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ABC PRESS BUNDLE FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2005 PG. 2-3............ FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC DAYTIME‘S THE VIEW PG. 4 ............... BOSTON LEGAL QUICK TAKE: FREDDY PRINZE, JR. TO REPRISE HIS ROLE (2/20) PG. 5 ............... HOPE & FAITH QUICK TAKE: WYNONNA JUDD TO GUEST STAR PG. 6 ............... COMPLETE SAVAGES (2/4; TITLE CHANGE) PG. 7 ............... AMERICA‘S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS (2/6-1) PG. 8 ............... AMERICA‘S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS (2/6-2) PG. 9 ............... EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION (2/6) PG. 10 ............. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (2/6) PG. 11 ............. MY WIFE AND KIDS (2/8) PG. 12 ............. GEORGE LOPEZ (2/8) PG. 13 ............. ACCORDING TO JIM (2/8) PG. 14 ............. RODNEY (2/8) PG. 15 ............. NYPD BLUE (2/8) PG. 16 ............. LOST (2/9) PG. 17 ............. ALIAS (2/9) PG. 18-19........ WIFE SWAP (2/9) PG. 20-22........ EXTREME MAKEOVER (2/10) PG. 23 ............. COMPLETE SAVAGES (2/11) PG. 24 ............. HOPE & FAITH (2/11) PG. 25 ............. A CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE (2/12) PG. 26 ............. WINNIE THE POOH, A VALENTINE FOR YOU (2/12) PG. 27 ............. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (2/12-1) PG. 28 ............. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (2/12-2) PG. 29-30........ CORRECTION/UPDATE Editors: Please go to http://abcmedianet.com, ABC‘s web site exclusively for the press, for the latest ABC photography and program information. You may direct your readers to ABC‘s two public web sites -- abc.com and abcnews.com – for continuously updated interactive entertainment and breaking news. ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR ABC DAYTIME’S “THE VIEW” The year-long ―Celebration‖ continues in February on the Emmy Award-winning talk and entertainment program, ―The View‖ (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET), on the ABC Television Network. Jay Leno (―The Tonight Show with Jay Leno‖), Tina Turner, Vanessa Williams, Paula Abdul (―American Idol‖), Bob Guiney, Rodney Carrington (ABC‘s ―Rodney‖), Mekhi Phifer (―ER‖), Nicole Richie (―The Simple Life‖), Debra Messing (―Wedding Date‖), Dermot Mulroney (―Wedding Date‖), Tom Selleck, Seth Green, Kathy Brier (ABC‘s ―One Life to Live‖), Patricia Heaton (―Everybody Loves Raymond‖), Tori Spelling, Dr. Phil (―Dr. Phil‖), Dennis Franz (ABC‘s ―NYPD Blue‖) and Jim Belushi (ABC‘s ―According to Jim‖) are only a few of the celebrities making guest appearances throughout the month. Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira, Star Jones Reynolds, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck are the dynamic team of women who share their daily, no-holds-barred opinions and colorful conversations. The unmatched chemistry of the five co-hosts is the original forum where real women discuss relevant, everyday issues. Stars of ―Desperate Housewives‖ co-host ―The View‖ the week of Feb. 7 in Los Angeles Primetime drama and daytime talk collide the week of February 7, as the women of Wisteria Lane come face to face with the women of New York City‘s West End Avenue. Golden Globe® Award-winner Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria and Nicollette Sheridan, the popular stars of ABC‘s People‘s Choice Award (Favorite New Television Drama) and Golden Globe® Award-winning (Outstanding Television Series: Musical or Comedy) ―Desperate Housewives,‖ will each co-host a day of ―The View‖ alongside Barbara Walters, Star Jones Reynolds, Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck when the show broadcasts live for the first time from Disney‘s El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles. ―The View‖ moderator Meredith Vieira is unable to travel to Los Angeles due to family obligations. ―The View Celebrates Los Angeles‖ is sponsored by Alberto Culver‘s beauty brands. Alberto Culver previously sponsored trips to Las Vegas (2004) and Los Angeles (2003). Jay Leno, host of ―The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,‖ is the lead guest on Monday, Feb. 11. Golden Globe Award-winner Annette Bening (―Being Julia‖), Dennis Franz (ABC‘s ―NYPD Blue‖) and Jim Belushi (ABC‘s ―According to Jim‖) are also scheduled to appear. In addition, the co-hosts will treat actual desperate housewives to complete makeovers and comedian Joy Behar will tour scandalous Los Angeles landmarks. Clueless Cupids. Mario Mayhem. Not sure about chocolates? Wonder if roses are the right touch? If you‘ve been searching for the perfect gift, fear not -- help is on the way! The co-hosts will unveil an assortment of Valentine‘s Day gift ideas on Feb. 14. Plus, expect the outrageous, and a few tantrums, as comedian Mario Cantone (Broadway‘s ―Laugh Whore!‖ and ―Sex and the City‖) returns with his post-Grammy™ Awards recap. On Feb. 3, ―The View‖ will treat a few of reality television‘s most popular stars to complete head-totoe makeovers. Babies & Bottles & Diapers – Oh My! As the month winds down, expectant mother and ―The View‖ co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck will celebrate pregnant viewers by throwing them an in-studio baby shower. About “The View” The View,‖ recipient of the 2003 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show, is ABC Daytime‘s morning chatfest, featuring a team of five dynamic women of different ages, experiences and backgrounds discussing the most exciting events of the day. The program has received critical acclaim since premiering August 11, 1997. It‘s broadcast live Monday through Friday from NYC (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET; CLOSED-CAPTIONED; broadcast in stereo; TV-14). The show consists of hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment. The program celebrated its 1500th show on January 23, 2004 and is currently in its eighth season. ―The View‖ is the recipient of 18 Daytime Emmy Awards and numerous Daytime Emmy Award nominations, including seven consecutive nominations for Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show Host. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, ―The View‖ broadcast live from City Hall Plaza in Dallas, Texas in October 2004. During the trip, the co-hosts unveiled the ―Quilt of Inspiration™,‖ a 24‘ x 24‘ quilt that was auctioned off to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. In February 2004, ―The View‖ broadcast live, poolside from Caesars Palace in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. In October 2003, the show unveiled a series of ―firsts,‖ as the program broadcast live for one day, outdoors on the campus of the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC, for the exciting grand finale to ―The View from Your Hometown‖ contest. In June 2003 ―The View‖ broadcast their first live primetime special entitled ―The View: His & Her Body Test‖ – an hour that included gender related ―Hot Topics,‖ celebrities and a real-time multiple choice quiz. In March 2003, ―The 30th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards‖ nominations were announced live on ―The View.‖ This first-ever one-hour national television talk show event featured a dazzling lineup of Daytime stars from all three major networks. In March 2002, ―The View‖ broadcast ―After Party at ‗The View,‘‖ the show‘s first live late-night special following the Academy Awards™. ―The View‖ is produced by ABC Daytime and Ms. Walters‘ Barwall Productions, with Ms. Walters serving as executive producer along with Bill Geddie, who also serves as executive producer for ―The Barbara Walters Specials.‖ Visit “The View” on the Web at ABC.com (keyword: theview) ABC Daytime Media Relations: Karl T. Nilsson (212) 456-7955/karl.t.nilsson@abc.com Marianne Fleschman (818) 460-7277/marianne.fleschman@abc.com -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 QUICK TAKE FREDDIE PRINZE, JR. (“I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER,” “SCOOBY DOO”) REPRISES HIS ROLE OF DONNY CRANE ON ABC’S “BOSTON LEGAL” Freddie Prinze, Jr. (―I Know What You Did Last Summer,‖ ―Scooby Doo‖) will reprise his role of Donny Crane, Denny Crane‘s son, who returns as the opposing counsel in Denny‘s trial in an obvious attempt to settle a score with Denny for letting him believe for 25 years that he was his father. The episode, entitled ―Tortured Souls,‖ will air SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Alan Shore and Denny Crane, played by Emmy Award winners James Spader and William Shatner, lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. Joining Shore and Crane is Brad Chase, a consummate guy‘s guy, who recently headed up the Washington, DC office and has been recruited to Boston to keep an eye on loose cannon senior partner Denny Crane. He also finds himself in an unending test of wills with fellow attorney Alan Shore. Fast-paced and darkly comedic, the series confronts social and moral issues, and the pursuit of happiness and money, with varying degrees of priority. ―Boston Legal‖ airs on Sunday nights (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. ―Boston Legal‖ stars James Spader as Alan Shore, Monica Potter as Lori Colson, Rhona Mitra as Tara Wilson, Mark Valley as Brad Chase, Rene Auberjonois as Paul Lewiston, with Candice Bergen as Shirley Schmidt and William Shatner as Denny Crane. ―Boston Legal‖ was created by David E. Kelley. Kelley, Bill D'Elia and Scott Kaufer are executive producers. The series is produced by David E. Kelley Productions in association with Twentieth Century Fox Television. ABC Media Relations: Alison Rou (818) 460-7798 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 QUICK TAKE COUNTRY SUPERSTAR WYNONNA JUDD GUEST STARS ON ABC’s “HOPE & FAITH” Country superstar Wynonna Judd will tape a guest starring role this week for ABC‘s hit comedy, ―Hope & Faith.‖ In a two-part story titled ―Wife Swap,‖ inspired by ABC‘s reality show of the same name, Judd plays ―Cynthia,‖ a rich, spoiled, self-indulgent, Manhattan wife and mother, who changes places with Hope (Faith Ford), an Ohio housewife who takes the roles of wife and mother very seriously. The fun starts when Judd has to deal with the reality of chores and domestic responsibilities, not the least of which is sister-in-residence, Faith Fairfield (Kelly Ripa). ―Hope & Faith‖ stars Faith Ford as Hope, Kelly Ripa as Faith, Ted McGinley as Charley, Megan Fox as Sydney, Macey Cruthird as Hayley and Paulie Litt as Justin. As a solo artist, Wynonna Judd has sold more than nine million CDs. Last year she celebrated her 20 years of hit albums with ―What the World Needs Now is Love‖ and just added another hit -- ―I Want to Know What Love Is‖ as she entered her third decade of success. She is currently on the cover of ―Ladies Home Journal,‖ with her sister Ashley Judd. ABC Media Relations: Cathy Rehl (212) 456-6749 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 NICK AND THE BOYS WANT TO SKIP ANGELA’S GRANDMOTHER’S BIRTHDAY PARTY IN ORDER TO WATCH THE SUPER BOWL -- UNTIL THE CABLE GOES OUT -ON ABC’S “COMPLETE SAVAGES” ―Bad Reception‖ -- Instead of meeting Angela's family at her grandmother‘s birthday party, Nick and the boys decide to stay at home and watch the Super Bowl. But when their cable goes out in the middle of the game, they go over to the quiet birthday party and turn it into their rowdy annual Savage Super Bowl Party, on ―Complete Savages,‖ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Editors please note: This episode was previously entitled “Savage Bowl XXXIX.” All other information remains the same. Starring in ―Complete Savages‖ are Keith Carradine as Nick, Andrew Eiden as Sam, Shaun Sipos as Jack, Erik von Detten as Chris, Evan Ellingson as Kyle, Jason Dolley as T.J., and Vincent Ventresca as Jimmy. Guest-cast TBD. ―Bad Reception‖ was written by Donick Cary and directed by Bill Shea. ―Complete Savages‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Alison Rou (818) 460-7798 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 PIÑATA ACCIDENTS AND YO-YO DISASTERS ABOUND, ON ABC’S “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS” ―Episode No. 1503‖ – A montage of funny piñata accidents; when yo-yos attack -- clips featuring comical yo-yo mishaps; plus video of a man receiving the surprise of his life when he sees his wife‘s ultrasound results and finds out they‘re having twins – all among the highlights of ―America‘s Funniest Home Videos,‖ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Tom Bergeron hosts. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/1/04) The videos, submitted by viewers, offer big laughs and the chance for viewers to win big money. Every week throughout the season, $15,000 in prize money will be awarded: $10,000 for the clip the studio audience chooses as its favorite, $3,000 for second place and $2,000 for the third place winner. Special $100,000 grand prizes will be awarded during the season to video buffs whose wildly funny or unusual video clips are judged favorites by studio audiences. In its 15 seasons to date, ―America‘s Funniest Home Videos‖ has given away over $7 million in prize money and evaluated more than half a million videotapes from home viewers. Viewers wishing to submit home videos to ―America‘s Funniest Home Videos‖ should visit ABC‘s website at www.abc.com for details. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7185 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 FUNNY SNORING CLIPS AND DOG TROUBLE, ON ABC’S “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS” ―Episode No. 1504‖ -- We see you when you‘re sleeping, with a series of clips showing the weird ways people snore; clips of the chaos that ensues when a man tries to cook a lobster who doesn‘t want to be dinner, and a montage of canine capers with hilarious clips of dogs causing trouble – all among the highlights of ―America‘s Funniest Home Videos,‖ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 10/17/04) Tom Bergeron hosts. The videos, submitted by viewers, offer big laughs and the chance for viewers to win big money. Every week throughout the season, $15,000 in prize money will be awarded: $10,000 for the clip the studio audience chooses as its favorite, $3,000 for second place and $2,000 for the third place winner. Special $100,000 grand prizes will be awarded during the season to video buffs whose wildly funny or unusual video clips are judged favorites by studio audiences. In its 15 seasons to date, ―America‘s Funniest Home Videos‖ has given away over $7 million in prize money and evaluated more than half a million videotapes from home viewers. Viewers wishing to submit home videos to America‘s Funniest Home Videos‖ should visit ABC‘s website at www.abc.com for details. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7186 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 “EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” TEAM HELPS MAKE A DREAM COME TRUE FOR BAKERSFIELD WIDOW AND HER CHILDREN Country Superstar Randy Travis Performs Music from His Latest CD at a Fundraiser for the Elcano Family ―Elcano Family‖ – Glen and Jennifer Elcano were living their dream. They used to spend practically 24 hours a day together running and operating their small family farm in Bakersfield, California. He would harvest feed and hay while she drove the bale truck behind him. Then, one fateful day, Glen was driving home from making a delivery to another local farm when a car pulled out in front of him. He was killed instantly in the accident. Now Jennifer and her two young children are barely managing the farm on their own. She and the kids have hardly had time to mourn Glen‘s death, much less to keep the farm running or make repairs to their small 100-year-old dilapidated farmhouse. This episode of ―Extreme Makeover: Home Edition‖ airs SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 11/21/04) At a scholarship fundraiser for the Elcano children, country superstar Randy Travis performed songs from his latest CD to a Bakersfield community that wanted to contribute something to this deserving family. Later on at the ―reveal,‖ he helped welcome the family to their brand new home. Travis‘ new single, ―Four Walls,‖ is coincidentally about a simpler time on the farm, as he sings that ―Four walls, three words, two hearts and one love‖ were all that anyone needed. While the design team, contractors and over 150 workers upgraded the Elcano‘s farm and transformed their 1000-square-foot house into a Western delight in just seven days, Jennifer and her children -- Michael, 11 and six-year-old Ashley -- went on vacation to Disney World. The designers for this episode are team leader and carpenter Ty Pennington, Paul DiMeo (carpentry/nuts & bolts), Tracy Hutson (shopping/style), Constance Ramos (building/planning) and Preston Sharp (exteriors/big ideas). ―Elcano Family‖ was directed by Patrick Higgins. ―Extreme Makeover: Home Edition‖ is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. The series is executive-produced by Tom Forman and premiered December 3, 2003, on the ABC Television Network. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Marsha Smith (818) 460-6605. -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 THE NEIGHBORS SEARCH FOR MRS. HUBER, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” ―Move On‖ – Edie organizes a neighborhood search for the missing Mrs. Huber, just as the absent busybody‘s sister (guest star Harriet Sansom Harris) arrives on Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile, Bree resigns herself to her marital state and asks an attractive pharmacist (Tony Award-winning actor Roger Bart) on a date; Susan‘s ex, Karl (guest star Richard Burgi), suddenly reappears in her life; Lynette fears that Tom is attracted to the new nanny (guest star Marla Sokoloff); and Gabrielle sinks to new depths – she gets a job -- on ―Desperate Housewives,‖ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/19/05) ―Desperate Housewives‖ stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van De Kamp, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Steven Culp as Rex Van De Kamp, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Jesse Metcalfe as John and Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young. Guest starring are Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Zane Huette as Parker Scavo, Brent Kinsman as Preston Scavo, Shane Kinsman as Porter Scavo, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Joy Lauren as Danielle Van De Kamp, Marla Sokoloff as Claire, Conor O‘Farrell as Detective Copeland, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tilman, Roger Bart as George Williams, Pat Crawford Brown as Ida Greenberg, Richard Burgi as Karl, Phil Reeves as Mickey Gibb, David Manning as the pianist, Tara Karsian as Sarah, Gwen McGee as the woman, Lucille Soong as Yao Lin and Shawn Doyle as Mrs. Hartley. ―Move On‖ was written by David Schulner and directed by John Coles. ―Desperate Housewives‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L,V parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7185, ellen.m.gonzalez@abc.com -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 