'The Point with Mark Hyman' to Take a Recess Beginning December 1, 2006

'The Point with Mark Hyman' to Take a Recess Beginning December 1, 2006

BALTIMORE, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "The Point with Mark Hyman," a daily television commentary program appearing on dozens of television news stations with an aggregate audience in excess of two million viewers will take a recess after its November 30, 2006 broadcast. The announcement was made by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI).

After more than five years and 2,000 daily commentaries, Mark Hyman has decided to take time off from his daily on-air duties to help the Company tackle important strategic issues that affect the broadcast industry, although he may make occasional televised appearances to discuss current events.

"Over the past several years, Mark's commentaries have invoked thoughtful discussions on many topics and across all demographics," commented David Smith, President and CEO of Sinclair. "His in-depth research and exposure of issues that the traditional media don't report have hopefully raised the public's level to dig deeper and question what they're reading or hearing. 'The Point' has been a valuable public service, and we look forward to its continuance in the future."

Hyman began broadcasting commentaries for Sinclair's television stations immediately after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks while serving as a company executive. The popularity of the commentaries led to Sinclair making "The Point" one of its news programming franchises. Hyman began full-time on-air duties in 2002 and stepped down from all management responsibilities in late 2004. Hyman is one of the few commentators who regularly deliver editorials on local television stations.

Hyman's on-air commentary duties have taken him throughout the U.S. and abroad. He conducted commentaries from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and from the war zone in Iraq. Hyman has conducted numerous speaking engagements around the country, has appeared on nearly all network and cable news stations, and has been a regular guest on local and national radio programs.

"The Point" has been the subject of media focus on several occasions. Hyman's provocative opinions and exclusive reports have led to acclaim by its fans and ire from its critics. In 2005 and 2006, "The Point" was recognized with seven Telly Awards for excellence in broadcasting in the commentary category and two Aurora Awards for excellence in the social issues and documentary category.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies, currently owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to 58 television stations in 36 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 22% of U.S. television households and is affiliated with all the major networks.

First Call Analyst: Lucy Rutishauser

Source: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Hyman, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., +1-410-568-1500

Web site: http://www.sbgi.net/

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