NBC ANNOUNCES CONTESTANTS FOR EXCITING NEW FAMILY EDITION OF HIT WEIGHT LOSS SERIES 'THE BIGGEST LOSER' PREMIERING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (8-10 P.M. ET)             NBC announced today the eight families – eight teams of two -- who will be competing in "The Biggest Loser: Families" premiering Tuesday, September 16 (8-10 p.m. ET). Alison Sweeney (NBC's "Days of our Lives") hosts the popular series, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.       (Read More)

NBC TO PICK UP NINE ADDITIONAL EPISODES OF RETURNING DRAMA 'CHUCK' TO COMPLETE FULL-SEASON ORDER FOR 2008-09             NBC will pick up nine additional episodes of its sophomore drama "Chuck" (Mondays, 8-9 p.m. ET) to provide the series with a full-season order for 2008-09, it was announced today by Teri Weinberg, Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment.       (Read More)

NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' RETURNS ON SEPTEMBER 13 WITH OLYMPIC PHENOMENON MICHAEL PHELPS & MUSICAL GUEST LIL WAYNE              "Saturday Night Live" makes its 34th season premiere on Saturday, September 13 featuring two of the biggest names of the summer – Michael Phelps and hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne.       (Read More)

EMMY- AND TONY-WINNING ACTRESS BLYTHE DANNER TO GUEST STAR ON NBC'S 'MEDIUM,' WITH EMMY-WINNING PATRICIA ARQUETTE, AS THE MOTHER OF MISSING NURSE WITH A CHRONICALLY-ILL STEP-DAUGHTER              Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Blythe Danner ("The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2," "Huff") will guest star in NBC's midseason drama "Medium," with Emmy Award winner Patricia Arquette, in an episode entitled "A Taste of Her Own Medicine".       (Read More)

ABC BRINGS EMMY-NOMINATED "PUSHING DAISIES" TO YOUR HOMETOWN            "Pushing Daisies Touch of Wonder Tour" Gives You a Chance to Dine on Free Pie at The Pie Hole. Markets Include Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City.       (Read More)

ABC AND PEOPLE TEAM UP FOR PRIMETIME SPECIAL "HALF THEIR SIZE:  THE PEOPLE MAGAZINE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE," AIRING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ON ABC TV            Special Follows Eight Men and Women from the Nation's Most Overweight State for Nine Months and Reveals their Remarkable Body Transformations and Emotional Discoveries ABC and PEOPLE will team up for an original one-hour primetime special, "Half Their Size: The PEOPLE Magazine Weight Loss Challenge," airing TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.       (Read More)

"HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS" - AGAIN!             The Hit One-Hour Romantic Comedy Alternative Series Returns to ABC Nine just-married couples will compete for a nest egg possibly worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to kick-start their new lives together and help them realize their dreams when "Here Come the Newlyweds" returns for a second season on the ABC Television Network.       (Read More)

ABC TAKES THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED "OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS" FAMILY GAME SHOW ON A BLOCK PARTY MOBILE TOUR ACROSS THE COUNTRY             September 2 through September 15, Lucky Families and Neighborhoods Will See How Well They Know Each Other and Have a Chance to Win Great Prizes! ABC takes the highly-anticipated series to families across the country with the "Opportunity Knocks" Block Party Mobile Tour.       (Read More)

SECOND SET OF PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR "THE 60th PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS," AIRING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, ON ABC             The second set of presenters for "The 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards" includes America Ferrera, Laurence Fishburne, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hayden Panettiere, William Petersen and Vanessa Williams. The telecast will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.       (Read More)

Follow The Stars Of The CW This Fall             The stars of the CW are all over the place this fall. Follow them as they hit the talk show circuit. Check local listings for details.       (Read More)

THE FINAL THREE TEAMS COMPETE FOR THE TITLE, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF "GREATEST AMERICAN DOG," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10            "The Greatest American Dog Is..." - The final three dogs and owners compete for the title, on the season finale of GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, Wednesday, Sept. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.       (Read More)  

CBSSports.com to Broadcast Final Four -- Live Online For First Time             For the first time, CBSSports.com, in partnership with CBS Sports, CBS College Sports Network and the NCAA will provide a live online broadcast of the Final Four and Championship game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship via their NCAA March Madness on Demand video player.       (Read More)

FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY ON CBSSPORTS.COM TO PREMIERE ON SEPTEMBER 7             CBSSports.com announced the creation of an all-new and groundbreaking original video production for the 2008 football season. FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY, a completely live 90-minute studio produced show, will make its premiere on the site September 7 and will be streamed live on the Internet each and every Sunday morning of the regular season from 11 AM - 12:30 PM ET on CBSSports.com.       (Read More)

CBS AND COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT THE 2008-09 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FOR "KEWLOPOLIS ON CBS" PREMIERING SATURDAY, SEPT. 13            CBS and Cookie Jar Entertainment present "Kewlopolis on CBS".       (Read More)

KIMBO SLICE, KEN SHAMROCK, JAKE SHIELDS, PAUL DALEY AND GINA CARANO AMONG MMA SUPERSTARS ENTERING THE CAGE FOR "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS," SATURDAY, OCT. 4 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK            The third installment of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS will be broadcast live from the Bank Atlantic Center, in Sunrise, Fla..       (Read More)

U.S. OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL GOLD MEDALIST AND CLEVELAND CAVALIERS STAR LEBRON JAMES VISITS CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10            U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball gold medalist and Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James talks about his team's redeeming victory over Spain at the games in Beijing.       (Read More)

SUNDAY NIGHT IS FOOTBALL NIGHT            NBC Sports' award-winning microsite, SundayNightisFootballNight.com, launched to help kickoff the third season of "NBC Sunday Night Football".       (Read More)

PRO CHEFS, NFL PLAYERS SCORE GREAT RECIPES FOR SUNDAY NIGHT FAMILY DINNER             Kick off this year's football season with The Sunday Night Football Cookbook, publishing September 2, 2008.       (Read More)

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

QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'       (Read More)

From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Democratic National Convention Pickup Lines"       (Read More)

From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things Overheard at the Democratic National Convention"       (Read More)

From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things You Don't Want to Hear on Your First Day of School"       (Read More)

 

ABC ANNOUNCES FIVE NEW SERIES PICK-UPS

New York, N.Y.,  -  August 27, 2008.            ABC is adding five new series to its slate of programming for the 2008-09 season, it was announced today by Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment. The series include three new dramas, "Castle," "Cupid" and "The Unusuals," and two new comedies, "Better Off Ted" and "Single with Parents."

"It was worth taking the time to go through the pilot process to really do it right," said McPherson. "We're excited about these series and feel they're perfect additions to our dominant core slate of shows. These are the initial pick-ups, but there are a number of other pilots we feel will also get the go ahead in some form moving forward."

New series previously announced are drama "Life on Mars," comedies "The Goode Family" and "Scrubs" (new to ABC), and alternative series "Opportunity Knocks" and "Untitled Ashton Kutcher/Tyra Banks Project."

Dramas

"Castle" is a comedic crime procedural about a famous mystery novelist, Nick Castle, who is bored with his own success. When a real-world copycat murderer starts staging scenes from Nick's novels, Nick is teamed up with NYPD Detective Kate Beckett and the challenge gets his blood pumping as he steps in to help solve the crime. Nick and Beckett's styles instantly clash and sparks begin to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance. Nick is kept grounded by his Broadway diva mother, quick-witted teenage daughter and his long-suffering ex-wife... who happens to be his editor. "Castle" stars Nathan Fillion as Castle, Stana Katic as Beckett, Molly Quinn as Alexis, Susan Sullivan as Martha, Monet Mazur as Gina and Ruben Santiago-Hudson as Capt. Montgomery. Produced by ABC Studios. Andrew Marlowe serves as executive producer/writer, along with executive producers Laurie Zaks, Armyan Bernstein and Rob Bowman.

"Cupid" is a romantic dramedy about Trevor, a larger than life character who may or may not be the Roman god of love, Cupid, sent to earth to bring couples together. As fate would have it, Trevor is under the care of famous psychologist and self-help author Dr. Claire Allen, who is also dedicated to helping lonely hearts find their soul mates. While she agrees with his cause, she questions whether he's crazy or really is Cupid. "Cupid" stars Bobby Cannavale as Trevor, Sarah Paulson as Claire, Rick Gomez as Felix and Camille Guaty as Lita. Produced by ABC Studios. Rob Thomas serves as executive producer/writer along with executive producers Jennifer Gwartz, Danielle Stokdyk, Dan Etheridge and Bharat Nalluri.

