THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES FALL PREMIERE DATES          The CW network announces their plans for the fall season.       (Read More)

“SECRET MILLIONAIRE” KICKS OFF DECEMBER 3 ON FOX           SECRET MILLIONAIRE, debuts with special two-hour series premiere Wednesday, Dec. 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.       (Read More)

BETTY WHITE AND SUSIE ESSMAN ARE THE CELEBRITY CONTESTANTS SET TO PLAY "MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD" SUNDAY, AUG. 3           Legendary comedic actress Betty White and Susie Essman ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") are the celebrity contestants set to play MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD, to be rebroadcast Sunday, Aug. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  (Originally broadcast 6/12/08)       (Read More)

CBS NEWS ANNOUNCES COVERAGE PLANS FOR 2008 DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONS          Katie Couric will lead CBS News' coverage of the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and will be joined by Chief Washington Correspondent and FACE THE NATION Anchor Bob Schieffer and Senior Political Correspondent Jeff Greenfield at both.       (Read More)

ACTOR DENIS LEARY WILL HOST THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF "FASHION ROCKS", TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK            Actor Denis Leary ("Rescue Me") will host the fifth anniversary of FASHION ROCKS^TM, an entertainment special celebrating the best in fashion and music, presented by Condé Nast Media Group, to be broadcast Tuesday, Sept. 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.       (Read More)

HOSTS NAMED FOR 60TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS (9/21)          In an unprecedented move, all five nominees in the category for Outstanding Reality/Competition Host have been named hosts of the "60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards", airing live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.       (Read More)

"EXTRA" FOOTBALL ON SUNDAY NIGHTS!            The 17-game Sunday Night Football schedule will be available to fans on NBC as well as streamed live on NFL.com and NBCSports.com, the NFL and NBC announced today. The new Sunday Night Football Extra marks the first time complete NFL games will be widely available in the U.S. via live online streaming.       (Read More)

'THE BABY BORROWERS: LESSONS LEARNED' TOWN HALL SPECIAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 TO BE HOSTED BY HODA KOTB WITH DR. DREW PINSKY            NBC's Hoda Kotb ("Today") will host "The Baby Borrowers: Lessons Learned" an interactive town hall special on Wednesday, August 6 (9-10 p.m. ET) that will bring together the teen couples as well as the parents of the "borrowed" babies of NBC's controversial reality series "The Baby Borrowers".       (Read More)

SHANNEN DOHERTY GUEST STARS IN THE CW'S "90210"            Shannen Doherty returns to the zip code that made her famous when  she guest stars in multiple episodes of The CW’s spin-off, “90210,” premiering  Tuesday, September 2, it was announced today at the network’s annual Television  Critics’ Association Summer Press Tour.        (Read More)

 

MEDIA RIGHTS CAPITOL AND THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCE PREMIERE DATES AND CASTING FOR SUNDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS            Casting and premiere dates were announced for the new Sunday night  line-up on The CW Network, including “In  Harm’s Way”, “Surviving Suburbia”, “Valentine” and “Easy Money”, by Dawn Ostroff, President, Entertainment, The CW  and Keith Samples, President, Television, Media Rights Capital.       (Read More)

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'TODAY' IN BEIJING

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 30, 2008.          America's favorite morning program will say "zaijian" to Studio 1A, and once again bring the excitement of the Olympic Games to viewers at home. Matt, Meredith, Al and Ann will make the 6,842-mile journey to Beijing, China for The Games of the XXIX Olympiad. This trip marks the first time ever all four "Today" anchors will report live from an international Olympics.

Before the start of the Games, "Today" will take viewers to some of the most magnificent places in China. "Today's" Olympic coverage begins Monday, August 4 with Matt Lauer reporting live from The Great Wall of China. He will continue his pre-Game journey with reports from The Forbidden City for Tuesday, August 5, and on Wednesday, August 6 he will be live from The Summer Palace.

Meredith Vieira and Ann Curry will join Lauer in Beijing Thursday, August 7 on "Today's" exclusive set on the Olympic Green. "Today's" set is centrally located in Olympic Park and boasts outstanding views of the remarkable Birds Nest Olympic stadium, The Water Cube (the aquatics center) and the National Indoor Stadium (the gymnastics venue). Lauer, Vieira and Curry will give viewers a backstage tour of the set, which "Today" will call home for the duration of the Games. Lauer will also talk to President George H. W. Bush, who served as Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office to China from 1974-1976. On Friday, August 8, Lauer, Vieira and Curry will give a preview of the Opening Ceremony and look ahead to the start of the Games. Additionally, reports from Vieira's June 2008 trip to China will air throughout the week of August 4.

