CN8, The Comcast Network Garners 33 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nominations

CN8, The Comcast Network Garners 33 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nominations

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- CN8, The Comcast Network, garnered 33 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award nominations, bringing the network's total Emmy nominations to 241 since its launch in 1996. The results were announced last night at a ceremony at McFadden's at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Founded by Comcast Eastern Division President, Michael Doyle, CN8 is one of the nation's leading regional cable networks with a reach that spans approximately 7.1 million homes across eleven television markets including: New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Richmond, Hartford-New Haven, Harrisburg, Providence, Springfield, and Salisbury. With a solid mix of news, talk, sports, and entertainment programming, CN8 produces 21 original series either on a daily or weekly basis and produces more than 75 hours per week of original programming - more than any non-news network.

"Already in 2005, CN8 has entered two strategic media markets including Pittsburgh and Richmond, and launched three new original shows in sports, entertainment and lifestyle programming," said Jon Gorchow, vice president and general manager, CN8. "Events such as these enable CN8 to demonstrate its prowess as a regional network and it is an honor to be recognized by the Academy for our efforts. We are pleased that so many of our original programs, talented hosts, and support teams received nominations."

CN8's live primetime shows including "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle," "Out of Bounds with Lou Tilley," "Seeking Solutions with Suzanne," "Nitebeat," "Money Matters Today," "CN8 News," and "Talk Show TV" received Emmy nominations. A complete list of CN8's nominations follows.

The 2005 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on Saturday, September 17, at the Philadelphia Marriott.

About CN8, The Comcast Network

CN8, The Comcast Network (http://www.cn8.tv/) has quickly become one of the nation's largest and most honored regional 24-hour diversified television networks - serving 7.1 million cable homes on the East Coast. The network provides quality, locally produced programming in four main areas: live, interactive television; regional news; entertainment; and coverage of high school, college and professional sports. CN8 has been nominated for 241 regional Emmy Awards. CN8, The Comcast Network is owned and operated by Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a division of Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA; CMCSK), and the country's leading cable and broadband services provider.

CN8 MID-ATLANTIC EMMY NOMINATIONS - 2005

Single News Broadcast
"CN8 News at 7:00"

Morning Newscast
"Your Morning"

Sports Newscast
"CN8 Sports"

Health & Science News / Single Report
"Artificial Disc"

Talk Program / One Time Only Special
"CN8 & VIP Magazine's Ultimate Wedding"

Talk Program/Series
"It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle"
"Nitebeat"
"Money Matters Today"
"The Battling Bills"
"Talk Show TV"

Entertainment Broadcast
"Comcast Studio C: Los Lonely Boys"
"Talk Show TV: Episode 5"

Magazine Format Broadcast
"Talk Show TV: Episode 4"

Program Feature / Entertainment
"Llama Drill Team"
"Kids and the Election: Trevor Heins"
"Seeking Solutions with Suzanne - The Rise, Fall & Rebirth
of Atlantic City"

Live Sports Coverage/One-Time Only Special
"CN8 Varsity SportZone: Catholic League Championship"

Sports Series
"Out of Bounds with Lou Tilley"

Public Affairs Program / One-Time Only Special
"The New Face of Money"
"PA: The Swing State"

Community Outreach Program
"Children's Miracle Network Celebration 2004"

Promotional Announcement
"American Builder"
"Talk Show TV"

Promotional Announcement Campaign
"CN8 Biggest Fan Campaign"

Music Composition
"CN8 Verb Music Package"

Individual Achievement - Director
Keith Noto

Individual Achievement - Editor/Promotion
Tim Hauenstein

Individual Achievement - Host/Talk Program
Lynn Doyle

Individual Achievement - Host/Magazine and Specials
Barry Nolan
Paul Dillon
Suzanne Roberts

Individual Achievement - Writer/Programming
Holly Woodward

Individual Achievement - Writer/Promotion
Craig Fleming

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CONTACT: Leslie Padilla of CN8, +1-610-650-1157, or Laura Brubaker of
CN8, +1-610-650-2924

Web site: http://www.cn8.tv/

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