"The Unusuals" is a unique comedic procedural set in a New York police precinct. As a cop, it helps to have a twisted sense of humor, because every moment could be your last. Just ask Casey Schraeger, who started her day as an NYPD vice detective before unexpectedly being transferred to the homicide division. She quickly realizes that, not only does everyone in her new department have a distinct sense of humor, but also their own dirty little secrets. "The Unusuals" stars Amber Tamblyn as Det. Casey Schraeger, Jeremy Renner as Det. Joe Walsh, Terry Kinney as Sgt. Harvey Brown, Kai Lennox as Det. Ed Alvarez, Harold Perrineau as Det. Leo Banks, Adam Goldberg as Det. Eric Delahoy, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Det. Allison Beaumont and Joshua Close as Henry Cole. Produced by Sony Pictures Television. Noah Hawley is executive producer/writer.

Comedies

"Better Off Ted" is a satirical office comedy featuring a successful but morally conscious man, Ted, who runs a research and development department at a morally questionable corporation, Veridian Technologies. No achievement is too far fetched and no invention too unorthodox for Veridian. Need a suicidal turkey? Done. Need a metal that is hard as steel but bounces - and is edible? Done and done. Ted loves his seemingly perfect job; he loves his superhuman boss, Veronica, and colleagues Lem, Phil and Linda, but he's starting to take a closer look at the company's extremely questionable practices... especially when they try to cryogenically freeze one of Ted's scientists for testing purposes. Starring Jay Harrington as Ted, Andrea Anders as Linda, Portia de Rossi as Veronica, Jonathan Slavin as Phil and Malcolm Barrett as Lem, "Better Off Ted" is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. Victor Fresco is executive producer/writer.

"Single with Parents" is a comedy about Lou, a woman in her mid-30s who is determined to have her own life despite her crazy blended family getting in the way. She's thrilled that her divorced parents are leading exciting lives - really she is - except both of them rely on her way too much. Dad needs her as a surrogate parent and Mom counts on her 24/7 as a shrink and confidante. Lou has resolved to finally find a fulfilling life for herself. The series stars Alyssa Milano as Lou, Annie Potts as Elizabeth, Beau Bridges as Joe, Amanda Detmer as Sasha, Meagen Fay as Nancy and Eric Winter as Charlie. Based on her own experiences, "Single with Parents" is executive-produced and written by Kristin Newman. Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank and Matthew Carlson are also executive producers. The show is produced by FTP Productions in association with ABC Studios.

Returning series on the fall schedule are "America's Funniest Home Videos," "Boston Legal," "Brothers & Sisters," "Dancing with the Stars," "Desperate Housewives," "Dirty Sexy Money," "Eli Stone," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," "Grey's Anatomy," "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Private Practice," "Pushing Daisies," "Samantha Who?," "Supernanny," "Ugly Betty," "Wife Swap" and "20/20."

Returning midseason series include "According to Jim," "The Bachelor," "Lost" and ABC News' "Primetime."

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 “HOLE IN THE WALL” TAKES AN EARLY JUMP WITH SPECIAL PREVIEWS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, ON FOX. SERIES PREMIERE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. 

Los Angeles, Ca.,  August 27, 2008.            HOLE IN THE WALL, the body-bending, global game show phenomenon from AMERICAN IDOL producers FremantleMedia North America, will air special preview episodes Sunday, Sept. 7 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) following FOX’s first NFL doubleheader of the season and Tuesday, Sept. 9 (9:35-10:00 PM ET/PT) following the series premiere of FRINGE on FOX.  HOLE IN THE WALL will have its one-hour series 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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EMMY AWARD WINNER JENNIFER ANISTON TO GUEST-STAR
ON NBC'S EMMY-WINNING "30 ROCK"

NEW YORK – September 2, 2008              Emmy Award winner Jennifer Aniston, ("The Break-Up," NBC's "Friends") will guest-star in one episode of NBC's critically acclaimed, Emmy Award-winning comedy "30 Rock" as the free-spirited, "Fatal Attraction"-like stalker Claire Harper, Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) former roommate from Chicago who randomly shows up in New York and attaches herself to Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin). The announcement was made by Teri Weinberg, Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment.

"What a thrill to have Jennifer back on NBC on a Thursday night. She is the perfect comedic talent to work with the Emmy-winning '30 Rock' cast," said Weinberg. "This promises to be a memorable, hilarious night of comedy."

"Jennifer is not only incredibly lovely to have around, she also has what the young people would call 'mad skills.' We're very excited that she's joining us," said Tina Fey, creator, executive producer and star of "30 Rock."

After many television series guest appearances, Aniston soared to fame on NBC's mega-hit comedy "Friends," where she earned an Emmy as Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role in a Comedy Series for her performance as Rachel Green. Her television success paved the way for a feature-film career, which has included such credits as "Bruce Almighty," "Along Came Polly," "The Break-Up," "The Good Girl," "The Object of My Affection," "Friends with Money" and "Rumor Has It."

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NBC'S SMASH HIT SUMMER SERIES 'AMERICA'S GOT TALENT' RENEWED FOR ANOTHER FUN-FILLED SEASON
 
BURBANK, Calif. – August 28, 2008.            NBC's hit summer series "America's Got Talent" has been renewed for a fourth season, it was announced today by Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment.

"The production team has stepped up their game creatively as proven by the strong ratings," said Plestis. " 'America's Got Talent' has produced the most successful winner in reality television history. This is the only show where truly unique and talented performers can achieve their ultimate dream. There's nothing like it on television."

"America's Got Talent" is averaging more than 13 million viewers so far this summer, an increase of 16 percent versus the same period last year (11.5 million). It's a hit with all audience segments, ranking in the top five this summer in virtually all meaningful categories, including kids 2-11, teens 12-17, adults 18-34, adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and adults 50-plus. On Tuesday of this week, "America's Got Talent" returned after a two-week break during the Beijing Olympics and delivered NBC's strongest results (3.1 rating, 9 share in adults 18-49, 11.1 million viewers overall) in the Tuesday 8-10 p.m. time period since the "Biggest Loser" finale April 15. On the following night, with its Wednesday season debut, "America's Got Talent" scored NBC's highest results (2.7/8 in 18-49, 10.1 million viewers overall) in the Wednesday 8-10 p.m. time period since January 23, according to preliminary fast affiliate-based Nielsens.

Each week, the top acts will perform for America's votes with the ultimate winner of the million-dollar prize being crowned during an exhilarating live finale on Wednesday, October 1 (9-10p.m. ET).

Bringing the variety format back to the forefront of American culture, "America's Got Talent," hosted by Jerry Springer, showcases the hottest performers from across the country, with the winner being chosen by the television viewing audience. The show features a colorful array of hopeful future stars -- singers, dancers, comedic performers and unique acts of all ages -- who have a chance to strut and perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges including David Hasselhoff, Sharon Osbourne and Piers Morgan.

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NBC ANNOUNCES CONTESTANTS FOR EXCITING NEW FAMILY EDITION OF HIT WEIGHT LOSS SERIES 'THE BIGGEST LOSER,' PREMIERING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 (8-10 P.M. ET)

BURBANK, Calif. – August 28, 2008.             NBC announced today the eight families – eight teams of two -- who will be competing in "The Biggest Loser: Families," premiering Tuesday, September 16 (8-10 p.m. ET). Alison Sweeney (NBC's "Days of our Lives") hosts the popular series, and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels also star.

It's all about families in season six of "The Biggest Loser," which features four husband-and-wife teams and four parent-child duos trying to lose weight through diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. Harper will train the spouses, while Michaels trains the parents and their adult children.

With the focus on families comes more emotion and drama than ever before, as contestants share their compelling stories, including a mother and daughter who were estranged for over five years before going on the show, newlyweds who want to get healthy so they can have kids, a father with more life-threatening health issues than any contestant in the history of the show, and parents who want to get healthy to be better examples to their kids – including their overweight four-year-old daughter who already outweighs their seven-year-old son.

For the first time in the history of "The Biggest Loser," contestants will learn they've been chosen for the show directly from Harper and Michaels, who fly all over the country to surprise contestants in their hometowns with the exciting news. Then it's off to "The Biggest Loser" ranch in California, where the contestants get a wake-up call from the show's doctor about what ages their bodies really are vs. their chronological ages because of obesity. Then the eight teams compete in their first challenge -- and the lucky winner gets immunity from the first elimination of the season.

The new teams competing for the $250,000 grand prize are:

Parent-child teams:

Renee Wilson (Event manager), 46, and her daughter, Michelle Aguilar (Assistant director), 26, Ft. Worth, Texas.

Tom Desrochers Sr. (Cab driver), 42, and his son Tom Desrochers Jr. (Cab driver), 22, Everett, Massachusetts.

Shellay Cremen (Stay-at-home Mom), 51, Royal Oak, Michigan and her daughter Amy Cremen (Purchasing department representative), 26, Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Jerry Skeabeck (Police sergeant), 51, and his daughter Coleen Skeaback (Receptionist), 23, Cleveland, Ohio.

Husband-and-wife teams:

Ed Brantley (Chef), 31, and his wife, Heba Salama (Pharmaceutical sales representative), 30, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Brady Vilcan (Pharmacist), 36, and Vicky Vilcan (Anesthetist), 37, Houma, Louisiana.

