TalkShow.TV Premieres Tonight on CN8, The Comcast Network; TalkShow.TV Also Available ON DEMAND to Comcast Digital Cable Subscribers from Maine to Maryland

Business Wire, Jan 14, 2005

PHILADELPHIA -- TalkShow.TV has signed its first cable distribution deal with CN8, The Comcast Network, reaching 6.4 million homes from Maine to Maryland. The 30-minute program - a new spin on the talk show format with candid, on-the-street filming - tackles the cutting-edge topics of Style, Sports, Music, and Nightlife, and will premiere on CN8, tonight, January 14 at 8:30 PM/ET. As part of the agreement with CN8, TalkShow.TV will also be available ON DEMAND to Comcast Digital Cable subscribers under the "Get Local" menu.

TalkShow.TV's original programming series is designed to appeal to "20-something" viewers, and will feature talk show programming focused on the issues, personalities and events shaping the lifestyles of young adults. The half-hour version will air Friday nights in primetime at 8:30 on CN8, The Comcast Network.

"CN8 has validated our vision that programming reflecting today's evolving viewing habits can appeal to the coveted younger, multi-tasking demographic," said Chad Shusman, founder and CEO of TalkShow.TV. "TalkShow.TV programming has been developed specifically for distribution on emerging platforms like video-on-demand and broadband, as well as traditional linear television. We couldn't think of a better start for our service than to partner with the nation's leading regional cable network."

"TalkShow.TV further strengthens CN8's Friday primetime lineup featuring exclusive, entertainment programming relevant to our viewing audience," said Jon Gorchow, Vice President & General Manager, CN8. "The insider-knowledge and must-see tips featured on the shows will also be available ON DEMAND so that Comcast Digital subscribers can access the information they want, when they want it."

About TalkShow.TV:

TalkShow.TV is a multi-platform television network that features talk show programming focused on the issues, personalities, and events shaping the lifestyles of young adults. The network targets upscale, multi-tasking 18-34 year-olds who consume media on a variety of platforms, and increasingly expect their content to be interactive and on-demand.

About CN8, The Comcast Network

CN8, The Comcast Network (www.cn8.tv) has quickly become one of the nation's largest and most honored regional 24-hour diversified television networks - serving 6.4 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 182 regional Emmy Awards. The Comcast Network is owned and operated by Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a division of Comcast Corporation and the country's leading cable and broadband services provider.