'GEMINI DIVISION' PREMIERES ON NBC.COM AND SCIFI.COM ON AUGUST 18TH          The NBC Universal Digital Studio today announced August 18th as the premiere date of its first original online series "Gemini Division," starring Rosario Dawson and Justin Hartley.       (Read More)

AMERICA TO CHOOSE THE 'WILDCARD' ACT TO ROUND OUT THE TOP 40 CONTESTANTS COMPETING ON 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' WHEN NBC'S SUMMER SMASH HIT SERIES RETURNS WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE EPISODES AUGUST 26           Judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff selected the Top 40 acts. But after the show, Christine from the Russian Bar Trio suffered a serious injury while performing the dangerous act, and her group had to withdrawal from the competition, leaving one more spot left in the Top 40 of "America's Got Talenty".       (Read More)

MICHAEL SHOEMAKER NAMED PRODUCER, 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'          Emmy-winning producer Michael Shoemaker has been named as producer of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." The showrunner comes to "Late Night" with over twenty years of experience at "Saturday Night Live," where he began in 1986, it was announced today by "Late Night" and "Saturday Night Live" executive producer Lorne Michaels.       (Read More)

NBC Plans a Full Spectrum Primetime Fall Preview           NBC draws back the curtain to provide broadcast and online audiences an early sneak peek at the network's new and returning series for Fall as title star Zachary Levi ("Chuck") hosts "The NBC Primetime Preview" -- a 30-minute cavalcade highlighted by an exclusive backstage look to be conveyed on a full spectrum of NBC Universal media platforms beginning August 30 through September 28.       (Read More)

"THE 60TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS" ON ABC WILL "LOOK MAHVELOUS" AND FEATURE SOME OF THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE LINES IN TELEVISION HISTORY, RECITED BY ENTERTAINMENT'S BIGGEST STARS          In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Primetime Emmy® Awards, the telecast will "live long and prosper" when it features some of TV's most unforgettable classic lines from the past 60 years as recited by some of entertainment's biggest stars.       (Read More)

ABC NEWS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ON AUGUST 25-28 & SEPTEMBER 1-4            Primetime Network Coverage to Be Led by Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos. Convention Coverage Spans ABC News' Broadcasts, ABC News Radio, ABC News NOW and ABCNEWS.com.       (Read More)

FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE ABC SERIES WITH THE "ABC STARTER KITS," NOW AVAILABLE ON ABC.COM            Get Caught Up in Minutes on ABC's Scripted Series "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Dirty Sexy Money," "Eli Stone," "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," "Pushing Daisies," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty".       (Read More)

THE BIG BALLS ARE BACK!! ABC PICKS UP "WIPEOUT" FOR A SECOND SEASON             A hit summer series for ABC, "Wipeout" dominates Tuesday's 8:00 o'clock hour in Total Viewers and across each of the key Adult demographics (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54).      (Read More)

THE "CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC" ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR IN-DEPTH ELECTION COVERAGE FOCUSING ON ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO AMERICANS DURING THE FINAL MONTHS OF CAMPAIGN '08          THE CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC today announced plans for expanded reporting and innovative features with special emphasis on the candidates and their positions on 35 key issues of importance to the country beginning with coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions later this month and continuing through Election Night '08, on the broadcast and on CBSNews.com.      (Read More)

REGIS PHILBIN TO GUEST STAR ON "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER"              Television personality Regis Philbin will guest star on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER to be broadcast Monday, Sept. 29  (8:30-9:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.  Production on the episode begins Aug. 18.      (Read More)

BODY-BENDING GAME SHOW “HOLE IN THE WALL” JUMPS ONTO FOX THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11            HOLE IN THE WALL, the body-bending, mind-twisting, global game show phenomenon from AMERICAN IDOL producers FremantleMedia North America, will premiere Thursday, Sept. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.      (Read More)

 

"America's Next Top Model" Returns With A Two Hour Premiere & 14 New Ladies On Wed. Sept 3          The CW's hit series returns for cycle 11 with 14 finalists from across the country.                    (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'                    (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'                    (Read More)

UPCOMING GUESTS ON "THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON" ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK                    (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR "LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY"                    (Read More)

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN" ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK                    (Read More)

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TRANSCRIPT OF BOB COSTAS' INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

BEIJING, China.  August 11, 2008.          Bob Costas interviewed U.S. President George W. Bush live in studio during NBC's primetime coverage from the Beijing Olympics. A transcript follows:

Costas: You saw the Opening Ceremony, you've seen Michael Phelps and company, at the pool, you went to beach volleyball, the USA's win over China in basketball last night, what are your impressions so far?

Bush: First of all I think the Chinese are being great hosts, the venues are fantastic, and our team's fired up and so am I. I'm excited to be here. It's such a thrill to watch our men and women compete.

Costas: You met with the ball players before the basketball game last night.

Bush: I did.

Costas: What was their response to you?

Bush: Their response was … well first of all… obviously these are great stars… and their response was thanks for coming, we are really really honored to represent America, and I was impressed by them. And of course they go out and put on a great performance.

Costas: And winning 101- 70. Alright, our time here is limited but we will get to as much as we can, the Opening Ceremonies were glorious there is much to admire about China's people, China's culture, and its present accomplishments. But this remains an authoritarian state.

Bush: That's true.

Costas: With an abysmal human rights record. In the long run, is China's rise irreconcilable with America's interest?

Bush: No, in the long run America better remain engaged with China and understand that we can have a cooperative and constructive yet candid relationship. It's really important for future presidents to understand the relationship between China and the region and its important to make sure that America is engaged with China even though we may have some disagreements.

Costas: You met with President Hu Jintao not just at the Opening Ceremony, but privately since then. Did you press him on the full array of American concerns? Human rights, press freedom, Tibet, China's support of rogue regimes like Sudan and Myanmar?

Bush: And North Korea and Iran.

Costas: It was all on the table?

Bush: Oh absolutely every time. Every time. But you've got to understand something Bob. I don't need the Olympics to advance America's agenda. I've met with Hu Jintao a lot since I have been the President and listen we agree with them on a lot of things and we disagree with them on things, and that's the way the relationship is going to be. It needs to be as I mentioned constructive and cooperative.

Costas: This past week you restated America's fundamental differences with China but given China's growing strength and America's own problems, realistically, how much leverage and influence does the U.S. have here?

Bush: First of all, I don't see America having problems. I see America as a nation that is a world leader that has got great values and leverage, I don't think you should look at the relationship as one of leverage, I think you should look at the relationship as one of constructive engagement, where you can find common areas like North Korea and Iran. But also be in a position where they can respect you enough to listen to your views on religious freedom and political liberty.

Costas: If these Olympics are as successful as they are shaping up to be, most people believe this only further legitimizes the ruling party in the minds of most Chinese citizens. And even absent true liberty as we understand it, the lives of hundreds of millions of Chinese people are much better than they once were. Therefore, what's the party's incentive to reform?

Bush: Well first of all, if you are a religious person you understand that once religion takes hold in a society it can't be stopped. And secondly I think the Olympics are gonna serve as a chance for people to come and see china the way it is, and let the Chinese see the world and interface and have, you know, the opportunity to converse with people from around the world. This is very positive development in my view for peace. You know, who knows how China's going to progress. They have been through some very difficult political times, the Cultural Revolution for one, where the leadership actually created violent anarchy as the society turned on itself. All I can tell you is it's important for the United States to be active in this part of the world, with all countries, and to stay engaged with China.

Costas: Moving away from China for just a second, during the Opening Ceremony, we saw you conferring with Vladimir Putin. We now know that you were talking about the conflict that had erupted that day between Russia and Georgia.

Bush: That's true.

Costas: Now Georgia is a former Soviet Republic that is sympathetic to the West and that is attempting to embody many Western values. But just as you need China, you need Russia strategically around the globe. You've got to walk a fine line. What did you say to Putin?