Beginning Monday, August 11, Al Roker will join Lauer, Vieira and Curry on "Today's" Olympic Green set to begin two weeks of in-depth Olympic news coverage. During the course of the Games, "Today" will give viewers an all-access pass to everything Olympic. "Today" will go behind-the-scenes of the Games and profile Team USA. America's first family will talk to the Olympic teams as well as individual athletes including Michael Phelps, Shawn Johnson, Katie Hoff, Dara Torres, and many others, and they will also take a look at the competition the U.S. athletes will be facing. "Today" will check in with the athletes live each day as they go for the gold.

"Today" will also journey to some of China's lesser-known areas and introduce viewers to unique culture, society and cuisine. "Today" will visit a remote fishing village along the River Li, travel to the World Heritage Site, Lijiang, and take a detailed look at the famous landscape of Guilin. Meredith Vieira will make a return trip to the earthquake zone to visit the families she met during her trip in June.

In addition, TODAYshow.com will offer extended interviews with the athletes, new slideshows, and web-exclusive video reports. Producers and correspondents will provide behind-the-scenes accounts of the Games and events around Beijing on the allDAY blog. Viewers can submit questions for "Today" anchors as well as athletes through TODAYshow.com, and some questions may be answered on the broadcast. Consumers can also visit the website to get interesting tips and information, including recipes from "Today's Chow" segments. Also, for the first time ever "Today" will provide interesting Olympic facts and updates on the social networking website, Twitter.com.

 

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THE CW NETWORK’S HIT DRAMALITY SERIES “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” HOLDS OPEN CASTING CALLS FOR CYCLE 12 IN CITIES ACROSS THE U.S.

Los Angeles, Cal.,  July 28, 2008.             Open casting calls for AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL cycle 12 will be held in select cities across the country beginning in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday, August 4. Casting directors are looking for females, ages 18 to 27, of diverse backgrounds, shapes, sizes and with a minimum height requirement of 5’7” tall.

 

Open Call Cities:

 

Albuquerque
Monday, August 4
11:00am-3:00pm
Hilton Albuquerque
1901 University Blvd, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

 

Charlotte
Saturday, August 9
11:00am-3:00pm
Location TBD

 

Seattle
Tuesday, August 12
10:00am-3:00pm
Location TBD

 

New York
Saturday, August 16
10:00am-3:00pm
The Park Central New York
870 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
* Casting Director will be in attendance

 

Houston
Saturday, August 23
10:00am-3:00pm
Visible Changes at Memorial City Mall
303 Memorial City
Houston, Texas 77024
* Casting Director will be in attendance

 

Tampa
Saturday, August 30
10:00am-3:00pm
Location TBD
* Casting Director will be in attendance

 

Chicago
Saturday, September 6
10:00am-3:00pm
Location TBD
* Casting Director will be in attendance

 

Kansas City
Tuesday, September 9
10:00am-3:00pm
Location TBD

 

Los Angeles
Saturday, September 13
10:00am-3:00pm

* Casting Director will be in attendance

* Locations and times subject to change. Please visit www.cwtv.com for up-to-date casting information, applications, as well as additional open calls sponsored by local CW Affiliates.

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok (”Making the Band”) and Daniel Soiseth (”Hell’s Kitchen”).  

 

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WWE AND JENNY McCARTHY TEAM UP TO FIGHT AUTISM ON NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT' AUGUST 2

NEW YORK – July 24, 2008. World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) will take over "Saturday Night's Main Event" returning to NBC for a special presentation on Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 – 10:00 pm ET/PT.

"Saturday Night's Main Event" on NBC will feature thrilling WWE competition, but this show will have special meaning. Jenny McCarthy along with other celebrities will tag team with WWE Superstars to raise awareness for children with Autism. Jenny McCarthy, who is a board member of Generation Rescue and has been called a "mother warrior" by Oprah, hopes to body slam Autism by educating parents and kids. WWE is happy to lend its ring on "Saturday Night's Main Event" to Jenny for the cause, also including star-studded video messages from Carmen Electra, Piers Morgan, James Roday, Toby Keith, Jewel, Billy Ray Cyrus, the cast of "Nashville Star" and more.

