Entertainment Tonight
5555 Melrose Ave.
Mae West Bldg., 2nd Floor
Hollywood, Calif. 90038
Editor's Note: "Entertainment Tonight" is entering its 19th season this fall and is the No. 1 syndicated entertainment magazine show. ET reports the industry's breaking news, happenings and events, and gives viewers coverage of Hollywood's hottest stories. The show covers all aspects of the entertainment world, including film, television, music, fashion, literature, events and interactive media. Hosted by Mary Hart and Bob Goen, the program is produced by Paramount Domestic Television.
SECTIONS: News
Covers breaking news and events with a focus on high-profile celebrities.
EDITORS/LEAD TIME: Coordinating News Producer, Carin Wong Phone: 323/956-4900 (ask for news desk) News Fax: 323/862-2347
Any day; the ideal time is in the afternoon. No mornings.
METHODS: Producer prefers faxes or mail, followed by a phone call. No e-mail.
COMMENTS: News-type stories are often relayed with the help of industry spokespeople. Remember to be creative with pitches - creativity goes a long way.
SECTIONS: Film
Coverage focuses on special effects in film; may spotlight hot movies, producers and stars, set visits and premieres.
Focuses on film segments with an insider's perspective.
EDITORS/LEAD TIME: Coordinating Film, Producer, Sharlette Hambrick, Phone: 323/956-4900 Fax: 323/862-4954
Best day: Monday; Worst day: Friday. The best time to call is between noon and 7 p.m.
METHODS: Fax a press release or call. Don't e-mail.
COMMENTS: Long-term stories, such as features or profiles, are farmed out to various segment producers, so your best bet is to target your query to the specific producer for that segment.
SECTIONS: Television
Covers all aspects of television - network, syndicated and cable. EDITORS/LEAD TIME: Coordinating Television, Producer, Brad Bessey Phone: 323/956-4900 Fax: 323/862-4954
The best day to plug information is Monday. Avoid Fridays and try to place your calls after 1 p.m.
METHODS: PR professionals should place a call and then follow it up with a mailed or faxed release. No e-mail.
COMMENTS: Long-term stories, such as features or profiles, are outsourced to various segment producers, so your best bet is to target your query to the specific producer for that segment.
Additional Features and Contacts
Cover Story
An in-depth longer format segment with a unique angle, that covers a diverse range of topics.
Managing Editor: Glenn Meehan
Phone: 323/956-4900
Fax: 323/862-4954
Call for a fax pitch Monday-Friday
Music
Covers the "hot" popular musical performers
Coordinating Music Producer: Brad Bessey
Phone: 323/956-4900
Fax: 323/862-4954
Phone or fax pitches Monday-Friday, avoid 11 a.m.- 1p.m.
NY Bureau
Covers N.Y.-based events and celebrities.
NY Bureau Chief: Karen Shapiro
1633 Broadway 11th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212/654-6300
Fax: 212/654-4714 Phone, fax or mail pitches.