Bush: I said this violence is unacceptable. I not only said it to Vladimir Putin, I said it to the President of the country, Dmitry Medvedev. And my administration has been engaged with both sides in this, trying to get a cease-fire, and saying the status quo for all troops should be August 6th. Look, I expressed my grave concern about the disproportionate response of Russia. And we strongly condemn bombing outside of South Ossetia. It was just interesting to me that here we are, you know trying to promote peace and harmony, and we're witnessing a conflict take place.

Costas: No Olympic truce in this case.

Bush: There wasn't. And I was very firm with Vladimir Putin. And he and I have a good relationship. Just like I was firm with the Russian President. And hopefully this will get resolved peacefully. There needs to be international mediation for the South Ossetia issue.

Costas: Couple more quick things.

Bush: Sure.

Costas: China is a nation that warmly received Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, who has since been indicted by the International Court on charges of genocide. Then, this past week they revoke the visa of Joey Cheek, an exemplary Olympian who had planned to come here not to directly protest China's government, but to call attention to the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. What's your reaction?

Bush: My reaction is I'm sorry Joey Cheek didn't come. He's a good man. Joey Cheek's just got to know I took the Sudanese message for him. My attitude is if you've got relations with Mr. Bashir, think about helping us solve the humanitarian crisis in Darfur. That was my message to the Chinese government.

Costas: As you attempt to press these points with them, do you find Hu Jintao not just warm to you personally, but is he receptive? Do you sense any movement?

Bush: Yeah, it's hard to tell. I mean, all I can tell you is that it is best to be in a position where a leader will listen to you. I went to church here. And I'm sure the cynics say 'Well, you know, it was just a state sponsored church.' On the other hand, and that's true, it gave me a chance to say to the Chinese people, religion won't hurt you, you ought to welcome religious people. And it gave me a chance to say to the Chinese government, 'Why don't you register the underground churches and give them a chance to flourish?' And he listened politely. I can't read his mind, but I do know that every time I met with him, I pressed the point.

Costas: Your father has long standing connections to China. He was an envoy here even before we established an official ambassador's position during the 1970s. And he is here with you on this trip, so there's a family connection.

Bush: Absolutely. Yeah, it was a great connection. I can remember riding my bike around Beijing in 1975.

Costas: Only bikes then, just about.

Bush: Unbelievable how far this has changed. And he feels the same way. We were honored yesterday, when the President, Hu Jintao, invited my dad, and me, and Laura, and my sister, and my daughter, my brother, for dinner or lunch. It was a great gesture of kindness. Bob, it's very important for the American people to know, coming here gave me a chance obviously to root for our team, and you've captured that but also, coming here is a sign of respect for the Chinese people. And this is a big, important nation. We'll have our differences, we'll have our agreements. But in order to find common ground and move the world toward peace, it is important for this country to show respect for the people of the country.

Costas: Briefly, one more sports question.

Bush: Sure.

Costas: You have been outspoken. Your past connections to baseball, you used the State of the Union speech to do it, to talk about performance enhancing drugs in sports. Marion Jones recently petitioned you for clemency. She's serving time because of her involvement in the BALCO case, one time Olympic hero. We know many Olympians, and in your favorite sport and mine, baseball, big time names, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, what's your feeling about this, and how much do you, as an American, trust the integrity of the sports you watch?

Bush: Let's just talk about baseball. Obviously, one of the great things about baseball is that we can compare the records of the players of the 50s to the 60s and the 70s and obviously the 1990s. And it is very important for there to be, for the sport to be clean. The great continuity, the history of baseball is real. And secondly, we don't want adults sending mixed message to children, that it's ok to shoot up drugs in order to become a star, cause it's not okay.

Costas: You gonna go to a couple more events before you leave?

Bush: I'm going to swimming, if you'd ever let me off this set.

Costas: (Laughter) Okay, you are dismissed

Bush: Thank you sir.

Costas: Thank you, Mr. President.

 

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SARA GILBERT JOINS THE CAST OF "THE BIG BANG THEORY" AS A SERIES REGULAR

LOS ANGELES, Cal.,  August 12, 2008.            Sara Gilbert has joined the cast of THE BIG BANG THEORY as a series regular, reprising her role as "Leslie Winkle," Leonard's (Johnny Galecki) colleague and on-again-off-again love interest.  The second season of THE BIG BANG THEORY premieres Monday, Sept. 22 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.   

Gilbert is well known to television audiences for her Emmy-nominated role on "Rosanne," in which Galecki played her love interest.  She recently made guest appearances on "ER" and "Private Practice."   

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NBC'S HIT GAME SHOW 'DEAL OR NO DEAL' WILL HAVE ITS FIRST MILLION-DOLLAR WINNER IN UPCOMING SEASON

BURBANK, Cal.  August 8, 2008.          Howie Mandel, Emmy Award-nominated host of NBC's "Deal Or No Deal," revealed in a special surprise appearance during last night's finale of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" that -- for the first time -- the million-dollar top prize will be given away this season on the hit game show. "Deal or No Deal" premieres Monday, August 25 (8-9 p.m. ET).

The Million Dollar Mission is back and it will eventually be "mission accomplished" this season as the premiere episode will kick off with four $1 million cases on the board -- increasing the contestants' chance to win the top prize. For each consecutive game without a million-dollar winner, an additional million-dollar case will be added to the board. But the question remains -- which episode will see the first million- dollar winner crowned? Viewers and fans of the show will have to tune-in to find out.   

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ABC AND DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST

New York, N.Y.,  August 7th, 2008.          Ryan Seacrest will continue as co-host and one of the executive producers of ABC's iconic New Year's programming when the newly-titled special, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," airs this holiday season. Ryan joined the show December 31, 2005 (ringing in 2006). Dick Clark will also continue to co-host and executive-produce the popular program.

"Watching 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve' is an American tradition. Ryan has been a tremendous part of the show the last couple of years and we're thrilled he'll be part of it for years to come," said Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment.

"The name change of the program to 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' reflects the success of the co-hosting responsibilities of one of America's most time-honored traditions. We are thrilled to extend Ryan's contract as co-host of the 'party of the year' with Dick," stated Orly Adelson, executive producer and president of dick clark productions.

TV's No. 1 New Year's show each year, the special handily beat its combined network competition last year when 29 million viewers tuned in to watch the ball drop at midnight on ABC. The telecast traditionally ranks among top programs on all of television during the week it airs, and last year the show featured performances in Times Square by Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers and Carrie Underwood. The popular Hollywood party segments were hosted by Fergie. The primetime portion of the show achieved its highest viewership in six years.
   
The show marks its 37th anniversary Wednesday, December 31, 2008 when Ryan and Dick Clark lead America into the New Year at 10:00 p.m., ET with three-and-a-half hours of specials and the legendary countdown to midnight from Times Square in New York City.   

 

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'GEMINI DIVISION' PREMIERES ON NBC.COM AND SCIFI.COM ON AUGUST 18TH
 
BURBANK, Calif.  August 12, 2008.          The NBC Universal Digital Studio today announced August 18th as the premiere date of its first original online series "Gemini Division," starring Rosario Dawson and Justin Hartley. Debuting on NBC.com, SCIFI.com, GeminiDivision.com and an unprecedented number of mobile, gaming and VOD platforms, the series is the first production from the recently created Studio. The announcement was made by Cameron Death, Vice President, NBC Universal Digital Studio.

"The combination of talent and the incredible storytelling and production value that 'Gemini Division' brings to our viewers provides a broad canvas for Intel, Cisco, Microsoft, Acura and UPS to explore new ways for viewers to connect with brands in a meaningful and organic narrative," said Death. "Leveraging the storytelling history of NBC Universal provides users with an unparalleled branded entertainment experience, available across multiple digital platforms."

"There has been a huge spike of consumers who are now viewing their favorite TV shows on the Internet - especially when away from home and on-the-go. Entertainment fans using cutting-edge notebook PCs with Intel® Centrino 2 processors – with blazing
fast performance, long battery life and loaded with high-def video and audio technologies -- are getting stunning TV experiences online," said Heather Dixon, Intel's
Consumer Marketing Director. "Intel Xeon-based servers were also instrumental in the digital creation of Gemini Division, and future technologies such as ultra mobile PCs
and internet devices are integrated into the fabric of the online show, which all combined, provide the viewer a great entertainment and technology experience."

