Smucker's(R) Presents Winter Figure Skating Specials

Smucker's(R) Presents Winter Figure Skating Specials

Families Can See Their Favorite Skating Superstars on Television or In-Person This Winter

ORRVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh consecutive winter, Smucker's(R) is presenting its figure skating series including two television performances and a nationwide tour. In the year leading up to the 2010 Winter Games, skating fans will not find a better preview of America's favorite Olympic sport

Beginning with two national TV specials featuring a star-studded cast of figure skating champions and well-known musical guests, families will have the opportunity to watch stars, such as Sasha Cohen, Todd Eldredge and Michael Weiss, perform on the small-screen:

-- Smucker's(R) presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds. -- December 25, 2008 from
3 - 5 p.m. EST on NBC and
-- Smucker's(R) Stars on Ice(R) -- January 4, 2009, from 4 - 6 p.m. EST
on NBC.

On Christmas Day, Olympic, World and National champions will perform in Smucker's presents Hot Ice, Cool Sounds show. This exciting show also features musical performances by singing legend Peter Cetera as well as the world-renowned Cleveland Pops Orchestra. In addition, viewers can visit www.smuckers.com the day following the TV special to enter a contest to win a range of Hot Ice, Cool Sounds merchandise.

In its 23rd season, Smucker's Stars on Ice continues to bring quality family entertainment to 40 U.S. cities throughout the country. Founded by Scott Hamilton, this year's Smucker's Stars on Ice tour, "On the Edge," kicks off with a national TV special on January 4, 2009, that will excite and entertain audiences as skaters showcase their immense skills and high-intensity routines while performing in an Emmy Award-winning production.

The Smucker's Stars on Ice national tour begins on Jan. 23, 2009 in Spokane, WA, and concludes on Apr. 11, 2009 in Portland, ME. A portion of the proceeds from each tour ticket sold will be donated by Smucker's Stars on Ice to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. For more information on tour dates and cities, guest skaters and show times for Smucker's Stars on Ice please visit www.starsonice.com.

"The J.M. Smucker Company is proud to provide wholesome, family entertainment," said Maribeth Badertscher, Director, Corporate Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company. "We invite families to spend the holidays celebrating old traditions and creating new memories with their favorite figure skaters."

Visit www.Smuckers.com for more information on Smucker's products and recipes. Consumers can also receive discounts on tickets and enter to win a VIP trip for six people to see Smucker's Stars on Ice in a city of their choice.

About Smucker's Stars on Ice

Founded in 1986 by skating icon Scott Hamilton, the Smucker's Stars on Ice tour has played more than 1,000 shows over the past 23 years. Past tour performers include Olympic Gold Medalists Kristi Yamaguchi, Katarina Witt, Dorothy Hamill and Torvill & Dean. The Tour has won three Emmy Awards, one ACE Cable Award (Best Sports Special), and is recognized as the finest ice production in the world. In its 23rd season, the 2008-09 Smucker's Stars on Ice Tour will bring quality family entertainment to 40 major U.S. markets this winter. Smucker's Stars on Ice is produced by IMG, the world's premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Company. For more information about the tour, visit www.starsonice.com.

About Disson Skating

Comcast-Spectator entered into a partnership with Disson Skating in January of 2006. They have taken figure skating to a new level and have quickly become the leading producers of televised ice skating shows in the United States and Canada. A major component of this partnership is the production of 10 two-hour original ice skating specials on NBC, including Smucker's Hot Ice, Cool Sounds. For more information, go to www.dissonskating.com

About The J.M. Smucker Company

For more than 100 years, The J.M. Smucker Company has been committed to offering consumers quality products that help families create memorable mealtime moments. Today, Smucker is the leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, retail packaged coffee, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed milk, and health and natural foods beverages in North America. Its family of brands includes Smucker's(R), Folgers(R), Jif(R), Crisco(R), Pillsbury(R), Eagle Brand(R), R.W. Knudsen Family(R), Hungry Jack(R), White Lily(R) and Martha White(R) in the United States, along with Robin Hood(R), Five Roses(R), Carnation(R), Europe's Best(R) and Bick's(R) in Canada. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethics, Growth and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. Since 1998, the Company has appeared on FORTUNE Magazine's annual listing of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States, ranking number one in 2004. For more information about the Company, visit www.smuckers.com.

The J.M. Smucker Company is the owner of all trademarks, except Pillsbury is a trademark of The Pillsbury Company, LLC, used under license and Carnation is a trademark of Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., used under license.

Source: The J.M. Smucker Company

CONTACT: Kelly Davitt of Cohn & Wolfe, for The J.M. Smucker Company,
+1-212-798-9849

Web Site: http://www.smuckers.com/
http://www.starsonice.com/

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