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	THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN OF “24” JANUARY 11 AND 12, ON FOX 24 will premiere with a special two-night, four-hour event Sunday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The series returns for its seventh season. (Read More)		NBC GIVES FULL-SEASON PICKUP TO FRESHMAN COMEDY 'KATH & KIM' NBC has ordered an additional nine episodes of its freshman comedy "Kath & Kim" (Thursdays, 8:30-9 p.m. ET) to complete a full-season order. (Read More)
	NIKKI BLONSKY WILL GUEST STAR ON ABC'S SERIES, "UGLY BETTY" Golden Globe nominated actress Nikki Blonsky ("Hairspray") will guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC's hit show, "Ugly Betty". (Read More)		LIVE PERFORMACES BY CHART-TOPPING ARTISTS RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH CARSON DALY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 ON NBC "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" will once again feature the biggest names in music with this year's performers (Read More)

PREMIERE OF "2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET LIVE!" TO AIR BEFORE "2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS," NOVEMBER 23 ON ABC          For the first time ever, the "2008 American Music Awards Red Carpet Live!" will precede the "American Music Awards" and feature reports on Red Carpet arrivals.    (Read More)

JIMMY KIMMEL HOSTS "2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS," FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY COLDPLAY, KANYE WEST, ALICIA KEYS, THE FRAY,P!NK, JONAS BROTHERS, RIHANNA AND MANY MORE, NOVEMBER 23 ON ABC          Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the "2008 American Music Awards", marking Kimmel's fifth time as the event host. The live broadcast will take place at the NOKIA Theatre on SUNDAY, NOV. 23 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.    (Read More)

MILEY CYRUS, DAVID ARCHULETA AND MANY MORE STARS TO PERFORM ON NBC'S LIVE BROADCAST OF THE '82ND ANNUAL MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE' ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 FROM 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. ET          Miley Cyrus, David Archuleta and many more stars are set to perform on NBC's live broadcast of the "82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" from New York City. "Today" co-anchor Meredith Vieira co-hosts along with Matt Lauer and Al Roker.    (Read More)

ABC GOES COUNTRY WITH PROGRAMMING AND APPEARANCES LEADING UP TO THE "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"          ABC is getting the festivities started early with programming celebrating the best of Country Music leading up to the big gala, "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards." The show will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.      (Read More)

DISNEY-ABC TELEVISION GROUP'S ABC.COM PRESENTS "THE COUNTDOWN TO COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT," EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE LEADING UP TO "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" ON ABC          Available Online at ABC.com, CMAAwards.com and Other Online and Mobile Platforms, Disney-ABC Television Group announced today that it is offering daily coverage leading up to "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" with "The Countdown to Country Music's Biggest Night," beginning Nov. 5 on ABC.com.      (Read More)

MILEY & BILLY RAY CYRUS TO PRESENT AN AWARD ON "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"          Disney's "Hannah Montana" star and solo recording artist Miley Cyrus returns to the CMA Awards to present a trophy alongside her father, television co-star and duet partner Billy Ray Cyrus. They previously appeared on the CMA Awards in 2006. "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.      (Read More)

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS TYRA BANKS AND ASHTON KUTCHER ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TRULY BEAUTIFUL, FROM THE OUTSIDE IN, ON "TRUE BEAUTY," A NEW SERIES PREMIERING MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009 ON ABC          Hosted and judged by Vanessa Minnillo (former host of "TRL" and "ET"), along with judges Cheryl Tiegs (America's first supermodel, currently designer and author) and Nolé Marin ("America's Next Top Model" and fashion expert for E!, TV Guide, "The Tyra Banks Show"), the series will determine the "True Beauty" of six stunning females and four handsome males who will live together in a spectacular Los Angeles mansion as they undergo a series of challenges to determine who is truly the most beautiful.      (Read More)

LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'           November 8- James Franco / Kings of Leon (OAD 9/20/08)      (Read More)

UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"      (Read More)

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

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

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

QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE WITH SETH MEYERS'      (Read More)

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

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN " Stupid Things Americans Say to Brits " Written and Presented by Ricky Gervais      (Read More)

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things That Went Through Cole Hamels' Mind After Winning the World Series"      (Read More)

CLOCK IS SET FOR THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN OF “24” SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, AND MONDAY, JANUARY 12, ON FOX

Los Angeles, Ca., November 3rd, 20008.          24, the Emmy Award-winning series starring Kiefer Sutherland, will premiere with a special two-night, four-hour event Sunday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. The series, returning for its seventh season, celebrates its milestone 150^th episode during the fourth hour of the not-to-be-missed two-night premiere.