The first webisodes will premiere on August 18th on NBC.com and SCIFI.com, with new webisodes rolling out weekly. Webisodes will also be available weekly on VOD via Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and DISH Network, in addition to EST (Electronic Sell-Through) via Amazon Unbox, Microsoft's Xbox LIVE and Zune, NBC Mobile and several online video portals.

Set in the not too distant future, "Gemini Division" follows NYPD vice cop Anna Diaz (Rosario Dawson) who, while searching for the truth behind her fiancée's murder, is drawn into a secret war between a race of artificial life forms know as SIMs and the covert agency charged with hunting them down.

The series stars:

Rosario Dawson as Detective Anna Diaz
Justin Hartley as Nick Korda
Kevin Alejando as Amasso
Francois Chau as Dr. Martin Ng
Elizabeth Bogush as Dr. Elizabeth Gavilan
Daz Crawford as The Cleaner
Mark Espinoza as Sal Diaz
Matt Bushell as Detective Pete Vacarella
Eugene Alper as Dr. Thaddeus Lazlo
   

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AMERICA TO CHOOSE THE 'WILDCARD' ACT TO ROUND OUT THE TOP 40 CONTESTANTS COMPETING ON 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' WHEN NBC'S SUMMER SMASH HIT SERIES RETURNS WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE EPISODES AUGUST 26

BURBANK, Cal.  August 8, 2008.           During last night's episode of NBC's hit summer series "America's Got Talent," judges Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff selected the Top 40 acts. But after the show, Christine from the Russian Bar Trio suffered a serious injury while performing the dangerous act, and her group had to withdrawal from the competition – leaving one more spot left in the Top 40!

Now, America gets to decide which act will get the biggest second chance of their career and take the final "wildcard" position. The celebrity judges have narrowed the selection down to eight acts that America gets to choose from. Viewers can check out their video and vote for their favorite by logging on to www.NBC.com/AmericasGotTalent or www.NBC.com/AGT.

The online voting will end at 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, August 15, 2008.

The "wildcard" acts are:
Donald Braswell II from Boerne, Texas (singer)
Victoria Jacoby from Cape May, New Jersey (young contortionist)
Junior & Emily from San Francisco, California (brother and sister salsa dancers)
Lil' Countrie & Page 1ne from New Orleans, Louisiana (acrobatic dancers)
Dan Mayer from Hartselle, Alabama (sword swallower)
Miss Pussykatt from Grand Rapids, Michigan (performance artist)
Kyle Rifkin from Harlem, New York (singer)
Xclusive from Bradenton, Florida (pop 'n lock dancer)


"America's Got Talent" Top 39 contestants are:

Jonathan Arons, New York, New York (dancing musician)
Indiggo from New York, New York (twin singers)
Nuttin' But Stringz, Jamaica Queens, New York (musicians)
Kaitlyn Maher, Ashburn, Virginia (four-year-old singer)
Slippery Kittens, Salt Lake City, Utah (burlesque dancers)
Jonathan Burkin, Clyde, Ohio (baton twirler)
Derrick Barry, Modesto, California (Britney Spears impersonator)
Sick Step, Los Angeles/ Orange County, California (dance crew)
Extreme Dance FX, West Covina, California (dance group)
Neal E. Boyd, Silkeston, Missouri (opera singer)
Eli Mattson, Door County, Wisconsin (singer/musician)
The Taubl Family, New Haven, Connecticut (musicians)
D.C. Cowboys Dance Company, Washington, D.C. (dance group)
Joseph Hall, Lincoln, Nebraska (Elvis impersonator)
Beyond Belief Dance Company, Mesquite, Texas (dance troupe)
Paul Salos, Garland, Texas (Frank Sinatra impersonator)
George the Giant, Bakersfield, California (giant/side show performer)
Jessica Price, Freeport, Michigan (singer/musician)
Alex "Elite" Pyles, Galax, Virginia (martial arts)
Sarah Lenore, Plymouth, Michigan (singer/musician)
Flambeaux, New York, New York (fire performance artist)
The James Gang, New York, New York (performance artists)
Texas State Strutters, San Marcos, Texas (dance troupe)
Ronny B, Honolulu, Hawaii (singer/dancer)
Queen Emily, Stockton, California (singer)
The Cadence, Springfield, Missouri (drummers)
The Tapping Dads, Temecula, California (tap dancers)
Shimshi, Las Vegas, Nevada (magician)
Matthew Piazzi, New York, New York (impressionist)
Kazual, Columbus, Georgia (boy band)
Shequida (Gary Hall), New York, New York (operatic drag queen)
The Wright Kids, Rocky Mount, Virginia (family band)
Michael Strelo-Smith, Castro Valley, California (opera singer)
Spc. Daniel Jens, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (singer/musician)
Bruce Block, St. Joseph, Michigan (performance artist)
Dorae Saunders, Columbia, South Carolina (Tina Turner impersonator)
Bryan Cheatham, Dallas, Texas (singer)
ZOOperstars, Louisville, Kentucky (acrobatic dance troupe)
Dallas Desperados Dancers, Dallas, Texas (cheerleading squad)

For more information on each of the Top 39, log onto www.nbc.com.

"America's Got Talent" will return after the Summer Olympics with live performance episodes twice weekly starting August 26 (8 p.m. ET). The million-dollar winner will be announced during the live finale on Wednesday, Oct 1 (9-10p.m.).   

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MICHAEL SHOEMAKER NAMED PRODUCER, 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON'
 
NEW YORK, N.Y.  August 7, 2008.          Emmy-winning producer Michael Shoemaker has been named as producer of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." The showrunner comes to "Late Night" with over twenty years of experience at "Saturday Night Live," where he began in 1986, it was announced today by "Late Night" and "Saturday Night Live" executive producer Lorne Michaels.

"Mike was at the center of all things good at 'Saturday Night Live' for the last twenty years," said Michaels. "He'll do a great job with Jimmy."

"I feel lucky to have Mike on my team. I've always admired his work ethic and his great relationship with writers and the whole creative process," added Jimmy Fallon. "Not to mention he's also brilliantly funny."

"Mike is the perfect producer for 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,'" noted Rick Ludwin, Executive Vice President, Late Night and Primetime Series, NBC Entertainment. "His long experience at 'Saturday Night Live,' his ability to nurture talent, great working relationship with Jimmy and familiarity with the best comedy talent in the business are all invaluable."

While the broadcast premiere date for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" will be announced at a later date, in advance of its Spring debut, Fallon will take to the Internet with online webisodes of "Late Night" ramping up to its broadcast opening.
   

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NBC Plans a Full Spectrum Primetime Fall Preview  

BURBANK, Calif. August 6, 2008.          NBC draws back the curtain to provide broadcast and online audiences an early sneak peek at the network's new and returning series for Fall as title star Zachary Levi ("Chuck") hosts "The NBC Primetime Preview" -- a 30-minute cavalcade highlighted by an exclusive backstage look to be conveyed on a full spectrum of NBC Universal media platforms beginning August 30 through September 28.

The show will also feature appearances by Christian Slater (star of NBC's new drama "My Own Worst Enemy"), Molly Shannon and Selma Blair (stars of NBC's new comedy "Kath & Kim") and many NBC stars from the cast of such favorites as "Heroes" and "The Office," among others.

The annual Fall program will be offered to NBC's 232 television stations (check local listings) as well as other channel entities such as USA, SCI FI, Bravo, UniHD, Chiller, mun2, MSNBC, CNBC, Oxygen, Sleuth, NBC2Go, on-demand and broadband. NBC stations can also run it on their websites while NBC.com will also run it as well. In addition, the program will be screened on selected United Airlines flights.

NBC's Fall 2008-09 premiere week begins in earnest on Monday, September 22.