Adam Capers (Contracts manager), 39, and his wife, Stacey Capers (Contract pricing analyst), 33, Gainesville, Virginia.

Phillip Parham (Real estate agent), 41, and his wife, Amy Parham (Real estate agent), 40, Greer, South Carolina.

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NBC TO PICK UP NINE ADDITIONAL EPISODES OF RETURNING DRAMA 'CHUCK' TO COMPLETE FULL-SEASON ORDER FOR 2008-09
 
BURBANK, Calif. - August 28, 2008.             NBC will pick up nine additional episodes of its sophomore drama "Chuck" (Mondays, 8-9 p.m. ET) to provide the series with a full-season order for 2008-09, it was announced today by Teri Weinberg, Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment.

"We couldn't be more excited with the creative direction Josh (Schwartz) and his team are executing on 'Chuck,'" said Weinberg. "This show has really hit its stride and deserves a full-season commitment to carry out the producers' vision for this unique series."

"Chuck" premieres its new season on Monday, September 29 (8-9 p.m. ET).

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NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' RETURNS ON SEPTEMBER 13 WITH OLYMPIC PHENOMENON MICHAEL PHELPS & MUSICAL GUEST LIL WAYNE
 
NEW YORK, N.Y., – August 27, 2008.              "Saturday Night Live" makes its 34th season premiere on Saturday, September 13 featuring two of the biggest names of the summer – Michael Phelps and hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne.

US Olympic swimming phenomenon Michael Phelps will make his acting debut hosting the season premiere hot off his record-shattering performance in Beijing.

The SNL season premiere kicks off four live shows in a row, a rare practice that generated momentum for the show this past spring when the show returned after the WGA Strike-imposed hiatus. All told, seven all-new SNL’s will air on Saturdays prior to the election.

Phelps went a perfect 8-for-8 in Beijing, breaking Mark Spitz's single-Games record for most gold medals won. In addition, Phelps broke another Olympics record, becoming the most decorated Olympian in history, winning a stunning 14 career gold medals. Phelps currently holds seven world records in swimming.

Unprecedented millions tuned in to watch Phelps in action, from the US Swim Team’s explosive victory over the French in the 4x100m freestyle relay, by just .08 of a second; to Phelps’ record-demolishing performance in the 4x200m freestyle relay breaking the record by more than four seconds and his seventh gold medal win, beating Serbia’s Milorad Cavic by the slimmest and most dramatic margin imaginable – one-one-hundredth of a second.

Joining Phelps and also making his SNL debut is hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne.

Not only one of the best rappers of his generation, Lil Wayne is arguably the biggest story in music for 2008. His sixth album “Tha Carter III” sold over 1 million copies in its first week of release, a feat not achieved since 2005’s “The Massacre” by 50 Cent. “Tha Carter III” has blazed up the singles charts as well with three top-five singles in “Lollipop,” “A Milli” and “Got Money.” In addition to the platinum debut numbers for the CD, Wayne is a tireless performer so prolific that in 2007, Vibe magazine ranked and graded songs to which Wayne contributed and the list was 77 songs long. Wayne is a constant presence on the internet, releasing his own mixtapes for free on a regular basis. He has been one of GQ’s “Men of the Year” for 2007 and was named the “Best Rock Star Alive” by Blender magazine (2008). Rolling Stone may have said it best: “The self-proclaimed greatest rapper proves he wasn’t kidding.”

In addition to the revved-up Saturday schedule, “SNL” is ready for primetime with "Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday." Three LIVE primetime half-hours beginning October 9 at 9:30pm ET. These primetime special editions will be anchored by the show's signature “Weekend Update.” This marks a return to the NBC Thursday night lineup for “SNL,” which produced similar live "Update"-centered broadcasts in 2001.

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EMMY- AND TONY-WINNING ACTRESS BLYTHE DANNER TO GUEST STAR ON NBC'S 'MEDIUM,' WITH EMMY-WINNING PATRICIA ARQUETTE, AS THE MOTHER OF MISSING NURSE WITH A CHRONICALLY-ILL STEP-DAUGHTER
 
BURBANK, Calif. – August 27, 2008.              Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Blythe Danner ("The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2," "Huff") will guest star in NBC's midseason drama "Medium," with Emmy Award winner Patricia Arquette, in an episode entitled "A Taste of Her Own Medicine." Danner will play Sarah Leaming, a local councilman's wife and mother to a missing private nurse, whose extraordinary dedication to her chronically-ill step-daughter's care led to some unconventional measures, it was announced today by Executive Producer Glenn Gordon Caron.

"Continuing a tradition of asking world-class actresses to come join us on 'Medium,' I am thrilled to announce that Blythe Danner will appear in one of the early episodes of Season 5," said Caron. "I have seen her work at Williamstown, on the Broadway stage, as well as on film and television and to finally have the opportunity to actually work with her is a real honor for me and an exhilarating treat for the cast."

Danner is a prolific Emmy- and Tony-winning actress who has appeared in numerous stage, screen, and film roles. She first gained national attention at age 25 by winning the Theatre World Award for her performance in the Lincoln Center Rep's production of "The Miser" and went on to win a Tony Award in 1970 for her Broadway debut in "Butterflies Are Free." She also received Tony nominations in 1980 for the original Broadway production of Harold Pinter's "Betrayal," in 1988 for a revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire," and again in 2001 for a revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Follies." For 25 years, she has been a regular performer at the Williamstown Summer Theater Festival, where she also serves on the Board of Directors.

In 2005 and 2006, Danner won the Emmy for her role as Izzy in "Huff." In 2005, she was nominated for three Emmy Awards for her work on "Will and Grace," "Huff" and "Back When We Were Grownups."

In film, Danner currently stars in "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" and the upcoming "Side by Each" and "The Lightkeepers." She received recent wide attention for her role opposite Robert De Niro in the comedy hit "Meet the Parents" and its sequel, "Meet the Fockers," with Barbra Streisand and Dustin Hoffman. Danner also appeared in "Sylvia" with her daughter Gwyneth Paltrow. Her earliest starring film roles were in "To Kill a Clown," opposite Alan Alda, and in the title role of "Lovin' Molly," directed by Sidney Lumet. She has appeared in two films based on the novels of Pat Conroy – "The Great Santini" and "The Prince of Tides," as well as two television movies adapted from books by Anne Tyler, "Saint Maybe" and "Back When We Were Grownups." Danner has also appeared in three Woddy Allen movies, "Another Woman," "Alice" and "Husbands and Wives."

Danner sits on several enviromental advisory boards and holds honorary doctorates of Arts from her alma mater Bard as well as Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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ABC BRINGS EMMY-NOMINATED "PUSHING DAISIES" TO YOUR HOMETOWN  

New York, N.Y.,  -  Wednesday, August 27, 2008.            "Pushing Daisies Touch of Wonder Tour" Gives You a Chance to Dine on Free Pie at The Pie Hole. Markets Include Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City Leading up to the second season of the Emmy®-nominated series "Pushing Daisies," ABC is bringing the interactive experience of Ned's bakery, The Pie Hole, to ten major markets across the country. Guests will be able to enjoy free pie and the company of an outgoing restaurant staff, all while experiencing charming décor from the show's set. Balloons with the show's logo, posters and daisy decals on the floor will be the icing on The Pie Hole.

In addition, "Pushing Daisies" footage will play on plasma televisions on site, and waitresses on whimsically decorated daisy bicycles will direct people to the restaurant prior to the event. Guests will also have the opportunity to receive branded "Pushing Daisies" magnets, pie-cutters and spatulas. Visitors will turn into fans as they fully immerse themselves in the fantasy world of "Pushing Daisies." To top things off, a "Pushing Daisies" microsite will chart the mobile Pie Hole's travels and offer fun send-to-a-friend Daisy messages online at www.PushingDaisiesTour.com.

"Pushing Daisies Touch of Wonder Tour" Dates and Locations:

Date                     Location
August 31              Anaheim, CA - Downtown Disney
September 7          San Francisco, CA - Ghirardelli Square- Chocolate Festival
September 10        Los Angeles, CA - Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade
September 12        Las Vegas, NV - Fashion Show Mall
September 14        Phoenix, AZ - Westgate Complex
September 17        Denver, CO - Larimer Square
September 20        Dallas, TX - Addison Oktober Fest
September 24        Chicago, IL - Lincoln Park
September 26        Philadelphia, PA - The Shops at Liberty Place
September 29        New York, NY - Times Square

 

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ABC AND PEOPLE TEAM UP FOR PRIMETIME SPECIAL "HALF THEIR SIZE:  THE PEOPLE MAGAZINE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE," AIRING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ON ABC TV

New York, N.Y.,  -  August 27, 2008.            Special Follows Eight Men and Women from the Nation's Most Overweight State for Nine Months and Reveals their Remarkable Body Transformations and Emotional Discoveries ABC and PEOPLE will team up for an original one-hour primetime special, "Half Their Size: The PEOPLE Magazine Weight Loss Challenge," airing TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Half Their Size: The PEOPLE Magazine Weight Loss Challenge" will follow eight residents from Mississippi, the nation's most overweight state, on an emotional journey to lose weight and overcome adversity. Taken from the pages of one of PEOPLE's biggest franchises -- "Half their Size" -- the 'Mississippi 8' were followed over nine months as they struggled to lose weight the old fashioned way -- through diet and exercise; no surgery or gimmicks. The participants will be revealed in PEOPLE on newsstands Friday, September 26, prior to the premiere of the television special.