Making its time period premiere Monday, Jan. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), 24 will unfold without interruption through the season finale in May. Set in Washington, D.C., “Day Seven” opens with CTU dismantled and JACK BAUER (Kiefer Sutherland) on trial. Bauer’s day takes an unexpected turn when former colleague TONY ALMEIDA (Carlos Bernard) returns after being presumed dead. Meanwhile, President ALLISON TAYLOR (Cherry Jones) leads the country alongside White House Chief of Staff ETHAN KANIN (Bob Gunton) and First Gentleman HENRY TAYLOR (Colm Feore). An unthinkable national security crisis prompts an investigation by a team of FBI agents including Agent JANIS GOLD (Janeane Garofalo), Agent RENEE WALKER (Annie Wersching), Agent LARRY MOSS (Jeffrey Nordling), Agent SEAN HILLINGER (Rhys Coiro) and security specialist MICHAEL LATHAM (John Billingsley). Although CTU no longer exists, CHLOE O’BRIAN (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and BILL BUCHANAN (James Morrison) are back for another momentous day of shocking events.

Setting the stage for these events is 24: REDEMPTION, the two-hour television event shot on location in South Africa and Los Angeles that bridges the gap between Seasons Six and Seven. Airing Sunday, Nov. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), 24: REDEMPTION finds Bauer working at a school in Africa where he is called upon to stop a ruthless warlord from drafting innocent children into his murderous militia. At home, it’s inauguration day for the President-elect, but a malevolent mastermind JONAS HODGES (Jon Voight) works behind the scenes to fan the flames of the growing international crisis. Visit the official 24: REDEMPTION website at fox.com/24/redemption for behind-the-scenes footage, news and photos.

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NBC GIVES FULL-SEASON PICKUP TO FRESHMAN COMEDY 'KATH & KIM'

Universal City, Ca., November 3rd, 2008.          NBC has ordered an additional nine episodes of its freshman comedy "Kath & Kim" (Thursdays, 8:30-9 p.m. ET) to complete a full-season order, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

"'Kath & Kim' is a show we love and believe in," said Teri Weinberg, Executive Vice President, NBC Entertainment. "We have incredible confidence in the creative auspices of this show and we believe it's a perfect fit with our Thursday-night comedies."

"Kath & Kim" is the American adaptation of the Australian hit comedy series that stars Molly Shannon (NBC's "Saturday Night Live") and Selma 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.

Kath has finally found love in the form of a sandwich shop owner named Phil Knight, played by John Michael Higgins ("Best in Show"). Kim is a self-absorbed princess newly separated from her husband of six weeks, Craig (Mikey Day, MTV's "Short Circuitz"). Kim decides to move back home, putting a damper on Kath's new romance.

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NIKKI BLONSKY WILL GUEST STAR ON ABC'S AWARD-WINNING SERIES, "UGLY BETTY"

New York, N.Y., November 5th, 2008.          Golden Globe nominated actress Nikki Blonsky ("Hairspray") will guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC's hit show, "Ugly Betty." Blonsky will play Teri, an assistant at Elle magazine with whom Betty initially develops a friendship but who may have an agenda of her own.

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

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LIVE PERFORMACES BY CHART-TOPPING ARTISTS 50 CENT, LUDACRIS AND KATY PERRY RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH CARSON DALY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 ON NBC

Universal City, Ca., November 3rd, 2008.          "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly" will once again feature the biggest names in music with this year's performers Ludacris, 50 Cent and Katy Perry bringing their unique sound to New York City as Carson Daly rings in the New Year on Wednesday, December 31. The show promises to give viewers the experience of being in the middle of the world's most famous New Year's Eve destination, Times Square, and for the first time will be broadcast beginning in primetime from 10-11 p.m. (ET) and continuing in late night from 11:35 p.m. - 12:35 a.m. in high definition. The announcement was made today by Rick Ludwin, Executive Vice President, Late Night & Primetime Series.

"NBC's Carson Daly New Year's Eve tradition has increased its rating each year it's been on the air," said Ludwin. "Viewers clearly like what Carson is doing. The additional hour in prime time makes our audience even more a part of this New Year's Eve party."

Perry, whose smash hit "I Kissed A Girl" was the #1 single in 20 countries including the US where it dominated the Billboard charts at #1 for seven weeks, and whose follow up single "Hot N Cold" is Top 5 in both sales and airplay as well as the #2 most viewed video premiere of all time on MySpace, will perform songs from her RIAA gold certified album One Of The Boys. 50 Cent, who has sold more than 22 million albums and has received numerous awards and 11 Grammy nominations throughout his career, will perform songs from his upcoming fourth studio release, Before I Self Destruct. Ludacris is a multi-platinum Grammy Award winning rap artist and actor. He will be performing his single "One More Drink" featuring T-Pain from his long-awaited release Theater of the Mind, which comes out Nov. 25th. Theater of the Mind follows up Grammy-winning RIAA platinum Release Therapy #1 debut of 2006, with #1 singles "Runaway Love" featuring Mary J. Blige, and RIAA platinum "Money Maker" featuring Pharrell Williams.