Debuting on Monday, October 13 (10-11 p.m. ET), executive producer/creator Jason Smilovic teams up with executive producer/director David Semel on NBC's new drama "My Own Worst Enemy" -- a show that raises the question: who can you trust when you can't trust yourself? Starring Slater ("Bobby") as both Henry Spivey and Edward Albright, the series explores the duality of a man who is literally pitted against himself. Also starring are Yara Martinez ("The Hitcher"), Alfre Woodard ("Desperate Housewives"), Mike O'Malley ("Yes, Dear") and Saffron Burrows ("The Bank Job").

The American adaptation of the Australian hit comedy series "Kath & Kim" stars Shannon (NBC's "Saturday Night Live") and Blair ("Hellboy 2") as the hilarious and iconoclastic mother-daughter duo. "Kath & Kim" focuses on Kath (Shannon), a cheerful, foxy, forty-something, and her self-absorbed daughter, Kim (Blair), who have the love/hate, push/pull dysfunctional relationship that only a mother and daughter could share. John Michael Higgins ("Best in Show") and Mikey Day (MTV's "Short Circuitz") also star. The comedy premieres on Thursday, October 9 (8:30-9 p.m. ET).

Viewers will also get a look at NBC's new dramas "Crusoe" (debuting with a two-hour episode on Friday, October 17 (8-10 p.m. ET) that stars Philip Winchester ("The Patriot") and Sam Neill ("Jurassic Park") in a contemporary take of the classic Daniel Defoe novel of a man marooned on a deserted island. On the heels of the hit NBC movie, "Knight Rider" (premiering Wednesday, September 24, 8-9 p.m. ET) is the iconic 1980s television classic that comes roaring back to life as a reinvented, updated and super-charged action series showcasing the new KITT (Knight Industries Three Thousand) – the coolest car ever. Justin Bruening ("All My Children"), Deanna Russo ("NCIS"), Sydney Tamiia Poitier ("Veronica Mars"), Paul Campbell ("Battlestar Galactica"), Yancey Arias ("Kingpin") and Bruce Davison ("Breach") star. Smith Cho ("Blades of Glory") recurs

Likewise, audiences can gain advance insight into "America's Toughest Jobs," the new extreme competition series from creator/executive producer Thom Beers ("Deadliest Catch," "Ice Road Truckers") and executive producers Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun, "America's Toughest Jobs" that tests 13 men and women who take on some of the most dangerous jobs on earth. The early series premiere is Monday, August 25 (9-10 p.m. ET).

In addition to the new series, the special will focus on returning series as well, particularly "Heroes," "Sunday Night Football," "Lipstick Jungle," "Chuck," "Life" and NBC's acclaimed Thursday night comedies – "My Name Is Earl," the Emmy Award-winning "30 Rock" (which last month received 17 Emmy Award nominations, breaking the single-season record for a comedy series) and the Emmy-winning "The Office."

 

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"THE 60TH ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS" ON ABC WILL "LOOK MAHVELOUS" AND FEATURE SOME OF THE MOST UNFORGETTABLE LINES IN TELEVISION HISTORY, RECITED BY ENTERTAINMENT'S BIGGEST STARS

New York, N.Y.,  August 11, 2008.          In honor of the 60th anniversary of the Primetime Emmy® Awards, the telecast will "live long and prosper" when it features some of TV's most unforgettable classic lines from the past 60 years as recited by some of entertainment's biggest stars, including Alec Baldwin, William Baldwin, Ricky Gervais, Kelsey Grammer, Heidi Klum, Denis Leary, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Piven, Doris Roberts, William Shatner, James Spader, Donald Trump and many more. "The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards" air live, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. "Good night, John Boy."

Said executive producer Ken Ehrlich: "Celebrating the Academy's 60th birthday will be an important part of this year's Emmy show, but we wanted to do it in a way that tied several generations of television's past to the present. By having many of television's brightest stars of today recall their favorite television lines, we've been able to have it all, and we think this will be one of the most fun segments of a very exciting and fresh Emmy show."

 

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ABC NEWS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ON AUGUST 25-28 & SEPTEMBER 1-4

New York, N.Y.,  August 08, 2008.           Primetime Network Coverage to Be Led by Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos. Convention Coverage Spans ABC News' Broadcasts, ABC News Radio, ABC News NOW and ABCNEWS.com.

"Good Morning America," "World News," "Nightline" and "This Week" to Originate from Denver and St. Paul As the historic race for the White House enters its final months, ABC News will provide comprehensive coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Denver and the Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Led by Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos, along with ABC News' team of political correspondents and analysts, the coverage will span ABC's broadcasts and platforms, including four hours of primetime network coverage of each convention, all daily newscasts originating from the convention cities, extensive reporting and analysis on ABC News Radio, gavel-to-gavel coverage on ABC News NOW and live streaming video on ABCNEWS.com.

During the back-to-back conventions, the anchor team of Gibson, Sawyer and Stephanopoulos will be joined by ABC News' political team, including Jake Tapper and John Berman with the Obama campaign, David Wright and Ron Claiborne with the McCain campaign, Kate Snow reporting from the convention floor, plus Cokie Roberts, Sam Donaldson, John Donvan, David Chalian, Rick Klein, and ABC News' off-air reporters traveling with the campaigns. George Will, Donna Brazile and Matthew Dowd will also contribute political analysis.

Convention coverage kicks off Sunday, August 24 with a special edition of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" originating from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Beginning Monday, August 25 and continuing through the week, all of ABC's daily broadcasts - "Good Morning America," "World News with Charles Gibson" and "Nightline" -- will originate from Denver. "GMA" co-anchors Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts will report from the convention sites - the Pepsi Center and Invesco Field -- as will Charles Gibson for "World News" and Terry Moran for "Nightline."

The following Sunday, August 31, "This Week" travels to St. Paul to preview the Republican National Convention and the week ahead. George Stephanopoulos will anchor a special edition of the program from the Xcel Energy Center. "Good Morning America," "World News" and "Nightline" -- led by co-anchor Cynthia McFadden -- will all originate from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul beginning Monday, September 1 and continuing through the week.

This year, for the first time, ABC's primetime convention coverage will be broadcast in HD. Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer and George Stephanopoulos will anchor live network coverage of the Democratic Convention in Denver on the ABC Television Network on:

* Monday, August 25 from 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET
* Tuesday, August 26 from 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET
* Wednesday, August 27 from 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET
* Thursday, August 28 from 10:00 -11:00 p.m., ET

Charles Gibson, Diane Sawyer, and George Stephanopoulos will anchor live broadcast coverage of the Republican Convention in St. Paul on the ABC Television Network on:

* Monday, September 1 from 10:00 -11:00 p.m., ET
* Tuesday, September 2, from 10:00 -11:00 p.m., ET
* Wednesday, September 3, from 10:00 -11:00 p.m., ET
* Thursday, September 4, from 10:00 -11:00 p.m., ET

ABC News NOW, ABC's 24-hour digital network currently available to 44 million users across cable, broadband and mobile platforms, will provide wall-to-wall coverage of the conventions. Coverage will also be available live on ABCNEWS.com's homepage, as well as the Politics section and the ABC News NOW section online (http://www.abcnewsnow.com). ABC's Sam Donaldson and Rick Klein, senior political reporter and author of "The Note," will co-host the coverage from Denver and St. Paul - reporting on the latest news and behind-the-scenes action, along with ABC News' political team covering events and key speeches throughout the day. Live coverage of the Democratic convention in Denver will begin on Mon., Aug. 25 at 6:00 p.m., ET and continue until 11:00 p.m., ET on Thurs., Aug. 28. Republican convention coverage will air live from St. Paul beginning Mon., Sept. 1 at 6:00 p.m., ET and continue through Thurs., Sept. 4 at 11:00 p.m., ET. A special edition of "Politics Live," ABC News NOW's daily political newscast, will air at 1:00 p.m., ET from the convention sites.