"We're thrilled to bring the 'Half their Size' franchise to life on ABC," said Managing Editor Larry Hackett. "Our readers come to PEOPLE for motivational stories of weight loss, and these Mississippi residents are no exception. Their hard work and commitment to changing their health -- and their lives -- is nothing short of inspirational."

The special will take viewers inside the lives of these eight Mississippi residents, each of whom, last January, accepted PEOPLE's challenge to spend nine months slimming down in 2008. PEOPLE supplied the trainers and nutritionists, but the 'Mississippi 8' supplied the willpower, fitting in diet and exercise with work, family and many other everyday obligations.

Cameras filmed the subjects during brutal gym sessions, healthy grocery shopping, weigh-ins, doctor visits and important life events, including the birth of a child. Candid emotional interviews detail the daily struggles, sweat, tears and temptations facing them en route to their quest for happier, healthier lives. Tune in on September 30 to witness their incredible journeys.

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"HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS" - AGAIN!

New York, N.Y.,  August 27, 2008.             The Hit One-Hour Romantic Comedy Alternative Series Returns to ABC Nine just-married couples will compete for a nest egg possibly worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to kick-start their new lives together and help them realize their dreams when "Here Come the Newlyweds" returns for a second season on the ABC Television Network.

The one-hour romantic comedy alternative series will again be hosted by comedian Pat Bullard. "Here Come the Newlyweds" is all about relationships, the differences between men and women and the universal issues that every couple must face. The newlyweds are diverse, sexy and competitive.
    
In this eight-episode series, each couple faces a variety of mental and physical challenges which will test the love and passion they have for one another, as well as their competitive spirit. At the end of each episode, the field will be narrowed as the newlyweds vote to send one couple home. The stakes get higher as the potential nest egg grows, until one couple ultimately wins the grand prize.

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ABC TAKES THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED "OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS" FAMILY GAME SHOW ON A BLOCK PARTY MOBILE TOUR ACROSS THE COUNTRY

New York, N.Y.,  August 27, 2008.             September 2 through September 15, Lucky Families and Neighborhoods Will See How Well They Know Each Other and Have a Chance to Win Great Prizes! ABC takes the highly-anticipated series to families across the country with the "Opportunity Knocks" Block Party Mobile Tour. Just as ABC's new family game show, "Opportunity Knocks," quizzes families about how well they know each other -- so too will families and neighborhoods around the country have the chance to actually play the game and win amazing prizes.

From September 2 through September 15, the "Opportunity Knocks" Block Party Mobile Tour will visit 14 U.S. cities. In the same way that a semi-truck filled with prizes from the "Opportunity Knocks" TV show team sets up shop on a family's front lawn, a truck will roll into each of these cities with everything needed to play the game.

The block parties will have real stakes and prizes, featuring free food and drinks, fun giveaways, entertainment and much more. The neighborhood will be brought together while competing for prizes, which may include gift cards, ABC gift baskets, Blu-ray DVD players or even an HDTV!

In addition to giving away prizes to lucky individuals at these block parties, selected radio stations will select one local family and give them the opportunity to win additional prizes on-site.  

For more information on the mobile tour please go to www.OpportunityKnocksTour.com

"Opportunity Knocks" Mobile Tour Dates and Markets:

WEST

Date            Location

September 2        Phoenix, AZ
September 4        San Diego, CA
September 10        San Francisco, CA
September 15        Seattle, WA

CENTRAL       

September 2        Dallas, TX
September 4        Kansas City, MO
September 8        Indianapolis, IN
September 10        Chicago, IL
September 15        Minneapolis, MN

EAST

September 2        Cincinnati, OH
September 4        Columbus, OH
September 5        Cleveland, OH
September 10        Boston, MA
September 15        Hartford, CT

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SECOND SET OF PRESENTERS ANNOUNCED FOR "THE 60th PRIMETIME EMMY® AWARDS," AIRING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, ON ABC

New York, N.Y.,  August 27, 2008.             The second set of presenters for "The 60th Primetime Emmy® Awards" includes America Ferrera, Laurence Fishburne, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Hayden Panettiere, William Petersen and Vanessa Williams. The telecast will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

"We are very pleased and honored to include these presenters to our already exciting list of talent for our telecast," said Executive Producer Ken Ehrlich. "As we reveal more presenters, the range of talent and personalities are sure to make the show a success."

America Ferrera received her second Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series as the title character in the ABC series "Ugly Betty." In 2007 she received her first Primetime Emmy for this role. In 2008 she was honored with the Chevy Entertainer of the Year Award at the ALMA Awards, and received an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series-Musical or Comedy. On the big screen Ferrera can currently be seen in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2." Other film credits include Ken Kwapis' "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," Catherine Hardwicke's "Lords of Dogtown" and the 2005 Sundance Film Festival entry, "How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer," written and directed by Georgina Riedel.

Primetime Emmy Award winner Laurence Fishburne recently signed on to CBS' drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," where he will join the cast as a former pathologist who is now working as a traveling college lecturer. He was recently seen in "21," opposite Kevin Spacey, and can soon be seen in "Days of Wrath," opposite Amber Valetta and Wilmer Valderrama. Additionally Fishburne returned to Broadway on April 2008 at the Booth Theatre for a limited engagement of the one man show, "Thurgood," about the life of Thurgood Marshall. His performance earned him a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance, an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Solo Performance and a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play.

Jennifer Love Hewitt plays Melinda Gordon on CBS' drama series "Ghost Whisperer." She most recently appeared in Twentieth Century Fox's live action/CGI features, "Garfield" and "Garfield 2: A Tale of Two Kitties." She was also recently seen starring in two independent features, "The Truth About Love" and "If Only," which she produced with her production company, LoveSpell Entertainment. Hewitt is also known to television audiences as Sarah Reeves from the award-winning drama "Party of Five."

Hayden Panettiere is best known as the indestructible cheerleader Claire Bennet on NBC's drama "Heroes," which earned a Primetime Emmy Nomination in 2007 for Outstanding Drama Series. In July 2008, she received a Teen Choice Award for Choice Female Actress in a Television Drama Series. Panettiere received the Genesis Wyler Award from The Humane Society of the United States for her impassioned efforts in raising awareness of animal welfare worldwide. Her film credits include "Fireflies," opposite Julia Roberts, Willem Dafoe and Emily Watson, "The Architect," opposite Anthony LaPaglia and Isabella Rosselini, and "Mr. Gibb," co-starring Bill Sadler and Tim Daly.

William Petersen portrays Gil Grissom on CBS' Emmy-nominated drama "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." In addition to his character role, Petersen is also an executive producer. He recently appeared in a five-week run of the Trinity Repertory Company production of "Dublin Carol." His major film credits include "The Contender," "The Skulls," "Fear," "Mulholland Falls" and "Manhunter."

Vanessa Williams received her second nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series this year for her role as Wilhelmina Slater on ABC's "Ugly Betty." In 2008 Williams' role also earned her an Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and a Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series. Her career has encompassed Broadway, music, videos, television and motion pictures. She has sold over four million albums worldwide, and her skills as an actress on stage, in film and on television have earned praise from the most seasoned critics. Williams has played many diverse roles on television in such productions as "Stompin' at the Savoy," "The Boy Who Loved Christmas," "The Jacksons: An American Dream," "Bye, Bye Birdie," "Nothing Lasts Forever," "The Odyssey," "Don Quixote," "The Courage to Love" and "A Diva's Christmas Carol."

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Follow The Stars Of The CW This Fall

 

Los Angeles, Ca.  August 27, 2008.            The stars of the CW are all over the place this fall. Follow them as they hit the talk show circuit. Check local listings for details.

Shannen Doherty — Live! With Regis and Kelly — September 5

Chace Crawford and Leighton Meester — VMA Awards — September 9

Leighton Meester — Fashion Rocks — September 9

AnnaLynne McCord — Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson — September 9    

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THE FINAL THREE TEAMS COMPETE FOR THE TITLE, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF "GREATEST AMERICAN DOG," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10

New York, N.Y.,  September 2, 2008.            "The Greatest American Dog Is..." - The final three dogs and owners compete for the title, on the season finale of GREATEST AMERICAN DOG, Wednesday, Sept. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The Final Three teams compete in an elaborate Best In Show competition which combines some of the more challenging competitions from previous weeks.  All 12 teams reunite for the final evaluation where one dog is crowned the "Greatest American Dog."

