PDP1307 Bradley Communications Corp 390 Reed Road, First Floor • PO Box 360 • Broomall PA 19008 Here are your five free listings from Harrison’s Guide to the Top National TV Talk & Interview Shows Thanks for requesting five free listings. Attached you’ll find the listings for: • ABC’s 20/20 • Book TV (C-Span) • Ellen DeGeneres Show • Cavuto (Fox Business) • The Rachael Ray Show Best, Steve Harrison Publisher 20/20 ABC 147 Columbus Ave. New York, NY 10023-6298 Phone: 212-456-2020 Fax: 212-456-0533 Fax: 212-456-1470 www.abcnews.go.com/2020 Email: [email protected] Airs: Friday, 10:00-11:00 p.m., EST Audience: Adult viewers, men and women, nearly 7 million nationwide Profile: Magazine-style program in the ABC News division, which covers everything from breaking news to cutting-edge scientific discoveries, medical and computer technology, consumer issues, human interest segments, investigative reports, and national and international events. In-depth interviews include personality profiles of celebrities and newsmakers. Pitching Advice: The same production staff handles 20/20 and Primetime, therefore the pitching info is basically the same. To pitch either program, first identify yourself within the show’s format. Yes, you may be an author or expert, but it’s likely that you published a book because of an experience or talent that is at the forefront of your daily life. Are you a survivor of a horrible ordeal? An innocent person wrongly accused? Have you discovered the cure for a major health/cosmetic problem? The program puts each subject into a category. Help the producers by pitching yourself similarly to the way they present their programming, such as: Tonight on 20/20, you’ll hear the riveting tale of one boy’s journey from the brink of death to becoming the country’s most outspoken advocate against neighborhood drag racing. How to Pitch Books: The most effective way to pitch a book is to email book review editor Patricia Arico, [email protected]. Email a pitch letter which outlines all the details of your suggested segment. Also include a press release, which will summarize the book and recount a few interesting details about your book. Patricia’s biggest peeve is not getting enough lead-time from authors to allow the producers to develop a story. She suggests sending time-sensitive materials or holiday stories months ahead of time. The show is open to a wide variety of topics and is always on the lookout for new and original show ideas. The show covers everything from medical breakthroughs to parenting to investigative pieces. 20/20 (continued) Your Pitch Letter: Have your one-page pitch letter read like a show script. The more dramatically you present your story, the easier it is for the producer to consider it as a segment. Begin with your headline and follow with a paragraph that briefly explains the story. Include a list of talking points that mention controversy, as well as interesting facts and issues which make the story memorable. Mention any video or physical evidence you have to share. Giving a list of characters that you can make available to the show is always helpful. Relate your book to the headline. Did you recreate your experience in book form or did you write it to teach others what you learned? How to Pitch Segment Ideas: Pitch story developer Lisa Soloway via email first. She takes suggestions to weekly editorial meetings or will forward pitches to the appropriate producer. Email a one-page pitch, which begins with your headline followed by a quick summary of the topic and a list of talking points. End with your bio and contact information. You can also pitch book review editor Patricia Arico. How to Pitch Yourself as an Expert: Email a one-page press release/bio to Patricia Arico. Include all the subjects you can talk about and outline your training. Feel free to include links to magazine/newspaper articles you’ve appeared in. Also mention if you can help book a segment (e.g. your patients). Patricia will keep your name on file. Do not fax. Also request that your name and expertise be included in the network booking database so all news shows have access to your information. Sample Programs: Music superstar Rihanna talks about her relationship with Chris Brown; The business of being a high-end call girl; How your doctor’s tie could kill you; Can a garden hose stop global warming?; Do humans only care about themselves?; A killing spree leads to a manhunt; Appeal denied for mom convicted in salt poisoning death; PA Supreme Court throws out thousands of juvenile delinquency cases; Astor Trial battle of the Blue Bloods; Adam Lambert on being gay Talent: Anchor: Elizabeth Vargas Special Assignment Correspondent: Barbara Walters Correspondent: Jim Avila Investigative News Correspondent: Martin Bashir Correspondent: Bob Brown Correspondent: JuJu Chang Contributor: Chris Connelly