FamilyNet Television Hits Richmond Airways

                                                                                                                                                          Vol. XVII, No. 6, June/July 2004

 


FamilyNet Television has joined the Comcast Cable digital line-up in Richmond, Virginia. As a part of the Comcast Cable Digital Classic Package, FamilyNet is seen on channel 295 which serves more than 102,000 customers in the communities of Richmond, Ashland, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, and Chesterfield.

"We are pleased that FamilyNet is now available in Greater Richmond," said R. Chip Turner, Vice President for Marketing and Distribution. "FamilyNet has a large affinity group in this area. We anticipate an enthusiastic, loyal viewing audience as we provide values-based, family-friendly programming to area subscribers."

FamilyNet is a cable network with traditional, values-added entertainment for all ages. The network carries programs that appeal to the whole family, including music specials, comedy, live talk shows, headline news, classic movies and TV series, along with original kids' shows, moving dramas, and faith-based programs.

Two of the FamilyNet originals are produced live, back-to-back from FamilyNet studios each day. At Home - Live!, a one-hour morning show hosted by husband/wife team Dr. Chuck & Jenni Borsellino, airs daily at 11 a.m. ET. The program features a variety of topics that relate to home, family, and relationships. Immediately following At Home-Live! is Your Health hosted by Dr. Richard Becker and his wife, Cindy. In this one-hour program at 12 p.m. ET, Dr. Becker practices a unique blend of holistic and preventive medicine combined with the best of modern science. He brings a practical approach to the healing arts and is well known for his skills in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and for his diagnostic and therapeutic abilities in chronic disease. On Your Health, viewers have the opportunity to call in and talk to the doctor one-on-one.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, and owned and operated by the North American Mission Board, FamilyNet is a 24-hour television network airing more than 50 hours of original, values-based programs weekly providing a reliable, safe viewing destination for today's family. FamilyNet can be seen in more than 32 million TV households. For more information please visit the FamilyNet web site at www.FamilyNet.com, or call (800) 832-6638. [BP]