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'LAW & ORDER', RETURNS FOR 19TH SEASON ON NBC          "Law & Order"  returns for its 19th season Wednesday, November 5, 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on NBC.          (Read More)

"THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS" CELEBRATES ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY           THE 35th ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.       (Read More)

CBS's "THE PRICE IS RIGHT," WITH HOST DREW CAREY, WELCOMES MEMBERS OF THE L.A. KINGS HOCKEY TEAM, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5.          Host Drew Carey, welcomes members of the L.A. Kings hockey team on Wednesday, Nov. 5 (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.       (Read More)

 

NBC SPLASHES NOVEMBER WITH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING           NBC spices up November with a variety of programs that include the 19th season premiere of "Law & Order," holiday-themed episodes, an accent on Green Week, "Rosie Live" starring Rosie O'Donnell, "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," the 200th episode of "Deal or No Deal" and a salute to the '80s on "The Biggest Loser."       (Read More)

B.B. KING, CLINT BLACK, THE B-52S, RICHIE SAMBORA, THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, THE FLAMING LIPS AND T.I. ADD THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND STAR POWER TO NBC'S 'CHIME IN' PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN           NBC announced today that musical super-stars including B.B. King, Clint Black, The B-52s, Richie Sambora, The Airborne Toxic Event, The Flaming Lips and T.I. will join the stars of NBC in the network's ongoing CHIME IN campaign.       (Read More)

COLDPLAY AND LEONA LEWIS TO PERFORM AT AMAS            "American Music Awards" producer Larry Klein announced today that two of the hottest musical acts, Coldplay and Leona Lewis, will join the outstanding group of artists confirmed to perform at the live ceremony, SUNDAY, NOV. 23 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC.       (Read More)

NBC PLANS COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION           The networks of NBC will present in-depth, comprehensive coverage of the 2008 Presidential election, Tuesday, Nov. 4, over-the-air, on cable, online and via mobile.       (Read More)

NBC UNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES WINNERS AT THIRD ANNUAL 'COMEDY SHORT CUTS' FILM FESTIVAL           NBC Universal honored the winners of its finalist filmmakers in the categories of Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor in the company's third-annual "Comedy Short Cuts" Diversity Film Festival on October 23 at Universal Studios Globe Theater in Los Angeles, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.       (Read More)

NBC SPORTS AND UNIVERSAL SPORTS HIT STRIDE WITH BROADCAST AND ONLINE COVERAGE OF ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2008            NBC Sports and Universal Sports will provide LIVE broadcast and online coverage of the ING New York City Marathon 2008 this Sunday, November 2. All the live marathon action can be accessed at NBCSports.com/Marathon. Additionally, NBC Sports will present a one-hour highlights show of the Marathon, Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.       (Read More)

CBS SPORTS COLLEGE BASKETBALL REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTED BY TOP TEAMS FROM 12 CONFERENCES            CBS Sports' 28^th consecutive season of college basketball tips off on Saturday, Dec. 13 with a national doubleheader featuring Memphis at Georgetown and Indiana at Kentucky.       (Read More)

OLYMPIC MEDALISTS & SKATING STARS GLIDE THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS BEGINNING THIS SATURDAY ON NBC          The most renowned stars in figure skating take to the ice for NBC Sports figure skating specials throughout the holidays beginning this Saturday with Skating for Life starring country singer Sara Evans at 4 p.m. ET and featuring 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen in an event to benefit breast cancer through Susan G. Komen for the Cure.       (Read More)

'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' ROUNDS OUT ITS EXTENDED ELECTION PERIOD WITH BEN AFFLECK AND 'AMERICAN IDOL' WINNER DAVID COOK ON NOVEMBER 1. TWO-HOUR "SNL" ELECTION THEMED SPECIAL: "SNL PRESIDENTIAL BASH 2008" AIRS MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 AT 9 PM ET          With record-shattering ratings, countless headlines and primetime exposure, "SNL" heads to the finish line of election season, with a live show on November 1 and a two-hour election special November 3.       (Read More)

"THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO" LISTINGS       (Read More)

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

NEXT WEEK ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE       (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)

NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW       (Read More)

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

THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Sarah Palin Excuses For Spending $150,000 on Clothes"       (Read More)

'LAW & ORDER', RETURNS FOR 19TH SEASON ON NBC

New York, N.Y., October 28th, 2008.          Wolf Films/Universal Media Studios' "Law & Order," the 1997 Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Drama Series, the record holder for the most consecutive Best Series nominations (eleven, tied with "Cheers" and "M*A*S*H") and the longest-running drama series currently on television, returns for its 19th season Wednesday, November 5, 10:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on NBC.

In the season premiere titled "Rumble," a stockbroker is beaten to death in broad daylight, causing a "rumble" of epic proportions between the deceased's family and the faction responsible for his death. Subsequent episodes include guest appearances from Ned Beatty, Sherry Stringfield, Jena Malone, Katee Sackhoff, Tom Everett Scott and Vivica A. Fox, among others.

"Law & Order" is the longest-running police series and second longest-running drama series in the history of television. It has also turned into one of entertainment's preeminent brands, with its successful spin-offs "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," as well as ancillary media platforms including DVDs, interactive games and a hardcover book.

Filmed entirely on location in New York City, "Law & Order" looks at crime and justice from a unique two-tiered perspective. In the first half-hour, Detectives Cyrus Lupo (Jeremy Sisto) and Kevin Bernard (Anthony Anderson) investigate crimes and apprehend suspects under the supervision of their no-nonsense lieutenant, Anita Van Buren (S. Epatha Merkerson). In the second half-hour, the focus shifts to the criminal courts, where D.A. Jack McCoy (Sam Waterston) oversees his staff of prosecutors, including Chief A.D.A. Michael A. Cutter (Linus Roache) and A.D.A. Connie Rubirosa (Alana de la Garza) as they navigate the complex and challenging legal system.

 

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“AMERICA’S MOST WANTED” VISITS THE DARK SIDE OF THE CITY OF ANGELS

Los Angeles, Ca., October 29th, 2008.           Television’s premiere crime-busting show takes viewers into the not-so-glamorous side of Hollywood as AMERICA’S MOST WANTED: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK helps hunt for a truly frightening fugitive in Los Angeles Saturday, Nov. 1 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. 

AMW host John Walsh and special guest LAPD Chief William Bratton will share the latest developments in the case of “The Grim Sleeper,” a serial killer who earned his nickname after committing at least 11 violent murders in the 1980s, only to resurface and strike again 13 years later in 2007.

