing plastic or artificial… which means all the showcase models had the day off."

"General Motors is joining in. GM is helping out the environment by doing everything they can to not sell cars. It's working."

"A new study in Germany shows that break-dancers suffer a higher rate of spine, knee, and wrist injuries. But I think we can all agree – TOTALLY WORTH IT."

"A woman in New York was arrested after kicking her two daughters out of her car and then leaving them on the side of the road. In her defense, she did say numerous times: "Don't make me stop this car!""

"Paula Abdul's American Idol contract is up at the end of this season. Paula was asked if she'll return, but she says, "She doesn't want to slur about it.""

"You guys know David Blaine? The magician and escape artist. He just got engaged. He says he plans to stay married for a few years and then try to get out of it."

"Last night, I was watching Larry King, who was interviewing Levi Johnston, the father of Bristol Palin's baby…and Larry asked, "Exactly where did sex occur in the Palins' house?" And then, it was incredible… my TV threw up."

"I heard that Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of "The Hills" will be getting married this weekend. And if you'd like to send a gift, they're registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond Shameless."

"Congratulations to Apple – their billionth iPhone app was downloaded today. And, this is even crazier, this morning somebody bought a Zune."

"Dog the Bounty Hunter was shot at yesterday while trying to apprehend a criminal. Investigators discovered shells from a .30 caliber mullet… bullet. Bullet. What did I say?"

"Police in North Carolina are still looking for a pregnant woman who attempted to rob a bank at gunpoint. FBI sketch artists have just released a sonogram. Be careful everyone she is armed and lactating."

"This is interesting. On this very day, in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. And, on this day in 1616, Shakespeare died. Now I don't care what anybody says, that guy was a great writer."

"And finally, Richie Havens – he was the very first act at Woodstock in 1969. Well, he is planning to perform again in August to mark the 40th anniversary of the festival. I believe the event is called "A barbecue at Richie Havens' house."

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Thoughts That Went Through Matthew Stafford's Mind on Draft Day"

As presented by this year's NFL Number One draft pick, Matthew Stafford, on the Monday April 27th broadcast.

10.       You don't often hear, "Congratulations, you're going to Detroit."

9.         Why am I the only one who came to Radio City Music Hall dressed as a Rockette?

8.         If the Lions win one game this year, I'm a hero.

7.         Anybody dumps Gatorade on me and I'll deck ‘em.

6.         Holy crap, I think I just pulled a hamstring.

5.         I didn't think anything could top the excitement of Heidi and Spencer getting married.

4.         Is it me or does NFL Commissioner Goodell look like a young Larry Hagman?

3.         Why am I here when I could be at that movie where Beyonce and that babe fight?

2.         Why does Jessica Simpson keep calling me?

1.         I'd gladly go #2 if it means not having to appear on Letterman

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