PAX TV Announces New Primetime Schedule for 1999-2000Season; Family Network Expands Original...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1999--

Two new one-hour drama series, a new hour-long dramatic anthology series, and a variety show will join two returning original series on PAX TV's Fall primetime lineup, it was announced today by Jeff Sagansky, President and CEO, PAX TV. Beginning

The new dramas are HOPE ISLAND and TWICE IN A LIFETIME. The new anthology series is CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL, based on the international best-selling books; and the variety show, THE STAR MACHINE.

LITTLE MEN returns for a second season, along with the reality-based IT'S A MIRACLE.

"Our strategy for the fall is clear," said Sagansky. "By introducing original programming across the weekdays at 8 p.m., we want to take the network to a higher ratings mark and establish in the viewers' minds that PAX TV is the place to go for quality fresh and original family entertainment. Our new primetime block demonstrates that PAX TV truly is dedicated to putting family back in the family hour."

Upon completion of pending transactions, the PAX TV Network will include 116 broadcast television stations, consisting of 71 stations which are owned and operated by the Company, or in which the Company has an economic interest, and 45 non-owned or operated PAX TV affiliates. A complete listing of stations and markets served can be found by visiting the company's web-site at paxtv.com.

Paxson Communications Corporation owns and operates the nation's seventh and newest broadcast network. With its nationwide broadcast television and cable distribution system, Paxson airs PAX TV, the national family entertainment network. The foundation of the network's current prime-time schedule includes the off-network hit series Touched By An Angel, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and Diagnosis Murder. Original programming includes Flipper: The New Adventures, Louisa May Alcott's Little Men series, It's a Miracle and Great Day America. Additionally, the lineup includes Christy, The Father Dowling Mystery Series, Highway To Heaven, Bonanza, Eight Is Enough and Life Goes On, as well as original specials and theatrical and made-for-television movies.

PAX TV'S NEW PRIME-TIME SERIES

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