In addition to the musical lineup, Carson will have help bringing the celebration to the home audience with Saturday "Today" co-anchor Amy Robach giving live reports from Times Square. Along with Robach, NBC News correspondent Luke Russert will join the broadcast this year.

"The network gave us a huge vote of confidence by asking us to expand into primetime," said Daly. "We've got great music with 50 Cent, Katy Perry, Ludacris. It's gonna be a huge show, bigger than the Beijing Olympics and if it's not, I apologize."

In 2007, 8 million viewers tuned in to watch "NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly." It was the highest rated NBC New Year's Eve special in six years, continuing the yearly upward trend for the special.

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PREMIERE OF "2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET LIVE!" TO AIR BEFORE "2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS," NOVEMBER 23 ON ABC

New York, N.Y., November 3rd, 2008.          For the first time ever, the "2008 American Music Awards Red Carpet Live!" will precede the "American Music Awards" and feature reports on Red Carpet arrivals, early looks at the night's top fashions and jewelry, sit-down interviews, sneak peeks at last minute preparations and rehearsals, plus an exclusive live performance, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.

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JIMMY KIMMEL HOSTS "2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS," FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY COLDPLAY, KANYE WEST, ALICIA KEYS, THE FRAY,P!NK, JONAS BROTHERS, RIHANNA AND MANY MORE, NOVEMBER 23 ON ABC

Universal City, Ca., November 3rd, 2008.          Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the "2008 American Music Awards", marking Kimmel's fifth time as the event host. The live broadcast will take place at the NOKIA Theatre on SUNDAY, NOV. 23 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. Performers on the special will include Coldplay, Kanye West, Alicia Keys, The Fray, P!nk, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift, Pussycat Dolls, Leona Lewis and New Kids on the Block, among others to be announced. Also on the live special, Annie Lennox will receive the AMA's special "Award of Merit" and perform, plus Miley Cyrus will celebrate her 16th Birthday, the real date, on the show.

For the second time in American Music Awards history, winners will be determined by online voting at amavote.com (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7).

Alicia Keys leads the pack this year with five nominations, Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories, two Favorite Album nominations for her album, "As I Am," in the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories, as well as an Artist of the Year nod. Coldplay garnered four nominations this year, Favorite Artist in the Alternative Rock category, Favorite Band Duo or Group and Favorite album for "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" in the Pop/Rock category and Artist of the Year. The Eagles also earned four nominations -- Favorite Band Duo or Group and Favorite Album in the Pop/Rock category, Favorite Artist in the Adult Contemporary category and Artist of the Year. In addition to Alicia Keys, Coldplay and Eagles, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown round out the 2008 Artist of the Year nominees.

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MILEY CYRUS, DAVID ARCHULETA AND MANY MORE STARS TO PERFORM ON NBC'S LIVE BROADCAST OF THE '82ND ANNUAL MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE' ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 FROM 9 A.M. - 12 P.M. ET

Universal City, Ca., November 5th, 2008.          Miley Cyrus, David Archuleta and many more stars are set to perform on NBC's live broadcast of the "82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" from New York City. "Today" co-anchor Meredith Vieira co-hosts along with Matt Lauer and Al Roker kicking off the festivities with the parade's historic route beginning at 77th Street and Central Park West and winding down Broadway. The parade celebration will air on NBC from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in all time zones.

Celebrating the start of the holiday season will be performers from stage, screen, sports and music riding down Broadway atop one of the parade's moving stages. The stars joining the line-up include Trace Adkins, David Archuleta, Charice, The Cheetah Girls, Kristen Chenoweth, Clique Girlz, Miley Cyrus, Grandma and the Big Apple Circus, the cast of the Broadway Musical Hair, Harajuku Girls, Kermit the Frog, Lang Lang and the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Miss U.S.A. 2008 - Crystle Stewart, Idina Menzel, PushPlay, Darius Rucker, James Taylor, Uno the 2008 Westminster Dog Show Champion, Varsity Fanclub and Andy Williams.

The parade will feature many eye-catching floats and balloons and will offer many new additions, classic characters from children's books, movies and television shows, a Who's Who of popular culture icons. Joining the line-up of giant character helium balloons this year will be the Elephant "who meant what he said" the ever-faithful Horton, the super smurftastic Smurf and the infinity seeking Buzz Lightyear.

