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January 29, 2013 HALLMARK CHANNEL PRESS RELEASE – ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY ON ‘WHO LET THE DOGS OUT’ (Friday, February 1)

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CHARLIE SHEEN, GARY SINISE, DICK VAN PATTEN AND JIMMY VAN PATTEN APPEAR ALONGSIDE SKATEBOARDING DOG TILLMAN AND HIS FRIENDS IN THE HALLMARK CHANNEL NEW ORIGINAL SERIES PREMIERE ‘WHO LET THE DOGS OUT’ FRIDAY, FEB. 1 (1 PM ET/PT, 12C).

Today on “Who Let The Dogs Out,” Tillman and the gang make a stop at Fiesta Parade Floats where they see for the first time and test the 2013 Rose Parade float that salutes and honors the heroism and service of the brave canine members who are part of America’s armed forces. The float features a floral depiction of the U.S. Military Working Dog Teams Monument, the first ever monument in history that honors and elevates a dog to National Monument status by U.S. Congressional Law. After the test run, Tillman and his owner Ron are off to the International Airport where Tillman gets the once in a life opportunity to skateboard down the American Airlines Terminal. Tillman and his friends board their flight and head to where they meet Lucca, a Marine working dog and American hero who made a miraculous recovery after losing her leg in an explosion during the war in Afghanistan. While in Dallas, Tillman skates and participates in Sky Ball X, an event that honors America’s military service members, veterans and their families. Tillman is inducted as an Honorary Marine at the event. While being installed as an Honorary Marine, Tillman gets to meet star of CBS’ CSI:NY Gary Sinise. Lastly, Jimmy Van Patten and Dick Van Patten visit their friend Charlie Sheen and together they interact with people who share stories about their hero pets.

Joey Herrick, Dr. Greg Kay and Erni Di Massa are executive producers, John Tomlin is co- executive producer and Eric Wong is senior producer from Triwest Entertainment productions.

“Who Let The Dogs Out” is broadcast in 1080i, Hallmark Channel’s selected HD Format. This program carries a TV-G parental guideline.

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