Walsh will also take viewers to the mean streets populated by the city’s homeless, and ask them to help solve the brutal and senseless murder of John McGraham. McGraham was a fixture on the streets of L.A.’s Koreatown neighborhood, a man who’d been given a raw deal by life but was making the best of it. The community considered him to be one of their own, and protected him as best they could. In early 2007, someone doused the helpless man with gasoline and set him ablaze, leaving him to die in the streets. 

AMW has helped law enforcement capture more than 1000 dangerous criminals. The series is produced by STF Productions, Inc., and Lance Heflin is executive producer.

 

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"THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS" CELEBRATES ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY AS THE PREMIER AWARD SHOW FOR FANS TO VOICE THEIR CHOICE

New York, N.Y., October 28th, 2008.          THE 35th ANNUAL PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS celebrates its milestone for being the award show for fans to voice their choice for more than three decades. A press conference will be held November 10 to announce the nominees, and the winners will be honored at the awards ceremony, which will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.  

            For the first time in its 35 year history, the People's Choice community members at pcaVOTE.com determined THE 35th ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE nominees, putting the power in the hands of the fans like never before.  Starting November 10, fans can visit pcaVOTE.com to cast their votes, which will determine the winners announced during the telecast.
 
            "THE 35th ANNUAL PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS continues to be the only award show voted on entirely by the public, setting it apart from all other shows of its kind," said Fred Nelson, President of People's Choice. "On this one special night, our passionate voters are able to present their favorites in movies, music and television with the highest honor they can give."
 
            For the past 35 years, some of Hollywood’s elite actors, musicians, television shows and box office hits have been named PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD winners by their fans. The event began in 1974 with 14 categories, which included winners Mary Tyler Moore, “Favorite Female TV Performer,” John Wayne, “Favorite Motion Picture Actor” and Bob Hope, “Favorite All-Around Male Entertainer.” In 2008, the categories nearly tripled, awarding such honorees as Katherine Heigl, “Favorite Female TV Star,” Johnny Depp, “Favorite Male Movie Star” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Favorite Action Movie.” To represent the ever-growing online entertainment realm, 2008 saw the first “Favorite User-Generated Video” award for Liam Sullivan’s ”Shoes.” This award will again be presented at the 2009 award show and, along with "Favorite New TV Comedy" and "Favorite New TV Drama," will be eligible for voting up until the start of the live broadcast.

 

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CBS's "THE PRICE IS RIGHT," WITH HOST DREW CAREY, WELCOMES MEMBERS OF THE L.A. KINGS HOCKEY TEAM, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5. 

Burbank, Ca., October 28th, 2008.          CBS's Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT, with host Drew Carey, welcomes members of the L.A. Kings hockey team on Wednesday, Nov. 5 (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, ET; 10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.  Players Dustin Brown, Derek Armstrong, Kyle Calder and Denis Gauthier will offer a hockey-themed Showcase during the episode.  THE PRICE IS RIGHT, the longest-running game show in television history, is hosted by Drew Carey.  Produced by FremantleMedia North America, THE PRICE IS RIGHT is broadcast weekdays on the CBS Television Network.  

 

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NBC SPLASHES NOVEMBER WITH AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING

Universal City, Ca., October 29th, 2008.           NBC spices up November with a variety of programs that include the 19th season premiere of "Law & Order," holiday-themed episodes, an accent on Green Week, "Rosie Live" starring Rosie O'Donnell, "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," the 200th episode of "Deal or No Deal" and a salute to the '80s on "The Biggest Loser."

In addition, NBC provides a bounty of marquee guest stars that includes: Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Steve Martin, Mary Tyler Moore, Megan Mullally, Will Arnett and a cast reunion of NBC's "Night Court" (all on "30 Rock"); Amy Ryan ("The Office"), Anthony Edwards, Courtney B. Vance, (both on "ER"); Jane Seymour, Jason Priestley (both on "My Name Is Earl"); Tony Hawk, Kobe Bryant (both on "Deal or No Deal"); Jessie McCartney, Big Boi (both on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"); Jordana Brewster, Tony Hale (both on "Chuck"); Rosie Perez, Vanessa Marcil, Rosanna Arquette, Tiki Barber, James Blake, David Lee, Amani Toomer (all on "Lipstick Jungle"); Erik Estrada ("Life"); Jerry Rice, Steve Young and Rocco DiSpirito (all on "The Biggest Loser").

"Law & Order," the longest-running crime series and the second-longest-running drama series in the history of television, enters its 19th season when it premieres on Wednesday, November 5 (10-11:00 p.m. ET).

On Thursday, October 30, viewers will be treated to special Halloween episodes of "My Name Is Earl" (8-8:30 p.m. ET), "The Office" (9-9:30 p.m. ET) and "ER" (10-11 p.m. ET). Additionally, a Halloween-themed episode of "Knight Rider" (8-9 p.m. ET) airs the following week on Wednesday, November 5.

Thanksgiving-themed episodes (all times ET) of "Deal or No Deal" (8-9 p.m.) begin on Friday, November 21 followed by "Chuck" (8-9 p.m.) and "My Own Worst Enemy" (10 -11 p.m.) on Monday, November 24, and "The Biggest Loser" (8-10 p.m.) on Tuesday, November 25. A new special with Rosie O'Donnell, "Rosie Live" (9-10 p.m.), will air on Wednesday, November 26 followed by part-two of the special Thanksgiving-themed "Deal or No Deal" (10-11 p.m.). The traditional holiday favorites "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" (9 a.m.-12 noon) and "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina" (12 noon-2 p.m.) kick off Thanksgiving morning on Thursday, November 27.

"Deal or No Deal" celebrates its 200th episode on Monday, November 3 (8-9 p.m. ET). Beginning on Monday, November 10 guest star Jordana Brewster joins the cast of "Chuck" (8-9 p.m. ET) for a three-episode story arc playing Chuck's ex-girlfriend. Also, on Thursday, November 20 on "My Name Is Earl" (8-8:30 p.m. ET), a series of tornadoes twist through Camden County, which is the least of Earl's problem when he loses his list.

In addition, during NBC Universal's "Green Is Universal" week --beginning on Sunday, November 16 -- several shows touch on eco-friendly elements starting Monday, November 17 with "My Own Worst Enemy" (10-11 p.m. ET), Wednesday, November 19 with "Knight Rider" (8-9 p.m ET.), "Life" (9-10 p.m. ET) and "Law & Order" (10-11 p.m. ET) and Friday, November 21 with "Lipstick Jungle"(10-11 p.m. ET).

