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West Regional Personality Bios

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Updated: June 18, 2008, 7:11 PM EDT
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"ANGELS LIVE"
With the start of the 2006 Angels season, FSN WEST debuts "Angels Live," the only regularly scheduled sports program devoted exclusively to Angels baseball. Originating live from Angels Stadium and on the road, "Angels Live" provides unmatched access to, unparalleled reporting about, and peerless analysis of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Featuring a 30-minute pre-game show and full post-game coverage for events on FSN WEST, "Angels Live" is a true extension of the game.

During "Angels Live," some of the top analysts in Major League Baseball — including Mark Gubicza — go beyond the highlight reel to share fresh insight on the performances of the night, before the dugout clears out. Led by Bill Macdonald, the FSN WEST reporting team members are everywhere at once, delivering the stories of the game as told by the playmakers themselves. Connected, original, fast-paced, and fun, "Angels Live" on FSN WEST keeps Angels fans entertained and informed.

With a 100 game schedule, FSN WEST enters its 14th season television Angels games. The network won a 2005 Los Angeles Emmy Award for "Best Sports Series" for its Angels coverage.

Steve Physioc is in his 11th season as the play-by-play voice of Angels baseball, and former Angels infielder and outfielder Rex Hudler is in his 7th season alongside Physioc.

"DODGERS LIVE"
"Dodgers Live" Host: Jim Watson/Patrick O'Neal "Dodgers Live" Analyst: Kevin Kennedy "Dodgers Live" Reporters: Michael Eaves/O'Neal/Watson

Originating live from Dodgers Stadium and on-the-road, "Dodgers Live" provides unmatched access to each and every Los Angeles Dodgers game — all 100 of them. The 2008 season marks the 12th one for FSN PRIME TICKET as the Dodgers' telecast partner. Plus, Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully returns for his 59th season as the voice of the Dodgers.

"Dodgers Live" is a 30-minute pre-game and post-game show. An informative and entertaining extension of each Dodger event telecast on FSN PRIME TICKET, "Dodgers Live" nightly offers a show that is connected to the team, original, fast-paced, and fun. Some of the top analysts in Major League Baseball — including Kevin Kennedy and Steve Lyons — go beyond the highlight reel to share unique, exclusive insight into the performance of the night. "Dodgers Live" places the FSN PRIME TICKET team, led by Jim Watson and Patrick O' Neal, in four reporting positions — at first and third base, at the centerfield desk in Dodger Stadium, and from the studio — to deliver the stories of the game as told by the playmakers themselves. "Dodgers Live" originates live from Dodgers Stadium as well as on the road to give fans the ultimate season pass.

"IN MY OWN WORDS"
"In My Own Words" strips down the documentary form to just three elements for a sports personality — simply his or her own face, voice and story — to present an intimate profile of some of the most compelling figures in the sports world. In its portrayal, each half-hour episode of "In My Own Words" is devoted to an individual and focuses on a sit-down interview with that person. On-air graphics provide supplemental information and help to tell the story; some "In My Own Words" series installments are hosted.

Hall of Fame Laker and current business magnate Earvin "Magic" Johnson was featured in the pilot episode of "In My Own Words". The series became a programming staple of the regional sports networks on Saturday, April 8, 2006, when FSN WEST premiered "In My Own Words: Phil Jackson." The Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach and NBA legend spoke about his coaching philosophy and addressed "triangle offense" strategy.

The FSN WEST and FSN PRIME TICKET original programming library currently houses over 25 unique "In My Own Words". Those profiled include:; three-time Olympic gold medalist and professional volleyball great Karch Kiraly; two-time AVP MVP and Olympic Gold Medal winner Kerri Walsh; Los Angeles Kings' leading goal scorer Luc Robitaille; Al Scates, the NCAA's all-time winningest men's head volleyball coach; General Manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy and United States soccer legend Alexi Lalas; Frank McCourt, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers; Dan Guerrero, Director of UCLA Athletics; Jeanie Buss, executive vice president of business operations for the Lakers; John McKay, former USC Trojan football head coach; Marv Goux, "Mr. Trojan" and the namesake of "Goux's Gate" on USC's campus; Ned Colletti, the new Los Angeles Dodger General Manager; Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Manager Mike Scioscia; USC Head Football Coach Pete Carroll; Joe Torre, the eighth manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers; and, Los Angeles Dodgers' second baseman Jeff Kent.

"In My Own Words" airs a minimum of 10 times a year on FSN WEST and FSN PRIME TICKET.

"BEFORE THE BIGS"
With any and every athlete who makes it to the major leagues, there are no overnight sensations. Hard work, determination, support from family and friends, and a bit of luck set the stage for a player's ultimate unveiling. In that spirit, "Before the Bigs" on FSN WEST and FSN PRIME TICKET chronicles the lives of sports figures before their major league career.

Each installment of the show visits its subject's hometown to explore and reveal the familial and environmental factors which shaped decisions and opportunities early in their career. Personal video and photos from high school and college, as well as extensive interviews with teammates, coaches, childhood friends, and neighbors combine to form each episode's powerful biography that serves as a prequel to fame.

Combining new footage with old, "Before the Bigs" visits landmarks and walks down memory lane with those teammates, coaches, childhood friends, neighbors, and more, recording each step.

Since the series launched on FSN PRIME TICKET in 2006, the regional sports networks have traveled across these United States – including the San Fernando Valley; Seminole, Oklahoma; Mobile, Alabama; Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and more – and around the globe – to the Dominican Republic, Montreal and Slovenia, just to name a few – to tell the "Before the Bigs" stories of local professional sports figures.

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