 

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CBSSports.com to Broadcast Final Four -- Live Online For First Time

New York, N.Y.,  September 2, 2008.            For the first time, CBSSports.com, in partnership with CBS Sports, CBS College Sports Network and the NCAA^® will provide a live online broadcast of the Final Four and Championship game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship via their NCAA March Madness^® on Demand video player. It will be the first time ever that a major U.S. sporting event has been shown live and in its entirety on the Internet.

"It's a testament to the vision that the NCAA and CBS had for NCAA March Madness on Demand that we're continuing to make history around this event," said Jason Kint, Senior Vice President and General Manager, CBSSports.com. "The consumer and advertising success story we've written by being the first to offer a live online broadcast of a major sporting event and on a complementary platform to television is surely something that other leagues and networks will look to replicate in the future."

 

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FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY ON CBSSPORTS.COM TO PREMIERE ON SEPTEMBER 7  

New York, N.Y.,  September 2, 2008.            CBSSports.com announced the creation of an all-new and groundbreaking original video production for the 2008 football season. FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY, a completely live 90-minute studio produced show, will make its premiere on the site September 7 and will be streamed live on the Internet each and every Sunday morning of the regular season from 11 AM - 12:30 PM ET on CBSSports.com.

Hosted by Jason Horowitz, the face of much of the original video on CBSSports.com, FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY will feature guests and experts, including segments with the cast of THE NFL TODAY on CBS Sports as well as reports from CBS Sports NFL analysts in stadiums across the league, giving fantasy players around the world access the latest breaking NFL news and information. Horowitz, along with CBSSports.com Fantasy Football Senior Writers Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard, will respond to e-mails from viewers needing expert advice to guide their fantasy football team, regardless of what fantasy sports provider they use.

FANTASY FOOTBALL TODAY will also be distributed on demand via the CBS Audience Network and its over 300 partners, which include YouTube, AOL, MSN, Veoh, TV.com, Bebo, Joost, Fancast and Adobe, among others. 

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CBS AND COOKIE JAR ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT THE 2008-09 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FOR "KEWLOPOLIS ON CBS" PREMIERING SATURDAY, SEPT. 13  

New York, N.Y.,  August 28, 2008.            CBS and Cookie Jar Entertainment present "Kewlopolis on CBS," set to premiere Saturday, Sept. 13 on the CBS Television Network.  The three-hour, E/I-compliant programming block exclusive to broadcast television is comprised of six returning favorite programs, including new episodes of "Horseland^TM," "Dino Squad^TM," "Sushi Pack^TM" and "Care Bears: Adventures in Care-A-Lot^TM," and past episodes of  "Cake^TM" and "Strawberry Shortcake^TM."

            The Kewlopolis block will once again feature animated interstitials with "TinPo" characters, showcasing such themes as identifying problems and exploring solutions, overcoming adversity, the value of teamwork and seeing things from a different perspective. Nine new live-action "CAKE" interstitials hosted by Christa B. Allen have also been added, demonstrating how to make such crafts as a keepsake box and a desk organizer.

In addition, the Web destination and official site, http://www.kewlopolis.com/, has all of the updated show information, which ties into all of the programming airing on the Saturday morning television block. The online community serves an FCC and COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)-compliant social networking destination for kid's 6-12 as well as a portal to individual series Web sites. The site also features programming information, games, polls, news and more.

Following are the program descriptions with ratings:

CAKE (E/I, 8-12, TV-Y7) is a live-action show within a show about a 13-year-old girl who hosts a cable access show with her three best friends.  Together, they teach their audience (and each other) how to take ordinary, everyday items (t-shirts, cd cases, lamp shades) and make them extraordinary with a little imagination (and a glue gun!)

HORSELAND (E/I, 9-11, TV-Y7) follows the animated adventures of four amazing kids and their horses who come together in an incredible place called Horseland. As these friends strive to become the best competitive riders they can possibly be, the kids and their equine companions must learn to deal with difficult situations and confront an array of problems that put their honesty, integrity, self-confidence - and sometimes even their friendship to the test. 

DINO SQUAD (E/I, 9-11, TV-Y7) features five quirky teens who suddenly gain the power to transform into dinosaurs.  Their science teacher, the mysterious Ms. Moynihan, guides them as they learn to work together and use their unique abilities to protect Earth from an anthropomorphic Velociraptor who is creating mutant-saurs and accelerating global warming in his quest to bring back the Age of the Dinosaurs. Oh, and yes, they still have to get their homework done.

SUSHI PACK (E/I, 9-11, TV-Y7) follows five crime-fighting pieces of sushi that protect Wharf City from over-the-top diabolical villains. The humor-filled, action-packed TV treatment for "Sushi Pack" was written by animation legends Tom Ruegger and Nicholas Hollander, the Emmy-winning writers/producers behind such animated hits as "Animaniacs," "Tiny Toon Adventures" and "Pinky and the Brain."

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE (E/I, 3-6, TV-Y) follows the good-hearted and lovable adventures of Strawberry Shortcake and her friends who live together in the "berry sweet" world of Strawberryland. With darling and mischievous characters like her sister, Apple Dumplin', her friends, Huckleberry Pie, Ginger Snap, Orange Blossom and Angel Cake, and her pets, Custard and Pupcake,  Strawberry Shortcake and her friends grow better all the time, exploring whimsical new lands while learning valuable lessons.

CARE BEARS: ADVENTURES IN CARE-A-LOT (E/I, 5-7, TV-Y) features funny, colorful bears, each with a special way of caring and a belly badge to match.  Cheer Bear, Funshine, Share Bear, Grumpy and Oopsy live in the beautiful cloud world of Care-a-lot.  They use caring hearts and their powerful belly badges to help each other and to thwart the evil plots of Grizzle, a bad bear with his own flying lair.  Through it all the Care Bears help kids understand caring and feelings.

Following is the "Kewlopolis on CBS" Saturday morning lineup for the 2008-09 season:  (Schedule's day and time may differ market-to-market.  Check local listings.)

As of Sept. 13

7:00-7:30 AM                                      CAKE

7:30-8:00 AM                                      HORSELAND

8:00-8:30 AM                                      DINO SQUAD

8:30-9:00 AM                                      SUSHI PACK

11:00-11:30 AM                                  STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE         

11:30 AM-12:00 PM                           CARE BEARS: ADVENTURES IN CARE-A-LOT

Please note: In some markets, CBS News' The Saturday Early Show will be broadcast 9:00-11:00 AM ET/PT.   

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KIMBO SLICE, KEN SHAMROCK, JAKE SHIELDS, PAUL DALEY AND GINA CARANO AMONG MMA SUPERSTARS ENTERING THE CAGE FOR "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS," SATURDAY, OCT. 4 ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

LOS ANGELES, August 27, 2008.            The third installment of CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS will be broadcast live from the Bank Atlantic Center, in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 4 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  A four-fight broadcast will feature two main events: undefeated heavyweight sensation Kimbo Slice faces legendary Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock and EliteXC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields makes his first defense against Cage Rage Welterweight Champion Paul Daley.        

The following is the confirmed lineup for the Oct. 4 CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS:

·        Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock (Heavyweights)

·        Jake Shields vs. Paul Daley (for EliteXC Welterweight title)  

·        Gina Carano vs. Kelly Kobald (Women's 140-Pound Weight Class) 

·        Murilo "Ninja" Rua vs. Benji Radach (Middleweights)

 

KIMBO SLICE VS. KEN SHAMROCK

Kimbo Slice, of Miami, returns to CBS following his third round TKO over James "Colossus" Thompson on May 31.  Kimbo will be squaring off against Ken Shamrock, of Reno, Nev., a true MMA legend and one of the biggest draws in the sport.  Known as "The World's Most Dangerous Man,'' 22 of his 26 wins have come via submission.  

JAKE SHIELDS VS. PAUL DALEY

Jake Shields, of San Francisco, enters the cage with an undefeated streak spanning nearly five years.  A winner of 10 straight, Shields is widely considered one of the best in the world at 170 pounds.  He currently holds the title of EliteXC Welterweight Champion.  Shields' opponent on Oct. 4 is Paul Daley, of Nottingham, England, a dangerous Muay Thai specialist, who is also the current Cage Rage Welterweight Champion.  Daley has won his last six fights, five by KO. Thirteen of his 18 wins have come by stoppage.     

GINA CARANO VS. KELLY KOBALD

            Gina Carano, of Las Vegas, will attempt to follow up her impressive second-round TKO over Kaitlin Young on May 31 on CBS when she takes on Kelly Kobald of Minneapolis.  Carano is a skilled Muay Thai specialist with model looks and world-class ability, while Kobald began her career 16-0-1. 