Also making its debut is a tribute to the beloved artist Keith Haring (who would have turned 50 this year), working in partnership with the Keith Haring Foundation, Macy's Parade Studio reconceived one of Haring's paper drawings, Figure with Heart, 1987, as a Giant Balloon. The balloon is a three-dimensional rendering of Haring's drawing that will appear flat against the backdrop of the sky as it might have appeared on the subway walls once favored by the artist. Haring's Figure with Heart is the latest entrant to the Blue Sky Gallery series. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began the Blue Sky Gallery series in 2005 when parade officials invited artist Tom Otterness to create a balloon version of one of his classic pieces of Humpty Dumpty. Aiming to inject contemporary art into a pop culture phenomenon, the Blue Sky Gallery series continued in 2007 with the debut of "Rabbit" by Jeff Koons.

Star power continues to march on Thanksgiving morning with performances from some of the hottest Broadway shows including 'In the Heights', 'Disney's The Little Mermaid', 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas', and more. In addition, the world-famous Radio City Rockettes will kick it up a notch welcoming the parade in style.

The 82nd trip down Broadway will also feature over 1,700 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers; 900 clowns; 13 giant character helium balloons; 35 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonheads and balloonicles; 10 marching bands; 28 floats; and a host of celebrity performers. Over 10,000 participants including America's best marching bands, celebrities, campy clowns, the parade's signature giant character helium balloons, fantasy floats, and the one-and-only Santa Claus; will once again convene on the Upper West Side to bring the magic of the season to life for New York and the nation.

Returning parade favorites, stars of children's television, video games, comic strips and feature films, complete the line-up of 13 giant balloons this year. Joining the three new giant characters will be Abby Cadabby, Beethoven, Dora the Explorer, Flying Ace Snoopy, Kermit the Frog, Pikachu, Ronald McDonald, Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants and Supercute Hello Kitty. In addition to the giant characters balloons, the parade also boasts 35 novelty/ornament balloons and balloonicles giving the sky backdrop a tiered spectrum.

Magical scenes come to life on the moving stages that create a fantasy down Broadway. From an unexpected cross country journey to the lights of Tokyo subculture the newest floats in the Macy's Parade line-up take spectators on voyages through the imagination. This year's inaugural fleet include the cross-country journey of Bolt, Princess fantasies at the Castle of Dreams, the lights of Tokyo subculture on Harajuku Lovers, a representation of the creation story on the True Spirit of Thanksgiving, bright bold optimism of the Shine On float, the smurftastic world of The Smurfs, the wonder of believing on Winter Wonderland, and the joy shared during a Woodland Family Gathering.

In addition to the eight new stages, 20 floats will make a return appearance on Broadway this Thanksgiving. The returning float line-up includes 123 Sesame Street, Big Apple, Bridge To The Future, The Care Bears Winter Fun-derland, Cele-bear-ate Hugs Worldwide, Expedition to the Top of Rhino Mountain, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Jolly Polly Pirate Ship, M&M's Chocolate Candies on Broadway, Marion-Carol Showboat, Musical Innovation Bigger Than Life, New York Tin Toy, Pep Squad, Santaland Express, Santa's Sleigh, Snoopy's Doghouse, Spirit of America, Spirit of Liberty, Starship Discovery and Tom Turkey.

The beat is back on Broadway as 10 of America's best marching bands hit the pavement. The musical heartbeat of the parade, the marching bands representing their home states and the nation in this year's parade includes The James Bowie High School from Austin, Texas; Copiague High School from Copiague, New York; Fayetteville High School from Fayetteville, Arkansas; Georgia Institute of Technology from Atlanta, Georgia; The Greater St. Petersburg Area Awesome Original Second Time Arounders from St. Petersburg, Florida; Macy's Great American Marching Band with representatives from every state and the District of Columbia; James Madison University from Harrisonburg, Virginia; Nogales High School from La Puente, California; Sioux Falls Lincoln High School from Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and West Johnston High School from Benson, North Carolina.

Broadcast on NBC since 1948, the parade has been transformed by television into a national tradition.

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ABC GOES COUNTRY WITH PROGRAMMING AND APPEARANCES LEADING UP TO THE "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"

New York, N.Y., November 3rd, 2008.          ABC, the official broadcast home of "Country Music's Biggest Night,(tm)" is getting the festivities started early with programming celebrating the best of Country Music leading up to the big gala, "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards." The show will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

From Primetime to Daytime and ABC.com, ABC is going Country! Highlights include:

Monday, Nov. 10 - "Good Morning America"-Reigning Horizon Award winner and Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Taylor Swift will perform live on "Good Morning America" to kick off the launch of her second album, "Fearless," which will be released today. The lead-off single, "Love Story," is Top 5 at Country Radio and a most-added track at Top 40.