 

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FAITH HILL PERFORMS 'SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL' OPENING THEME FOR NBC...AGAIN
 
NEW YORK - July 28, 2008. NBC Sports will again feature five-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Faith Hill performing the opening theme for NBC "Sunday Night Football," "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night". In conjunction with her participation, NBC has also announced that Hill will be part of an ongoing promotional campaign, the first of which will begin running as part of the Indianapolis Colts versus Washington Redskins telecast of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Sunday, August 3. The spots will continue to air during NBC's coverage of the Olympics August 8th-25th.

This first promo, which sees NFL players preparing game-time snacks for Faith and her girlfriends, was filmed in Pasadena in June. It features a cast of All-Pros including Indianapolis Colts' defenders Dwight Freeney and Bob Sanders, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez, Rams wide receiver Torry Holt and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis.

"Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" debuts Sunday, Sept. 7, NBC's first regular season "Sunday Night Football" broadcast of 2008 featuring Peyton Manning and the Colts hosting the Chicago Bears, in the opening game of the Colts new home, Lucas Oil Stadium. The opening theme will continue weekly, kicking off "Sunday Night Football" every Sunday night throughout the NFL season on NBC.

"What a thrill it was to be invited back this year. I'm a huge football fan and I love being part of the Sunday Night Football family," said Faith. "The promo piece is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Fans will be in for a real treat getting a glimpse of these guys in the kitchen. We had a blast!"

"We are fortunate to have a star the caliber of Faith Hill back to sing our song," said Fred Gaudelli, "NBC Sunday Night Football" producer. "Once again she delivered a knockout performance."

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THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCES FALL 2008 PREMIERE DATES

Beverly Hills, Cal., July 19, 2008.             The CW Network announced its Fall premiere dates for the  2008-2009 season today at the Television Critics Association Summer Press  Tour.  The CW unveils its new primetime  schedule beginning on Monday, Sept. 1, well in advance of the start of the traditional  broadcast season.  Every drama and comedy  on The CW’s schedule will be broadcast in high definition.

The CW will kick  off the 2008-2009 season from a position of strength on Monday, September 1 with the season premieres of its successful new  drama block of GOSSIP GIRL (8:00-9:00  p.m.) followed by ONE TREE HILL  (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET).  GOSSIP  GIRL was last season’s most buzz-worthy series, with the highest  concentration of female teens anywhere on broadcast television, and ONE TREE HILL continued to grow last year despite moving to a  new time period.

The roll-out  continues with the season’s highly anticipated new series 90210, which will make its debut as a two-hour event on Tuesday, September 2 (8:00-10:00 p.m.).   The CW’s companion drama PRIVILEGED will premiere the following week  on Tuesday, September 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m.).   An edgy, contemporary interpretation of the iconic 1990s drama “Beverly  Hills, 90210,” The CW’s spin-off 90210 promises to deliver all the drama and excitement of its predecessor, with a  dynamic cast of up-and-coming stars and familiar faces such as Lori Loughlin  (“Summerland”) and Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”).  Original series stars Jennie Garth, Tori  Spelling, Shannen Doherty and Joe E. Tata will appear as guest stars on the new  series.  Based on the best-selling book  “How To Teach Filthy Rich Girls” by Zoe Dean, PRIVILEGED adds a distinctively witty note to Tuesday as JoAnna  Garcia (“Reba”) stars as the live-in tutor to wild and wealthy teenage twin  sisters in fabulous Palm Beach.

The CW heads back to the runway on Wednesday, September 3 with the two-hour  premiere of the network’s signature hit AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (8:00-10:00 p.m.).  On October 29, Wednesday will get even  more fashionable with the debut of The CW’s new reality series STYLISTA (9:00-10:00   p.m.).  From the creators of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and “Project Runway,” and starring Elle magazine’s Fashion News Director,  Anne Slowey, and Creative Director, Joe Zee, STYLISTA is “The Devil Wears Prada” reinvented as a reality  series.  With tough weekly challenges, 11  hopeful fashion enthusiasts will vie for a coveted editorial job and great  prizes.