ABC News Radio will provide extensive coverage of the Democratic National Convention beginning Monday, August 25 through Thursday, August 28, and the Republican National Convention from Monday, September 1 through Thursday, September 4. ABC News Radio correspondent Aaron Katersky will anchor live each evening from 8:00-11:00 p.m., ET from both Denver and St. Paul. ABC News Radio's team of correspondents -- Vic Ratner, Ann Compton, Steven Portnoy and Alex Stone - will contribute reporting and analysis, as will Sam Donaldson, political analysts Torie Clarke and Steve Roberts, and contributors Gil Gross, Roe Conn and Mark Davis. Specially designed studio facilities will host ABC Talk Radio Row for more than 25 ABC News Radio affiliates from across the country.

ABCNEWS.com will provide live streaming coverage of the conventions, behind-the-scenes video and expert news and analysis. Led by Rick Klein, senior political reporter and author of "The Note" (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/TheNote/story?id=3105288&page=1), a team of ABC News reporters will cover the conventions live from Denver and St. Paul. Klein will blog live on the latest news and action, and "The Note" will originate on location from the conventions. ABCNEWS.com will also roll out a number of new and updated interactive features for users, including: "Match-o-Matic II," where users select quotes from either Senator McCain or Senator Obama from more than a dozen topics on a range of critical issues - the economy, taxes, Iraq, health care, immigration, abortion and experience - to discover which candidate is their ideal match; "See How They Run: National Poll Tracker," which allows users to search and sort data tracking the presidential race from the beginning of the year to date; and ABC's "Electoral College Calculator," where users can game out their own state-by-state scenarios and view past results. ABCNEWS.com also features interactive timelines for each candidate, rich with articles, video and images of Senator Obama and Senator McCain, allowing ABCNEWS.com users to read and explore more about the candidates' lives behind the headlines.

ABC NewsOne correspondents Diana Alvear and Linsey Davis will report live from the DNC in Denver starting on Saturday, August 23, continuing through Friday, August 29. Correspondents Christianne Klein and T.J. Winick will report from the RNC in St. Paul starting on Friday, August 29 and continuing through Friday, September 5. ABC NewsOne, the network's affiliate news service, will service more than 20 stations and clients, including the ABC Owned Television Stations and affiliates, BBC, Fuji TV, Associated Press Television and Univision.     

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FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE ABC SERIES WITH THE "ABC STARTER KITS," NOW AVAILABLE ON ABC.COM

New York, N.Y.,  August 07, 2008.            Get Caught Up in Minutes on ABC's Scripted Series "Brothers & Sisters," "Desperate Housewives," "Dirty Sexy Money," "Eli Stone," "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," "Pushing Daisies," "Samantha Who?" and "Ugly Betty" Looking for a way to get caught up with your favorite ABC scripted series? The "ABC Starter Kit" is the answer. The online video kit provides a brief overview that brings you up to date on complete scripted series in just minutes. "ABC Starter Kit" videos can be found on ABC.com, ABC Mobile and on several major online portals. The "ABC Starter Kit" brand will also be seen on-air in a 30-minute affiliate special, as well as in DVD hand-outs at retail and other public venues.

The "ABC Starter Kit" offers the fastest way to get caught up on the premise, characters and storylines for all of ABC's scripted programming:

* Family: you can't live with them, can't live without them. And the Walker family knows this all too well. From the bickering between the unique Walker siblings to each family member's personal struggles to the funny and loving family gatherings, get an inside account of the entire series "Brothers & Sisters" before its return, Sunday, Sept. 28 (10:00 p.m., ET)

* The ladies of Wisteria Lane are back! Get their complete history in the Desperate Housewives Gazette from an innocent bystander, the neighborhood's paperboy. Don't miss a moment of suburbanite gossip on "Desperate Housewives" when it returns on Sunday, Sept. 28 (9:00 p.m., ET).

* Life is just dirty and sexy for New York City's Darling family in the premiere of "Dirty Sexy Money," Wednesday, Oct. 1 (10:00 p.m., ET). Get all the details in the Starter Kit about this uber-rich family from the one man who knows it all... the family chauffeur.

* Is he a lawyer or a prophet? Maybe he's both! See everything you need to know about "Eli Stone" -- a man who has visions unlike anything else on television -- before the premiere, Tuesday, Oct. 14 (10:00 p.m., ET).

* The "Grey's Anatomy" Starter Kit gives you the ABC's for all the happenings at Seattle Grace Hospital before your favorite doctors return in the two-hour season premiere, Thursday, Sept. 25 (9:00 p.m., ET).

* Check in with the doctors at the Oceanside Wellness Center before "Private Practice" returns Wednesday, Oct. 1 (9:00 p.m., ET).

* A touch of magic, a touch of romance and a touch of mystery will all be part of the Starter Kit for "Pushing Daisies." Television's most unique show returns Wednesday, Oct. 1 (8:00 p.m., ET).

* Think you know all about Samantha Neely? Well, she can't remember, and maybe you can't either. The "Samantha Who?" Starter Kit has everything you need to be reminded ABOUT before new episodes begin, Monday, Oct. 6 (9:30 p.m., ET).

* Fashion's most uncoordinated It-Girl is about to take New York City by storm. But before she does, get caught up on all of the drama from Betty's first day at Mode Magazine in the "Ugly Betty" Starter Kit. New episodes return Thursday, Sept. 25 (8:00 p.m., ET)
 

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THE BIG BALLS ARE BACK!! ABC PICKS UP "WIPEOUT" FOR A SECOND SEASON

New York, N.Y.,  August 06, 2008.            A hit summer series for ABC, "Wipeout" dominates Tuesday's 8:00 o'clock hour in Total Viewers and across each of the key Adult demographics (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54). In its six telecasts to date, "Wipeout" has consistently ranked as the No. 2 show of the week in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. On average, the ABC freshman series leads NBC's competing new series, "Celebrity Family Feud," in the hour by 2.4 million viewers and by 81% in Adults 18-49. Since its debut, "Wipeout" stands as the summer's No. 1 TV program with Men 18-49 and Men 25-54, and is the No. 2 show in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, behind only NBC's "America's Got Talent" and Fox's "Hell's Kitchen," respectively. The No. 1 new series of Summer 2008 in viewers and young adults, "Wipeout" represents TV's highest-rated freshman summer series (for any net) in three years in Adults 18-49 -- since the initial season of "Dancing with the Stars" in Summer 2005.

Each week 24 daring new contestants of all ages, shapes and sizes will go head to head through four rounds of grueling and physically demanding but wildly hilarious obstacle courses to win the title of "Wipeout Champion" and the grand prize of $50,000. The contestants and the courses change every week, with over-the-top obstacles including the crowd favorite, the Big Balls. In the end, only one contestant will win, while everyone else will Wipeout!

 

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THE "CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC" ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR IN-DEPTH ELECTION COVERAGE FOCUSING ON ISSUES MOST IMPORTANT TO AMERICANS DURING THE FINAL MONTHS OF CAMPAIGN '08

New York, N.Y.  August 13th, 2008.          THE CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC today announced plans for expanded reporting and innovative features with special emphasis on the candidates and their positions on 35 key issues of importance to the country beginning with coverage of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions later this month and continuing through Election Night '08, on the broadcast and on CBSNews.com.  The announcement was made by Rick Kaplan, Executive Producer, CBS EVENING NEWS, and Katie Couric, the broadcast's anchor and managing editor.

            The expanded coverage will be led by Couric, with reporting and analysis by Bob Schieffer, CBS News' chief Washington Correspondent and Anchor of FACE THE NATION, and Jeff Greenfield, Senior Political Correspondent, and reports from CBS News correspondents across the country and around the world.

            The broadcast will feature franchises including "Presidential Questions," "Where They Stand," "Follow the Money" and "Reality Check," along with regular reports including "Campaign '08 Notebook;" "The Week Ahead;" "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly;" "Week in Review;" "The Uncommitted Voters;" "Campaign Diaries" and CBS News Polls.

            "I'm very proud of what Katie and our team have produced thus far," said Kaplan, "but our goal is to do even more:  to give our viewers the most thoughtful, intelligent and useful reporting and analysis of this campaign possible as they prepare to make a very important decision on Nov. 4."