 

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B.B. KING, CLINT BLACK, THE B-52S, RICHIE SAMBORA, THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT, THE FLAMING LIPS AND T.I. ADD THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS AND STAR POWER TO NBC'S 'CHIME IN' PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN

Burbank, Ca. - October 27, 2008.           NBC announced today that musical super-stars including B.B. King, Clint Black, The B-52s, Richie Sambora, The Airborne Toxic Event, The Flaming Lips and T.I. will join the stars of NBC in the network's ongoing CHIME IN campaign. The musicians will autograph the chimes with their own personal style -- from B.B. King playing guitar, to Richie Sambora rocking, to The B-52s grooving -- the promos will excite, entertain and inform viewers. The announcement was made today by John Miller, Chief Marketing Officer, NBC Universal Television Group and President, The NBC Agency and Adam Stotsky, President, NBC Entertainment Marketing.

"The NBC chimes are arguably the most recognized audio signature around," said Miller. "We are going back to our roots with this campaign and now we're bringing today's hottest artists with us and asking them to chime in."

"We're excited to have top musician, from across all genres, adding their signature style to the campaign and celebrating a 75-year-old icon in 21st century fashion," added Stotsky.

In addition to being informed and entertained, viewers will also have the chance to CHIME IN by logging on to NBC.com to express their thoughts and opinions. In the spirit of the campaign, viewers have the opportunity to share their ideas with one another by responding to polls, posting comments, joining conversations on the message boards or creating personal profiles with their own blogs, photos, video galleries and more. Additionally, beginning next year, viewers will have the opportunity to send in their own rendition of CHIME IN for a chance to have their chiming talents featured on NBC.

 

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COLDPLAY AND LEONA LEWIS TO PERFORM AT AMAS 

New York, N.Y., October 29th, 2008.          "American Music Awards" producer Larry Klein announced today that two of the hottest musical acts, Coldplay and Leona Lewis, will join the outstanding group of artists confirmed to perform at the live ceremony, SUNDAY, NOV. 23 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC. He also revealed that David Archuleta, Ashley Tisdale, Demi Lovato and T-Pain will award trophies at this year's ceremony.

Jimmy Kimmel will host the 36th annual AMAs which will feature performances by Kanye West, Jonas Brothers, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, New Kids on the Block, Pussycat Dolls, Taylor Swift, P!nk, The Fray and Annie Lennox -- who will receive the special Award of Merit. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks. The show will be broadcast live from the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE. AMA tickets and VIP ticket packages are now on sale (please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-877-AEG-TICKETS).

Said dick clark productions President Orly Adelson: "We're thrilled to have Coldplay and Leona Lewis, both first-time AMA performers, on our live show this year ... Coldplay's unique rock sound and Lewis' soaring pop vocals add extraordinary new elements to this year's superb group of performers."

For the second year, winners will be determined by online voting at amavote.com, the official voting location (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7). Artists will be honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational. Fans can go to the official homepage of the "2008 American Music Awards," ama.abc.com, to find performer and presenter announcements, artist information, etc.

 

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NBC PLANS COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

New York, N.Y., October 28, 2008.           The networks of NBC will present in-depth, comprehensive coverage of the 2008 Presidential election, Tuesday, Nov. 4, over-the-air, on cable, online and via mobile.

NBC News' election night coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET, anchored by "NBC Nightly News" anchor and managing editor Brian Williams in New York, with NBC News Special Correspondent Tom Brokaw, "Today's" Ann Curry with live coverage of exit polls across the country, NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd and NBC News' Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell providing analysis.

NBC News Correspondents will report live throughout the evening for the network, MSNBC and msnbc.com, including Lee Cowan and Ron Allen at Obama-Biden headquarters in Chicago; Kelly O'Donnell and Savannah Guthrie at McCain-Palin headquarters in Phoenix; and reporters on the ground in battleground states across the country including Florida, Ohio, Colorado as well as in Alaska.

Rockefeller Plaza will be transformed into "Election Plaza" on Election Day, with a United States map on the Rink at Rockefeller Plaza, that will turn states blue and red as results are called. NBC News will also have McCain and Obama banners rising 16 stories up its World Headquarters at 30 Rock, counting up to 270, the number of electoral votes needed to win the presidency. The public are invited to watch NBC News' and MSNBC's coverage projected outdoors on large screens at "Election Plaza."

NBC News election coverage begins Sunday, Nov. 2, as "Meet the Press," moderated by Tom Brokaw, will continue its in-depth coverage of Decision 2008 heading into the election, providing viewers with newsmaking interviews and insights and analysis on the final days of the campaign.

Monday, November 3, "Today" will unveil the final NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll. On the evening before Americans head to the polls, "Nightly News with Brian Williams" will broadcast for one hour, offering expanded coverage on all aspects of the race with reports from NBC News correspondents stationed in key states throughout the country.

Following the election, on "Today," Tom Brokaw, Chuck Todd and several NBC News correspondents will provide in-depth analysis of the results. Additionally, Ann Curry will report on the exit polls, and Lester Holt will provide coverage of how America reacts.

Rehema Ellis will lead NBC's "Making Your Vote Count" coverage, which is already underway, monitoring reports of any voting problems or issues throughout Election Day. Viewers will be directed to call 1-866-OUR-VOTE to report any voting problems they may encounter.

MSNBC
MSNBC's Election Night coverage kicks off at 5 p.m. ET, anchored by David Gregory with Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann, Rachel Maddow and Eugene Robinson at MSNBC Election Headquarters in New York. "Morning Joe" host Joe Scarborough will join to provide analysis based on his years of experience in the House of Representatives. Norah O'Donnell will report on the challenges facing the incoming administration. MSNBC contributor Howard Fineman will be at the "campaign listening post," Pat Buchanan, Mike Murphy, Harold Ford Jr., and Rev. T.D. Jakes will provide analysis, along with reports from Tamron Hall at Election Plaza and Mara Schiavocampo in Harlem, New York City. Lester Holt will report on key Senate, House and gubernatorial races around the country. Curry will also provide exit poll results on MSNBC, with Todd also joining to provide in-depth analysis. Chris Jansing anchors continuing live coverage 2-6 a.m. ET. In an unprecedented international expansion, MSNBC's election coverage will be available to viewers in 78 countries through our foreign partners.