MICHAEL HAS TROUBLE KEEPING SILENT AT JAY’S YOGA AND MEDITATION WEEKEND, ON ABC’S “MY WIFE AND KIDS” ―Silence is Golden‖ – When a reluctant Michael accompanies Jay on her yoga and meditation weekend, much to Jay‘s embarrassment, he has trouble with one of the main rules of the retreat -- keeping silent -- on ―My Wife and Kids,‖ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. ―My Wife and Kids‖ stars Damon Wayans as Michael Kyle, Tisha Campbell-Martin as Jay Kyle, George O. Gore II as Jr., Jennifer Freeman as Claire Kyle, Parker McKenna Posey as Kady Kyle, Noah GrayCabey as Franklin, Andrew McFarlane as Tony and Brooklyn Sudano as Vanessa. Guest starring are T.J. Thyne as Bodhi, Jennifer Elise Cox as Nance, Louise Heath as woman no. 1 and Timothy McNeil as man no. 1. ―Silence is Golden‖ was written and directed by Kim Wayans. ―My Wife and Kids‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Marsha Smith (818) 460-6605 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE RATTLES THE LOPEZ FAMILY, ON ABC’S “GEORGE LOPEZ” ―Sabes Quake‖ – When an earthquake hits, George‘s deep-seated childhood fears really hit home, on ―George Lopez,‖ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. ―George Lopez‖ stars George Lopez as George, Constance Marie as Angie, Valente Rodriguez as Ernie, Masiela Lusha as Carmen, Luis Armand Garcia as Max, Belita Moreno as Benny and Emiliano Díez as Vic Palmero. Guest starring are Ron Pearson as the inspector and Luis Garcia as little George. Other guest cast TBD. ―Sabes Quake‖ was written by Michael Loftus and directed by Bob Koherr. ―George Lopez‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Amber Gereghty (818) 460-6781 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 JIM CRIES WATCHING A CHICK FLICK, ON ABC’S “ACCORDING TO JIM” ―A Crying Shame‖ – Cheryl thinks men who aren‘t afraid to cry are sexy, but when Jim watches a movie she rented and bursts into tears, Cheryl is surprisingly turned off by his overly sensitive behavior, on ―According to Jim,‖ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. ―According to Jim‖ stars Jim Belushi as Jim, Courtney Thorne-Smith as Cheryl, Kimberly WilliamsPaisley as Dana, Larry Joe Campbell as Andy, Taylor Atelian as Ruby, Billi Bruno as Gracie and Conner Rayburn as Kyle. ―A Crying Shame‖ is written by Harry Hannigan and directed by Mark Cendrowski. ―According to Jim‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Virginia Mastroianni (818) 460-6989 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 RODNEY’S DETERMINATION TO GIVE TRINA THE RING SHE NEVER HAD LANDS HIM IN HOT WATER WITH A BIKER, ON ABC’S “RODNEY” ―The Ring‖—On Valentine‘s Day, which is also Charlie‘s wedding day, Rodney wants to get Trina the engagement ring he couldn‘t afford when they got married. But the jeweler makes a mistake and the diamond for the ring ends up in a very unusual place! Meanwhile, Charlie wonders if she and her fiancé, Kirk, can look forward to the same fun and loving relationship that Rodney and Trina have, on ―Rodney,‖ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. ―Rodney‖ stars Rodney Carrington as Rodney Hamilton, Jennifer Aspen as Trina Hamilton, Amy Pietz as Charlie, Nick Searcy as Barry, Oliver Davis as Jack Hamilton and Matthew Josten as Bo Hamilton. Guest starring are Mac Davis as Carl, Todd Stashwick as Kirk, Earl Schuman as Merle, Robert ―Bonecrusher‖ Mukes as Eddie G., June Jordan as Peaches and James Edson as the Minister. ―The Ring‖ was written by Gayle Abrams and directed by Gail Mancuso. ―Rodney‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Marsha Smith (818) 460-6605 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 THE TEENAGE BROTHER OF A FALLEN SOLDIER IS SUSPECTED IN THE MURDER OF AN ARMY SERGEANT, ON ABC’S “NYPD BLUE” ―Sergeant Sipowicz‘ Lonely Hearts Club Band ― – When a U.S. Army sergeant is shot to death, Clark suspects the brother of a soldier killed in Iraq. Meanwhile, a homeless man is found dead in a dumpster, and Medavoy‘s new girlfriend, Brigid Scofield (Mary Page Keller), makes him an offer he can‘t refuse, on ―NYPD Blue‖ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. ―NYPD Blue‖ stars Dennis Franz as Detective Andy Sipowicz, Mark-Paul Gosselaar as Detective John Clark, Gordon Clapp as Detective John Medavoy, Bill Brochtrup as John Irvin, Henry Simmons as Detective Baldwin Jones, Jacqueline Obradors as Detective Rita Ortiz, Currie Graham as Lieutenant Thomas Bale and Bonnie Somerville as Detective Laura Murphy. Guest starring are Lisa Lackey as A.D.A. Munson, Rebecca Lowman as Angela Payson, Lesley Fera as Debra Campo, Jeffery Sams as Steve Nutting, Tegan West as Oren Dixon, Lou Myers as King Tut, Sean Marguette as Paul Corbelli, Mary Page Keller as Brigid Scofield, Jon Manfrellotti as Ed Corbelli, Joe Nieves ad Roy Gonzales, Andrew Sikking as desk sergeant, Ernie Grunwald as Jonas Grissom, Jernard Burks as Clarence Bell, Scott Hamm as Officer Akins, John C. McDonnell as Carl Payson, Lacey Kohl as Lara Kent, Anthony Azizi as Nestor Duarte and Andre Marellous as desk sergeant. ―Sergeant Sipowicz‘ Lonely Hearts Club Band‖ is written by Bill Clark and Tom Szentgyorgyi, with teleplay by Szentgyorgyi. The episode is directed by John Hyams. ‖NYPD Blue‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Virginia Mastroianni (818) 460-6989 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 CLAIRE RETURNS WITH NO MEMORIES OF WHAT HAPPENED TO HER SINCE BEFORE THE CRASH, AND ETHAN THREATENS TO MURDER THE SURVIVORS ONE BY ONE IF CLAIRE IS NOT RETURNED TO HIM, ON ABC’S “LOST” ―Homecoming‖ – After the missing Claire returns with no recollection of what has happened since before the doomed flight of Oceanic 815, Jack and Locke formulate a plan of defense against her kidnapper, the mysterious Ethan, who threatens to kill off the other survivors unless Claire is returned to him, on ―Lost,‖ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. ―Lost‖ stars Naveen Andrews as Sayid, Matthew Fox as Jack, Jorge Garcia as Hurley, Maggie Grace as Shannon, Josh Holloway as Sawyer, Malcolm David Kelley as Walt, Daniel Dae Kim as Jin, Yunjin Kim as Sun, Evangeline Lilly as Kate, Dominic Monaghan as Charlie, Terry O‘Quinn as Locke, Harold Perrineau as Michael and Ian Somerhalder as Boone. Guest starring are Christian Bowman as Scott, William Mapother as Ethan, Darren Richardson as Tommy, Sally Strecker