A&E Premieres New Series Produced by Hearst Entertainment 'House Beautiful'.

NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Sept. 29, 1999--

Hour Program Based On Renowned Hearst Magazine

to Air Weekends Beginning This Fall

World Premiere on Sunday, October 10 at 11am ET/8am PT

To be Hosted by Journalist and Actress Donna Hanover 

A&E Network will launch a new weekend series HOUSE BEAUTIFUL, hosted by journalist and actress Donna Hanover. The series, produced by Hearst Entertainment, will bring the pages of House Beautiful magazine to life. It will be an insider's tour of the world's most fascinating homes that will also allow viewers the opportunity to discover how they can create their own House Beautiful in their own homes. The HOUSE BEAUTIFUL television series will premiere on A&E on Sunday, October 10, at 11am ET /8am PT. (It will repeat the following Saturday at 11am ET/8am PT.)

Donna Hanover, a correspondent for WNYW-TV Fox 5's "Good Day New York" and anchor of the daily show "In Food Today" on the Food Network, has often interviewed prominent figures from the arts, sports and other fields and is well known for adventurous feature stories. She also writes for Good Housekeeping magazine and moderates corporate seminars. Her acting credits include several films such as The People vs. Larry Flynt, directed by Milos Forman, as well as television acting roles in "The Practice," "Sex and the City" and "Law & Order." Ms. Hanover has anchored and produced TV and radio programs throughout the country and is known for her volunteer work with Race for the Cure, Project ALS, and several other organizations.

"HOUSE BEAUTIFUL has a fresh, contemporary approach to living well," said series host Donna Hanover. "We'll explore the country's most intriguing homes, from the most sophisticated, to the quirkiest, to the most romantic. And we'll challenge architects and designers to help viewers solve their own design dilemmas -- remodeling, living in small spaces, creating gardens, accommodating children, and keeping homes in tune with technology. We'll present high style with a down-to-earth twist. I'm delighted to be part of the A&E family."

The new A&E television series HOUSE BEAUTIFUL will reflect the high quality of the magazine, as the program presents thematically driven segments covering a wide array of design styles and tastes. Themes will include:

-- Small Space Living, featuring unique decorating techniques to

make rooms look and feel larger, along with storage and small

space design solutions.

-- Heart of the Home, a unique House Beautiful review of the best

looking and most functional kitchens from coast to coast.

-- Serenity, making a home a sanctuary.

-- Romantic Living, offering tips on creating a romantic home

through sensual style, inviting bedrooms and bathrooms to indulge

in.

Additional themes will include Confidence in Decorating, Kids Live Here Too!, Hollywood Glamour, Taking the Plunge with Color and Beautiful and Affordable. HOUSE BEAUTIFUL is produced by Hearst Entertainment for A&E.

A publication of Hearst Magazines, House Beautiful boasts over 6.5 million adult readers every month. The reader's choice for design ideas and inspiration, House Beautiful is a trusted source for information and tips on home furnishings, decorating, building and construction, gardening, entertaining and tabletop.

Hearst Entertainment, a subsidiary of The Hearst Corporation, is a leading producer and distributor of made-for-television movies, animated series and reality and documentary programming for the global marketplace.

Winner of five 1999 Emmy Awards, including Best Miniseries for HORATIO HORNBLOWER, A&E Network offers discerning viewers a unique blend of original programming featuring its signature series BIOGRAPHY, intriguing mysteries, original movies and engaging documentaries. The A&E website is located at www.AandE.com and BIOGRAPHY is located at www.Biography.com.