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[05/09/12 - 05:28 AM]
NBC's Alternative Programming Enhanced by New Overall Development Deals With Top Reality Series Producers
Jason Ehrlich, David A. Hurwitz, Alex Katz, Lee Metzger, Howie Mandel, Tom Shelly, Craig Plestis and Jason Raff are among those set up at the Peacock.

[02/02/11 - 09:03 AM]
Jayson Dinsmore Joins CMT as Executive Vice President, Development
Dinsmore was formerly senior vice president, alternative development at NBC.

[05/01/09 - 10:31 AM]
Myspace Teams Up with NBC and Fremantlemedia Enterprises to Find Next Breakthrough Performer on "America's Got Talent"
Video submissions will be accepted on MySpace starting May 1 through May 11.

[05/12/08 - 06:31 AM]
Ryan Seacrest and NBC Want to Know -- 'Are You a Momma's Boy?'
The series centers on a group of mothers who must help choose the perfect bride for their complacent sons.

[04/29/08 - 12:52 PM]
NBC and Fremantlemedia North America Team-Up with Myspace on Virtual Audition City Episode of Hit Summer Series "America's Got Talent"
Individuals can go to MySpace and upload video of their talents from Tuesday, April 29 - Monday, May 5.

[01/30/08 - 09:50 AM]
GSN Premieres 'Bingo America' on March 31
Patrick Duffy hosts the series, which has a 40-episode commitment.

[11/30/07 - 05:41 PM]
NBC Promotes Doug Vaughan to Senior Vice President, Special Programs and Alternative Development, NBC Entertainment While Meredith Ahr Advances to Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment
The announcements were made today by Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment, to whom both report.

[08/20/07 - 04:13 PM]
Special Guests Sean Kingston, Taylor Swift, Ub40 and the Muppets Join the Final Four Contestants for the Live Finale Episode of 'America's Got Talent' Tuesday, August 21 from 8-10:02P.M. ET/PT on Nbc
Additional surprises include performances by "America's Got Talent" judge David Hasselhoff as well as this years Top 10 acts and much, much more.

[08/06/07 - 11:32 AM]
NBC's Sizzling Summer Series 'America's Got Talent' and 'Last Comic Standing' Renewed for Another Fun-Filled Season of Amazing Talent and Big Laughs
"Both of these innovative series have proven to be summer staples and important franchises for NBC," said Craig Plestis, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Development and Specials, NBC Entertainment.

[07/13/07 - 01:33 PM]
'America's Got Talent,' the #1 Series of the Summer, Announces Top Twenty Contestants
Plus: the two-part live season finale is set for Tuesday, August 14 (performance episode) and Tuesday, August 21 (the million-dollar winner will be revealed).

[07/10/07 - 12:01 PM]
National Bingo Night Returns for Five Consecutive Nights with a Huge Cash Jackpot, Airing This December on the ABC Television Network
During its six-week summer run, the popularity of "National Bingo Night" helped drive ABC.com to be the top entertainment TV site for May, with over three million grids downloaded for at-home play prior to the series premiere.

[05/31/07 - 12:11 PM]
ESPN Provides a Fantasy Prize Package to a Winning "National Bingo Night" Viewer Each Week
Each week on ABC's "National Bingo Night," a valuable ESPN Fantasy Prize package to include tickets to a major national sporting event will be given away to a lucky, winning at-home viewer.

[05/23/07 - 02:10 PM]
At-Home Viewer Watched and Won $50,000 Jackpot Following the Premiere of ABC's "National Bingo Night"
Elena ("Elie") Barbarito of Mountain View, CA was the first at-home $50,000 jackpot winner of ABC's "National Bingo Night."

[05/17/07 - 03:52 PM]
Over Three Million Bingo Grids Have Been Printed from ABC.com in Anticipation of the Premiere of "National Bingo Night," Friday, May 18 on Abc
In anticipation of this Friday's premiere of ABC's "National Bingo Night," over three million Bingo grids have been downloaded by the public for at-home play.