Tuesday, Nov. 11 - "Dancing with the Stars" - On the eve of the CMA Awards, it's Country Music night at "Dancing" when Brad Paisley stops in before heading to Nashville and "Dancing's" own Julianne Hough (who was on tour with Brad this year) perform.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 - "Good Morning America" - Disney's "Hannah Montana" star and solo recording artist Miley Cyrus and her father, television co-star and duet partner Billy Ray Cyrus, will help kick off the CMA Awards in a performance live from Nashville on "Good Morning America" performing the new hit single, "I Thought I Lost You," from the Walt Disney Pictures feature film "Bolt." Later that night they will also be presenting together a special award on the CMA Awards telecast.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 - "Jimmy Kimmel Live" -Two time "Dancing with the Stars" champion and rising Country star Julianne Hough appears. She recently topped both the "Billboard Country and Top 200 charts with her self-titled album, as well as with the infectious debut single, "That Song In My Head."

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DISNEY-ABC TELEVISION GROUP'S ABC.COM PRESENTS "THE COUNTDOWN TO COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT," EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE LEADING UP TO "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" ON ABC

New York, N.Y., November 3rd, 2008.          Available Online at ABC.com, CMAAwards.com and Other Online and Mobile Platforms Dedicated to expanding its network and channel brands across multiple platforms and connecting viewers with their favorite shows anytime and anywhere, Disney-ABC Television Group announced today that it is offering daily coverage leading up to "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" with "The Countdown to Country Music's Biggest Night," beginning Nov. 5 on ABC.com. The coverage will include nine daily shows which will also be available at CMAAwards.com and will be distributed to our mobile partners and ABC affiliates.

ABC Digital Media will be producing a daily show for the nine days prior to the CMA Awards, hosted by RCA recording artists Chuck Wicks, Jake Owen and former Miss Tennessee, Ashley Eicher. In an entertainment/news format, "Countdown to Country Music's Biggest Night" will cover the events that take place during the week leading up to the CMA Awards, including interviews with country artists, exclusive behind-the-scenes access, daily news, event coverage and much more. The first show will be posted on Wednesday, Nov. 5, and a new show will premiere every day through Wednesday, Nov. 12. The 9th and final show is a post-event/party wrap-up show that will be available online Thursday, November 13. The daily and live Red Carpet shows are produced in full by the ABC.com Digital Media Group.

For the first time this year, ABC.com is offering a live backstage "Thank You Cam" for CMA Award winners to thank all of those who weren't acknowledged at the podium, as well as a live show blog. In addition ABC.com will make available the Country Music Association's live, 30-minute television special co-hosted by "Dancing with the Stars" champion and rising Country star Julianne Hough and the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, Craig Morgan, featuring the star-studded Red Carpet arrivals for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards."

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MILEY & BILLY RAY CYRUS TO PRESENT AN AWARD ON "THE 42nd ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"

New York, N.Y., November 3rd, 2008.          Disney's "Hannah Montana" star and solo recording artist Miley Cyrus returns to the CMA Awards to present a trophy alongside her father, television co-star and duet partner Billy Ray Cyrus. They previously appeared on the CMA Awards in 2006. "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Performers announced today are Jason Aldean and James Otto (each nominated for CMA New Artist of the Year) and Martina McBride (nominated for CMA Female Vocalist of the Year). Additional presenters will include Heidi Newfield, Darius Rucker (in his CMA Awards debut), Josh Turner and Lee Ann Womack. Previously announced performer Taylor Swift will also present.

In addition to presenting an on-air Award, Newfield will also co-present the pre-telecast Awards, including the CMA Broadcast Awards, with Premiere Radio Networks radio personality Blair Garner, host of "After Mid-Nite with Blair Garner."

Previously announced performers include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, George Strait, Sugarland, Swift, and Keith Urban. Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is the previously announced presenter.

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS TYRA BANKS AND ASHTON KUTCHER ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TRULY BEAUTIFUL, FROM THE OUTSIDE IN, ON "TRUE BEAUTY," A NEW SERIES PREMIERING MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2009 ON ABC

New York, N.Y., November 5th, 2008.          Hosted and judged by Vanessa Minnillo (former host of "TRL" and "ET"), along with judges Cheryl Tiegs (America's first supermodel, currently designer and author) and Nolé Marin ("America's Next Top Model" and fashion expert for E!, TV Guide, "The Tyra Banks Show"), the series will determine the "True Beauty" of six stunning females and four handsome males who will live together in a spectacular Los Angeles mansion as they undergo a series of challenges to determine who is truly the most beautiful.

The gorgeous contestants assume they're being judged solely on their outer appearance. They're only half right; outer beauty is one component the judges are looking for, but contestants are also being evaluated -- unbeknownst to them -- for their INNER beauty as well when they're put through scenarios and situations that require them to make moral decisions.

Each episode will showcase an outer beauty and an inner beauty challenge, during which contestants will be judged on everything from how well they perform in photo shoots to how well they respect their elders. The three judges will observe and critique the contestants' behavior and eliminate one person each week. Only after someone is eliminated will the truth about the show be revealed to him/her, as they watch a video montage of their behavior captured by a hidden camera during the shoot.