MURILO "NINJA" RUA VS. BENJI RADACH

            Murilo "Ninja" Rua, of Curitiba, Brazil, is a Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai black belt.  A former EliteXC 185-pound champion, "Ninja" has won five of his last six, including a first-round TKO over Tony Bonello in June.  His opponent, Benji Radach, of Castle Rock, Wash., is a heavy-handed veteran who has won five of his last six fights. 

In one of the evening's exciting undercard bouts, Brazilian female newcomer, Cristiane Cyborg, who made her U.S. debut on July 26 on CBS, will square off against Japan's Yoko Takahashi.  Highlights from this match will be shown during the CBS broadcast.        

CBS Sports play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson, cageside analysts Frank Shamrock and Mauro Ranallo, and reporter Karyn Bryant will return as the "CBS ELITEXC SATURDAY NIGHT FIGHTS" broadcast team.

 

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U.S. OLYMPIC MEN'S BASKETBALL GOLD MEDALIST AND CLEVELAND CAVALIERS STAR LEBRON JAMES VISITS CBS's "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10

New York, N.Y.,  September 2, 2008.            U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball gold medalist and Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James talks about his team's redeeming victory over Spain at the games in Beijing when he visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Wednesday, Sept. 10 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  This will be James' first late-night talk show appearance since his return from the Olympics.

James helped lead the U.S. Men's team to victory over a strong challenge from Spain, with the U.S. team winning 118-to-107 in the gold medal final.  The victory by the U.S. Men's team put them back on top internationally, marking its first gold medal win since the Olympic Games in 2000.

James joins the list of the several elite U.S. Olympic gold medalists from Beijing that will have visited the LATE SHOW.  On Monday, Aug. 25, gold medal-winning gymnast Shawn Johnson appeared on the broadcast, while decathlon gold medalist Bryan Clay visited on Tuesday, Aug. 26.   On Wednesday, Aug. 27, women's beach volleyball gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor talked with Letterman about their victory at the Olympics.

 

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SUNDAY NIGHT IS FOOTBALL NIGHT

New York, N.Y.,  August 28, 2008.            NBC Sports' award-winning microsite, SundayNightisFootballNight.com, launched today to help kickoff the third season of "NBC Sunday Night Football." SundayNightisFootballNight.com, similar to those web sites used to promote feature film releases, is a key component of NBC's extensive promotional campaign, which over the next six weeks includes television, print, radio and Internet executions and customized content in arenas and stadiums, movie theaters, taxi cabs and even New York City's Times Square.

Last year, NBC's SundayNightisFootballNight.com microsite was honored with four awards by the industry's top marketing organizations, including Promax, Web Marketing Association and International Academy of the Visual Arts. The awards include:
-- Promax Bronze Medal – Integrated Media
-- Web Marketing Association WebAward – Website Development
-- Davey Award Gold Medal – Website Development
-- International Academy of the Visual Arts W3 Silver Award – Website Development

"NBC Sunday Night Football," called "the league's feature attraction" by the N.Y. Daily News and the "premier game of the week" by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette won 11 Sunday nights for NBC versus other primetime network competition last season.

SundayNightisFootballNight.com includes:

"Football Night" ANALYSIS:
-- Video analysis from the most honored broadcast team ever assembled: John Madden, Al Michaels, Bob Costas, Cris Collinsworth, Keith Olbermann, Tiki Barber and Jerome "The Bus" Bettis.
-- Profiles on the best match-ups of the upcoming 2008 season
-- Stats and information on key players in each "Sunday Night Football" game

"Football Night" FANTASY:
-- Fantasy coverage on players and games
-- Interactive applications, widgets and desktop features with real-time fantasy stats embeddable into blogs and social networking sites

"Football Night" FOOD:
-- "Football Night" ideas and recipe tips from "The Sunday Night Football Cookbook," which will be published Sept. 2 by NBC Sports and Time Inc.
-- Food and fan traditions for each "Football Night" game

The 2008 NFL season kicks off with the traditional "NFL Kickoff" on Thursday, Sept. 4 with the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants hosting their NFC East rival Washington Redskins, and NBC ends the season on Feb. 1 with Super Bowl XLIII from Tampa Bay, the network's first Super Bowl since 1998.

The NFL's innovative flexible scheduling – called "a huge winner for fans" by the Chicago Tribune – begins in Week 11. A complete 2008 "NBC Sunday Night Football" schedule, including Flex Games, can be found on SundayNightisFootballNight.com.

"NBC Sunday Night Football," the premier primetime game of the week, is preceded by the "Football Night in America" studio show, which kicks off NBC's regular season coverage each Sunday at 7 p.m., ET.

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PRO CHEFS, NFL PLAYERS SCORE GREAT RECIPES FOR SUNDAY NIGHT FAMILY DINNER

NEW YORK, N.Y.,  August 28, 2008             Kick off this year's football season with The Sunday Night Football Cookbook, publishing September 2, 2008. Teaming up two of America's favorite pastimes – food and football – The Sunday Night Football Cookbook is a great crowd pleaser, bringing together family and friends for Sunday night meals while rallying behind a charitable cause. The book will be available at major bookstores nationwide on Sept. 2, but pre-orders are available now at www.SundayNightFootballCookbook.com

NBC's Sunday Night Football is the most-watched primetime sports franchise on television, with an average of 16 million weekly viewers. NBC Sports will leverage the popularity of NBC's Sunday Night Football to bring attention to The Sunday Night Football Cookbook and NBC Sports' charitable organizations, Feeding America and Taste of the NFL, which will receive a portion of proceeds from the book's sales. NBC Sports will also launch a multi-platform marketing campaign worth an estimated $5 million in media value, which includes on-air promotions, access to NBC's immense national media resources and extensive major market coverage across the United States to support the book throughout football season.

"As the premier primetime game of the week, Sunday Night Football provides a unique opportunity to unite millions of families around a common experience, and The Sunday Night Football Cookbook will enhance that family experience while helping to fight hunger in America," said Mike McCarley, Vice President, NBC Sports.

Published by NBC Sports and Time Inc. Home Entertainment (TIHE), The Sunday Night Football Cookbook features introductions by Pro Football Hall of Famer and NBC analyst John Madden and Grammy Award winner Hill. The book's 150 recipes celebrate the special dishes, unique flavors and most famous chefs of the NFL's 31 cities. In addition, the book features delicious recipes from NBC Sports' Madden, Tiki Barber and Jerome Bettis, as well as top NFL stars, including recipes such as:

-- John Madden's Barbecued Hot Beef Sandwiches
-- Tiki Barber's Korean-Style Short Ribs
-- Jerome Bettis's Bison Burgers
-- Cris Collinsworth's Smoked Salmon Pizza
-- Dwight Freeney's Brown Chicken Stew
-- Tony Gonzalez's Tom Kha Tofu (Thai Galangal and Tofu Soup)
-- Matt Hasselbeck's Comeback Chicken Chili
-- Todd Heap's French Toast Dessert
-- Fred Taylor's Shrimp Creole
-- Roy Williams's Creamy Seafood and Mushroom Pasta

Chefs can take The Sunday Night Football Cookbook beyond the dining room to tailgates and Super Bowl parties. To satisfy hungry football fans and culinary aficionados alike, the book is organized by the most delectable appetizers, main courses and desserts each division has to offer. Recipes also include football trivia, fun facts and photographs that highlight each region's unique culture and classic football moments.

The Sunday Night Football Cookbook, retailing for $27.95 US/$30.95 CAN, will be available at major bookstores nationwide on September 2, 2008. "Pre-game" orders can be made now through www.SundayNightFootballCookbook.com.

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

Thursday, Sept. 4                                 Actor Robin Williams; actress Shannen Doherty; musical guest Duffy

Friday, Sept. 5                                     Actor John Malkovich; actress Hayden Panettiere; musical guest Steve Earle

Monday, Sept. 8                                  Actress Keira Knightley

Tuesday, Sept. 9                                  Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith; comedian Bill Hader; musical guest Michael Buble

Wednesday, Sept. 10                           Actress Meg Ryan; musical guest Paul Weller

Thursday, Sept. 11                           Singer/musical guest Jessica Simpson; animal expert Jack Hanna

Friday, Sept. 12                                Actor Ricky Gervais; sportscaster Chris Russo; comedian Matt Braunger

 

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

Thursday, Sept. 4                     Actor Kal Penn; Model Paulina Porizkova

Friday, Sept. 5                      Actress Eva Longoria; music by Jamie Lidell

Monday, Sept. 8                      Actor Neil Patrick Harris; Actress Sophia Myles

Tuesday, Sept. 9                      Music by The Ting Tings

Wednesday, Sept. 10               Talk and performance with Alice Cooper; actress AnnaLynne McCord

Thursday, Sept. 11               Author Lance Morrow

Friday, Sept. 12                    Actor Seann William Scott; Actress Lena Heady

Monday, Sept. 15                 Actor Jason Biggs; music by Lady Antebellum

Tuesday, Sept. 16                Writer Ken Tucker; music by Tally Hall

Wednesday, Sept. 17           Actor Alan Alda; Actress Illeana Douglas

Thursday, Sept. 18               Actor Jason Segel; music by Dr. Dog

Friday, Sept. 19                    Actress Kristen Bell; Actor Josh Radnor

 

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LISTINGS FOR 'LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY'

Thursday, September 4 — 910 Marissa Miller / Jasper Redd with musical guest Ben Harper

Friday, September 5 — 912 Maria Menounos / Benjamin Nugent with musical guest Local H

Monday, September 8 — 915 Penn & Teller with musical guest Katy Perry

Tuesday, September 9 — 905 Olivia Wilde with musical guest Grizzly Bear

Wednesday, September 10 — 914 Verne Troyer / Chris Osgood & Nicklas Lidstrom with musical guest P.O.D.