MSNBC will also have special extended editions of "Morning Joe," 6-10 a.m. ET, Monday, Nov. 3-Wednesday Nov. 6.

Leading up to Election Day, MSNBC will present special live coverage throughout the weekend. Saturday, Nov. 1, "Morning Joe" telecasts live 7-9 a.m. ET, with live coverage continuing throughout the day, and a special live "Hardball with Chris Matthews," 6-8 p.m. ET. David Shuster anchors live 8-10 p.m. ET, followed by a special edition of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann: Countdown to Nov. 4," 10-11 p.m. ET, a "Countdown" look back at the campaign season.

Sunday, Nov. 2, "Morning Joe" telecasts live 7-9 a.m. ET, with continuing live coverage all day. MSNBC telecasts that morning's "Meet the Press," 6-7 p.m. ET, followed by a special live "Hardball," 7-9 p.m. ET, "The Rachel Maddow Show" live 9-10 p.m. ET, "Race for the White House," 10-11 p.m. ET and "Countdown to Nov. 4," 11 p.m.-12 a.m. ET.

CNBC
CNBC's Election Night programming schedule is as follows:
7-11 p.m. ET Your Money, Your Vote: Decision 2008 (LIVE) with anchors Mark Haines and Erin Burnett (7-8 p.m.), Dylan Ratigan and Maria Bartiromo (8-9 p.m.) and Carl Quintanilla and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera (9 p.m.-Midnight).
Contributing throughout the evening will be: Larry Kudlow, host of CNBC's "Kudlow & Company," Tyler Mathisen, CNBC Managing Editor and John Harwood, CNBC Chief Washington Correspondent. Also contributing from CNBC Global HQ: Charlie Gasparino, CNBC On-Air Editor, David Faber, and Steve Liesman, CNBC Senior Economics Reporter. Also reports from Ross Westgate from CNBC in London as well reports from CNBC in Singapore. CNBC will also have correspondents at the candidates' election night headquarters: Jane Wells at Sen. McCain's and Scott Cohn at Sen. Obama's. CNBC will have correspondents throughout the U.S. in states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and California. In addition, CNBC's "Squawk Box" will air beginning at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

MSNBC.COM
Msnbc.com's "Decision '08 Dashboard" is a one-of-a-kind destination for expansive election coverage, exclusive multimedia features, live votes, the latest FirstRead blog posts, interactive maps and world-class video from NBC News and MSNBC Cable. Consumers can watch live video streaming of election coverage on msnbc.com's homepage and easily embed the video into their sites and blogs. Msnbc.com will also provide up-to-the-minute electoral counts and exit polling across the country.

The "Decision '08 Dashboard," available at www.politics.msnbc.com, offers an interactive "Maps & Info" section that features a national map which dynamically updates results all the way down to the county level. Consumers can explore the election data maps and uncover information about fundraising, demographics, voting history, candidate appearances and much more. The site also encourages consumers to interact with millions of others users in real-time through live voting and discussion on Newsvine (www.newsvine.com), msnbc.com's leading social media news site. They can also follow NBC News' experts who will blog the election on FirstRead (www.firstread.msnbc.com), the popular blog that delivers the best insight on the day's political news.

Msnbc.com has created interactive election tools – an election widget and debate video player – to give consumers the compelling and relevant resources they want to surface news in meaningful ways. Msnbc.com's innovative "One Stop" election widget enables users to get live feeds of other coverage across the Web. The site's exclusive "debate video player" allows voters to watch the full presidential and vice presidential debates again, and, at any time skip ahead to a specific topic by selecting one of the key words. Msnbc.com is the only news provider offering this advanced video experience.

MSNBC and msnbc.com will be posting real time election results and relevant political content, as the information is reported, through Clear Channel's digital display networks. Many of Clear Channel Outdoor's 265 displays will be getting the election reporting content from a dynamic feed directly from msnbc.com. Clear Channel Taxi Media will also being updating, in real time, election results on their 300 Digital Smart Top units. These units are LCD screens on top of the Taxis in New York and Boston.

According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center,* more consumers get their political news from msnbc.com than any other online site. One out of every four people surveyed who said they got their campaign news online named msnbc.com as their source. Of the hundreds of sites users mentioned as sources for political news, msnbc.com was the only site to get over a 25% response. (Source: Pew Center for Research Study, 1/08).

TELEMUNDO
Telemundo will broadcast the most complete news coverage in Spanish with a special emphasis on issues related to the Hispanic community. Starting in the morning with "Levántate" (7am/6CT) and throughout "Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste" (5pm/4CT) and "Noticiero Telemundo" (6:30pm/5:30CT), the network will offer continuous coverage, including live updates every hour after 10am/9c. At 7pm/6c, Telemundo will air "Decisión 2008," a news special hosted by Pedro Sevcec and María Celeste Arrarás, featuring exit polls and up-to-the-minute results. U.S. Hispanic viewers can also go to www.telemundo.com, to submit comments and questions and watch breaking news, special interviews, speeches and behind-the-scenes videos.

NBC MOBILE
On Nov. 4, access full live election coverage on your mobile phone from NBC 2GO, CNBC and MSNBC on V Cast Mobile TV and also on AT&T Mobile TV provided by the award winning FLO TV™ service from MediaFLO USA. Tune in to live coverage on MSNBC and CNBC with MobiTV, which powers the TV experience at SprintTV, AlltelTV and AT&T.

Mobile video clips of the election can be accessed on demand through select wireless carrier services, including V CAST video from Verizon Wireless, AT&T CV, Alltel Axcess TV, MobiTV (clips) and Helio (Virgin USA).

 

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NBC UNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES WINNERS AT THIRD ANNUAL 'COMEDY SHORT CUTS' FILM FESTIVAL
 
Universal City, Ca., - October 24th, 2008.           NBC Universal honored the winners of its finalist filmmakers in the categories of Best Film, Best Director and Best Actor in the company's third-annual "Comedy Short Cuts" Diversity Film Festival on October 23 at Universal Studios Globe Theater in Los Angeles, it was announced today by Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios.

Sharing the honor of this year's Best Film were "6ft. in 7min." by director-writer Rafael Del Toro -- and "Strange Faculty" by creator-producers Marty Johnson, Wil Luera and Mark Odlum. Also honored as Best Director was Del Toro for "6ft. in 7min." while Jose Compre was feted as Best Actor for his performance in "Little Bones."

Shaun Robinson of "Access Hollywood" hosted the exclusive event featuring the top six Comedy Short Cuts finalist films, which were produced with a diverse production team, cast or theme.