At the end of eight episodes, one winner will be declared, a person who is truly beautiful inside and out. That person will receive a cash prize and a spot in PEOPLE magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People issue.

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LISTINGS FOR NBC'S 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'

November 8- James Franco / Kings of Leon (OAD 9/20/08)

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"

Thursday, Nov. 6          Actor Ben Stiller; Kid Scientists; musical guest Q-Tip

Friday, Nov. 7              Actress America Ferrera; author Artie Lange

Monday, Nov. 10          Ted Turner; chef Jamie Oliver; musical guest Taylor Swift

Tuesday, Nov. 11          Don Rickles; actress Amy Brenneman; musical Alicia Keys

Wednesday, Nov. 12      Actor/comedian Russell Brand; musical guest Charlie Haden

Thursday, Nov. 13         Musical guest Sia

Friday, Nov. 14             Bill Cosby; comedian Matt Braunger

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LISTINGS FOR "LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN"

Thursday, November 6 – Show 2669 – Guests include Madeleine Albright, musical guest Lordi

Friday, November 7 – Show 2670 – Guests include Ricky Gervais, Vera Farmiga, and musical guest Chromeo

Monday, November 10 – Show 2671 – Guests include Andy Richter and Jim Cramer

Tuesday, November 11 – Show 2672 – Guests include Seth Green, Artie Lange, and musical guest Conor Oberst

Wednesday, November 12 – Show 2673 - Guests include Frank Caliendo and musical guest Joshua Radin

Thursday, November 13 – Show 2674 – Guests include Paul Rudd, John Stamos, and musical guest Boz Scaggs

Friday, November 14 – Show 2675 – Guests include Masi Oka (NBC's "Heroes"), Alan Zweibel, and musical guest cast of Rock of Ages

Monday, November 17 – Show 2676 – Guests include Brian Regan and musical guest Blitzen Trapper

Tuesday, November 18 – Show 2677 – Guests include Jeff Corwin, Debra Messing, and John Hodgman

Wednesday, November 19 – Show 2678 – Guests include Martin Short and musical guest Margot & The Nuclear So & So's

Thursday, November 20 – Show 2679 – Guests include Bill Hader, Sarah Vowell, and musical guest Brian Wilson

Friday, November 21 – Show 2680 – Guests include Kiefer Sutherland, Rachel Maddow, and musical guest All-American Rejects

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

Wednesday, Nov. 5                 Model/actress Paris Hilton; host Dr. Drew Pinsky

Thursday, Nov. 6                     Actress Elizabeth Banks

Friday, Nov. 7                          Actor Christian Slater; music by Eric Hutchinson

*Monday, Nov. 10                 Actor Mark Harmon from the CBS drama series "NCIS"; comedian Ron White

*Tuesday, Nov. 11                 Comedians Tom Dreesen and Tim Reid

*Wednesday, Nov. 12            Actor Sean William Scott; actress Kathy Kinney

*Thursday, Nov. 13               Actor Andy Richter; music by Cold War Kids

*Friday, Nov. 14                    Actor Jim Parsons from the CBS comedy series "The Big Bang Theory"; music by Ray Davies

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LISTINGS FOR "LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY"

Thursday, November 6 — 941 T.I. / Tony Rock with musical guest T. I.

Friday, November 7 — 928 Bill Tancer with musical guests Dan Le Sac v. Scroobius Pip

Monday, November 10 — 942 Brett Whitcomb & Chrish Thrash with musical guests Panic At The Disco

Tuesday, November 11 — 943 Jay Mohr with musical guest The Sounds

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QUOTABLES FROM 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE WITH SETH MEYERS'

NOVEMBER 1, 2008

MEYERS – "As the presidential campaign draws to a close, John McCain's campaign rallies have featured frequent appearances by Joe the Plumber. While Obama's campaign is sticking with its mascot, (PIC OF SEN. JOE BIDEN) 'Joe the Bummer.'"

MEYERS – "At a campaign rally on Thursday, Senator McCain called Joe the Plumber and called him up to the stage, only to learn then that he was not at the rally. In fairness to Joe the Plumber, he said he'd be there sometime between noon and 6 pm."

MEYERS – "On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series in 5 games, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball's annual contest to determine whose city will be set on fire by drunks."

MEYERS – "Archaeologists in Israel digging at a site where David is believed to have slain Goliath have discovered a shard of pottery with writing that may give credence to the story. So catch the whole story on the next episode of 'C.S.Oy.'"

MEYERS – "While speaking at a campaign rally is western Pennsylvania, which is Pittsburgh Pirates territory, Sarah Palin was booed when she said that she was 'thrilled to be here in the home state of the world champion Philadelphia Phillies.' Though in fairness to Palin, she's not used to states with more than one city."

MEYERS – "Phil Spector's retrial in the murder of actress Lana Clarkson began on Wednesday. Spector plead not guilty, while his hair has pleaded insanity."