High-octane action and suspense return on Thursday, September 18 with the season  premieres of two of The CW’s most-watched scripted series on one of  television’s most competitive nights, SMALLVILLE  (8:00-9:00 p.m.) and SUPERNATURAL (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

Starting October 3, The CW will be the only  place for comedy on Fridays with EVERYBODY  HATES CHRIS (8:00-8:30 p.m.) and THE GAME (8:30-9:00 p.m.).  The network will continue to counter-program  the competition with an encore of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (9:00-10:00 p.m.).
Premiere dates and times for The CW’s returning drama REAPER and new reality series 13 – FEAR IS REAL will be announced at a later time.

 

Following is The  CW’s Fall 2008 primetime premiere dates:

Monday, September 1

8:00-9:00   p.m.                                    “GOSSIP  GIRL” *

9:00-10:00   p.m.                                  “ONE TREE HILL” *

Tuesday, September 2

8:00-10:00   p.m.                                  “90210”*  (Two-Hour Premiere)

Wednesday, September 3

8:00-10:00   p.m.                                  “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL”

                                                                        (Two-Hour  Premiere)
Tuesday, September 9

9:00-10:00   p.m.                                  “PRIVILEGED” *

Thursday, September 18

8:00-9:00   p.m.                                    “SMALLVILLE”  *

9:00-10:00   p.m.                                  “SUPERNATURAL”  *

Friday, October 3

8:00-8:30   p.m.                                    “EVERYBODY  HATES CHRIS” *

8:30-9:00   p.m.                                    “THE GAME” *

9:00-10:00 p.m.                                  “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL”

(Encore Presentation)

 

Wednesday, October 29

9:00-10:00   p.m.                                  “STYLISTA”
* Broadcast in High Definition
All Times ET

 

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 “SECRET MILLIONAIRE” KICKS OFF SEASON OF GIVING DECEMBER 3 ON FOX 

Los Angeles, Cal, July 28th, 2008.           SECRET MILLIONAIRE, the dramatic new unscripted series that takes America’s wealthiest individuals away from their lavish lifestyles, sprawling mansions and private planes and places them undercover into some of the most impoverished neighborhoods in America, will have its special two-hour series premiere Wednesday, Dec. 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Based on the RDF UK format and the Channel 4 hit “The Secret Millionaire,” the inspirational series reveals the dramatic personal return that the participating millionaires receive when they leave their fortunes to invest in those less fortunate. The series will air in its regular time periods Wednesdays and Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) beginning Thursday, Dec. 4 on FOX. 

During each episode, SECRET MILLIONAIRE will focus on a different millionaire who goes undercover not only to experience real life in America’s poorest neighborhoods, but also to uncover everyday heroes. Challenged with living on welfare wages, the millionaires will immerse themselves in situations beyond their comprehension. They will work side-by-side with community members and befriend those in need to decide who should ultimately receive their extraordinary gifts of a lifetime. 

The millionaires will be touched by the people they meet. Some will inspire with their dedication to helping others, while others will relay stories of overcoming tremendous odds. On the final day, the Secret Millionaires meet with the chosen recipients and reveal their true identity and intention: to give them at least $100,000 of their own money and to change their lives forever.  

 

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BETTY WHITE AND SUSIE ESSMAN ARE THE CELEBRITY CONTESTANTS SET TO PLAY "MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD" SUNDAY, AUG. 3

New York, N.Y.,  July 28th, 2004.           Legendary comedic actress Betty White and Susie Essman ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") are the celebrity contestants set to play MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD, to be rebroadcast Sunday, Aug. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  (Originally broadcast 6/12/08)  

Having made multiple appearances on the original PASSWORD in the late 60s and early 70s (and marrying original host Allen Ludden), Betty White returns to this modern update of one of television's classic game shows.  Philbin brings CBS's MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD to the 21st century with big celebrities, big money and big stakes. Contestants team up with celebrities and have the potential to win up to $1 million.  As the designated celebrity and contestant take turns being the clue-giver and clue-receiver, one word hints are given to determine that round's PASSWORD. If the player and the celebrity can work together to successfully give and receive clues in multiple rounds, the contestant may be able to guess the MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD, and win the cash that goes along with it.

 

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CBS NEWS ANNOUNCES COVERAGE PLANS FOR 2008 DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONS

New York, N.Y.,   July 28th, 2008.          Katie Couric will lead CBS News' coverage of the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and will be joined by Chief Washington Correspondent and FACE THE NATION Anchor Bob Schieffer and Senior Political Correspondent Jeff Greenfield at both.  The Democratic Convention will take place Aug. 25-28 at the Pepsi Center and INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium (on the last night only) in Denver.  The Republican Convention will be held Sept. 1-4 at Xcel Center in St. Paul. 

