PREMIERE

"NATIONAL BINGO NIGHT" TO PREMIERE FRIDAY, MAY 18,
ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
For the First Time on Network Television, Series Gives Viewers the
Ultimate Real-Time Interactive Experience to Win Tens of Thousands of Prizes
"National Bingo Night" is a high-energy, truly interactive game of luck based on the popular American pastime. Three games of fast-paced, high stakes Bingo are played each night, with the viewing public invited to join in. In each game a contestant in the studio will try his/her luck against the studio audience for a chance to win cash, trips and prizes. "Episode 101" of the new series premieres FRIDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on The ABC Television Network, following the season finale of "America's Funniest Home Videos."

For each of the three games, viewers can print their own Bingo cards from ABC.com and mark off the numbers as they're called. They'll not only experience the excitement of watching the on-screen competition but can concurrently enjoy the pure fun of playing Bingo at home, free of charge, for an opportunity to cash in. Those who get Bingo can log on to redeem tens of thousands of prizes. In the studio, a contestant will race against the studio audience as balls numbered from 1-75 are randomly selected from a giant, two-and-a-half story sphere set in a high tech "Bingo Plex" arena. The audience will track the numbers on their own Bingo cards for a chance to win cash and send the contestant home empty-handed.

The series is hosted by "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" design team contributor Ed Sanders. Sunil Narkar, as Commissioner Sunil, is co-host.

"National Bingo Night" is executive-produced and created by Andrew Glassman ("Three Wishes," "Average Joe") for Glassman Media. It's broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

There should be a pifeedbackland game for how many episodes ABC airs before they return this gamer back to the Disney vault to sit beside the Six Degrees negatives.

I say, under the B, two.

Hmmm, I'll go with 4.

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Originally posted by dumont demo:
There should be a pifeedbackland game for how many episodes ABC airs before they return this gamer back to the Disney vault to sit beside the Six Degrees negatives.

I say, under the B, two.

I'm sayin 100! It'll hit the nation by storm!

Glassman mighta got one right this time. Whatever happens, this won't be an average show...it'll either boom or bust quickly.

I'm not sensing an American Dream Vote here...This will be around for awhile......

http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20070514abc02

[05.14.07 - 12:07 PM]
ABC TELEVISION PREMIERES NEW ALTERNATIVE SERIES, "NATIONAL BINGO NIGHT," FRIDAY, MAY 18
Released by ABC

NOTE: This release has been changed. Please be advised that residents of Connecticut are now eligible to play along.

ABC TELEVISION PREMIERES NEW ALTERNATIVE SERIES, "NATIONAL BINGO NIGHT," FRIDAY, MAY 18

Game Awards Prizes to Contestants, Studio Audience Members and At-home Players

Thousands of Prizes Awarded to Online/At-home Players of "National Bingo Night" via ABC.com

$50,000 Cash Jackpot, Plus $10,000 Kmart Shopping Sprees for Lucky At-home Players

For the first time in network television, millions of viewers can play at home for a chance to win thousands of prizes with ABC's newest alternative series, "National Bingo Night," premiering FRIDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET). ABC Television Network has partnered with Kmart and several other companies to provide prizes awarded to winning contestants, studio audience members and at-home viewers in this game of luck based on the popular American pastime.

In each episode, three high action Bingo games are played in-studio, with the viewing public invited to play along for a chance to win. In each game a contestant will try his/her luck, racing against the studio audience as balls numbered from 1-75 are randomly selected from a giant sphere set in a high tech "Bingo Plex" arena. The studio audience will track the numbers on their own Bingo cards for a chance to win big and send the contestant home empty-handed.

Millions of viewers will also be able to play along at home by printing out free cards via ABC.com. Beginning May 11, viewers can log on to ABC.com and print out game cards. Each time a person prints, three pages will be generated, one for each game that is played per episode on the telecast (a Red, White and Blue card). Each game card has three Bingo grids on it, allowing the participant three chances to win per card. Online winners are not competing against the clock; anyone who gets a Bingo from the numbers called for each Red, White or Blue game on their corresponding cards can log on to ABC.com after the broadcast and enter the serial number from the card to verify their winning card. Viewers at home who get five numbers up and down, across or diagonally will be eligible for the grand prize drawing for the corresponding game. Online players must enter the serial number from their winning cards by 6:00 p.m., ET, the Monday following the Friday broadcast to redeem their winning cards. Cards for the upcoming Friday episode are available immediately following the airing of the current episode.