MEYERS – "A new line of Italian wines based on the HBO hit series the Sopranos will be launched in the U.S. this fall. Also in the works, 'Entourage' brand douche bags."

MEYERS – "A North Dakota man whose name was drawn from a hat pressed a button and demolished an historic bridge over the Missouri River this week. Unfortunately, the button was supposed to simply light up a sign saying 'Welcome to North Dakota.'"

MEYERS – "This Sunday Daylight Savings Time ends. John McCain quickly it as a redistribution of sunlight."

MEYERS – "A plumber in Long Island, whose marriage fell apart after he admitted to his wife that he was gay, admitted to police that he laced her coffee with cyanide because he could not bear to see her with anyone else. Which begs the question, are there any plumbers left who just unclog drains?"

MEYERS – "Gerard Damiano, the director of the pioneering porno film 'Deep Throat,' died this week at the age of 80. 'Deep Throat' of course is remembered above all else for being well directed. Per his request, Damiano will be buried a couple of inches deeper than everybody else."

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

OCTOBER 27 – OCTOBER 31

"According to a new poll, if the election were held today, right now more Americans would vote for Barack Obama than John McCain. Polls also show that if the election were held today everyone would be thrilled the damn thing is over."

"Political experts say that John McCain's only chance of winning the election next week is to attract swing voters. Unfortunately, McCain thinks swing voters are people who listen to Glenn Miller."

"The other day, a guy who played a game of basketball against Barack Obama said that Obama spent the whole game "trash talking." He also said Obama's trash-talking is eloquent, high-minded and inspirational."

"Alaska's largest newspaper has endorsed Barack Obama despite the fact that their own governor is Sarah Palin. Luckily for Palin, it's one of the 500 newspapers she doesn't read."

"This weekend, the top 2 films at the box office were "Disney's High School Musical 3" and the horror movie "Saw 5." One movie features gruesome onscreen torture that is difficult to watch – and the other is about a guy with a saw."

"This week Angelina Jolie took a trip to Afghanistan. Apparently Jolie misunderstood when Brad Pitt said he wanted an Afghan for Christmas."

"This weekend in Mexico, the world's fattest man married his longtime girlfriend. Apparently at the reception, he fed her a piece of cake – and she fed him a small goat."

"Paris Hilton recently bought a house in London that used to be a brothel. Paris said she wants to change the furniture but keep the customers."

"Tomorrow afternoon Taco Bell will give away a free taco to all their customers as part of a World Series promotion. The Taco Bell World Series promotion celebrates America's two favorite pastimes: baseball and diarrhea."

"Joe the Plumber back in the news - Earlier today, Joe the Plumber officially endorsed John McCain. However, Joe insists that his first love will always be toilets."

"Republicans are warning voters right now, that if Barack Obama is elected President the Democrats will control all 3 branches of the government. John McCain said this would be dangerous, Dick Cheney said it would be expensive, and Sarah Palin said, 'there's three branches of government?'"

"CNN reported just a few hours ago, that the polls in Pennsylvania show little movement for John McCain. At this point the only way for McCain to show movement involves eating a bowl of raisin bran."

"Barack Obama is encouraging his supporters to take Election Day off so they can help him get out the vote. A lot of Americans said they were already planning to take the day off, 'cause they don't have a job."

"Today in India, they're celebrating the festival of Diwali. Which means that here in the U.S., we're celebrating the festival of 'No Available Tech Support.'"

"This weekend in Mexico, the world's fattest man married his longtime girlfriend. It was the first time to feature a cake-cutting ceremony BEFORE the bride walked down the aisle."

"A new study says that Botox can help with Depression. Apparently, the rest of your life seems a lot sunnier once you've had poison injected into your face."

"Yankee Slugger Alex Rodriguez is putting his Manhattan apartment on the market for $14 million dollars. You can tell the apartment belongs to A-Rod because it costs a lot more than it's worth."

"In Maryland, two men were arrested for illegally hunting bears by leaving donuts out for them. In a related story, Kirstie Alley is being treated for a gunshot wound."

"Yesterday in Washington the Secret Service arrested a man who climbed over the White House fence. The Secret Service told the man, 'Get back here, Mr. President, you have two more months.'"

"Earlier tonight Barack Obama aired a half-hour infomercial to attract more voters. Apparently, if you watched the entire infomercial, Barack threw in a free set of Ginsu knives or a bedazzler."

"Of course, here on NBC Barack Obama infomercial pre-empted the new show "Knight Rider." So Obama is not even president yet and he's already making America a better place."

"During a speech earlier today, Barack Obama accidentally mixed up his black sitcom characters and said that Weezie from "The Jeffersons" was a character on "Sanford and Son." And just like that – the election is wide open!"