Based on the preliminary schedules for the conventions, CBS News plans three hours of live coverage in prime time, anchored by Couric, for each convention, including the acceptance speeches:  Tuesday, Aug. 26, through Thursday, Aug. 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT each night) from each site in Denver and Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Thursday, Sept. 4 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT each night) from St. Paul.

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ACTOR DENIS LEARY WILL HOST THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF "FASHION ROCKS" AN ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL CELEBRATING THE BEST IN FASHION AND MUSIC, TUESDAY, SEPT. 9 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

New York, N.Y., July 29th, 2008.           Actor Denis Leary ("Rescue Me") will host the fifth anniversary of FASHION ROCKS^TM, an entertainment special celebrating the best in fashion and music, presented by Condé Nast Media Group, to be broadcast Tuesday, Sept. 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.   

Performers added to the already stellar lineup include Chris Cornell, One Republic, Pussycat Dolls, Solange Knowles and Timbaland with special guest Lynyrd Skynyrd.  They join previously announced performers Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Kid Rock, Duffy, Fergie, Justin Timberlake, L'il Wayne, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey and Rihanna.

The legendary Radio City Music Hall will once again play host to FASHION ROCKS^TM, a star-studded concert that honors the extraordinary relationship between fashion and music and features a host of music's most glamorous trendsetters.  Ticket proceeds from the event will benefit Stand Up To Cancer.  Additional performers and presenters will be announced at a later date.

In his long and varied movie career, Denis Leary has starred in the Oscar-nominated box office hits "Wag the Dog," "A Bug's Life," "Ice Age" and "The Thomas Crown Affair," as well as audience favorites "Suicide Kings" and "Ice Age 2 - The Meltdown."  His first big project, "The REF," has become a Christmastime cult classic.  Leary has been nominated for a Golden Globe and several Emmys, including Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role in "Recount" and Outstanding Lead Actor and Best Writing for his series "Rescue Me," which he also co-produces.  Denis has also garnered praise for his successful one-man shows "No Cure For Cancer" and "Lock n' Load."  He has a book coming out this fall entitled "Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid." 

 

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HOSTS NAMED FOR 60TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS (9/21)

New York, N.Y.,  July 28th, 2008.          In an unprecedented move, all five nominees in the category for Outstanding Reality/Competition Host - Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars"), Heidi Klum ("Project Runway"), Howie Mandel ("Deal or No Deal"), Jeff Probst ("Survivor") and Ryan Seacrest ("American Idol") - have been named hosts of the "60th Annual Primetime Emmy® Awards," airing live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network. The Outstanding Host Reality or Reality Competition Program is a new category that was added to this year's nomination ballot.

"We're excited by the addition of this new category, as it reflects the broad appeal of reality television, and think it will be one of the most competitive moments of the night. We're thrilled to see these hosts' roles and talent recognized, and look forward to watching them do what they do best on Emmy night," said Vicki Dummer, senior vice president, Alternative Series, Specials and Late Night, ABC Entertainment.

"Reality television has grown exponentially over the past five years and it is now a bona fide programming sector. The Television Academy's decision to add this category is a reflection of the importance of this genre, and we are delighted with the Television Academy's choice of nominees," said John Shaffner, chairman and CEO, Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Ken Ehrlich, executive producer of the "60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards," said: "As we thought about the very important role of a host for this year's show, it became more and more apparent that we should ask these people who do such great work as hosts on a weekly basis to host television's night to shine. This is what they do best, and we're convinced they'll do a great job for us on Emmy Night."

 

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"EXTRA" FOOTBALL ON SUNDAY NIGHTS!
 
NEW YORK - July 28, 2008. The 17-game Sunday Night Football schedule will be available to fans on NBC as well as streamed live on NFL.com and NBCSports.com, the NFL and NBC announced today. The new Sunday Night Football Extra marks the first time complete NFL games will be widely available in the U.S. via live online streaming.

The live NFL.com and NBCSports.com coverage will come from NBC's TV coverage of Sunday Night Football. Complementing that stream will be a number of extra features to enrich the viewing experience including additional camera angles, in-game highlights, picture-in-picture technology, live statistics and other interactive elements. Sunday Night Football Extra will also include in-game studio updates from the NBC Football Night in America team and NFL Network talent.

