CN8, The Comcast Network Receives 35 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nominations and Special Achievement for Station Excellence

CN8, The Comcast Network Receives 35 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nominations and Special Achievement for Station Excellence

CN8 Attains Highest Overall Number of Nominations for any Cable Network with Recognition for its Live Sports and Issues-Oriented Programming

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CN8, The Comcast Network was recognized with 35 Emmy Award nominations from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, attaining the highest overall for any cable network. Comcast's preeminent regional cable network was also honored with a nomination in the coveted Station Excellence category for distinction in station operations.

"This industry recognition proves that CN8 provides Comcast Cable subscribers with exclusive programming that is meaningful and relevant," said Jon Gorchow, general manager and vice president, CN8, The Comcast Network. "Nominations for our live sports and issues-oriented programming support genres that are a cornerstone of our founding mission."

CN8 individuals recognized at the Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominations event on Wednesday, August 6 include: on-air hosts/anchors Gregg Murphy and Lynn Doyle earning nominations for Outstanding Program Host/Moderator; Greg Coy and Jeff Rickard receiving nominations for Outstanding Anchor in News and Sports, respectively; Justin Lock with a nomination for Anchor - Weather; and John Carchedi with a nomination for Reporter - Sports.

In other categories, "Out of Bounds," CN8's fast-paced weeknight sports program, was recognized in Sports - One-Time Special and Sports Regularly Scheduled Daily or Weekly Program; and CN8 Sports received nominations for Sporting Game - Live/Unedited Program or Special and Sporting Game - Live/Unedited Series. CN8's hallmark issues-oriented programs, "It's Your Call with Lynn Doyle" and "Larry Kane: Voice of Reason" were recognized for excellence in the Interview/Discussion - Series category.

CN8 is the nation's largest and most recognized regional 24-hour cable network, producing live interactive issues-oriented, talk, sports and entertainment programming. In 2008, CN8 continues its multi-genre programming approach to provide in-depth coverage of topics making headlines in the worlds of politics, personal finance, issues, entertainment, sports and more.

The network launched "America's Next President" in January 2008, its most expansive election package to-date tracking all major events leading up to and through the historic presidential election. In addition to its election focus, CN8's original programs examine all aspects of the campaign including day-to-day news, economic issues, candidate profiles, interviews and more.

All of CN8's original programs and special events are available ON DEMAND to Comcast Digital Cable subscribers at no additional charge. CN8's Web site, www.CN8.tv, has also become an interactive destination for viewers, providing live streams of original programming and special events, and attracting more than 40,000 visitors each month.

The Emmy Award winners will be announced at an event held on Saturday, September 13 at the Philadelphia Marriott.

CN8, The Comcast Network

CN8, The Comcast Network provides more than 9 million Comcast cable viewers with a unique brand of live, interactive television delivered over its own fiber-optic network to 12 states and 20 television markets stretching from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. CN8 was founded in 1996 and has quickly grown to become the nation's leading regional cable network, airing more than 90 hours a week of original programming from its six studios in the Baltimore, Boston, Delaware, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. areas. CN8 provides in-depth coverage and analysis of special events and important news that broadcast networks often ignore. Since its inception, CN8 has delivered on its mission to continually reshape and revolutionize regional television and its relevance to local, regional and national viewers. CN8 is a member of The White House Correspondents' Association and its programming and hosts have been honored by the industry with 64 Emmy Awards.

Source: CN8, The Comcast Network

CONTACT: Amy Norcini of CN8, The Comcast Network, +1-215-286-4576

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

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