Medical Correspondent: Dr. Timothy Johnson Features Correspondent: Bill Ritter Correspondent: Deborah Roberts Investigative News Chief Correspondent: Brian Ross Correspondent: Lynn Sherr 20/20 (continued) Contacts: Executive Producer: David Sloan, 212-456-1596, [email protected] Senior Producer: Terri Lichstein Senior Producer: Carla DeLandri Producer: Andrew Paparella, 212-456-5968 Book Review Editor: Patricia Arico, 212-456-6614, [email protected]. Best contact for books/authors. ** Senior Story Developer: Lisa Soloway, 212-456-6242, [email protected]. Best overall contact. Talent Booker: Katie Thomson, [email protected] BOOK TV 400 N. Capitol St. NW Suite 650 Washington, DC 20001-1511 Phone: 202-737-3220 Fax: 202-737-0580 www.booktv.org Email: [email protected] Airs: Broadcast on C-SPAN2 continually from Saturday, 8:00 a.m., EST through Monday, 8:00 a.m., EST Audience: People interested in non-fiction books and authors; C-SPAN2 reaches at least 85.3 million homes Profile: A television program that dedicates 48 hours to non-fiction books, the publishing industry, author interviews and book news. In general, the books featured will match up with the focus of C-SPAN, namely public affairs, history, politics, current issues and world events. How to Pitch: Mail a book and press kit, or contact producers Cleve Corner, Tanya Davis, or Nik Raval via email or telephone. The producers are only interested in non-fiction books in the areas of history, biography and current events. They never consider fiction titles. You’ll be contacted if the producers are interested. Sample Programs: Gordon Goldstein’s Lessons in Disaster: McGeorge Bundy and the Path to War in Vietnam; W. Ralph Eubanks’ The House at the End of the Road: The Story of Three Generations of an Interracial Family in the American South; Lewis Sorley’s A Better War: The Unexamined Victories and Final Tragedy of America’s Last Years in Vietnam; The Brooklyn Book Festival; Author, animal science professor and autism advocate Temple Grandin; Kevin Phillips talks about his writing habits Talent: Host: Various interviewers Contacts: Executive Producer: Peter Slen, 202-626-4891, [email protected] ** Producer: Cleve Corner, 202-626-4641, [email protected] Producer: Nik Raval, 202-626-4896, [email protected] Producer: Tanya Davis, 202-626-8204, [email protected] The Ellen DeGeneres Show 4000 Warner Blvd. Bldg. 19 Burbank, CA 91522 Phone: 818-954-5000 Fax: 818-954-5002 www.ellen.warnerbros.com Airs: Syndicated, 60 minutes, Monday through Friday at various times in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and other countries Audience: General adult audience; Averages 3 million people daily Profile: This Emmy Award-winning hour-long talk variety program is hosted by comedienne and actress Ellen DeGeneres. It features her off-the-wall observational humor as well as her interaction with both the audience and show guests. It is also a celebrity-driven show, attracting A-list interviews, recording artists, and newsmakers. In addition, DeGeneres shines the spotlight on "real people" such as child inventors and variety acts. DeGeneres also uses her celebrity status to bring attention to social causes such as Hurricane Katrina, animal rights, and more. How to Pitch: To pitch a personal or human interest story and/or a guest, call, email or send press materials to producer Kara Hogan Leonardo. For celebrity pitches, contact talent executives Lori Blackman or Corey Palent. The best way to pitch is through U.S. mail or email. The Web site also has a Be Part Of The Show link on its home page. Sample Programs: Celebrity guests have included George Lopez, Robin Wright, Jenny McCarthy, John and Ella Bleu Travolta, Harry Connick Jr., Ryan Seacrest, Jim Carrey, Amy Poehler, Akon, Kris Allen, Penelope Cruz, Sandra Bullock, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Robert Pattinson, Will Smith, and Neil Patrick Harris; Human interest guests have included a five-year-old basketball prodigy and a six-year-old solar system expert Talent: Host: Ellen DeGeneres DJ: Tony Okungbowa Contacts: Executive Producer : Ellen Degeneres Executive Producer: Ed Glavin, [email protected] Executive Producer: Mary Connelly, [email protected] Executive Producer: Jim Paratore, [email protected] Executive Producer: Andy Lassner, [email protected] Senior Talent Executive: Lori Blackman, 646-728-4814, [email protected] The Ellen Degeneres Show (continued) Talent Executive: Corey Palent, [email protected] Senior Producer: Derek Westervelt, [email protected] Supervising Producer: Melissa Geiger Schrift, [email protected] Supervising Producer: Jonathan Norman, 828-260-5628, [email protected] ** Producer: Kara Hogan Leonardo, [email protected] Producer: Matthew Wright Producer: Slade Abisror Producer: Andy Zenor Producer: Ellen Rocamora Producer: Alissa Cote Producer: Kevin A.