Sunday Night Football Extra will debut with NFL Kickoff 2008 on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7:00 PM ET (Washington Redskins at New York Giants). NFL.com and NBCSports.com will feature the audio from NBC's Sunday Night Football team: AL MICHAELS (play-by-play), JOHN MADDEN (analyst) and ANDREA KREMER (sideline reporter).

"This is an exciting step forward for us as we offer our fans a new way to consume NFL games," said STEVE BORNSTEIN, NFL Executive Vice President of Media. "We are combining NBC's outstanding Sunday Night Football telecast with extras that will enhance the fan enjoyment of the game."

 

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'THE BABY BORROWERS: LESSONS LEARNED' TOWN HALL SPECIAL WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 TO BE HOSTED BY HODA KOTB WITH DR. DREW PINSKY

BURBANK, Calif. July 29, 2008.           NBC's Hoda Kotb ("Today") will host "The Baby Borrowers: Lessons Learned" an interactive town hall special on Wednesday, August 6 (9-10 p.m. ET) that will bring together the teen couples as well as the parents of the "borrowed" babies of NBC's controversial reality series "The Baby Borrowers" for the first time since filming wrapped last summer. Joining Kotb will be physician and relationship expert Dr. Drew Pinsky ("Loveline") who will engage special guests in a spirited debate on the much-publicized issue of teen pregnancy.

Viewers will get a chance to find out what lessons "The Baby Borrowers" teens learned after they went home to their "real" lives, which teen couples are still together and what they are up to now. The parents who lent their babies to this social experiment will also be on-hand to talk about their reasons for participating in the show, as well as how their child is doing today.

Special guests will include The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy CEO Sarah Brown, "The Baby Borrowers" executive producer and creator Richard McKerrow, as well as three Gloucester, Massachusetts teens who will discuss the alleged "pregnancy pact," which made national headlines. The special will also feature critics of the program, plus experts in adolescent psychology and teen pregnancy.

 

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BRENDA WALSH IS BACK! SHANNEN DOHERTY GUEST STARS IN THE CW’S “90210” FOR MULTIPLE EPISODES THIS FALL

Beverly Hills, Cal., July 19, 2008.            Shannen Doherty returns to the zip code that made her famous when  she guest stars in multiple episodes of The CW’s spin-off, “90210,” premiering  Tuesday, September 2, it was announced today at the network’s annual Television  Critics’ Association Summer Press Tour.

Doherty  will reprise her role as Brenda Walsh, who was last seen headed to London  to study acting.  Following her move,  Brenda became a successful theater actress, splitting her time between London  and New York.  The character soon transitioned into  directing for theater and had equal success in that career.  West   Beverly Hills High School  has approached Walsh to return to her alma mater as a guest director for the  school’s musical production.
As  previously announced, Jennie Garth returns as Kelly Taylor, now a West   Beverly guidance counselor; Tori Spelling returns as Donna Martin,  now owner of an upscale boutique, and Joe E. Tata returns as Nat, owner of The  Peach Pit.

“90210”  is produced by CBS Paramount Network Television with executive producers Gabe  Sachs & Jeff Judah (“Freaks & Geeks”).

 

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MEDIA RIGHTS CAPITAL AND THE CW NETWORK ANNOUNCE PREMIERE DATES AND CASTING FOR ORIGINAL SUNDAY NIGHT PRIMETIME PROGRAMS “IN HARM’S WAY,” “SURVIVING SUBURBIA,” “VALENTINE” AND “EASY MONEY”

Burbank, Cal., July 19th, 2008.            Casting and premiere dates were announced today for the new Sunday night  line-up on The CW Network, including “In  Harm’s Way”, “Surviving Suburbia”, “Valentine” and “Easy Money”, by Dawn Ostroff, President, Entertainment, The CW  and Keith Samples, President, Television, Media Rights Capital. 

 

“In  Harm’s Way,” “Valentine” and “Easy Money” will premiere on Sunday, September 21, with “Surviving Suburbia” scheduled to debut  on November 2, timed with the  beginning of November sweeps.  The four  original programs are part of The CW Sunday night primetime programming block  produced by Media Rights Capital.   Programming for the 5:00-6:30 p.m.  timeslots will be announced soon.

