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“Access Hollywood” staff is bringing you behind-the-scenes moments and exclusive interviews with the stars of the Summer Games, athletes and celebrities alike. Executive Producer Rob Silverstein, co-anchor Billy Bush, and AccessHollywood.com Managing Editor Jeremy Blacklow are on the ground in Beijing bringing you the sights and sounds. Mr. Silverstein also is executive producer for “Celebrity Expose” (My Network), “TV One Access” and “Hollywood Green With Maria Menounos” on Discovery Channel’s Planet Green. A three-time Sports Emmy winner, Silverstein started his career as an executive sports producer at KMOX-AM in St. Louis. Mr. Bush joined “Access” as East Coast correspondent in December 2001, and was promoted to co-anchor in June 2004. Bush also has a new radio show “The Billy Bush Show,” an evening talk and music radio show with Westwood One as well as Billy Bush’s Weekend Countdown. Mr. Blacklow manages AccessHollywood.com, and prior to joining the “Access” team, he worked as a producer at NBC News’ “Weekend Today,” CNN’s “Showbiz Tonight” and Time Warner’s TMZ.com.

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August 2008

Access Beijing

The Baby That Says It All to Bushy

August 14, 2008 9:43 AM

Beijing Baby

Last night, while shooting our show, a woman was standing in the crowd, holding this baby. I took a picture. Many others did too... this baby represents the youth of this country... steeped in history but young in capitalism and open society. There is innocence to all the people in China. They are very gracious and optimistic, patient and hopeful.

That baby says it all to me. I've tried to explain it.

I am currently waiting for Phelps at the side door to the “Water Cube”... an interview is my quest. The great thing about covering the Olympics, if you want to do it right, is you have to be willing to run, sweat, linger by a door, hustle and bump. We're doing that and you're all watching.

Thanks.

—Billy Bush