            "This is a rare chance to focus on positions instead of process," said Couric.  "These features and investigative reports will offer viewers real breadth and insight and will hopefully allow them to make an educated decision on Nov. 4.  I'm particularly excited about Presidential Questions, which often solicit spontaneous and revealing answers to questions about character and leadership."

CBS EVENING NEWS Franchises

Presidential Questions - Based on Couric's acclaimed Primary Questions series broadcast during the 2008 primary season, the goal of Presidential Questions is to glean information from the candidates that goes well beyond stump speeches to their character and how they might actually perform as president.  The reports will debut during the national conventions.

Where They Stand - This series of in-depth reports, each averaging six minutes in length, will begin the week of Sept. 8 and run two-three times per week.  They will examine how each candidate proposes to solve America's most pressing problems, from the economy to healthcare to education to energy to the environment to the country's infrastructure to foreign policy to immigration to homeland security, among others.  CBS News correspondents around the country and the world will contribute to the series.

Follow the Money - With more than $1 billion waiting to be spent, CBS News Washington Investigative Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson will follow the key and sometimes controversial dollars that fund political campaigns large and small.  

Reality Check - CBS News White House Correspondent Bill Plante and CBS News Washington Correspondent Wyatt Andrews will measure the candidates' campaign claims, promises, attacks and advertisements against the facts. 

CBS EVENING NEWS Regular Reports (beginning Monday, Sept. 8)

Campaign '08 Notebook-Couric will continue to offer this political news digest every day beginning Sept. 8. 

The Week Ahead-Every Monday, Couric will preview the week's anticipated big stories.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly--Every Thursday, Greenfield will look at the highs, the lows and the weird of the week in politics.

Week in Review-Every Friday, Schieffer will offer his take on the week's most important and intriguing campaign stories and explain what they mean.

The Uncommitted Voters-This periodic series, reported by Couric, will follow a diverse and representative group of undecided voters in key states as they navigate the process of deciding for whom to cast their ballots in November.

Campaign Diaries-CBS News' embedded reporters and producers will offer snapshots from the campaign trail.

CBS News Polls-Having taken America's pulse since 1975, CBS News' Polling Unit will continue to examine and measure the mood of the country as it relates to Campaign '08.

 

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REGIS PHILBIN TO GUEST STAR ON "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER"

LOS ANGELES, Cal.,  August 13, 2008.             Television personality Regis Philbin will guest star on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER to be broadcast Monday, Sept. 29  (8:30-9:00 PM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.  Production on the episode begins Aug. 18. 

Regis, who will star as himself in the episode, meets a burger-mad Marshall while on his quest to find the restaurant where he had his very first New York burger. 

 

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BODY-BENDING GAME SHOW “HOLE IN THE WALL” JUMPS ONTO FOX THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

 

Los Angeles, Cal.,  Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008.            HOLE IN THE WALL, the body-bending, mind-twisting, global game show phenomenon from AMERICAN IDOL producers FremantleMedia North America, will premiere Thursday, Sept. 11 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

 

HOLE IN THE WALL became an instant ratings success story on-air and online after launching on Japan’s Fuji TV in July 2006, where it continues to rank No. 1 in its timeslot. The format swiftly created waves around the world, with FremantleMedia currently producing versions in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia, Sweden and the U.K.

 

Hosted by Brooke Burns (“Dog Eat Dog”) and Mark Thompson (“Guinness World Records: Primetime”), HOLE IN THE WALL is one of the trickiest, fastest, funniest and wettest shows on the planet where speed, agility and a hearty sense of humor are essential tools to survive. During each episode, two teams of three compete against each other in multiple rounds of play, facing various barrier walls speeding toward them with weird and wacky cut-out shapes. Each team must contort their bodies individually or in unison to fit through the wall or be swept away into a pool below. As players struggle to strike a pose, points – and dignity – can be easily lost with a simple miscalculation. As the rounds progress and the pace heats up, mind over matter, quick thinking, coordination, agility and clever teamwork play a crucial role as each team strives to maneuver through walls literally closing in on them. The team with the most points at the end of the competition will win $25,000 and the chance to face the dreaded “Blind Wall” for the opportunity to win an additional $100,000.    

 

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“AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” RETURNS WITH A TWO-HOUR PREMIERE AND 14 NEW LADIES ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Los Angeles, Cal.,  August 12, 2008.              The CW’s hit series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL returns for cycle 11 with 14 finalists from across the country fighting to make their dreams of becoming a top model a reality on Wednesday, September 3 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET).

 

AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL CYCLE 11 PARTICIPANTS:

Name: ANALEIGH
Age: 19
Hometown: Sacramento, CA (currently Los Angeles, California)
Occupation: Student

Name: BRITTANY
Age: 19
Hometown: Henderson, Nevada
Occupation: Customer Service

Name: CLARK
Age: 19
Hometown: Pawleys Island, South Carolina (currently Columbia, South Carolina)
Occupation: Student

Name: ELINA
Age: 19
Hometown: Berdichieve, Ukraine (currently Seattle, Washington)
Occupation: Currently unemployed

Name: HANNAH
Age: 19
Hometown: Fairbanks, Alaska
Occupation: Student

Name: ISIS
Age: 22
Hometown: Prince George’s County, Maryland (currently New York, New York)
Occupation: Program Assistant at a non profit organization.

Name:JOSLYN
Age: 23
Hometown: Lucky, Louisiana (currently Shreveport, Louisiana)
Occupation: Student

Name: LAUREN BRIE
Age: 20
Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia (currently Radford, Virginia)
Occupation: Student

Name: MARJORIE
Age: 19
Hometown: Marseilles, France (currently San Francisco, California)
Occupation: Student

Name: McKEY
Age: 19
Hometown: Lake Forest, Illinois
Occupation: Student

Name: NIKEYSHA
Age: 19
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Occupation: Student

Name: SAMANTHA
Age: 18
Hometown: Woodland Hills, California
Occupation: Student Athlete

Name: SHARAUN
Age: 18
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Occupation: Student

Name: SHEENA
Age: 21
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii (currently Harlem, New York)
Occupation: Hostess/Go-Go Dancer

During this cycle, the 14 participants live together and ferociously vie for the grand prize, competing in a highly accelerated modeling boot camp. The participants’ abilities are tested each week as they strive to master the runway and fashion photo shoots, perfect publicity skills and learn the business aspects of becoming a supermodel, all under 24-hour-a-day surveillance of the AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL cameras. Throughout the series, supermodel Tyra Banks, art director of photo shoots Jay Manuel, and runway guru J. Alexander mentor the participants.

Banks leads the panel of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL judges, comprised of leading fashion industry experts. The panel consists of supermodel Paulina Porizkova, along with photographer Nigel Barker and runway expert J. Alexander, who closely evaluate the progress of the models to narrow the field each week. In addition, special guest judges appear to critique the participants within his or her area of expertise.

The winner of The CW’s AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL will be managed by Elite Model Management. She also receives a $100,000 contract with cosmetics giant CoverGirl. Finally, the winner will appear on the cover and six-page fashion spread in Seventeen magazine.

 

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LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'

August 16 - Preempted by the Olympics

August 23 - Preempted by the Olympics

August 30 - Brian Williams / Feist (OAD 11/3/07)

September 6 - Tina Fey / Carrie Underwood (OAD 2/23/08)

 

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LISTINGS FOR 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'

"LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN" IS ON HIATUS FROM AUGUST 11 – AUGUST 22. ENJOY THE 2008 SUMMER OLYMPICS.

