DISH Network Offers Sneak Peak of NBC Drama

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September 22: EchoStar’s DISH Network will premiere NBC's new fall series Friday
Night Lights on its video on
demand platform, DISH On Demand, before it premieres on NBC on Tuesday, October
3.

Inspired by the feature
film of the same name, Friday Night Lights is executive produced by Brian Grazer and focuses on the high school
football program in a small Texas town. The series will be available on DISH On
Demand on Saturday, September 23 through Monday, October 2.

"We're delighted that
we have this opportunity to showcase a drama of this caliber to the DISH
Network audience," says John Miller, the chief marketing officer of the
NBC Universal Television Group. "We're proud of the quality of Friday
Night Lights and we look forward
to having viewers see the show in advance and encourage others to watch this
exciting new series."

"We are very excited
that DISH On Demand customers will get a sneak preview of Friday Night
Lights before it premieres on
NBC," adds Susan Arnold, the VP of programming for DISH Network. "By
combining the latest and most popular programming on DISH On Demand with the
functionality and technology of our industry-leading DVRs, DISH Network
customers will find multiple ways to enhance their viewing experience."