Alfred Haber Scores Miss Universe, Miss USA Pageants

HARRINGTON PARK: The international distribution rights for the 2009 Miss Universe Pageant and the 2009 Miss USA Pageant have been awarded to Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI), which will be offering both events at MIPTV.

From The Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal joint venture, the two-hour Miss Universe Pageant features talented and beautiful women from all over the world competing to be crowned with the coveted title. The event will air live on NBC and Telemundo on August 23. Airing on NBC on April 19, the two-hour Miss USA Pageant determines who will go on to compete on behalf of the country in the Miss Universe Pageant.

"These two pageants pay tribute to some of today’s most impressive and interesting women by honoring their cultures, backgrounds, beauty, talents and hard work," commented Alfred Haber, the founder of AHDI. "We are delighted to be working once again with the Miss Universe Organization, Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal on these enduring and empowering television events."