“IN HARM’S WAY” - Premiering September 21, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Beginning  November 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., is a one-hour  reality series that looks at lives of people doing dangerous jobs.  Each  unscripted episode will follow the brave individuals who risk their lives in a multitude of life-threatening  jobs, including war photographers, oil well cappers, Coast Guard divers and  minesweepers.  Craig Piligian (“Dirty Jobs,” “Ultimate  Fighter,” American Chopper,” “Survivor”) serves as Executive Producer for the  series.  “In Harm’s Way” is produced by Pilgrim  Films and Television.

“SURVIVING SUBURBIA”  - Premiering November 2, 7:30 – 8:00 p.m. This half-hour comedy about a  family and their new neighbors will star Bob  Saget (“How I Met Your Mother,” “Full House”).  Full casting will be announced in the next  several weeks. Kevin  Abbott (“Roseanne,” “Grace Under Fire,” “Reba,” “My Name is Earl”)  serves as Executive Producer for the series along with producers Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis.

“Surviving Suburbia” follows  Keith (Saget) and Anne Stevers, a seemingly normal couple who has been  married for 20 years, have two children and a cookie cutter house in the  idyllic suburbs.  When the Stevers get  new next-door neighbors, the real consternation of suburban existence begin.  The neighbors’ bombshell 17-year-old daughter  is a distraction for Keith; his son Henry becomes smitten with the teenage girl  down the street who just got pregnant for the second time–making Keith say  aloud that
“shame needs to be brought back  as a national emotion.”  His daughter  Courtney is happily going through her life as an Indian Princess and her  innocence is the one thing that Keith will want her to hold on to for as long  as possible.  Lastly, the new neighbors  have filed a lawsuit against the Stevers to force Anne to cut down a  bougainvillea vine in her garden. “Surviving Suburbia” proves that it’s never  just another sunny day in the suburbs.

“VALENTINE” - Premiering September 21, 8:00-9:00 p.m. stars Jaime Murray (“Dexter”), Kristopher Polaha (“North  Shore”), Nikki Snelson (“Legally Blonde: The Musical”), Autumn Reeser (“The O.C.”), Patrick  Fabian (“Veronica Mars”) Greg Ellis (“Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”) and Robert Baker (“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal  Skull,” “Leatherheads”) as a family of Greek Gods, the Valentines, whose  purpose is to bring about the rare,  strange, and often hilarious thing called love.  Kevin Murphy (“Desperate Housewives,” “Reaper,” “Ed”) serves  as Executive Producer/Creator for the series along with Executive Producer Courtney Conte.

In the one-hour romantic comedy, the Valentines do whatever it takes to  bring soulmates together, all the while keeping their true identities  secret.  Grace Valentine (Murray), the Goddess Aphrodite, is the sexy and  seductive matriarch of the family; her son Danny Valentine (Polaha), the arrow-slinging  Eros, has traded up for a magical gun that makes people temporarily fall in  love; Danny’s best friend Leo (Baker), the muscle man Hercules, is the strong  and emotional moral compass of the group; and Phoebe Valentine (Reeser) is the  Goddess of the Oracle at Delphi, which helps the family track down and help  bring soul-mates together.  “Valentine”  looks at love, fate and the work it takes to make romance happen.

“EASY MONEY” - Premiering September 21, 9:00-10:00 p.m. The cast of “Easy Money,” a new  one-hour drama about a family that runs a high interest loan business, includes  Emmy Award-winning actress Laurie  Metcalf (“Desperate Housewives,” “Roseanne”), Jeff Hephner (“The O.C.”), Judge  Reinhold (“Swing Vote,” “The Santa Clause Trilogy”), Nick Searcy (“Rodney”), Jay  Ferguson (“Sleeper Cell”), Gary  Farmer (“Moose TV”) and Katie Lowes (“The Ghost Whisperer”).  Diane Frolov and Andy Schneider (“Northern Exposure,” “The Chris Isaak Show,” “The  Sopranos”) serve as Executive Producers for the series, along with producer Brandon  Hill.