Thursday, September 11 — 916 Adam Carolla / Gary Cannon with musical guest Cloud Cult

Friday, September 12 — 918 Aviva Yael with musical guest The Game

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

"Boy, it's great, we go from one exciting thing - the Olympics - just wrapped up the Olympics, and now on to the Democratic Convention in Denver.  The theme of the Democratic Convention is unity, unity.  Unfortunately, they can't agree on how that works."

"Joe Biden - oh, by the way, did you hear about this?   Joe Biden is Barack Obama's running mate, huh?  Yeah, nothing says change like a guy who has been in the Senate for 35 years."

"Hey, talk about big events - how about the Democratic Convention?  You folks watching the Democratic Convention?  And today, I don't know if you know the line-up of speakers:  today, we've got Dennis Kucinich today speaking at the convention; Senator Bob Casey, Bob Casey; a keynote speech from former Virginia Governor Mark Warner.  Wow - break out the Budweiser!"

"And, of course, today Hillary Clinton spoke at the Democratic National Convention, and Bill Clinton was there.  And Hillary spoke, and Bill cheered and applauded during Hillary's speech, and so was his date."

"And then what they did, they showed an inspirational film about the political career of Hillary Clinton, and whoa - moving, terribly dramatic and very insightful.  The name of the film about Hillary Clinton I believe was entitled 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pantsuit.'"

"Everybody been watching the Democratic National Convention?  I like watching it.  I mean, it's - it's not really exciting.  But it's fun to watch, you know?  As a matter of fact, here's the list of speakers for tonight.  You're going to have Senator Harry Reid, former New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen and Charles Schumer, senator from New York.  I'm telling you, fire up the TiVo!"

"And by the way, if the election were held tomorrow, who would vote for Barack Obama?  ...Who would vote for John McCain?  They are, as you probably know, ideologically speaking, they are two completely different nominees.  For example, one offers you hope, one offers you hope, and the other offers you a dish of hard candy."

"And how about Hillary Clinton last night at the Democratic Convention in Denver?  Wasn't that amazing?  She wore a bright orange pantsuit - looked like a Cal-Trans worker on the Hollywood Freeway."

"But Hillary - Hillary gave a rousing speech.  It was so passionate, emotional - I'm telling you, Nancy Pelosi's face almost moved."

"And then earlier tonight, her husband, Bill Clinton, spoke at the convention, and what a great speech.  What a tremendous speech - he got four standing ovations and five phone numbers."

"And they say that Barack Obama now is a little bit down in the polls.  Now this is a surprise because after they announced the vice presidential candidate, you get that Joe Biden bounce.  They were hoping to get that Joe Biden bounce.  Now, don't confuse that Joe Biden bounce with a Bill Clinton bounce - that will get you impeached."

"Have you folks been watching the Democratic National Convention?  Kind of exciting, isn't it?  I mean, not exciting like the Olympics, but still sort of interesting.  And last night, Barack Obama was officially nominated Democratic candidate for President of the United States, last night, yeah.  Certainly an historic moment for America, and I want to tell you something, things - I really think things are starting to look bad for Hillary."

"And then former President Bill Clinton spoke at the convention last night.  Did you see that?  Whoa, I mean he comes out and he really kind of turns the dump over, you know what I mean?  He's a powerful orator.  And, but this was sort of sad - did you see this in the middle of Clinton's speech, wandering out on stage is John McCain in his bathrobe."

"Oh, this is exciting - John McCain now has finally decided on his vice president.  Yeah, the only question now is from which house will he make the announcement."

"I don't know if you're aware of this or not, but this Democratic convention, they're trying to be environmentally friendly.  They're trying to recycle and use a lot of stuff.  They're being very conscious about the environment:  biodegradable balloons - I know, I know; recyclable cans, of course; and the confetti, you know the confetti that they drop? that's actually shredded Clinton subpoenas."

"And then tonight, tonight Barack Obama speaks to the convention and they moved it to the stadium there in Denver - like 75,000 people.  And I'm telling you, the construction crew has been working around the clock painting the stadium, scrubbing the stadium, plastering - it's the same team that works on Nancy Pelosi."

"And this was cute:  Barack Obama's daughters had a sleepover in the hotel.  They had 15 girlfriends sleeping in their hotel room.  Coincidentally, so did Bill Clinton."

"Beautiful day here in New York City - am I right about this?  Wasn't it a stunningly beautiful day here?  It was so nice today in New York City that John McCain is buying a house here."

"Last week, they asked John McCain, they said, 'How many houses do you own?'  And he says, 'I'll have to get back to you.'  And I was thinking about this: I have two houses.  Well, actually three, if you count the champagne room at Flashdancers."

"And now you know Monday, up there in Minneapolis, the Republican Convention begins.  Are you aware of that?  And here's the exciting part about that:  delegates, when they arrive, will attend a reception.  They get right off the plane, attend a reception at the airport restroom hosted by Sen. Larry Craig."

"By God, and by coincidence, happy birthday to John McCain, ladies and gentlemen - John McCain, 72 years old.  If we were going to vote tomorrow, who would vote for Barack Obama?  Who would vote for Kay Ballard...?  Who would vote for John McCain?  Okay, there you go.  Anyway, today is his birthday, 72 years old, and they brought him out the cake with the candles and they say now that the fire is 30% contained, so that's good."

"I thought this was weird.  Last week, a reporter says to John McCain, 'How many homes do you own?'  Seems like a straightforward enough question.  And John McCain said, 'I'm going to have to get back to you on that.'  Like there's a deal hanging in the balance?  It could be eight, could be nine - we don't know.  You know, it's the same problem Larry King has with his wives."

"So we looked into this, and we did some research and we found out - John McCain lives out there in Arizona, you know.  We found he has a number of ranches - I didn't realize this.  He owns a number of ranches.  I didn't realize this.  For example, the 'Casa Angina' is one of his.  The 'Lazy Colon' - have you ever been there?  It's beautiful.  The 'Double-A RP,' that's a beautiful spread.

The 'Rancho Mylanta' is very nice. The 'Fort Maalox,' you want to take a trip out there, or the 'Casa Sciatica...'"

"How about this - did you see the closing ceremonies of the Olympics there in Beijing?  Did you see the closing?  You know, what's amazing to me about the closing ceremonies, during the closing ceremonies, Michael Phelps won two more gold medals."

"But, I mean, the kid [Michael Phelps], give him credit, is on top of the world now.  He's riding high, he's on magazine covers, he gets endorsement deals, he's on cereal boxes, and tomorrow he has a tryout with Madonna."

"But, yeah, it really was a beautiful day.  They gave eight gold medals to Al Roker."

"Did you folks see the Olympics?  Did you watch the Olympics?  It was exciting.  Wasn't the Olympics exciting?  And it's the kind of thing where, at the beginning, you think, 'Oh, it's the Olympics,' and then you start watching and it really does get to be kind of a thing, and you're wishing, 'Well, could they be on every week?'  That would be great, wouldn't it?  And how about that Michael Phelps - wasn't that an amazing display?  Eight Olympic gold medals, eight Olypmic gold medals, but to me, that's not the most impressive thing.  The most impressive thing is the guy is actually swimming home from China."

 "By the way, before we really get rolling here tonight, happy birthday to Regis Philbin, ladies and gentlemen.  Today is his birthday - 77 years old today - and Regis celebrated quietly with his money."

"But, you know, I like to kid Regis because of his age, but 77, that's impressive.  And, by the way, did you that his first co-host [was] Eve."

"Now, here's something:  you folks know about baseball?  You love baseball?  It's America's pastime.  They're now talking about using instant replay to judge close calls.  Are you aware of this?  Yeah, starting this week, they're going to make the game a little longer.  Going to turn a five-hour game into a 5:45 game, maybe six hours if you're lucky.  But they're going to start using instant replay, and I believe they've already been using it in Madonna's bedroom."

"By the way, another celebrity birthday - Michael Jackson...Michael Jackson having a birthday, 50 years old today.  Fifty years old today, yep, and it's also his 20^th anniversary of being creepy."

"But he had his annual physical, and the doctor said that Michael Jackson is in great shape for 50.  As a matter of fact, he said he has the body of a much younger woman." 

