Photos: October 17, 2008

Disney’s Sweeney, Ross, Brockman Show Respect

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:26:01 -0800

Disney Media Networks Co-Chair and Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney, left, Disney Channels Worldwide President Rich Ross and Disney-ABC Television Group Executive VP of Global Communications Kevin Brockman attend the GLSEN 2008 Respect Awards at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Oct. 10. (Adam Larkey / ABC)

Comcast Execs, G4’s Tiles Go ‘Hunting With Lightsabers’

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:28:29 -0800

G4 President Neal Tiles, second from right, joins Comcast’s Tom Prigoda, left, Neil Baker, Cyndi McClellan, Dave Cassaro and Chris Ledwith to present the “Hunting With Lightsabers: A Field Guide to Men 18-34” research initiative at Arena in New York on Oct. 2.

Fox Sports Net, Farmers Team for Diversity Awareness

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:30:12 -0800

Fox Sports Net President Randy Freer, left, Farmers’ Faye McClure, California Assemblyman Mike Eng, Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge and Farmers’ Luisa Acosta-Franco and Efrain Romo celebrate the start of FSN and Farmers’ year-long diversity awareness program at the Century City Fox Lot in Los Angeles on Oct. 1.

NBCU, Conway Co-Host Tailgate at University of Central Arkansas

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:31:33 -0800

Conway Corp.’s Crystal Kemp, right, and NBC Universal TV Networks Distribution’s Kristin Daly, left, and Wendy Gross host Tailgate at University of Central Arkansas’ Homecoming Football Game alongside WWE wrestler Jerry Lawler on Oct. 11.

Love Honor Cherish Founders, Stars Turn Out for Fundraiser

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:33:04 -0800

Love Honor Cherish founders Thomas Watson, right, and Andrew Klayman, second from right, join Eduardo Xol and Dana Delany at a fundraiser Oct. 12 against Proposition 8 held at the Skybar at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

‘Dog Whisperer’ Millan Hits 100 Episodes

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:34:46 -0800

Actresses Virginia Madsen, left, and Jada Pinkett Smith flank “Dog Whisperer’s” Cesar Millan at the show’s 100th episode celebration, held Sept. 17 at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood. (Carin Baer / National Geographic Channel)

Sundance Execs Celebrate ‘Iconoclasts’ Season Premiere

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:36:10 -0800

“Iconoclasts” director Joe Berlinger, left, IFCtv and Sundance Channel President Evan Shapiro, Sir Richard Branson, director Bruce Sinofsky, Cameron Sinclair and Sundance Channel EVP and President Laura Michalchyshyn gather at the “Iconoclasts” season 4 premiere party at Kiss ‘n Fly in New York City on Oct. 7.

MyNet’s Franklin, Meidel Attend World Magic Awards

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:37:40 -0800

MyNetworkTV EVP of Sales, Marketing and Program Development Paul Franklin, left, and President Greg Meidel, right, gather with Feed the Children’s Frances Jones, second from left, and Larry Jones, second from right, and Associated Television International’s David McKenzie, center, at the 2008 World Magic Awards, held Oct. 11 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

Time Warner Cable, HBO Execs at Children’s Benefit

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:39:01 -0800

SportsNet NY host Ray Lucas, left, Time Warner Cable NYC Region’s Howard Szarfarc, HBO Services’ Matthew Kasman, Child Abuse Prevention Program Executive Director Marion White and actor Dominic Chianese attend the Salute to Children benefit Oct. 14 at Bridgewaters in New York City.

Iger Inducts Walters as Disney Legend

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:40:30 -0800

Disney President and CEO Bob Iger smiles for the camera with Disney Legends honoree Barbara Walters at the Disney Legends Plaza in Burbank, Calif., Oct. 13.

Turner’s Koonin, Kent Celebrate 20 Years of TNT

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:42:02 -0800

Turner Entertainment Networks President Steve Koonin, left, and Turner Broadcasting System Chairman and CEO Phil Kent celebrate TNT’s 20th anniversary Oct. 10 in Atlanta.