Following are just a few of the prizes that will be given away throughout the series:

At-home prizes:

$50,000 cash jackpots

$10,000 Kmart shopping sprees

Fantasy prizes to major national sporting and entertainment events, including a trip to Nashville to attend the CMA Awards; trips to Hollywood and VIP visits to the sets of "Desperate Housewives," "Ugly Betty" and "Brothers and Sisters"; a trip to Hollywood to see "Dancing with the Stars," as well as a trip to New York City and a VIP day at "The View."

Cruises to various international destinations

Thousands of Kmart gift cards, DVD's, CD's, tickets to television show tapings and restaurant gift certificates

Win a chance to be eligible for the grand prize drawing.

In-studio prizes:

$50,000 in cash

$5,000 Kmart gift cards

Trips around the world

Cruises to various international destinations

Kmart-branded Bingo ball which potentially yields a different prize in each episode, including Craftsman tools, an outdoor grill/patio package, bedroom makeover products, a home electronics package and jewelry.

The series will be hosted by "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" design team contributor Ed Sanders and is executive-produced and created by Andrew Glassman ("Three Wishes," "Average Joe") for Glassman Media.

For at-home play: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. National Bingo Night Home Viewer Sweepstakes is open only to legal U.S. residents, 18 or older, with Internet access & valid email address. Void where prohibited. Game cards available at www.ABC.com. See official rules for card availability times and odds of winning. Prize claims must be received by 6:00 p.m., ET on the Monday following the broadcast of each week's show and are subject to verification. Unclaimed minor prizes will not be awarded. This Sweepstakes is a seeded instant win game; it is not a state-sanctioned bingo game. Subject to official rules at www.ABC.com.
Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD), is a mass merchandising company that offers customers quality products through a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Martha Stewart Everyday and Route 66. For more information visit the company's website at www.kmart.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.

I just don't see this beeing a show ANYBODY will watch.

Those people that are THIS into Bingo, will be at the local VFW, Church and Members Club, going for real-time money.

I could see a demo at a sub 1.0

I think it will do all right with the AFV season finale as the lead in.

Has a netowrk ever canceled a show, via press release, on a Saurday or Sunday??
Not Waiting until Monday to issue the statement?

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Originally posted by mushu_jj:
I think it will do all right with the AFV season finale as the lead in.

I've just printed my Bingo Cards!!! Yeah - this is gonna be yuge!

it has potential

I'm just watching to spite TV-aholic.

Thursday, May 17, 2007
ABC Television Network
PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT -

OVER 3,000,000 BINGO GRIDS PRINTED FROM ABC.COM FOR NATIONAL BINGO NIGHT

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. While not everyone will be a winner, thousands will cash in each week. Hosted by Ed Sanders, the series premieres FRIDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on The ABC Television Network.

"National Bingo Night" is a high-energy, game of luck based on the hugely popular American pastime. In each episode, three high action Bingo games are played in-studio, with the viewing public invited to play along for a chance to win thousands of prizes. In each game, a contestant will try his/her luck, racing against the studio audience as balls numbered from 1-75 are randomly selected from a giant sphere set in a high tech "Bingo Plex" arena. The studio audience will track the numbers on their own Bingo cards for a chance to win cash and prizes, and send the contestant home empty-handed.

Millions of viewers will also be able to play along at home by printing out free cards via ABC.com. Viewers can log on to ABC.com and print out game cards. Each time a person prints, they will get three pages, one for each game that is played per episode on the telecast (a Red, White and Blue card). Each game card has three Bingo grids on it, allowing the participant three chances to win per card. Online winners are not competing against the clock; anyone who gets a Bingo from the numbers called for each Red, White or Blue game on their corresponding cards can log on to ABC.com after the broadcast and enter the serial number from the card to verify their winning card. Viewers at home who get five numbers up and down, across or diagonally will be eligible for the grand prize drawing for that game. Online players must enter their serial number from their winning cards by 6:00 p.m. ET, the Monday following the Friday broadcast to redeem their prize. Cards for the upcoming Friday episode are available immediately following the airing of the current episode.

This has been getting horrid reviews. Evidentially, the host yells out everything when he talks.