Share in the Excitement as CN8, The Comcast Network Celebrates 10 Years of 'It's Your Call With Lynn Doyle'

Share in the Excitement as CN8, The Comcast Network Celebrates 10 Years of 'It's Your Call With Lynn Doyle'

Anniversary Show Monday, May 15 to Highlight Greatest Moments and Unforgettable Guests

PHILADELPHIA, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Take a walk down memory lane as CN8's "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" celebrates 10 award-winning years of the network's live, interactive issues-oriented talk show with an anniversary special airing Monday, May 15 at 9:00 PM/ET. This one-hour commemorative show brings viewers back in time to re-live some of the show's greatest moments and most memorable guests, paying tribute to Lynn Doyle, a four-time Emmy-winning host, executive producer and political director for the network.

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"CN8, along with the 'It's Your Call' team, have provided me the opportunity to meet and talk with some of the most intriguing, brave and intelligent minds of our time," said Doyle. "From interviews with Mikhail Gorbachev, the late Johnnie Cochran, Gloria Allred, and Michael Schiavo to extensive coverage of the September 11 attacks, and phone calls from viewers inspired to reach out for help, this show has impacted my life in ways I could not have imagined. I am thrilled to be a part of a program and a network with such high standards and the potential to continue to reach new heights."

As host and executive producer of "It's Your Call," Doyle oversees the show's hard-hitting direction and content. As CN8's political director, she has been integral in developing, producing and anchoring the network's award- winning election coverage. Additionally, Doyle serves as executive producer for other CN8 political programming including "The Battling Bills;" national, regional and local political races; and special event coverage such as the State of the Union.

Since its inception in 1996, "It's Your Call" has tackled complex political and emotional subjects including President Clinton's impeachment, the Columbine shooting and the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. With a determination she developed in high school as the first female sportswriter for her local newspaper in Baltimore, Maryland, Doyle is known for her ability to attract and engage high-profile guests, making "It's Your Call" a show that informs viewers about the significant news and events of today and invites them to weigh-in on the subjects that are of great importance in their lives.

In a not-to-be-missed anniversary episode airing May 15, "It's Your Call" will showcase the people, politics and topics that have dominated a decade that produced numerous Emmy, Telly and Beacon Awards. Bill Palatucci, Ed Turzanski, Brad Brewster, Tariq El-Shabazz, Chuck Peruto, Jr. and Sayde Ladov are just a few of the unforgettable guests who will return to reminisce about the moments and milestones that have made "It's Your Call" some of the best news and political programming available today. Viewers are also invited to call to share their favorite show moments. "It's Your Call" cast and crew, along with Comcast and CN8 executives, celebrated this event last evening at Philadelphia's Paradigm Restaurant.

In honor of the anniversary, Philadelphia City Councilmen James Kenney and Frank Rizzo are recognizing May 15, 2006 as "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" Day. The proclamation is entitled "Recognizing, Honoring and Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of 'It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle,' Especially Recognizing Lynn Doyle for her Journalistic Excellence of Host and Executive Producer."

About "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle"

"It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" is an issue-oriented talk show that covers national issues at the local level. Its interactive format encourages viewer response and generates an exciting and thought-provoking hour of television. The show is known for attracting high-profile guests that can speak about the tough issues facing the country today. "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" can be seen on CN8, The Comcast Network every Monday through Thursday evening from 9:00-10:00 PM/ET and each Sunday evening from 8:00-8:30 PM/ET.

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 more than 9 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 274 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.

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