Post by lisa on Nov 14, 2007 10:56:31 GMT -5
I know that it is a little late for this but thought that you would like to read a little about it.
For release: September 13, 2007
TBS Scores Alyssa Milano for Online MLB Postseason Reporting Role
Actress Alyssa Milano to serve as correspondent for TBS Hot Corner on MLB.com
TBS, exclusive home of the MLB Division Series and National League Championship Series (NLCS), announced today that Alyssa Milano will serve as an online personality for the network’s new baseball broadband channel, TBS Hot Corner on MLB.com. Milano, whose extensive acting career has included television roles on Charmed, Melrose Place and Who’s the Boss? and was recently added as a reoccurring character on My Name is Earl, will be featured regularly on the channel providing reports and special features from ballparks across the country. A longtime LA Dodgers fan and season-ticket holder, Milano is a baseball enthusiast who currently pens the Touch ’Em All blog on MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, at alyssa.mlblogs.com. The blog, which has attracted nearly 400,000 unique visitors in its first season, was cited as one of the top celebrity blogs by Entertainment Weekly. Additionally, in 2007 she launched the clothing line Touch, specializing in women’s MLB apparel. Her latest film, Pathology, will be released by MGM in late November.
"This is a dream job,” said Milano. “I am looking forward to bringing baseball fans a unique, insiders perspective on the game we love and I'm appreciative to TBS and MLB.com for this amazing opportunity.”
Beginning Sept. 17, Milano will contribute regular reports and features from MLB parks as teams battle it out for postseason contention. From interviews with players, coaches and fans, to features on calorie counting at the park and the best in baseball attire, Milano will serve as the hands-on roving reporter giving fans the inside-the-stadium scoop from a mix of American and National League ballparks.
“Alyssa Milano has been a popular figure in the world of entertainment for a number of years and we’re excited to pair her star power with her passion for baseball to give fans an insiders look at the MLB postseason,” said Jeff Ogan, Turner Sports senior director of production. “In her role on TBS Hot Corner she’ll take fans behind-the-scenes from the clubhouse to the concession stands, offering entertaining reports on all things baseball like only she can.”
In addition to the on-demand daily news reports and live webcasts found on TBS Hot Corner, beginning Oct. 3 the channel will also feature multiple streams of exclusive coverage from MLB match-ups carried on TBS, including a unique “Dugout Cam” that will give fans a birds-eye view inside both team dugouts during each game. Additional on-field cameras will be announced upon the Oct. 3rd launch. TBS Hot Corner launched exclusively on MLB.com on Sept. 10 and joins other Turner Sports new media properties, including NASCAR.com, PGATour.com, PGA.com and TNT OverTime on NBA.com.
For release: September 13, 2007
TBS Scores Alyssa Milano for Online MLB Postseason Reporting Role
Actress Alyssa Milano to serve as correspondent for TBS Hot Corner on MLB.com
TBS, exclusive home of the MLB Division Series and National League Championship Series (NLCS), announced today that Alyssa Milano will serve as an online personality for the network’s new baseball broadband channel, TBS Hot Corner on MLB.com. Milano, whose extensive acting career has included television roles on Charmed, Melrose Place and Who’s the Boss? and was recently added as a reoccurring character on My Name is Earl, will be featured regularly on the channel providing reports and special features from ballparks across the country. A longtime LA Dodgers fan and season-ticket holder, Milano is a baseball enthusiast who currently pens the Touch ’Em All blog on MLB.com, the official website of Major League Baseball, at alyssa.mlblogs.com. The blog, which has attracted nearly 400,000 unique visitors in its first season, was cited as one of the top celebrity blogs by Entertainment Weekly. Additionally, in 2007 she launched the clothing line Touch, specializing in women’s MLB apparel. Her latest film, Pathology, will be released by MGM in late November.
"This is a dream job,” said Milano. “I am looking forward to bringing baseball fans a unique, insiders perspective on the game we love and I'm appreciative to TBS and MLB.com for this amazing opportunity.”
Beginning Sept. 17, Milano will contribute regular reports and features from MLB parks as teams battle it out for postseason contention. From interviews with players, coaches and fans, to features on calorie counting at the park and the best in baseball attire, Milano will serve as the hands-on roving reporter giving fans the inside-the-stadium scoop from a mix of American and National League ballparks.
“Alyssa Milano has been a popular figure in the world of entertainment for a number of years and we’re excited to pair her star power with her passion for baseball to give fans an insiders look at the MLB postseason,” said Jeff Ogan, Turner Sports senior director of production. “In her role on TBS Hot Corner she’ll take fans behind-the-scenes from the clubhouse to the concession stands, offering entertaining reports on all things baseball like only she can.”
In addition to the on-demand daily news reports and live webcasts found on TBS Hot Corner, beginning Oct. 3 the channel will also feature multiple streams of exclusive coverage from MLB match-ups carried on TBS, including a unique “Dugout Cam” that will give fans a birds-eye view inside both team dugouts during each game. Additional on-field cameras will be announced upon the Oct. 3rd launch. TBS Hot Corner launched exclusively on MLB.com on Sept. 10 and joins other Turner Sports new media properties, including NASCAR.com, PGATour.com, PGA.com and TNT OverTime on NBA.com.
