Comedian Elayne Boosler Signs on as Host Of PAX TV'S New Laugh-a-Minute Game Show 'Balderdash'.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 2004

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PAX TV has named high profile comedian Elayne Boosler as host of the network's new game show, "Balderdash," based on Mattel's hilarious bluffing board game. Produced by The Hatchery, LLC and run by the production team behind the successful series "Hollywood Squares," the half-hour original series is set to premiere later this summer, airing Monday through Thursday.

Boosler will host the outrageous showcase of comedic talents as a panel of three celebrity comedians presents two competing contestants with a series of sidesplitting bluff answers to a variety of questions from the game's original categories including words, movies, people, famous epitaphs and looney laws. The contestants make their way through several rounds for a chance at winning fabulous prizes.

Recently named one of "Comedy Central's 100 Greatest Comics of All Time," writer/comedian/animal activist Elayne Boosler was first discovered by famed comedian Andy Kaufman while filling in at a music/comedy club where she waited tables. Since then, Boosler has become one of the most well known comedians on the circuit. Her television writing credits include the Rodney Dangerfield special "It Ain't Easy Being Me," "Disney Goes to the Oscars," "Soundstage: Andy Kaufman" for PBS and NBC's "The Shape of Things," as well as guest appearances on hit sitcoms including "The Cosby Show," "Night Court" and "Living Single." In 1995, Boosler wrote comedy material for Barbra Streisand to use on her summer tour. Boosler has also starred in several cable specials including Showtime's "Party of One," a one-hour stand-up comedy special that she developed and launched on the cable network, "Broadway Baby" and "Top Tomata," and Cinemax's "Comedy From Here" and "The Call." Boosler sells out theaters across the country and also performs at fundraisers for numerous not-for-profit organizations.

Shot in Los Angeles, "Balderdash" is a production of The Hatchery, LLC. The Hatchery partners, Margaret Loesch (Emmy and Peabody Award winner and former head of The Hallmark Channel); Dan Angel, Emmy Award winner ("Door to Door") and Peabody Award-winning producer and writer ("Goosebumps," "X-Files"); and Bruce Stein, former President and COO of Mattel, Inc., are executive producers. Game show veteran Stephen Radosh ("Hollywood Squares") is co-executive producer.

About PAX TV

Paxson Communications Corporation owns and operates the nation's largest broadcast television distribution system and the PAX TV network. PAX TV reaches 89% of U.S. television households via nationwide broadcast television, cable and satellite distribution systems. PAX TV's original programming slate for the 2004-2005 broadcast season features ten new primetime series including three unscripted series, "Cold Turkey," "Model Citizens" and "Second Verdict;" two new scripted dramas, "Left Behind" and "Young Blades;" three entertaining variety programs, "America's Most Talented Kids!," "The Magician" and "World Cup Comedy;" and two fast-paced game shows, "On the Cover," hosted by Mark Walberg, and "Balderdash," launching in summer 2004. Returning series include all-new episodes of PAX's top-rated dramas, "Doc," starring recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus, and "Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye," starring Deanne Bray. For more information, visit PAX TV's website at www.pax.tv.