[05/14/07 - 12:07 PM]
ABC Television Premieres New Alternative Series, "National Bingo Night," Friday, May 18
This release has been changed. Please be advised that residents of Connecticut are now eligible to play along.

[05/09/07 - 09:44 AM]
ABC Television Premieres New Alternative Series, "National Bingo Night," Friday May 18
At-home prizes include trips to Hollywood and VIP visits to the sets of "Desperate Housewives," "Ugly Betty" and "Brothers and Sisters."

[04/19/07 - 02:10 PM]
NBC Announces David Hasselhoff, Piers Morgan and Sharon Osbourne as Trio of Judges for Second Season of NBC's Hit Talent Competition Series 'America's Got Talent' Premiering May 29
Jerry Springer will be the new host of the series as previously announced.

[04/12/07 - 01:26 PM]
NBC Is Packing Plenty of Heat as It Announces New Summer 2007 Alternative Program Premieres That Mix Returning Favorites with Promising New Series Starting May 29
The Peacock's summer lineup includes new seasons of "America's Got Talent, "Last Comic Standing" and "The Biggest Loser" as well as the premiere of the dating reality series "Age of Love."

[03/20/07 - 11:38 AM]
Auditions Begin in Denver, Nashville and Phoenix for "National Bingo Night," a New Alternative Series from ABC Premiering Friday, May 18
Auditions are set to begin Saturday, March 24 in Denver, Colorado and Nashville, Tennessee, and in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, March 31.

[03/19/07 - 11:51 AM]
'America's Got Talent' and Jerry Springer Are Coming to Dallas March 31 to Discover the Hottest Performers for the Return of NBC's Hit Talent-Competition Series
Springer will make a special appearance at the open call, which will take place on Saturday, March 31 at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre.

[03/14/07 - 02:20 PM]
National Bingo Night to Premiere Friday, May 18, on the ABC Television Network
Three games of fast-paced, high stakes Bingo are played each night with the viewing public invited to join along.

[03/05/07 - 11:32 AM]
Popular Television Talk-Show Host Jerry Springer Named Host of NBC's 'America's Got Talent' When Hit Variety-Talent Competition Series Returns This Summer
He'll take over for Regis Philbin when the series returns to the network's line-up this summer.

[08/16/06 - 12:00 AM]
The Stars Come Out for Exciting Two-Night "America's Got Talent" Season Finale

[08/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
Rogue Magicians Penn & Teller to Bring Their Magic to Tonight's "America's Got Talent" Live Results Show

[08/03/06 - 12:00 AM]
'America's Got Talent' to Showcase a True Variety of Special Performances During Thursday's Live-Results Show

[07/21/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Orders Additional Seasons of Hot Alternative Programs 'America's Got Talent' and 'Last Comic Standing'

[05/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
Emmy-Winning Television Legend Regis Philbin Named as Host of NBC's New Talent Competition Series 'America's Got Talent' from Simon Cowell and Fremantlemedia

[04/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Chills Out Summer 2006 with Premieres of New Original Alternative Series "Treasure Hunters" and "America's Got Talent" and the Return of "Last Comic Standing"

[03/27/06 - 12:00 AM]
America's Got Talent -- from Simon Cowell and the Producers of "American Idol" -- Is Looking for the Most Talented Performer in America in Upcoming Auditions for New Talent Competition Series on NBC This Summer

[03/09/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Entertainment Promotes Mary Ann Wolf to Director, Current Series, and Elevates Meredith Ahr to Director, Alternative Programming & Development

[01/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
Nominees for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television: Dramatic Series Night, Comedy Series, Musical Variety, Reality Programs, Daytime Serials and Children's Programs for the Year 2005

[12/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
Microsoft's Bill Gates Joins NBC's "Three Wishes" Team to Help Make a Young Boy's Wish Come True in Special Episode Airing December 9

[11/28/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC's "Three Wishes" Makes the Holiday Bright by Granting 13 Wishes for Children in Special Christmas Episode Airing Friday, December 2

[11/18/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: November 17-18

[11/14/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Presents Holiday Programs with Traditional Favorites and Seasoned-Themed Series, Specials and Movies