"We are thrilled to share in the exhilaration that these deserving winners must feel," said Silverman. "NBC Universal looks forward to continuing our tradition of supporting this vital film festival that supports creative filmmakers and strengthens our crucial diversity efforts."

Co-winners Del Toro, Johnson, Luera and Odlum will receive a pilot script commitment from Universal Media Studios. The other finalists for Best Film this year were Owen Thomas ("The Road"), Fabian Marquez ("Little Bones"), Iman Zawahry ("Tough Crowd") and Deon Hayman ("The Don of Virgil Jr. High").

Paula Madison, Executive Vice President of Diversity, NBC Universal said, "Comedy Short Cuts gets better every year and allows NBC Universal to use its many assets encourage young, diverse and promising film artists to gain a wider audience. The program excels as an essential component in our continuing campaign to develop more diversity within the industry. We are so proud of today's winners."

Corporate support of this year's initiative came from sponsors such as Showbiz Software, American Airlines, and Coca-Cola North America.

"We are proud to sponsor the 2008 NBC Comedy Short-Cuts Film Festival as part of our commitment to emerging talent in television and film," says Steve Bizenov, Vice President, Sales & Software Development for Media Services, who oversees the company's Showbiz Software division. "We've supported the independent production industry for years by delivering better software, services and resources to indie filmmakers, so it was a natural fit for us to participate in this important initiative."

Semi-finalist films were screened in New York City in conjunction with the New York Television Festival on September 15. The event was hosted by Anthony Anderson of NBC's "Law & Order."

Last year, a blind script commitment with Universal Media Studios was presented to Tajamika Paxton and Gregory M.T. Colleton for their film "A Fat Girl's Guide to Yoga" - a film short about a plus-size African-American woman's yoga journey to lose weight. The filmmakers are currently developing projects with Universal Media Studios' Conaco Productions.

 

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NBC SPORTS AND UNIVERSAL SPORTS HIT STRIDE WITH BROADCAST AND ONLINE COVERAGE OF ING NEW YORK CITY MARATHON 2008

Los Angeles, Ca., And New York, N.Y., October 29th, 2008.            NBC Sports and Universal Sports will provide LIVE broadcast and online coverage of the ING New York City Marathon 2008 this Sunday, November 2. All the live marathon action can be accessed at NBCSports.com/Marathon. Additionally, NBC Sports will present a one-hour highlights show of the Marathon, Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

The television coverage on Universal Sports and online broadcasts on NBCSports.com begin at 9:00 a.m., ET for everyone in the U.S. Viewers outside the U.S. can watch the online broadcast on UniversalSports.com at 9:00 a.m. ET. The online coverage will include three separate LIVE web streams of the main broadcast, men's leaders and women's leaders. On Marathon Sunday, the world will watch as top runners compete for over $600,000 in prize money at the 39th annual ING New York City Marathon.

"NBCSports.com is committed to delivering the best in live broadband sports, and we are proud to provide live online coverage of the ING New York City Marathon," said Perkins Miller, SVP Digital Media, NBC Sports & Olympics. "The New York City Marathon is an event followed passionately by both the running community and general sports fans, and they can watch online whether they're rooting for a new course record or a friend's personal best."

"By working with NBC and New York Road Runners, we are proud to support live multi-platform coverage of the ING NYC Marathon, one of world's greatest road races," said Universal Sports Chairman and CEO Claude Ruibal. "Universal Sports has established itself as the top destination for competitive running and road racing events such as the World Marathon Majors. We continue to deliver on our mission to elevate and deliver Olympic and lifestyle sports that exemplifies the best of the human spirit."

COVERAGE ON NBC SPORTS: NBCSports.com will offer a live webcast from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET. The webcast, which will be a stream of WNBC 4 New York's coverage, will be available for free to everyone in the U.S. at NBCSports.com/Marathon.

NBC Sports will broadcast a one-hour highlights show of the ING New York City Marathon 2008 on Sunday at 3 p.m., ET hosted by NBC Sports' Jimmy Roberts. The broadcast will feature the 39th running of the 26.2-mile race seen by 2 million spectators as runners pace through New York City's five boroughs, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan, and finish at Tavern on the Green in world-famous Central Park.

COVERAGE ON UNIVERSAL SPORTS: Universal Sports, available in 30 million homes, will present a live broadcast on its 24-hour television network from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET and a same day encore presentation from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. ET.

In addition, UniversalSports.com will offer a free, global live webcast from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET for users outside the U.S.. The men's leaders and women's leaders live webcast streams will be available from 9:00 a.m. – Noon ET and, along with the main broadcast stream, will be posted for same day on-demand viewing.

WORLD MARATHON MAJORS: Three-time Olympian and reigning WMM champion Gete Wami of Ethopia, and double Olympic marathon silver medalist Catherine Ndereba of Kenya will battle for the WMM women's title and $500,000 champions purse. World record holder and ING New York City Marathon defending champion Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain is also slated to compete. ING New York City Marathon defending champion Martin Lel, who clinched the WMM men's crown, will not race due to injury, but a trio of former men's champions – Paul Tergat of Kenya, Hendrick Ramaala of South Africa, and Marilson Gomes dos Santos of Brazil – will vie for the top of the podium.

 

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CBS SPORTS COLLEGE BASKETBALL REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTED BY TOP TEAMS FROM 12 CONFERENCES

New York, N.Y., October 22nd, 2008.            CBS Sports' 28^th consecutive season of college basketball tips off on Saturday, Dec. 13 with a national doubleheader featuring Memphis at Georgetown and Indiana at Kentucky.  

For the first time in 27 years, CBS Sports will have a new voice, as Clark Kellogg assumes the role as lead college basketball analyst for the Network. Kellogg will partner with lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz to form the Network's lead announce team. Bob Dekas serves as Coordinating Producer, College Basketball, and Bob Fishman is the lead director. 

Highlights of the 14-week Regular-Season schedule include: 

52 Regular-Season Match-ups - 12 Top Conferences

•·        42 men's contests, three women's games and five conference championships (plus the Big Ten semi-finals), featuring teams from 12 top conferences including, the Big Ten, Big East, Atlantic Coast, Southeastern, Pac-10, Big 12, Conference USA, Atlantic 10, Missouri Valley, West Coast, Patriot League and Southern.

