CN8 Attains Highest Overall Number of Nominations for any Cable Network

    with Recognition for its Live Sports and Issues-Oriented Programming



    PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 6 /EMWNews/ -- 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, http://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.