[11/09/05 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: November 4-9

[11/08/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of OcT. 31-NoV. 6

[11/04/05 - 12:00 AM]
The WB Cuts 'What I Like'; FOX Perks Up 'Confidential'

[11/03/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Renews Uplifiting Alternative Series "Three Wishes" for Six More Episodes

[11/02/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Extends 'Three Wishes,' 'The Office' (Again)

[11/01/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of OcT. 24-30

[10/28/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC's Peacock Presents an Eventful November Including Bold Episodes of 'The West Wing,' 'Medium' and 'Law & Order: Criminal Intent,' a New 'Poseidon Adventure' Movie, Specials with Faith Hill, Penn & Teller and 'Saturday Night Live'

[10/27/05 - 12:00 AM]
Quick Take for Wednesday, October 26, 2005 (Based on Fast Affiliate Ratings)

[10/25/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of OcT. 17-23

[10/21/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Rethinks 'E-Ring,' 'Three Wishes' Swap; Cuts 'Daniel' Order

[10/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Presents Special Military Episode of "Three Wishes" on Wednesday, October 26 (8 P.M. Et/7 Central), Giving Away Homes - and More - to Marines Returning Home from Iraq

[10/18/05 - 12:00 AM]
'E-Ring,' 'Three Wishes' Latest to Trade Places on Nbc

[10/18/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of OcT. 10-16

[10/11/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of OcT. 3-9

[10/04/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Drops Friday's 'Inconceivable,' Assures Return Next Week

[10/04/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of SepT. 26-OcT. 2

[10/03/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC to Air Special Two-Hour "Three Wishes" Episode

[09/27/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Primetime Results for the Week of SepT. 19-25

[09/27/05 - 12:00 AM]
Primetime Ratings Report for the Week of September 19-25, 2005

[09/06/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC to Grant "Three Wishes" the Week of September 12 in Fifteen Markets - Including Ny, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Denver - in Special Marketing Campaign to Promote New Fall Series Starring Amy Grant

[09/01/05 - 12:00 AM]
Bravo, Usa, Sci Fi to Help Pump NBC Newcomers

[08/10/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Gives Viewers a Sneak Peek at Its Fall TV Season with Annual 'NBC Premiere Week Preview Show' in August-September

[07/24/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2005-06 with Single Week of Debuts for Virtually All Series from September 19-25

[07/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
Final Two Episodes of NBC's "Average Joe: The Joes Strike Back" to Air Tuesday, July 26 and Wednesday, July 27

[06/08/05 - 12:00 AM]
Premiere Date for NBC's "Average Joe: The Joes Strike Back" -- New Installment of NBC's Popular Relationship Series -- Moves Back One Week to June 28

[05/16/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Introduces Six New Primetime Series for 2005-06 Fall Schedule with Accent on Fresh Faces, Innovative Concepts and Proven Returning Series

[03/17/05 - 12:00 AM]
NBC 'Grants' Wishes in New Reality Pilot/Special 'Three Wishes,' Hosted by Grammy Winner Amy Grant







THREE WISHES (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/23/05 - 12/9/05
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2005-2006 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (10 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's press release) In this inspiring and heartwarming unscripted series, five-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Amy Grant ("Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith") travels to communities all over the country to grant wishes of all kinds to deserving people. In the first episode, Grant and contributors Carter Oosterhouse (NBC's "Today," "Trading Spaces") and Eric Stromer ("Clean Sweep") visit Sonora, CA, where they help arrange life-changing surgery for an extraordinary young girl who has been in a horrific accident. They also meet a sick teacher with a heartfelt wish for her students, and help a speciall little boy who wants to thank the role model who stepped into his life after the devastating loss of his father. Diane Mizota ("Trading Spaces: Boys vs. Girls") also stars.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Amy Grant as Host
· Carter Oosterhouse as Contributor
· Diane Mizota as Contributor
· Eric Stromer as Contributor
CREW INFORMATION:
· Andrew Glassman as EP
· Jason Raff as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Glassman Media
· Universal Television