Monday, August 25 – Show 2623 - Guests include Steve Coogan

Tuesday, August 26 – Show 2624 - Guests include Vin Diesel, Dave Attell, musical guest The Virgins

Wednesday, August 27 – Show 2625 - Guests include Tiger Woods and Vanessa Minnillo

Thursday, August 28 – Show 2626 – Guests include musical guest Lykke Li

Friday, August 29 – Show 2627 – Guests include Bob Costas and Sophia Bush

 

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

Thursday, August 14                 Actor Sir Ben Kingsley; talk and performance with Idina Menzel

Friday, August 15                 Actress Radha Mitchell; comedian Aaron Karo

Monday, August 18                  Actor Chris O'Donnell; actor Larry Block; music by Phantom Planet

Tuesday, August 19                  Actor Rainn Wilson; comedian Cory Kahaney; music by the Hold Steady

*Wednesday, August 20        Actor Alfred Molina; author Salman Rushdie

Thursday, August 21            Actress Betty White, actor Evan Handler; music by MGMT

Friday, August 22                 Actor and comedian Jeff Foxworthy; comedian Chelsea Handler 

Monday, August 25             Actress Sigourney Weaver; author Stanley Bing; music by Three 6 Mafia

Tuesday, August 26             Actor James McAvoy; comedian Bengt Washburn

Wednesday, August 27        Actor Billy Bob Thornton; actor Lewis Black; music by Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters

 

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LISTINGS FOR "LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY"

Monday, August 25 — 893 Jose Canseco with musical guest Lupe Fiasco

Tuesday, August 26 — 917 Kathy Griffin with musical guest Gavin DeGraw

Wednesday, August 27 — 897 Romany Malco with musical guest Sheryl Crow

Thursday, August 28 — 880 Dov Davidoff / Jack McBrayer with musical guest George Stanford

Friday, August 29 — 911 Kate Flannery with musical guest Moby

 

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OPENING REMARKS FROM THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN" ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

(Monday, August 4-Friday, August 8)

"Everybody have a nice weekend?  You know, remember last week everybody was talking about the 44-pound cat?  Anybody remember the 44-pound cat?  And from New Jersey, 44-pound cat from New Jersey...Anyway, this cat had a wonderful weekend - he spent the entire weekend in front of the TV eating a bag of mice."

"John McCain had a great weekend.  He met with his HAM radio club, and then he played horseshoes at the senior center."

"But they say John McCain is 71, but people are now saying that he may be older, John McCain, yeah.  No one knows for sure because his birth certificate was destroyed when the wagon train was attacked."

"Hey, listen to this:  do you remember Hillary Clinton?  How many of you remember Hillary Clinton?  She was running for President and her campaign was like $30 million in debt - $30 million in debt.  Well, now, she's trying to raise up enough money to pay off the debt, and here's how you can help:  if you contribute five dollars to erase Hillary Clinton's campaign debt, you can have dinner with her, for five dollars. That's right, five dollars.  For ten dollars, you get to tie the lobster bib on her pantsuit.  It's great.  But that's not all - for $50, you get to sleep with Bill."

"Big Presidential debates coming up - are we still excited about that?  Didn't we have an election?  Did we?  I don't know.  But it's Barack Obama and John McCain.  If you're going to vote tomorrow, would it be Barack Obama?  Would it be Barack Obama?  How about John McCain if you're going to vote tomorrow?  Well, the big debates are coming up, and Barack Obama wants to debate about foreign policy, and John McCain wants to debate about the Big Band era."

"But how about this:  John McCain was at the big annual motorcycle rally at Sturgis, up there in North Dakota - South Dakota - is there a difference?  Can't we just make it one big Dakota?  And John suggested that his wife could compete in the topless beauty pageant at the motorcycle rally, yeah.  You know what that reminds me of is the time during the campaign that Bill Clinton suggested that Hillary should compete in a wet pantsuit contest."

"By the way, anybody come here on jetBlue?  Anybody fly on jetBlue?  Really?  You're being sarcastic, right?  They're now charging seven dollars, seven dollars - you get on one of these jetBlue flights, and it's just like a hollowed-out can - you ever been on one of these things? And if you want a blanket and a pillow - and it used to be 'Who wants a blanket? Who wants a pillow?  Who wants a blanket?  Who wants a pillow?'  Now, if you want a blanket and a pillow, seven bucks on jetBlue, right there, yeah.  Great, so now you'll be able to get a solid eight hours sleep on the runway."

"Hey, by the way, President Bush is on a trip to Asia, ladies and gentlemen.  And he will be spending the entire week in the Orient.  And usually, Bush is in the disorient."

"Let me ask you a question:  you folks excited about the Summer Olympics?  Are you excited about the Summer Olympics?  And, of course, they're being held in China, in Beijing, and everybody in Beijing already has Olympic fever.  Olympic fever, or, as it's also known, bronchial asthma."

"But, you know, the main venue in Beijing for the Olympics is huge.  Have you seen it?  Huge structure - beautiful, artistic, almost like a sculpture, an enormous arena, and they call it the 'Bird's Nest' because that's what it looks like, this giant structure.  And you'll see it, you'll get used to it.  Now here in New York City, I don't want you to think we don't have something that great.  I mean, we also have a giant thing here in New York City that we call the 'bird's next' - it's, well, it's Donald Trump's hair."

"But all of the athletes are worried about the air quality in Beijing, and the Chinese government - and these people, don't kid yourself, these guys know what's going on - the Chinese government, they're not in Miami, they know what's going on.  And God bless them, they're trying to put a really sunny, kind of positive spin on it.  They said, 'Well, you know what?  You know what?  Get over it, you babies.  It's not air pollution.  No, it's wonton soup.'"

"But yesterday, kind of an embarrassing moment in Beijing:  the United States Olympic bicycle team gets off the plane, and they're wearing - did you see that? - those air filter masks on their face.  And it was - the only way they say that they're going to be able to get fresh air is to suck it out of their tires, honestly...But they're the same masks that kids have to wear when they play with Chinese-made toys."

"Here's exciting news:  how about the Olympics?  Are you excited about the Olympics, ladies and gentlemen?  President Bush arrived in Beijing earlier today, and before stepping out of the plane, he tested the air with a canary."

"But they got together, the Chinese, they threw a big state dinner for President Bush in his honor.  They served Peking lame duck." 

"President Bush - now, sometimes I feel sorry for President Bush.  Sometimes I get the feeling he's in over his head, because he's at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing and he's trying to, you know, pretend like he knows what he's doing.  So he turns to the president of China and he says, 'I love your chicken, General Tso.'"

"I love Olympic events.  I'll tell you my favorites -- swimming and diving.  Do you like swimming and diving events?  I thought I could tell by looking at you.  And, of course, the high divers, forget about it.  They're judged on flying forward -- that is key in high diving.  Did you know that flying forward, that's one of the things they're judged on?  If they can do, like, a somersault, they're judged on that, as well.  Jackknife -- if you can do a jackknife, that's very important.  Also, and it sounds simple:  backflip, and it's -- no, wait a minute, I'm sorry, that's the scoring in Madonna's bedroom."

"Ladies and gentlemen, exciting news from the world of sports - Brett Favre, legendary quarterback from your Green Bay Packers, will now be the quarterback for your New York Jets.  Big news - people say, 'Well, how did this happen?"  I'll tell you how it happened:  it was part of the Rosie O'Donnell trade."

"And things are really moving along pretty rapidly.  Monday, Brett Favre reports to Madonna's apartment."

"Of course, it's - don't get your hopes up too high, because it's all pending Brett's physical.  That's right - he needs to have his head examined."

"I don't know what the excitement is about.  Brett Favre is - he's overpaid, he's past his prime, he's - oh, no, wait, that's me."

"You probably heard about this:  a guy who used to be Osama Bin Laden's chauffeur, Osama Bin Laden's driver - his name is Salim Hamdan.  You've heard of this guy?  He's been found guilty now of supporting terrorism.  And, as the driver for Osama Bin Laden, found guilty of supporting terrorism - and also using an expired EZ-Pass."

"Ladies and gentlemen, here is sad news from the world of broadcasting:  Larry King - how many of you folks know Larry King?  How many of you have called Larry's show in the past?  How many have previously called Larry's show?  How many have been on the Larry King show?  Larry King is getting divorced.  Yep, and Larry apparently has had seven wives.  Seven wives - he's been married seven times.  And I feel bad for Larry, but, you know, a lot of people just can't seem to make a go of divorce."