Outstanding Non-Conference Games

•·        Duke-Xavier - Saturday, December 20

•·        Michigan State-Texas - Saturday, December 20

•·        Purdue-Davidson - Saturday, December 20 in the Wooden Tradition

•·        Kansas at Michigan State - Saturday, January 10, 2009

•·        Georgetown at Duke - Saturday, January 17, 2009

•·        Memphis at Tennessee - Saturday, January 24, 2009

•·        Notre Dame at UCLA - Saturday, February 7, 2009

 

Key Conference Contests

•·        Purdue at Illinois - Sunday, February 8, 2009

•·        UCLA at Arizona - Saturday, February 14, 2009

•·        Notre Dame at Connecticut - Saturday, February 28, 2009

•·        Tennessee at Florida - Sunday, March 1, 2009

•·        Texas at Kansas -  Saturday, March 7, 2009

•·        Duke at North Carolina - Sunday, March 8, 2009

•·        Wildcard Weekend - Pac-10 and Big Ten - Sat., March 7 and Sun., March 8, 2009

 

Three Women's Broadcasts highlighted by:

•·        Defending Champion Tennessee at Rutgers - Saturday, January 3, 2009

  

Five Conference Championships on CBS Sports

•·        Championship Weekend Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2009, where the Big Ten, SEC, Pac-10 and Conference USA crown their regular-season champions and earn automatic bids to the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.

•·        CBS Sports also broadcasts the Missouri Valley Conference Championship game on Sunday, March 8, 2009.

  

For the 28^th consecutive year, CBS Sports' college basketball coverage concludes with exclusive network coverage of the 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship from Ford Field in Detroit, Mich.

  

•·        Selection Sunday - March 15, 2009 - NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

SELECTION SHOW, featuring the live, exclusive first-time announcement of the pairings for the

2009 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship

•·        Tournament Tip-off - First-round action begins Thursday, March 19, 2009

•·        Final Four and Championship Game - Saturday, April 4 and Monday, April 6, 2009

 

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OLYMPIC MEDALISTS & SKATING STARS GLIDE THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS BEGINNING THIS SATURDAY ON NBC

New York, N.Y., October 23rd, 2008.          The most renowned stars in figure skating take to the ice for NBC Sports figure skating specials throughout the holidays beginning this Saturday with Skating for Life starring country singer Sara Evans at 4 p.m. ET and featuring 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen in an event to benefit breast cancer through Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

In addition to Cohen, among skaters scheduled to appear this holiday season on NBC will be 1998 Olympic Gold Medalist Brian Boitano, 1992 Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi, 1996 World Champion and six-time U.S. National Champion Todd Eldredge, 2008 U.S. National Champion Mirai Nagasu, 2006 World Champion Kimmie Meissner and 2006 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.

Major musical acts including The Jonas Brothers, Nick Lachey, Frankie Valli, Sara Evans, Amy Grant and Kenny G will provide the entertainment for these specials. The programs are all produced by NBC Sports in conjunction with Disson Skating.

Following are the figure skating shows airing on NBC through February (all shows are taped at an earlier date):

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute on Ice
Broadcast: Sunday, November 2, 4-6 p.m. ET
Site: Sears Centre Arena, Chicago, IL

Famed "Jersey Boys" Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons provide the musical background to "Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute on Ice" at the Sears Centre Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Their timeless classics include 71 chart-topping hits as they entertain the skaters and crowd with songs such as "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like A Man" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You." Headlining the event is 1988 Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano and three-time U.S. National champion Michael Weiss.

Joining Boitano and Weiss on the ice will be 1994 World Champion Yuka Sato of Japan, eight-time British National champion Steven Cousins and 2003 World Ice Dancing Champion Shae-Lynn Bourne.

Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family
Broadcast: Sunday, November 2, 4-6 p.m. ET
Site: U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix, AZ

Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi headlines "Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family" with music provided by pop sensations The Jonas Brothers. Skating stars and their children will take to the ice to The Jonas Brother's hits "S.O.S" and "When You Look Me in the Eyes."

Skating stars appearing on the ice alongside Yamaguchi are two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan, 1992 Olympic gold medalist Victor Petrenko, three-time U.S. National Champion Michael Weiss, 1984 Olympic bronze medalist Jozef Sabovcik and three-time U.S. National Pairs Champions Jenni Meno and Todd Sand.

McDonald's Family Tribute on Ice
Broadcast: Sunday, November 16, 2-4 p.m. ET
Site: Galen Center at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

"McDonald's Family Tribute on Ice" features some of figure skating's top current stars as they dedicate this event to the care and devotion of their families in shaping their lives and athletic careers. Pop Star Nick Lachey, former lead singer of the boy band 98 Degrees, and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Mario will provide the music for the show.

Among the talented skaters in the show are 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen, 2008 & 2007 U.S. National Champion Evan Lysacek, 2008 U.S. National Champion Mirai Nagasu, 2006 World Champion and 2007 U.S. National Champion Kimmie Meissner, 2008 World Champion Jeffrey Buttle and 2006 Olympic Ice Dancing silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.

Holiday Celebration On Ice
Broadcast: Sunday, November 30, 4-6 p.m. ET
Site: The Orleans, Las Vegas, NV

World renown singers and songwriters Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith will provide a magical night of contemporary gospel music as 1994 Olympic silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan and cast mesmerize skating fans gathered at The Orleans in Las Vegas for the "Holiday Celebration On Ice."

Joining Kerrigan on the ice are six-time U.S. National Champion Todd Eldredge, 1994 World Champion Yuka Sato, six-time Canadian National champion Jennifer Robinson, nine-time Canadian National champion Shae-Lynn Bourne and three-time World silver medalist Surya Bonaly.

Smucker's Presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds
Broadcast: Thursday, December 25, 3-5 p.m. ET
Site: Chevrolet Center, Youngstown, OH

Olympic and World figure skating champions offer a holiday treat of spectacular skating featuring music by the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and singer songwriter Peter Cetera for "Smucker's Presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds." Headlining the show are 1988 Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano, 2002 Olympic pairs gold medalist Jamie Sale and David Pelletier and 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen.

Joining Boitano, Sale and Pelletier and Cohen are six-time U.S. National Champion Todd Eldredge, 1994 World Champion Yuka Sato, three-time U.S. National Champion Michael Weiss, 2003 World Ice Dancing Champion Shae Lynn Bourne and six-time Canadian champion Jennifer Robinson.

Musselman's Apple Sauce Presents Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular
Broadcast: Thursday, January 1, 4-6 p.m. ET
Site: Comcast Center, Everett, WA

Brian Boitano celebrates his thirteenth year of performing and directing his own television special, the "Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular."