as Lucy, Jim Piddock as Frank and Eric Griffith as buyer. ―Homecoming‖ was written by Damon Lindelof and directed by Kevin Hooks. ‖Lost‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Jeff Fordis (818) 460-6676 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 WHEN SYDNEY IS INFECTED WITH A DEADLY HALLUCINOGEN, IT’S UP TO VAUGHN AND JACK TO FIND THE ANTIDOTE BEFORE HER RESULTANT VIOLENT BEHAVIOR CONSUMES HER, ON ABC’S “ALIAS” ―Nocturne‖ – Sydney becomes infected with a mind-altering and potentially deadly hallucinogen, causing her to slowly lose touch with reality. Vaughn and Jack must scramble to find an antidote before Sydney‘s hallucinations, paranoia and resultant violent behavior threaten her life and the lives of those around her, on ―Alias,‖ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (9:01-10:02 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. ―Alias‖ stars Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow, Victor Garber as Jack Bristow, Ron Rifkin as Arvin Sloane, Michael Vartan as Michael Vaughn, Carl Lumbly as Marcus Dixon, Kevin Weisman as Marshall Flinkman, Greg Grunberg as Eric Weiss and Mia Maestro as Nadia Santos. Guest starring are Nick Jaine as Dr. Maneesha Jain, Julie Ann Emery as Nancy Cahill, Julia LevyBoeken as Martina, Liza De Weerd as Anna-Dutch student, Michael Nagy as Letuza (aka pale blond man), Will Schaub as Jason Cahill, Michael Goorjian as Andre Sterescu, Sunah Bilsted as kissing blond, Ryan Gentry as not Vaughn and Craig Ricci Shaynak as Czech guard. ―Nocturne‖ was written by Jeff Pinkner and directed by Lawrence Trilling. ‖Alias‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,V parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Jeff Fordis (818) 460-6676 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 IN THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL SWAP YET, AN ULTRA-CONSERVATIVE TEXAS MOTHER WHO BELIEVES GAYS ARE “DEPRAVED” TRADES PLACES WITH A LIBERAL LESBIAN MOM, ON ABC’S “WIFE SWAP” Each week, from across the country, two families with very different values are chosen to take part in ―Wife Swap.‖ In a two-week challenge, the wives from the two families exchange husbands, children and lives (but not bedrooms) to discover what it‘s like to live a very different woman‘s life. It‘s a mind-blowing experiment that often changes their lives forever. This week, in ―Boone Luffey/Gillespie,‖ an ultra conservative, anti-gay mother of three from Texas swaps lives with a liberal lesbian mother from Arizona. ―Wife Swap‖ airs WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Kristine Luffey (33) and her partner, Nicki Boone (30) have lived together for three years in a committed lesbian relationship. The couple shares a modest three-bedroom home in Arizona with Nicki‘s biological daughter, eight-year-old Elizabeth. Parenting responsibilities are shared equally, and Elizabeth‘s two mommies make a point of exposing her to diversity through their numerous gay and straight friends. Elizabeth has a TV in her room and is allowed to watch PG-13-rated movies. The women are politically liberal, and Nicki actively lobbies for gay rights. Both mothers work—Kristine as a hospital administrator and Nicki in a university business office. At home Kristine does most of the cleaning and yard work, while Nicki detests and avoids most chores. ―Cooking‖ is a quaint euphemism for microwaving prepared food, which the family usually eats off paper plates. Kristine and Nicki believe you don‘t need money to enjoy yourself, and that laughter will get you through any situation. Kristine travels to Texas and swaps places with 42-year-old Kris Gillespie, an anti-gay, AfricanAmerican conservative Republican wife in an interracial marriage. Kris‘ husband is 47-year-old Brian Gillespie, and together the couple have three children: 16-year-old Michael, 14-year-old Jackson and 12-yearold Catherine, who is being raised in the traditional gender role of ―The Princess.‖ The Gillespies are die-hard supporters of all things Texan, especially George Bush. Kris, a stay-at-home mom, and Brian, a business consultant, proudly run what they call ―a PG home,‖ screening and withholding any music, movies, video games or books they deem inappropriate for their children, including the classic gay empowerment book, ―Heather Has Two Mommies.‖ The children must also constantly strive to meet what their mother proudly calls her ―excellence‖ standard, including the formal table they must set for dinner, with china place settings designated by an instructional chart. Kris believes her ―job‖ is to keep her husband happy with home cooking and pristine housekeeping. She enjoys what she refers to as the Gillespies‘ ―privileged life.‖ While Kris and Brian preach tolerance, Kris adamantly denounces gays as ―depraved.‖ The family philosophy is to work hard and succeed. According to Kris, ―It‘s great to be a Gillespie.‖ In the first week of the swap, Kristine reveals her sexual identity to the Gillespies and chafes under their conservative views and stringent rules for cooking, cleaning and perfect table settings. Meanwhile, Kris Gillespie seethes at the gay lifestyle she‘s exposed to in Arizona, barely able to stomach it, or Nicki‘s microwaved meals and liberal views. In the second week of the swap, the women change the rules, turn the tables and let loose with their emotions. Kristine upends Brian‘s conservative order by taking him to dance at a gay bar, and allowing the Gillespie kids to have a rambunctious sleepover with their friends for the first time. Meanwhile, Kris and Nicki engage in a heated argument about gay marriage and gay rights, and Kris impresses young Elizabeth with special ―princess for a day‖ treatment. But the gloves really come off in the most explosive post-reunion discussion of the season, when one mother‘s positive feelings about the experience are shattered by another‘s deeply personal and judgmental tongue-lashing. With the swap over, is it possible for the two families to be civil, let alone bridge their differences? ―Wife Swap‖ is an RDF Media production. It was created by Stephen Lambert and is executiveproduced by Lambert and Jenny Crowther of RDF Media (―Faking It‖ and ―Junkyard Wars‖) and Michael Davies of Diplomatic (―Who Wants to be a Millionaire‖). Wendy Roth is the co-executive producer. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Mozell Miley (212) 456-6444 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 IT’S A BLOCKBUSTER TWO-HOUR “EXTREME MAKEOVER” YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! RAY KRONE, EXONERATED FORMER DEATH ROW INMATE NICKNAMED “THE SNAGGLE TOOTH KILLER” -- WHO WAS WRONGLY ACCUSED OF MURDER -IS RESTORED STOLEN TIME, ON ABC’S “EXTREME MAKEOVER” THURSDAY, FEB. 10 Plus, the Show’s First Ever Mother and Daughter Makeover, and Four Real-Life “Desperate Housewives” of Wisteria Lane Are Transformed ―Episode 313‖ – ―Extreme Makeover‖ grants a second lease on life to seven lucky individuals by offering the makeover of their dreams: Ray Krone of Dover, PA, the former death row inmate known as the ―snaggle tooth killer,‖ who was wrongly accused of murder; the first ever mother-daughter extreme makeover – Yvonne Carter and Stephanie DeLaCerda -- and real-life ―desperate housewives‖ Paige Stark, Marissa KirkHill, Cheryl Brown and Kelly Ellis, who live on Wisteria Lane in Santa Rosa, CA, on ―Extreme Makeover,‖ THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Ray was living a happy life as an Air Force veteran and mailman in Arizona when, out of nowhere, his life took an ugly turn. At the age of 37, he was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death for a murder he did not commit. He was forced to spend ten years in prison, two of which were on death row. Even though Ray was innocent and had an alibi, he was arrested for the murder of a woman who happened to be at the same bar he frequented. Ray felt confident during his trial that the jury would find him innocent. He was wrongfully convicted and labeled the ―snaggle tooth killer‖ because his teeth appeared to match the bite marks on the victim‘s body. He was sentenced to death row. While Ray was in jail, he never gave up hope, and studied law while his family kept appealing the conviction. After 10 long years, re-examination of the DNA evidence unequivocally proved Ray‘s innocence. In fact, the actual killer confessed to the crime, which made Ray the 100th person exonerated for a murder conviction. Since his release, he has become a motivational public speaker and travels the country to educate people about his experiences. After being robbed of 10 years of his life, Ray is extremely unhappy with his appearance, as he has aged immensely with the stress and pain from the last decade of his life. An ―Extreme Makeover‖ decriminalizes his looks and finally removes his pain when he looks into the mirror and sees the so-called ―snaggle tooth killer.‖ Ray‘s procedures included rhinoplasty, brow lift, upper and lower eyelid lift, liposuction of chin, laser resurfacing, acne scar excision, hair transplant, hair restoration, LASIK eye surgery, Fotofacial, polaris treatment, sonopeel, sonofacial, oxygen facial, Smoothbeam laser, filler to acne scars and nasal labial folds, muscle relaxer to forehead, 4 extractions, 4 permanent implants, 17 da Vinci porcelain crowns and veneers, and Zoom whitening. Ray‘s ―Extreme Team‖ included:   Dr. Anthony Griffin, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon, considered one of the foremost authorities on plastic surgery for African-Americans and ethnic skin types Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart           Periodontist Jeffrey Ganeles, Creator of TeethToday Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in the world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow Dermatologist Ava T. Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica Dermatologist Dr. Patrick Bitter, Jr., developer of the FotoFacial, FotoLift and SmoothLift procedures Hair transplant by Craig L. Ziering, D.O. Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV‘s ―Movie House‖ and the Osbournes Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities Hairstylist/Restorationist Piny Benzaken Colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon As per Michael Thurmond‘s customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering It‘s the show‘s first ever mother-daughter makeover when Yvonne Carter, a 46-year-old dispatcher/deputy for the County Sheriff in Anahuac, Texas, and her 21-year-old daughter, Stephanie DeLaCerda of Houston, have their makeover wishes come true. In addition, actress Lisa Rinna makes a cameo appearance when Stephanie visits her boutique, and vogue diva Willie Ninja (―Paris is Burning‖) teaches Stephanie how to strut her stuff at the reveal, just as he‘s taught stars from Madonna to Paris Hilton. Yvonne‘s procedures included rhinoplasty, brow lift, cheek lift, face lift, lower eyelid lift, tummy tuck with liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, LASIK eye surgery, Inman aligners, 8 da Vinci porcelain veneers, 1 permanent bridge and Zoom whitening. Stephanie‘s procedures included rhinoplasty, brow lift, breast augmentation, liposuction of abdomen and chin, LASIK eye surgery, Inman aligners, 8 da Vinci porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening. Yvonne and Stephanie‘s ―Extreme Team‖ included:      Dr. Anthony Griffin, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon, considered one of the foremost authorities on plastic surgery for African-Americans and ethnic skin types Dentist Dennis J. Wells, included in the 2004 Best Dentists in America Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in the world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV‘s ―Movie House‖ and the Osbournes       Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities Hair stylist Guy Riggio Sally Hershberger at John Frieda Colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon Makeup Artist Darcy Gilmore Eyebrows by Anastasia of Anastasia Beverly Hills As per Michael Thurmond‘s customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering And Sam Saboura makes a mini-makeover house call to four real-life ―desperate housewives‖ of Wisteria Lane. Living on a street with the same name of the famed neighborhood of ABC‘s television phenomenon, ―Desperate Housewives,‖ these women, as in the TV show, are good friends and neighbors. But while their TV counterparts are sexy, these four women‘s lives and looks have been anything but. Paige, a 30year-old single mother and Sonoma County Housing Authority clerk, lives for her 6-1/2-year-old son, Chaise, but she is desperately seeking love again and would like to remarry. Marissa, a hard working, 27-year-old hair stylist and mother, co-runs a salon with her mother, but she is desperate to be as pampered as her customers and family. Cheryl, a fun loving 44-year-old mother and bookkeeper, has ―desperately dated hair,‖ sporting a dark purple mullet haircut for 25 years. Kelly, a 45-year-old mother and Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney‘s daughter, is ―desperate to be sexy‖ for herself and husband David. But after Sam and the extreme team are done with their hair/wardrobe/makeup transformations, these four housewives will be desperate no more. ―Extreme Makeover‖ is produced by New Screen Entertainment and Lighthearted Entertainment. Chuck Bangert, Lou Gorfain and Howard Schultz are the executive producers. Julie Laughlin is co- executive producer. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Mozell Miley (212) 456-6444 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 WHEN THE SAVAGES’ MEAN NEIGHBOR, OLD LADY RILEY, HAS A HEART ATTACK, THE BOYS PANIC AND ADMINISTER THEIR OWN FORM OF CPR, ON ABC’S “COMPLETE SAVAGES” Betty White Reprises Her Role of Mrs. Riley ―Saving Old Lady Riley‖ – The boys administer their own form of CPR – complete with bicycle pump and toilet plunger – on Old Lady Riley when she has a heart attack on their doorstep, and then are wrongfully lauded as heroes. But when they‘re awarded the ―Caring Kid Award,‖ it‘s just too much for one onlooker who happens to know the truth, on ―Complete Savages,‖ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network. Starring in ―Complete Savages‖ are Keith Carradine as Nick, Andrew Eiden as Sam, Shaun Sipos as Jack, Erik von Detten as Chris, Evan Ellingson as Kyle, Jason Dolley as T.J. and Vincent Ventresca as Jimmy. Guest-starring in ―Saving Old Lady Riley‖ are Betty White as Mrs. Riley, Kylie Sparks as Brenda, Pat Finn as Chet Pringle and Bari Willerford as Smitty. ―Saving Old Lady Riley‖ was written by Julie Thacker-Scully & Mike Scully and directed by Julie Thacker-Scully. ―Complete Savages‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Alison Rou (818) 460-7798 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 HOPE AND FAITH GO HEAD TO HEAD IN A MOTHER-DAUGHTER FASHION SHOW, ON ABC’S “HOPE & FAITH” Paul Shaffer (“The Late Show with David Letterman”) is Special Guest Star ―Hope Couture‖—When Faith and Sydney enter a mother-daughter fashion show, Hope and Hayley‘s competitive spirits are stirred and they decide to seize the opportunity to strut their own fashion savvy. But soon the fashion race gets down and dirty when dresses are slashed, the designers get covered with spray paint and a fight ensues, on ―Hope & Faith,‖ FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Paul Shaffer, band leader on ―The Late Show with David Letterman,‖ guest stars as the host of the fashion show. ―Hope & Faith‖ stars Faith Ford as Hope, Kelly Ripa as Faith, Ted McGinley as Charley, Megan Fox as Sydney, Macey Cruthird as Hayley and Paulie Litt as Justin. Guest starring are Paul Shaffer as himself, Michelle Agnew as Collette, Madeleine Martin as Ivana and Tuffy Questell as Ed. ―Hope Couture‖ is written by David S. Rosenthal and directed by Henry Chan. ―Hope & Faith‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate. ABC Media Relations: Cathy Rehl (212) 456-6749 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 CHARLIE BROWN VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL TO AIR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, ON ABC The ―PEANUTS‖ special, ―A Charlie Brown Valentine,‖ produced and animated by the same team that gave us the now classic ―PEANUTS‖ holiday specials and taken directly from the late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz‘s famed comic strip, will air SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/14/02) The debut of ―A Charlie Brown Valentine‖ in February 2002 gave ABC its highest Adult 18-49 rating (3.5/10) with entertainment programming in the half-hour in nearly 1 year – since 3/22/01. Among Adults 1834 (3.5/12), ABC saw its strongest delivery with entertainment programming in the time slot in well over 1 year – since 12/28/00. ―A Charlie Brown Valentine‖ marked the first newly created programming from the ―PEANUTS‖ team in several years. In this special, Charlie Brown finally works up the courage to call the little red-haired girl to ask her to the Valentine‘s Day dance. But once again he ends up broken-hearted and empty-handed when he dials the wrong number and reaches Peppermint Patty instead. ―PEANUTS‖ focuses on the anxieties and joys of childhood as expressed by an ensemble cast of children who often seem wise beyond their years. Among them are the lovable Charlie Brown, who perseveres despite continuous failure; the philosophical, blanket-carrying Linus; the fussbudget Lucy, who dispenses psychological advice for a nickel from behind a concession stand; and toy-piano virtuoso Schroeder. Central to the comic strip is Charlie Brown‘s dog, Snoopy. Cast members include Wesley Singerman (―Charlie Brown‖), Lauren Schaffel (―Lucy‖), Corey Padnos (―Linus‖), Emily Lalande (―Peppermint Patty‖), Jessica D. Stone (―Marcie‖) and Christopher Ryan Johnson (―Schroeder‖). Lee Mendelson is executive-producer and Bill Melendez is producer and director of ―A Charlie Brown Valentine.‖ This program carries a TV-G parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Amber Gereghty (818) 460-6781 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 POOH AND HIS PALS HELP A LOVESICK CHRISTOPHER ROBIN IN “WINNIE THE POOH, A VALENTINE FOR YOU,” AIRING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK Everyone‘s favorite bear celebrates Valentine‘s Day with the ABC special, ―Winnie the Pooh, a Valentine for You,‖ airing SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/13/99) ―Winnie the Pooh, a Valentine for You‖ finds the gang a bit jealous when Christopher Robin devotes his time to making a Valentine‘s Day card for a girl. After Owl diagnoses that the boy is lovesick -- having been bitten by a love bug (known as ―The Smitten‖) -- Pooh leads the group on a quest to capture another ―smitten‖ in order to cure their friend. They discover that Christopher Robin doesn‘t need curing at all -- he has enough love for his friends and the girl . . . and that love is something that can spread as far as it needs. The special highlights three original songs by Michael and Patty Silversher: The poignant ―Places in the Heart,‖ Owl‘s enlightening ―Girls Are Like Boys‖ and the ensemble‘s revealing ―When the Love Bug Bites.