"Ladies and gentlemen, here's some sad news from the world of broadcasting:  you know Larry King?  You know who Larry King is, yeah.  He's getting a divorce - wife number seven.  Yep, wife number seven - been married seven times.  And experts believe that if he stays healthy, he could make it to ten...Been married seven times, seven weddings, and he apparently now needs elbow surgery from all the cake cutting."

"I don't know, here's a story, and it's from my home state, Indiana - anybody here from Indiana?  There's a guy - now, you've got a picture in your head - there's a guy and he's in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and they arrest the guy, and lewd activity in public, that's the charge.  Lewd activity in pubic - here's what he was doing.  He was using a claw hammer - this is all for the lewd activity, this is the props he needed to support his lewd behavior - he needed a claw hammer - claw hammer 00 claw hammer!  A plastic bag - all right, I'll give him that one - and motor oil.  Let's go through the list again.  First, lewdity, public lewd activity - claw hammer, plastic bag, motor oil - please, please, Andy Dick, get some help." 

"You like being in New York City in the summertime?  Do you like it here in the summer?  You know, the city gets very quiet in August.  Have you noticed that?  Because there's hardly anybody around.  It's so quiet during August -- so quiet, you can actually hear the footsteps of the guy stalking you."

"I was thinking about this:  here's something else to look forward to or to be aware of in August, because that's usually when the psychiatrists take the month off for vacation.  So that means there's nobody around to write a prescription for Andy Dick."

"Now, here's something weird:  do you like science?  Do you like stuff about science? ...Anyway, scientists have discovered a pill, they made up a little pill, and what they do is give it to mice, and it creates muscle tone in the mice without exercising.  Just what we need, rats with big abs."

 

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QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN AUGUST 4 – AUGUST 8
 
"Today President Bush left on a 7-day trip to Asia, and he'll visit South Korea, Thailand and China. Or as Bush refers to them, 'China,' 'China' and 'China.'"

"Speaking of China, the Olympics are right around the corner - China has announced that during the Olympics, protestors will be allowed to assemble in designated 'protest areas.' Or - as they're commonly called in China: 'jails.'"

"Barack Obama has agreed to debate John McCain 3 times this fall. Both candidates have conditions - Obama wants the debates to be held on college campuses and McCain wants them to be held before 7 PM."

"People magazine reportedly paid Angelina Jolie 14 million dollars to publish pictures of her twins. You can read all about the deal in Jolie's new self-help book: 'How to Have Babies for Fun & Profit.'"

"Last night in St. Louis, hundreds of naked bicyclists took part in the annual 'World Naked Bike Ride.' So if you live in St. Louis and someone borrowed your bike yesterday you may want to hose that baby down."

"In a recent interview, Justin Timberlake said he loves to play golf. When asked what his handicap is, Timberlake said, 'I used to be in N'Sync.'"

"The government of China says it's going to prevent rain at the Beijing Olympics by shooting dust into the clouds. Because that's the problem in Beijing - there's not ENOUGH crap in the air."

"Yesterday the government of China guaranteed that the Beijing Olympics will be safe. In fact, the Chinese government knows the Olympics will be safe because they've already written the next three weeks of news stories."

"Presidential election news today the moderators were announced for the upcoming Presidential debates. Apparently Barack Obama insisted on someone who would ask even-handed, probing questions, while McCain insisted on someone who would talk into his good ear."

"John McCain doesn't want Dick Cheney to attend the Republican convention because he's too unpopular. When asked to comment, Cheney responded, "I hope the Senator reconsiders" - then he turned into a bat and flew away."

"Earlier today, Tropical Storm Edouard moved from the Gulf of Mexico and crossed into Texas. Experts say it's the first tropical storm to cross the Mexican border in the trunk of a Chevy."

"Everyone's fine - but earlier today, an American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Los Angeles. Passengers say they didn't mind the emergency landing - but they did mind the $9 surcharge to use the "inflatable-slide"."

"In Ohio, a prisoner is claiming that he's too obese to be executed. However, the prisoner says he COULD go for a last meal."

"According to a new poll, 48% of Americans think that celebrities are only famous because of their looks. Well, folks, all I can say is, "Guilty"."

"Miley Cyrus and Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe are the highest paid teenagers in entertainment making $25 million last year. You can read more by Googling the phrase "depressing facts"."

" 'Playgirl' magazine has decided to stop publishing a printed issue and will now only be a website. Finally, some porn on the Internet."

"It's been reported that NBC has taken out an insurance policy for $1 billion dollars in case anything goes wrong at the Olympics. A spokesman for NBC said, 'I wish we'd done that for our fall lineup.'"

"An Ethiopian marathon runner has dropped out of the Olympics because he thinks the pollution could damage his health. The Ethiopian runner says the air's made him so sick, he can barely not eat."

"Today in Beijing, a small group of demonstrators gathered to protest China's repressive government. Funeral services will be held on Friday."

"The New York Times says that Barack Obama has been successful in politics because he is a black man who doesn't make white people feel threatened. Which explains Obama's Secret Service code name --- 'Al Roker.'"

"Yesterday, the moderators for the presidential and vice-presidential debates were announced and two of them are from PBS. After hearing this President Bush said, 'They got Bert and Ernie?'"

"Starbucks has started offering a coupon that will allow customers to buy a drink in the afternoon for only $2 dollars. The drink is called a cup of water."

"Jamie Lynn Spears says she will probably marry the father of her baby by the end of the year. Jamie Lynn said, 'I want to get my wedding license and my driver's license on the same day.'"

"Britney Spears has agreed to star in a movie where she plays a psychotic lesbian. The name of the film, 'The Lindsay Lohan Story.'"

"Earlier this week, a member of the International Olympic Committee said that the smog in Beijing isn't pollution – it's mist. Then he said: 'Just make sure not to get any mist in your eyes or lungs.'"

"In a recent interview, Barack Obama said that as a kid he cried when he saw the movie 'Born Free.' Meanwhile, John McCain said as a kid he cried because movies weren't invented yet."

"Earlier today, legendary Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre agreed to sign with the NY Jets. Favre said 'I really just wanted to see what this whole "losing" thing was about.'"

"In New York, an employee of the company that makes the 'Girls Gone Wild' video series has been arrested on charges he groped a woman. The man told police 'What can I say, I'm a workaholic.'"

"Ryan Seacrest has broken up with his girlfriend of three months. Seacrest says he's not going to miss his girlfriend - but he is going to miss borrowing her jeans."

"In the Midwest, a rehab clinic just announced that they're going to start treating people who are addicted to the Internet. Then they said, 'For more information, log onto our website.'"

"Yesterday in Texas, a group of 26 cheerleaders were tightly wedged into an elevator and the elevator got stuck between floors. An emergency worker was able to climb aboard the elevator and he plans to fix it in about a week."

"The National Enquirer is reporting that Larry King and his wife are divorcing. Larry's wife told reporters, 'I said "til death do we part" but this guy won't die!'"

"President Bush's father is in China attending the Olympics with the current President Bush. In other words, the Olympics are being attended by a mostly retired figurehead with no real power, AND his father."

"Before the Opening Ceremony, President Bush gave a rousing speech to the U.S. Olympic fencing team. Bush told the athletes, 'Now get out there and build those fences.'"

"Tonight's opening ceremonies featured representatives from 205 countries. Or as Angelina Jolie calls it – one-stop shopping."

"During the Olympics a restaurant in Beijing is adding an dish to their menu called Lobster with Donkey Penis. The worst part is they make you wear a bib with a picture of a donkey penis on it."

"At a press conference yesterday, legendary quarterback Brett Favre declared, 'I'm here for one reason: to help the Jets win.' After hearing this, the other members of the Jets said, 'This new guy is not going to fit in.'"

"The mayor of Detroit was sent to jail today because he's on trial and he violated the terms of his bond by leaving Detroit without permission. The judge told him: 'If I have to live here – YOU have to live here.'"

"Paris Hilton says that she wants to create an animated show about a superhero based on herself. Paris's superhero show will be called 'The Fantastic Four-Way.'"
 

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