In “Easy Money,” 28-year-old Morgan Buffkin (Hephner)  finds himself in charge of Prestige Payday Loans, his eccentric family’s  enormously successful short-term loan business.   Any doubts Morgan has about running his family’s business are quickly  replaced by dealing with family business: Morgan’s brother Cooper (Ferguson)  insists on driving a silver-plated Hummer, his sister Brandy (Lowes) has  questionable morals, he suspects that his mother (Metcalfe) and father (Searcy)  are not being completely honest with him about his relation to the family, and  every so often, part-time detective Barry (Reinhold) drops in.  “Easy Money” follows the Buffkin Family in a  modern-day Dickensian tale of money and identity.
Following is  the Sunday night premiere date schedule:

 

Sunday, September 21

7:00-8:00 p.m.                        “IN  HARM’S WAY”

8:00-9:00 p.m.                        “VALENTINE”

9:00-10:00 p.m.                      “EASY  MONEY”

Sunday, November 2

6:30-7:30 p.m.                        “IN  HARM’S WAY” (New Timeslot)

7:30-8:00 p.m.                        “SURVIVING  SUBURBIA”

 

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Ways John McCain Can Appear More Youthful"

 

10.       Campaign in a bat suit. 

9.         Instead of Lincoln, pepper speech with quotes from Brody Jenner.

8.         Get his Miracle Ear pierced.

7.         Stop yelling at reporters to get off his lawn.

6.         Play breakdancing vice principal in "High School Musical 3."

5.         Take a page from Jason Giambi and grow a cool mustache.

4.         Wrestle a gator.

3.         Change name of "Straight Talk Express" to "J-Dawg's Booty Wagon."

2.         Stop promising a Packard in every garage and a goose in every icebox.

1.         It never hurts to nail a few interns.

 

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

Thursday, July 31                                 Actor Luke Wilson; actress Mindy Kaling; performance artist Michael Lauziere

*Friday, Aug. 1                                   Fitness guru Richard Simmons; actress Mary-Louise Parker

Monday, Aug. 4                                   Actor Seth Rogen; dock diving dogs; musical guests Fleet Foxes

Tuesday, Aug. 5                                   Actress/talk show host Kelly Ripa; actor Steve Coogan; musical guests Spiritualized

Wednesday, Aug. 6                              Actress Penelope Cruz; musical guest Randy Newman

Thursday, Aug. 7                                  Actor Kiefer Sutherland; actress Rumer Willis; musical guests Alejandro Escovedo

*Friday, Aug. 8                                   Real estate mogul Donald Trump; comedian Dwayne Kennedy.

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

Thursday, July 31                     Actor Will Ferrell; explorer Jean Michel Cousteau.

Friday, August 1                       Actor Rainn Wilson; comedian Cory Kahaney; music by The Hold Steady.

*Monday, August 4               Actress Cheryl Hines; actor/writer Harry Shearer; music by Jamie Lidel.

Tuesday, August 5                    Host Regis Philbin; actress Paula Patton

Wednesday, August 6               Actor Eddie Izzard; actor Colin Hanks

*Thursday, August 7              Actor Jack Black; actress Kate Mara; music by Conor Oberst

*Friday, August 8                   Talk and performance with Toby Keith

*Monday, August 11             Actor Robert Downey Jr.; actress Amy Smart

*Tuesday, August 12             Actress Illeana Douglas.

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'THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO' LISTINGS

Thursday, July 31 – Guests include Rosie Perez and musical guest Robin Thicke

Friday, August 1 – Guests include Bill Cosby and Emma Stone

Monday, August 4 – Guests include Ben Stiller and the Jonas Brothers

Tuesday, August, 5 – Guests include Robert Downey Jr. and musical guest Toby Keith

Wednesday, August 6 – Guests include Jack Black and musical guest Conor Oberst

Thursday, August 7 – Guests include Nick Nolte and musical guest Solomon Burke

Friday, August 8 – Guests include Scarlett Johansson, Luke Ford and musical guest Chris Cornell

THE TONIGHT SHOW IS ON HIATUS FROM AUGUST 11 – AUGUST 22. ENJOY THE 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS.

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LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'

Thursday, July 31 – Show 2616 – Actor Nathan Lane, journalist/ host Dylan Ratigan, musical guest Missy Higgins

Friday, August 1 – Show 2617 – Actor Brendan Fraser, actor Steve Schirripa, musical guest Airborne Toxic Event

Monday, August 4 – Show 2618 – Actress America Ferrera, director/ screenwriter Judd Apatow, comedian Dwayne Perkins

Tuesday, August 5 – Show 2619 – Musical guest N*E*R*D

Wednesday, August 6 – Show 2620 – Actor Javier Bardem, actor Danny McBride, musical guest The B-52S

Thursday, August 7 – Show 2621 – Actor Seth Rogen, musical guest Al Green

Friday, August 8 – Show 2622 – Actor Kiefer Sutherland, actor Jim Gaffigan, musical guest Mason Jennings

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