Among the skaters joining Boitano on the ice will be 2006 World Champion and U.S. 2007 National Champion Kimmie Meissner, 1994 World Champion Yuka Sato and eight-time British National Champion Steven Cousins.

Smucker's Stars on Ice "On The Edge"
Broadcast: Sunday, January 4, 4-6 p.m. ET
Site: Lake Placid. New York

Founded by 1984 Olympic gold medalist and NBC Sports skating commentator Scott Hamilton, "Smucker's Stars on Ice" returns for its 23rd year with "On The Edge" a nationwide tour of some of the skating world's most talented stars including 2006 Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen.

Joining Cohen are three-time U.S. National champion Michael Weiss, 1996 World Champion and six-time National Champion Todd Eldredge, Olympic Gold Medalist Ilia Kulik, 1994 World Champion Yuka Sato, Six-time Canadian National Champion Jennifer Robinson; three-time U.S. pairs champion John Zimmerman.

Progressive Presents Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular
Broadcast: Sunday, January 18, 4-6 p.m. ET
Site: Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, Rapid City, SD

The world's top gymnastics and figure skating stars team up for a memorable show at the "Progressive Presents Skating & Gymnastics Spectacular" at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. This event is packed with young gymnastics and skating talent.

The star-studded gymnastics talent includes 2008 Olympic gold medalists Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson, 2004 Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm and 2008 Olympic bronze medalists Jonathan Horton and Raj Bhavsar. The cast of figure skaters is as equally talented and includes 2007 U.S. champion and 2006 world champion Kimmie Meissner, reigning U.S. champion Mirai Nagasu, World reigning junior champion and 2008 U.S. National silver medalist Rachael Flatt, two-time reigning U.S. National champion Evan Lysacek and 2006 Olympic silver medalists Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto.

Skate for the Heart
Broadcast: Saturday, February 7, 4-6 p.m. ET
Site: Nutter Center, Dayton, OH

World-renowned saxophonist Kenny G headlines an evening of smooth jazz with Olympic and world-class skaters in a show that provides awareness for the prevention of heart disease. Kenny G is a multi-platinum musician who has collaborated with some of the biggest stars in music including Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole and Frank Sinatra.

Skating to Kenny G's music are reigning World Champion Jeffrey Buttle, two-time Olympic gold medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva, 1992 Olympic gold medalist Viktor Petrenko, 2003 World Ice Dancing Champion Shae-Lynn Bourne and two-time World Champion Irina Slutskaya.

 

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'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' ROUNDS OUT ITS EXTENDED ELECTION PERIOD WITH BEN AFFLECK AND 'AMERICAN IDOL' WINNER DAVID COOK ON NOVEMBER 1. TWO-HOUR "SNL" ELECTION THEMED SPECIAL: "SNL PRESIDENTIAL BASH 2008" AIRS MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 AT 9 PM ET

New York, N.Y., October 23rd, 2008.          With record-shattering ratings, countless headlines and primetime exposure, "SNL" heads to the finish line of election season, with a live show on November 1 and a two-hour election special November 3.

On November 1, Oscar winner Ben Affleck returns to host the program for the fourth time. Affleck recently received the 2007 Best Directorial Debut award from the National Board of Review for his critically praised debut "Gone Baby Gone." He first rose to prominence in 1997 alongside Matt Damon as the Academy Award winning writers and co-stars of "Good Will Hunting." Affleck's other credits include "Shakespeare in Love," "Pearl Harbor," "Changing Lanes," "Hollywoodland," "Armageddon," "The Sum of All Fears," "Daredevil" and "Dazed and Confused." Future projects include the ensemble comedy "He's Just Not That Into You" and opposite Russell Crowe in "State of Play" and Mike Judge's "Extract."

Joining Affleck and making his live performance debut since winning Season 7 of "American Idol" is David Cook. Cook's debut record, produced by Grammy Award winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day) is due out November 18 and is already the #2 top-selling record on iTunes. This appearance marks Cook's first appearance with his new band since his "Idol" win in May. Cook's latest single, "Light On" is the No. 1 added track at Hot AC Radio and is climbing the Billboard Pop 100 charts. His first post-Idol single "The Time of My Life" was the best digital single debut since the second season of "Idol." The single debuted at No. 3, making one of the highest new chart entries in 2008.

In addition, "SNL" will present a two-hour election themed special on the night before Election Day – Monday November 3 (9:00 – 11:00 PM ET) – "Saturday Night Live Presidential Bash 2008." The taped compilation show will highlight the blockbuster current season of political satire as well as showcase the show's 33-year history of lampooning the Oval Office. In addition, there will be new material shot exclusively for the special.

"Saturday Night Live" is from SNL Studios in association with Broadway Video. The creator and executive producer is Lorne Michaels. Steve Higgins produces. Marci Klein and Mike Shoemaker are producers. Seth Meyers is head writer. Don Roy King directs.

 

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"THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO" LISTINGS
 
Thursday. October 30 – Guests include Christina Applegate, Frank Caliendo and musical guests Fall Out Boy

Friday, October 31 – Guests include Elizabeth Banks and musical guests Death Cab For Cutie

Monday, November 3 – Guests include Julie Scardina and Sea World Animals and musical guests Sugarland

Tuesday, November 4 -- Election Day

Wednesday, November 5 – Guests include Samuel L. Jackson, Animal and Sound Impressionist Tony Durant and musical guest Tracy Chapman

Thursday, November 6 – Guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jimmie Johnson and musical guest David Archuleta

Friday, November 7 – Musical guest TV On The Radio

Monday, November 10 – Guests include Martha Stewart, John Stamos and Dido

Tuesday, November 11 – Musical guests The Kaiser Chiefs

Wednesday, November 12 – Guests include Steve Carell and musical guest Beck

 

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UPCOMING GUESTS ON THE "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN"  

Thursday, Oct. 30                                Actress Ashely Olsen; actor Paul Rudd; musical guest John Legend

 

Friday, Oct. 31                                 Actress Marcia Cross; writer Alan Zweibel; musical guest George Clinton

 

Monday, Nov. 3                               Reality TV star Paris Hilton; Ricky Gervais Top Ten; musical guests Elvis Costello & Jenny Lewis

 

Tuesday, Nov. 4                               Dark due to Presidential Election. Repeat will air on the West coast only – Actor Josh Brolin; comedian Amy Sedaris; musical guests Blues Traveler

 

Wednesday, Nov. 5                          Tom Brokaw; actress Vera Farmiga; musical    guest Brad Paisley

 

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

 

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

 

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NEXT WEEK ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE

OCTOBER 30
1. Actress Sarah Silverman  2. Musical guest and panelist T.I.