‖ ―Winnie the Pooh, a Valentine for You‖ features the vocal talents of Paul Winchell as the voice of Tigger, a role he originated for Disney in the 1960s. Jim Cummings portrays Winnie the Pooh, with John Fiedler as Piglet, Peter Cullen as Eeyore, Michael Gough as Gopher, Ken Sansom as Rabbit, Andre Stojka as Owl and Brady Bluhm voicing Christopher Robin. David Warner serves as narrator. The special is a production of Walt Disney Television Animation. Keith Ingham is producer/director of ―Winnie the Pooh, a Valentine for You.‖ Carter Crocker is the writer. Sharon Morrill is executive vice president, Walt Disney Television Animation. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) (Broadcast in stereo where available) This special carries a TV-Y parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7185 -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 THE NEIGHBORS ON WISTERIA LANE FINALLY LEARN MRS. HUBER’S FATE, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” ―Every Day a Little Death‖ – The residents of Wisteria Lane finally learn Martha Huber‘s fate, and the truth has unexpected consequences for Susan. Meanwhile Bree finds her new beau, George (Tony Awardwinning actor Roger Bart), getting a little too close for comfort; Lynette concocts an elaborate fib about Parker‘s health to get into a yoga class; and Carlos returns, but his homecoming isn‘t quite what Gabrielle had in mind, on ―Desperate Housewives,‖ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/16/05) ―Desperate Housewives‖ stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van De Kamp, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Steven Culp as Rex Van De Kamp, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Jesse Metcalfe as John and Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young. Guest starring are Zane Huette as Parker Scavo, Brent Kinsman as Preston Scavo, Shane Kinsman as Porter Scavo, Erin Matthews as Lauren, Michael Patrick McGill as the crime scene policeman, Conor O‘Farrell as Detective Copeland, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tilman, Roger Bart as George Williams, Bari Hochwald as Callie, Bob Gunton as Noah and Jolie Jenkins as Deidre. ―Every Day a Little Death‖ was written by Chris Black and directed by David Grossman. ―Desperate Housewives‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L,V parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7185, ellen.m.gonzalez@abc.com -- ABC -- ENTERTAINMENT January 24, 2005 LYNETTE’S FATHER-IN-LAW PAYS A VISIT, AND SUSAN BECOMES ALARMED WHEN SHE REALIZES JUST HOW CLOSE JULIE AND ZACH HAVE BECOME, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES” Ryan O’Neal Guest Stars as Rodney Scavo ―Your Fault‖ – When Lynette‘s father-in-law (guest star Ryan O‘Neal as Rodney Scavo) pays a visit, she unwittingly learns a family secret. Meanwhile Susan is disturbed by Julie‘s growing romance with Zach, Rex attempts to reconcile with Bree, and Gabrielle is shocked when John‘s parents (guest stars Kathryn Harrold and Mark Harelik) ask her for a favor, on ―Desperate Housewives,‖ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 1/23/05) ―Desperate Housewives‖ stars Teri Hatcher as Susan Mayer, Felicity Huffman as Lynette Scavo, Marcia Cross as Bree Van De Kamp, Eva Longoria as Gabrielle Solis, James Denton as Mike Delfino, Nicollette Sheridan as Edie Britt, Steven Culp as Rex Van De Kamp, Mark Moses as Paul Young, Ricardo Antonio Chavira as Carlos Solis, Cody Kasch as Zach Young, Andrea Bowen as Julie Mayer, Jesse Metcalfe as John and Brenda Strong as Mary Alice Young. Guest starring are Doug Savant as Tom Scavo, Zane Huette as Parker Scavo, Brent Kinsman as Preston Scavo, Shane Kinsman as Porter Scavo, Kathryn Harrold as Helen Rowland, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tilman, Roger Bart as George Williams, Ryan O‘Neal as Rodney Scavo, Ryan Carnes as Justin, Karen Austin as Lois McDaniel, Mark Harelik as Bob Rowland, Lucille Soong as Yao Lin, Rob Brownstein as Rex‘s lawyer and Bonnie Burroughs as Bree‘s lawyer. ―Your Fault‖ was written by Kevin Etten and directed by Arlene Sanford. ―Desperate Housewives‖ is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC‘s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7185, ellen.m.gonzalez@abc.com -- ABC -- CORRECTION/UPDATE AS OF MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2004 ALL TIMES ET (UNLESS NOTED) ABC TELEVISION NETWORK LAST-MINUTE PROGRAM INFORMATION Monday, January 24 9:00 – 10:00 PM UPDATE (THE BACHELORETTE) – ―Episode 303‖ – Delete TV-PG; insert TV-PG,D. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) Friday, January 28 9:00 – 9:30 PM UPDATE 9:30 – 10:00 PM UPDATE (HOPE & FAITH) – ―Catering-a-Ding-Ding‖ – This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline. (HDTV/5.1) (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) (LESS THAN PERFECT) – ―Playhouse‖ – This program carries a TV-PG,D parental guideline. (HDTV/5.1) (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) Tuesday, February 1 10:00 – 11:00 PM UPDATE (NYPD BLUE) – ―Old Man Quiver‖ – This program carries a TV-14 parental guideline. (HDTV/5.1) (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) Monday, February 7 8:00 – 9:00 PM UPDATE Tonight‘s program is ―EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION – HOW‘D THEY DO THAT? Elcano Family‖ – Program information to come. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) 9:00 – 10:00 PM UPDATE 10:00 – 11:00 PM UPDATE Tonight‘s program is ―THE BACHELORETTE: Episode 305‖ -- Program information and TV parental guideline to come. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) Tonight‘s program is ―SUPERNANNY: Wischmeyer Family‖ -- Program information and TV parental guideline to come. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) Thursday, February 10 10:00 – 11:00 PM UPDATE Tonight‘s program is ―PRIMETIME LIVE‖ -- Program information to come. (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) Friday, February 11 8:00 – 8:30 PM UPDATE 9:30 – 10:00 PM UPDATE 10:00 – 11:00 PM UPDATE Tonight‘s program is ―8 SIMPLE RULES‖ – Episode TBD. (HDTV/5.1) (CLOSEDCAPTIONED) Tonight‘s program is ―LESS THAN PERFECT: Get Away‖ – Program information and TV parental guideline to come. (HDTV/5.1) (CLOSED-CAPTIONED) Tonight‘s program is ―20/20‖ – Program information to come. (CLOSEDCAPTIONED) -- ABC -- END OF PRESS