 

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QUOTABLES FROM NBC'S 'LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN'

 "It's good to be back – we've been off the air for the Olympics. The Beijing Olympics officially ended yesterday with the closing ceremonies. Afterwards, all of the tourists went home to their countries and all of the Chinese women gymnasts went back to kindergarten."

"According to the International Olympic Committee, the Summer Olympics in London are now only 1,432 days away. Which means it's only 1,432 days until someone watches NBC again."

"The Democratic convention began tonight. At the convention over 160 miles of copper and coaxial cable has been installed to accommodate all the cameras and microphones. Experts say there hasn't been this much cable laid at a convention since Bill Clinton was president."

"This Thursday, Barack Obama is going to give his acceptance speech – and reportedly it will include performances by Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. And they say Obama's not black enough!"

"Tomorrow night at the Democratic Convention, to show her support for Barack Obama Hillary Clinton is going to give a speech. Hillary's speech is entitled, 'Forget All Those Things I Said During the Primaries.'"

"The current issue of Newsweek magazine has a picture of President Bush on the cover with the headline 'What Bush Got Right.' Newsweek says that "What Bush Got Right" is their shortest cover story since January's issue on, 'Famous Korean Rabbis.'"

"'American Idol'" announced that this season they are adding a 4th judge to the program. Actually, it's not a judge, it's just Paula Abdul's designated driver."

"This weekend in North Carolina, a man caught a 21-pound catfish using his daughter's pink Barbie fishing pole. Experts are describing it as 'extremely embarrassing for both catfish and man.'"

"Yesterday, police in Miami found a marijuana lab with 200 pot plants growing inside the city's biggest shopping mall. Police became suspicious when they noticed that 700 people were in line at Cinnabon."

"In a recent interview, Michael Jackson says that he doesn't have a computer in his house - because too much media is bad for kids. Which means that if your kid goes to Michael Jackson's house - media is the one thing they won't be exposed to."

"Earlier tonight, Hillary Clinton gave a speech at the Democratic Convention in support of Barack Obama. Experts say it was the longest speech ever delivered entirely through clenched teeth."

"Michele Obama said that she's been in love with Barack ever since he took her on their first date and bought her ice cream. Meanwhile John McCain's wife Cindy says she's been in love with McCain ever since he hit her over the head with a club and dragged her back to his cave."

"At the Democratic convention, Trojan condoms has set up a pavilion where they're handing out thousands of free condoms. Apparently they're doing this in case John Edwards shows up."

"John McCain's campaign told President Bush that despite his low popularity he will be allowed to speak at the first night of the Republican convention. They also told Bush that the convention starts in December."

"The latest rumor in Hollywood is that Jamie Lynn Spears and the father of her child may be breaking up. The rumor got started when people noticed they weren't sitting together during homeroom."

"Today, the FAA computer that controls flightplans had a serious breakdown. There were flight delays at every major airport in the United States … and then the FAA computer broke down."

"Fox News reports that a New York City man recently spent $10,000 on a bar mitzvah for his dog. Not only that, instead of having his dog neutered, he had him circumcised."

"In India, filmmakers are being sued for making a rip-off of Harry Potter called 'Hari Puttar.' Apparently the Indian Harry Potter has the magical ability to fix computers."

"This week, "American Idol" announced that this season they are adding a 4th judge. After hearing this, Paula Abdul said, 'What d'ya mean 4th? There's already, me, two Randys and two Simons.'"

"During the Democratic convention delegates are being warned not to drink too much. When asked why, Democratic officials said: 'Last time we got drunk at our convention – we ended up nominating Walter Mondale.'"

"This week the publisher Simon & Schuster came out with a children's book about Barack Obama. They also came out with a children's book about John McCain called, 'Horton gets a Hearing Aid.'"

"A woman in Illinois has discovered that her Jeep Cherokee used to be owned by Barack Obama. You can tell the Jeep is Obama's because Hillary Clinton keeps trying to get in the driver's seat."

"Starting next fall, MC Hammer will be starring in his own reality show. MC Hammer's show will air on the 'Will Work for Food' Network."

"A new study has found that Canada is one of the top suppliers of the drug ecstasy in the entire world. Police became suspicious when they noticed people excited to be in Canada."

"Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech is tonight. Political experts say that John McCain is going to try to steal attention away from the Democrats tonight by leaking the name of his running mate. Experts say that there's a pretty good chance McCain will leak something else too."

"Last night at the Democratic Convention Bill and Hillary Clinton were in the elevator together when it got stuck between floors for five minutes. A spokesman called it a 'minor technical glitch' while Bill called it, 'My own personal hell.'"

"Barack Obama is planning to get his daughters a dog if he's elected president and most voters asked think he should get a poodle. Proving that Americans are not only ready for a black president, they're also ready for a gay First Dog."

"Tomorrow, both John McCain and Michael Jackson will celebrate their birthday. So it will be the birthday of an old white guy…and John McCain."

"This week in Chicago, a Dunkin' Donuts was robbed by a man wearing a gorilla mask. or it was robbed by a gorilla wearing a suit and tie."

"Yesterday in Atlanta, a 78-year-old woman got confused and rode the luggage conveyor belt on to the airplane. As a result, she's the only passenger who arrived at her destination with her luggage."

"Yesterday a woman gave birth to a baby while she was flying on a plane to Australia. Doctors say the baby is healthy - even though he came out counterclockwise."

"A new book claims that Britney Spears wanted to hire a hitman to get rid of Kevin Federline. Luckily, the hitman turned out to be the one guy lazier than Kevin Federline."

"Yesterday, police had to be called to O.J. Simpson's house because O.J. was attacked by his daughter. Apparently, O.J. was really upset with his daughter and said: 'You call that an attack?'"

"Earlier today, John McCain surprised everyone by choosing a younger woman as his running mate. So congratulations, Angela Lansbury!"

"When John McCain introduced Sarah Palin as his running mate she referred to herself as a 'hockey mom.' For those of you who don't know, a "hockey mom" is a 'soccer mom' with fewer teeth."

"Barack Obama's historic speech was last night - Oprah Winfrey was among the 75,000 people in the audience. Afterwards, Oprah was so moved by the experience she gave everybody in the stadium a Ford Fiesta."

"The Spanish Language Channel Telemundo is in on the action. They've titled their coverage of the Democratic Convention 'Gran Celebracion Democratica.' The channel plans to call next week's Republican convention: 'Gringos De Prostate Grande.'"

"It's been announced that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will probably skip next week's Republican convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Which is a real shame because everyone was looking forward to hearing Arnold say 'Minneapolis, Minnesota.'"

"Michael Jackson turned 50 today and he said he wants to spend the day watching cartoons with his kids. Then tomorrow, he'll go back to watching cartoons with someone else's kids."

"A company has started selling a vibrator that responds to a woman's vocal commands, including 'slower,' 'harder' and 'faster.' Women say it's not so much what the vibrator does – but just the fact that it listens."

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From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Democratic National Convention Pickup Lines"

10.       "Wanna form a more perfect union?"

9.         "Something's rising and it's not the national debt."

8.         "I'm stiffer than John Kerry."

7.         "Let's go someplace and release our delegates."

6.         "Care to join the wife and me for a little ‘bipartisanship'?"

5.         "I'll make you scream like Howard Dean."

4.         "Now that's what I call a stimulus package."

3.         "I'm gonna Barack your world."

2.         "Wanna pretend we're Republicans and have gay bathroom sex?" 

1.         "Hi, I'm John Edwards."

 

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From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things Overheard at the Democratic National Convention"

10.       "Check it out - Bill Clinton and John Edwards are hitting on the same woman."

9.         "The decorations are made from ‘John Kerry 2004' bumper stickers."

8.         "I think the Chinese delegates are underage."

7.         "No, Mr. President, you belong at the Republican Convention."

6.         "Senator Biden, do you think you'll shoot an old guy in the face?"

5.         "Shut up!  I'm trying to listen to Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle."

4.         No number 4 - writer at screening of "House Bunny."

3.         "Coming up next, a look at Democratic candidates' greatest concession speeches."

2.         "Yes, at midnight they're going to tase Andy Dick." 

1.         "Hey, it's a giant Al Gore balloon!  Oh, wait, that's Al Gore."

 

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From the home office in Wahoo, Nebraska... THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things You Don't Want to Hear on Your First Day of School"

10.       "Please rise as we pledge allegiance to North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-Il."

9.         "None of our students have lice - can't say the same for the cafeteria."

8.         "I'm not only your guidance counselor, I'm also the janitor."

7.         "Algebra is over - let's hit the showers."

6.         "I'm your teacher, Mrs. Weston, last year you knew me as Mr. Weston."

5.         "So your mom tells me you're a bed-wetter."

4.         "Instead of dissecting frogs, we'll be dissecting the body of the late Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn."

3.         "Grades will be based on how much you leave in my tip jar."

2.         "I taught George W. Bush." 

1.         "Hi, I'm Principal Dick, but you can call me Andy."

 

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