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Comcast to Launch TV One in Dallas on April 13th Innovative New Network Provides Programs Catering to African American Culture and Interests IRVING, Texas, April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced that TV One, the new network featuring a compelling mix of original and classic entertainment and public affairs programming targeting African American adults will launch on Comcast's cable system in Dallas April 13. TV One will be available on expanded basic cable to more than 100,000 subscribers in the city of Dallas on channel 53 and to multi-dwelling units on channel 99. "Comcast is pleased to debut TV One to our subscribers in Dallas," said Hank Fore, Comcast's Vice President and General Manager for the Dallas market. "TV One is representative of our efforts to provide the African American community with expanded programming choices." "We have worked very hard to make TV One a network that will serve African American adults' entertainment interests and show the rest of society the depth, variety and vitality of our lifestyle and culture," said TV One President and CEO Johnathan Rodgers. TV One's investors include Radio One (NASDAQ:ROIANASDAQ:andNASDAQ:ROIAK), the nation's seventh largest radio broadcasting company (based on 2003 net broadcast revenue) and the largest company that primarily targets African American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSANASDAQ:andNASDAQ:CMCSK), the leading cable television company in the country; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; Pacesetter Capital Group; and Opportunity Capital Partners. TV One features programming that caters to the interests of African American adults. One of the network's signature programs is The Tom Joyner Sky Show. The show follows Tom Joyner, one of radio's most popular personalities, around the country as he mixes it up with some of music's hottest stars. The premiere episode of the show that aired on TV One featured the legendary Al Green, and it was filmed at a Sky Show in Dallas. TV One's daytime programming includes TV personality, author and restaurateur Barbara Smith's lifestyle series B. Smith With Style; The Donna Richardson show, featuring the popular health and fitness expert; Gospel Challenge, in which gospel choirs from some of America's foremost African American churches compete for cash prizes, recording sessions, and a recording contract; and The Gospel of Music, hosted by talented harpist, singer and producer Jeff Majors and featuring interviews, profiles and performances by the best known acts in gospel music. Primetime on TV One features recent and classic movies; classic sitcoms like Good Times and 227; dramas, such as the award-winning and critically acclaimed series City of Angels, starring Blair Underwood and Vivica Fox, and Under One Roof starring James Earl Jones. Primetime non-fiction and reality series include American Legacy, which chronicles the accomplishments, tragedies and the greatness behind some of the most unique African American personalities who have helped to shape America; and Cowboys of Color International Rodeo, which highlights the competitive circuit in which more than 300 African American, Hispanic, European and Native American cowboys and cowgirls compete in fast-paced and action-packed events like bull riding, steer wrestling and calf roping. Also included in the TV One lineup is On Point with Armstrong Williams, a series of specials in which the conservative commentator and columnist interviews prominent African Americans involved in politics and public policy, such as Rev. Al Sharpton, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice and Education Secretary Roderick Paige. Original series scheduled to premiere this spring include Living It Up with Patti LaBelle, in which the contemporary music diva will offer viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the hottest lifestyle trends, such as food, travel, fashion, jewelry, music and health; Get the HookUp, an urban dating/comedy/game show hosted by nationally syndicated radio star Russ Parr and his morning show's entertainment reporter Alfredas; Makeover Manor, the first makeover series to focus exclusively on beauty and style tips specifically for African Americans in which a deserving guest nominated by a loved one is whisked away for a surprise day of pampering, luxury and beauty; and Then and Now, which will take a penetrating look inside the world of some of America's sports heroes and discover how they are making their lives successful and fulfilling after the cheers and glory have faded. TV One will also feature an exciting roster of specials throughout the year. Teaming two legendary artists from different generations in a series of musical performance specials with a unique twist, TV One this spring will introduce viewers to StarJamz. The first special scheduled to premiere Thursday, April 29 at 9 PM (ET) features NAACP Image Award winner and "American Idol" champion Ruben Studdard and Grammy Award-winning soul vocalist Peabo Bryson. Lifestyle and culinary maven B. Smith will also host a series of original holiday specials centered around celebrations such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day and Juneteenth (June 19), the anniversary celebration of what is considered to be the date when many slaves in America were notified that the Emancipation Proclamation ending slavery had been issued. About Comcast Cable Headquartered in Philadelphia, Comcast Cable is a division of Comcast Corporation, a developer, manager and operator of broadband cable networks and provider of programming content. With a presence in 22 of the top 25 United States markets, Comcast is one of the leading communications, media and entertainment companies in the world. Providing basic cable, Digital Cable, high-speed Internet and telephone services, Comcast is the company to look to first for the communications products and services that connect people to what's important in their lives. The company's 59,000 employees serve more than 21 million customers. Comcast, whose regional offices are located in Irving, serves more than half a million customers and employs more than 1,400 people in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. DATASOURCE: Comcast Cable CONTACT: Angel Biasatti of Comcast Cable, +1-972-830-3811, or cell, +1-214-213-7686, or ; or Lynn McReynolds of TV One, +1-410-268-0275, or Web site: http://www.comcast.com/

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