JIM BOASTS ABOUT HIS �FLANNELSEXUALITY� ON A TV TALK SHOW, ON ABC�S �ACCORDING TO JIM�

�The Flannelsexual� � Jim unintentionally becomes a guest on a talk show where he angers Cheryl by expressing the view that men shouldn�t let women �feminize� them -- and he uses his refusal to attend Dana�s co-ed baby shower as an example -- on �According to Jim,� FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 (8:30- 9:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 1/5/06)

�According to Jim� stars Jim Belushi as Jim, Courtney Thorne-Smith as Cheryl, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Dana, Larry Joe Campbell as Andy, Taylor Atelian as Ruby, Billi Bruno as Gracie and Conner Rayburn as Kyle.

Guest-starring are Mitch Rouse as Ryan, Gillian Vigman as Jillian, Matt Braaten as Mourning, Tanjareen Martin as assistant and Nikki Boyer as Tanya Mountains.

�The Flannelsexual� is written by John D. Beck and Ron Hart, and directed by Jamie Widdoes.

�According to Jim� is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC�s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning.

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