Fox Movie Channel Salutes The U.S.O. On Memorial Day
May 27, 2006
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Fox Movie Channel Salutes The U.S.O. On Memorial Day
Fox Movie Channel announces that it will salute the United Service Organizations (USO) on Memorial Day, May 29. During an all day marathon of 20th Century Fox films honoring the men and women of the armed forces the network will air USO public service announcements.
Los Angeles, CA May 27, 2006 -– Fox Movie Channel announces that it will salute the United Service Organizations (USO) on Memorial Day, May 29. During an all day marathon of 20th Century Fox films honoring the men and women of the armed forces the network will air USO public service announcements.
The USO is a home away from home for the military, and operates more than 120 centers around the world, providing free e-mail and Internet access, international phone cards, libraries and travel assistance to U.S. military personnel and their families.
Chuck Saftler, General Manager of Fox Movie Channel and Executive Vice President of FX, commented “Fox Movie Channel is pleased to be working with the USO again after the great success of our VJ Day Remembrance last year. The network is proud to salute the work of the USO in assisting the men, women and families of our armed services. The USO PSAs will air with some of the finest films produced by 20th Century Fox studio dealing with the efforts of our men and women in uniform.”
“Our fighting men and women inspired the creation of these classic Fox movies. In turn, these public service announcements from the USO inspire us to lend support to our men and women of the armed forces currently sacrificing for our country.” added Adam Lewinson, Vice President of Programming for Fox Movie Channel.
“The USO is extremely grateful for the Fox Movie Channel’s Memorial Day salute to the USO and its tribute to American service members,” said USO president and CEO Edward A. Powell. “Memorial Day gives all Americans the chance to think about those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Since 1941, the USO has reminded those serving far from home that the country supports them.”
Fox Movie Channel is the only network presenting movies and original series for viewers who want to know everything about how Hollywood movies are made today. Exclusively airing 20th Century Fox films ranging from contemporary blockbusters to great titles from the studio’s legendary library, movies are shown uncut, uninterrupted, commercial-free, and in their original theatrical form.
Fox Movie Channel’s expanding slate of original programming explores the moviemaking process from script to screen. From behind-the-scenes interviews to unique red carpet coverage, unprecedented access allows Hollywood professionals to share the secrets of their craft with its viewers. Please visit our website at www.foxmoviechannel.com for more information.
For 65 years, the USO has been providing morale, welfare and recreational services to U.S. military personnel and their families. The USO is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization, relying on the generosity of the American people to support its programs and services. The USO is also supported by Worldwide Strategic Partners AT&T, BAE Systems North America, Clear Channel Communications, the Military Channel, The Coca-Cola Company, S&K Sales Company and TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Other corporate donors, including the Combined Federal Campaign, have joined hundreds of thousands of individual donors to support our programs. For more information about the USO, visit our website at www.uso.org.
Contact
Thomas Ruffner
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May 29, 2006 Schedule
6:00AM ET
American Guerlla in the Philippines (1950)
8:00AM ET
Back Door to Hell (1965) (Lbx)
9:30AM ET
The Purple Heart (1944)
11:30AM ET
D-Day the Sixth of June (1956) (Lbx)
1:30PM ET
Back Door to Hell (1965)
3:00PM ET
The Purple Heart (1944)
5:00PM ET
D-Day the Sixth of June (1956) (Lbx)
7:00PM ET
Patton (1970) (Lbx)
10:00PM ET
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) (Lbx)
12:30AM ET
Patton (1970) (Lbx)
3:30:00 AM
Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970) (Lbx)
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