"It was reported today that Elizabeth Hasselbeck, the conservative co-host of "The View", has been receiving death threats. This is the first time there's been a death threat at the "The View" since Barbara Walters accidentally ate Star Jones' lunch."

"The other day in Utah, parents took their kids to see "High School Musical 3", but the theater accidentally showed an R-rated movie with lots of sex and nudity. The movie was called, 'BRISTOL PALIN'S High School Musical.'"

"Last night Cloris Leachman, who is 82-years-old, was voted off "Dancing with the Stars." Actually, she wasn't voted off – she just WANDERED off."

"In Canada, a man on trial for a sex crime reportedly has 3 testicles. Legal experts say it may take a while for them to find a jury of his peers."

"A new article about Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reveals that they have six nannies. When asked why, Jolie said, 'Because we couldn't find one nanny who speaks 6 languages.'"

"It's been rumored that Paris Hilton wants to star in a new sitcom. When asked to describe what her sitcom would be like – Paris said: "Imagine 'According to Jim' meets 'Anal Invaders 3.'""

"A number of athletes have endorsed candidates in this presidential election. Barack Obama has been endorsed by Patrick Ewing and Charles Barkley and John McCain has been endorsed by Ty Cobb and Jim Thorpe."

"A lot of issues being decided on Election Day - In John McCain's home state of Arizona voters are being asked to decide whether there should be a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. McCain is even using this issue in an attack ad that says: 'Obama/Biden, they share positions together.'"

"Joe the Plumber is back in the news - Joe the Plumber was supposed to appear at a John McCain rally today but didn't show up. So apparently, this guy really is a plumber."

"A judge in Ohio has ruled that homeless people are allowed to vote and that they can list their home address as "a park bench." Ohio officials say that a park bench may not be the most traditional place to live – but it's still a lot nicer than Cleveland."

"In Maryland, two men were arrested for illegally hunting bears by leaving donuts out for them. When they heard about it, bears said 'We KNEW there had to be a catch.'"

"Paris Hilton recently said she's in the best shape of her life because she's been doing Pilates. That's right, Paris Hilton has been doing a guy named Fred Pilates."

"Hollywood director Kevin Smith says he's going to a fat farm because the other day he was using a public bathroom and his excessive weight broke the toilet. In a related story, Kirstie Alley took out an entire freeway rest stop."

"Today, Barack Obama made a special stop in Chicago today so he could see his daughters in their Halloween costumes. Apparently Obama's daughters wanted to be a princess and a fairy – but he made them dress up as 'hope' and 'change.'"

"Today on 'The View,' all the hosts came dressed as U.S. presidents. The last time the ladies of 'The View' did this, Star Jones dressed up as a Joint Session of Congress."

"It was reported today that 33 million people saw Barack Obama' infomercial. As a result, John McCain is thinking of making one too, but his is for the Craftmatic adjustible bed."

"Oprah Winfrey says she plans to attend Barack Obama's Election night rally in Chicago. So win or lose, Obama is going home with a new car."

In a new interview, Paris Hilton says her ditziness is just an act. Then she said: 'But the skankiness? That's real.'"

"Joe the Plumber has signed with a talent agency because he says he's interested in eventually becoming a country singer. Which may sound crazy – but remember – Kenny Chesney started out as 'Ken the Asbestos Remover.'"

"In a recent interview, the president of Taco Bell said that high food prices are making people ask, 'Do I put gas in the car or feed the family?' So when you think about it, Taco Bell's a good compromise because it allows you to put gas in your family."

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN " Stupid Things Americans Say to Brits " Written and Presented by Ricky Gervais

10.       "Is it Halloween or those your real teeth?"

9.         "Do you know the Queen?"

8.         "What language are you speaking? I don't understand you."

7.         "Do you eat anything that doesn't come in pie form?"

6.         "Seriously, are those your real teeth?"

5.         "When are you coming to collect Posh and Becks?"

4.         "Are you speaking English, because I've got no idea what you're saying."

3.         "What do you mean, let's go and smoke a fag?"

2.         "Okay, say that one more time, but this time in American."

1.         "Do you know what, England should do its own version of ‘The Office.'"

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Things That Went Through Cole Hamels' Mind After Winning the World Series"

10.       Maybe I’ll get to be on “Dancing With The Stars.”

9.         Can I wear my cup in the off-season?

8.         The Rays collapsed faster than my 401(K) – Hi-yooo!

7.         How cool a name is Cole Hamels?

6.         This must be how the Yankees used to feel.

5.         Is the Phillie Phanatic hitting on my wife?

4.         Seriously, how cool a name is Cole Hamels?

3.         How can I celebrate when the nation’s economic output is the weakest it’s been since the third quarter of 2001?

2.         I hope John McCain will start calling me “Cole the Pitcher.”

1.          Now maybe I’ll get to appear on Leno

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