OCTOBER 31
1. Actor Craig Robinson ("Zack and Miri Make a Porno")  

 

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LISTINGS FOR "LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN"

Thursday, October 30 – Show 2665 – Guests include Jada Pinkett-Smith and musical guest Pink

Friday, October 31 – Show 2666 – Guests include Mary-Kate Olsen, Will Forte, and Tom Nardone

Monday, November 3 – Show 2667 – Guests include Brian Williams, Bill Bellamy, and musical guest The Decemberists

Tuesday, November 4 – Show 2601 – Guests include Anne Hathaway, Romany Malco, and musical guest My Morning Jacket

Wednesday, November 5 – Show 2668 – Guests include Dennis Hopper and Katt Williams

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 - TBA

 

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

Thursday, Oct. 30                    Actor Kevin Smith; music by The Damned

Friday, Oct. 31                         Actress Lauren Graham; music by The Damned

Monday, Nov. 3                       Host Bill Maher

Tuesday, Nov. 4                   Special Encore of citizenship show featuring behind-the-scenes footage as Craig Ferguson is sworn in as a United States citizen; actress Kristen Bell; music by The Wicked Tinkers

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

Thursday, Nov. 6                 Actress Elizabeth Banks; music by Cold War Kids  

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

 

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LISTINGS FOR 'LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY'

Thursday, October 30 — 938 Features musical guests Apocalyptica

Friday, October 31 — 927 Kat Dennings with musical guest the Airbourne Toxic Event

Monday, November 3 — 939 Features musical guests Young Jeezy and Nas

Tuesday, November 4 — Pre-empted

Wednesday, November 5 — 940 Dana Gould

Thursday, November 6 — 941 T.I.

Friday, November 7 — 28 Bill Tancer with musical guests Dan Le Sac v. Scroobius Pip

 

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NEXT WEEK ON THE VIEW  

THURSDAY, OCT. 30 - Jeremy Piven ("Rocknrolla" and Broadway's "Speed the Plow"); latest couple voted off ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."

FRIDAY, OCT. 31 - "The View" co-hosts celebrate Halloween in grand style. ABC Daytime Media Relations: Karl T. Nilsson (212) 456-7955, Karl.T.Nilsson@abc.com

 

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QUOTABLES FROM "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S "WEEKEND UPDATE WITH AMY POEHLER AND SETH MEYERS"

OCTOBER 25, 2008

CO-ANCHOR SETH MEYERS – "John McCain said this week that he does not plan to make his election night remarks in a hotel ballroom, but rather on the hotel lawn to a select group of journalists. The speech is reportedly entitled 'Hey you damn kids get off my law.'"

MEYERS – "On Wednesday, Barack Obama danced live by satellite for the "Ellen" show in an attempt to prove that he is not a Muslim, but rather very, very white."

MEYERS – "According to expense reports, Sarah Palin charged the state of Alaska over $21,000 dollars for her children to travel with her on official business. In fairness to Governor Palin, when she leaves them home alone they get pregnant."

MEYERS – "A woman in Pennsylvania who claimed that a man attacked her and carved a B on her face when he saw her McCain bumper sticker, admitted Friday that she made up the story. Still unanswered: Who did this to John McCain."
(PIC: McCain with Tattoo that reads "Obama "Hearts" Ayers")

MEYERS – "On Thursday your grandfather finally admitted that he screwed up the economy."

MEYERS – "While speaking before Congress on Thursday Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, said he was "shocked" his ideas led to the current economic crisis and said "I still do not understand exactly how it happened." Well let me see if I can give it a shot. Banks bundled mortgages that had been given to people that wouldn't even qualify for jury duty and then sold those along with credit default swaps which are basically insurance the seller provides to the buyer in case the purchased entity loses value. However, unlike regular insurance, these swaps weren't regulated, so they failed to meet any standard of responsible business. Then, when everything collapsed, it spread like an infection, because when people are making money, they don't ask "how" they just say "yay!" But again, you're the expert."

MEYERS – "Mr. Blackwell, the creator of the infamous Worst Dressed list, died this week at the age of 86. It turns out he was caught dead in that outfit."

MEYERS – "For the first time since 1956 Daniel and not Michael is the most popular name for boys. While for the 7th year in a row the least popular name for boys is 'Al Qaeda #2.'"

MEYERS – "In Japan, an engineer has developed a sensor, which measures and translates a plant's signals, enabling a potted plant at a cafe near Tokyo to write a regular blog. Oh the Japanese, so much technology, so little being normal."

MEYERS – "Actress Rosanna Arquette, columnist Liz Smith, and Daisy
Fuentes, are among the celebrities wearing T-shirts saying, "Own Your Age," which is part of a campaign to fight age discrimination. And not to be confused with my dating website for the elderly, 'Bone Your Age Dot Com.'"

MEYERS – "A new law went into effect in New York this week in which dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets will be fined $250 dollars. Which should lead to a slight increase in people nervously looking around for cops while their dog lays one down."

MEYERS – "This week on The View, co-hosts Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Joy Behar had a heated exchange that ended with Hasselbeck shouting, "You want some more Barack Obama Kool-aid?" To which former co-host Rosie O'Donnell replied "Oh yeah!" and burst through the brick wall in the back of the studio."

 

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THE "LATE SHOW" TOP TEN "Sarah Palin Excuses For Spending $150,000 on Clothes" 

As presented on the Monday, Oct. 27 broadcast of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN 

10.       “Need to look good for the Russians who can see me in Alaska.”

9.         “The old man spends more on Polident.”

8.         “Auditioning to be Paris Hilton’s BFF.”

7.         “Wanted to impress the American voters in the evening gown competition.”

6.         “Maverick, Joe the Plumber, maverick, maverick, William Ayers, you betcha!”

5.         “I fell for the liberal retailers’ ‘gotcha sales tactics.’”

4.         “Because the dollar is so weak, it’s really like I only spent $50,000.”

3.         “Hmm…excuses?  I’ll find some and I’ll get right back to ya!”

2.         “In addition to every newspaper and magazine, I also read every catalog.” 

1.         “The difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull: lipstick, Prada shoes, a Gucci handbag, and a few $3000 suits.”

 

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