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March 23, 2006


“The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report” Get Serious with AP’s ENPS

Washington, DC – Two of the most popular fake news shows on television are now using AP's ENPS, the world's most trustworthy and accurate information production system.  ENPS transformed the way information programming was produced and distributed after its introduction in the mid 1990’s.  It is the world’s leading information production software, enabling workflow efficiency solutions for hundreds of programs and newsrooms.

"The ENPS upgrade is really helping our show” said Brendan Hay, Writers’ Assistant, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.  “It is easier, better organized, and much more convenient thanks to its unique "News Satire" macro."

“Here at The Colbert Report we demand excellence in all areas, which is why we chose the ENPS system for our show” said Meredith Bennett, Line Producer, The Colbert Report.  “We expect the new script program to meet our incredibly high standards.”

Both shows will utilize ENPS in the daily scripting and timing needs of their programming.

About “The Daily Show”
This Emmy and Peabody Award-winning news satire takes a reality-based look at news, pop culture, politics and the media, unburdened by objectivity, journalistic integrity or even accuracy.  In each show, Stewart and a team of correspondents comment on the day’s stories employing actual news footage, taped field pieces, in-studio guests and on-the-spot coverage of important news events.

About “The Colbert Report”
What “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” is to evening news, “The Colbert Report” is to personality-driven pundit shows.  Colbert brings his sarcastic charm to a nightly, half-hour report, tackling the important issues of the day and telling his guests why their opinions are just plain wrong.  Dedicated to the heroes (that is, the people who watch the show), Colbert promises not just to read the news to viewers, but to feel the news at them.

About AP
The Associated Press is the world's oldest and largest newsgathering organization, providing text, audio, news photos, graphics, video and technology to more than 15,000 news outlets worldwide.  More than 3,300 television stations, radio stations and networks in more than 50 countries use its broadcast news software and systems, including ENPS, AP NewsCenter and AP NewsDesk.


Contact: Roger Lockhart
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