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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena and Venus Williams, and Justine Henin headline an impressive lineup at the 2010 French Open from Roland Garros in Paris beginning Saturday at Noon ET on NBC Sports. Coverage concludes next Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6 with the Women and Men's Finals live at 9 a.m. ET both days.

Fred Couples, Tom Watson and defending champion Michael Allen lead an impressive field at the oldest and most prestigious event in senior golf, the 71st Senior PGA Championship from Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo. this Saturday and Sunday from 3-6 p.m. ET on NBC Sports.

The 2010 Stanley Cup Final begins this Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC Sports when the Chicago Blackhawks, champions of the Western Conference, host the Philadelphia Flyers, champions of the Eastern Conference, at United Center.

According to Nielsen Media Research data, 'Meet the Press' was top-rated Sunday morning public affairs program for the week ending May 23. The NBC broadcast attracted 3.087 million total viewers, +36% more (+810,000) than second place ABC's 2.277 million total viewers, a 43% advantage (+921,000) over CBS' 2.166 million total viewers, and a +182% (1,994,000) lead over FOX's 1.093 million total viewers. 'Meet the Press' has now placed first in total viewers for 443 of the past 448 weeks (when everyone is at full coverage). The program delivered an additional 1,138,000 viewers with rebroadcasts - 450,000 viewers on the network and 688,000 viewers on MSNBC.

NBC News' 'Today' continues as the dominant morning news program topping GMA by more than one million viewers. Last week's win marks 'Today's' 754th consecutive week in first place. Below are the highlights for the week ending May 23.

'Downfall,' a unique, high-stakes and adrenaline-pumping game show, puts contestants on top of a 10-story building to see who has the focus and fearlessness to avoid his/her own 'downfall' -- literally. Along the way, they'll have the chance to win $1 million and a slew of incredible prizes, such as a pair of jet skis, a grand piano, a trip to Paris or a brand new car. The larger-than-life game show from FremantleMedia North America ('The Price Is Right,' 'Family Feud,' 'Let's Make a Deal') will premiere TUESDAY, JUNE 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

WGN America HD is now available on DIRECTV. Located on channel 307, WGN America in High Definition is available to DIRECTV HD customers who subscribe to the CHOICE XTRA programming package and above.

TLC is adding a new ingredient to BBQ PITMASTERS - host Kevin Roberts. The series, which is shifting to a competition format in its second season, goes into production in Los Angeles in June and will premiere August 12, 2010.

ABC News' 'Nightline' was the No. 2 program among A25-54, A18-49 and Total Viewers for the week of May 17, 2010, according to Nielsen Media Research. This is the ninth week in a row 'Nightline' placed second among Total Viewers and the sixth consecutive week among A18-49. Compared to last year, 'Nightline' grew +2% among Total Viewers and +2% among A25-54. 'Nightline' also increased week to week: +2% among Total Viewers and +3% among A25-54.

Emmy Award-winning 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' presents a special half-hour primetime show each night of the NBA Finals beginning Thursday, June 3 on ABC. Join host Jimmy Kimmel as he welcomes guests including Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, the cast of 'Grown Ups' -- Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider -- plus a first time appearance by Drew Barrymore. In addition to guest interviews, signature comedy pieces will air throughout the 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' primetime specials featuring 2009 NBA Finals MVP Kobe Bryant, 2009 and 2010 NBA MVP LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.

Ty Burrell, star of ABC's comedy hit 'Modern Family,' hosts 'America Celebrates July 4th at Ford's Theatre,' airing FRIDAY, JULY 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. The program is taped at Ford's Theatre Society's annual gala taking place June 6 in Washington, DC. The celebrities joining Ty Burrell for the special include Kelly Clarkson, Dick Van Dyke, Renee Fleming, George Lopez, Lionel Richie and Robin Roberts. Additional performers include Laura Michelle Kelly and Gavin Lee from the Broadway company of 'Mary Poppins,' as well as The Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have been invited to attend.

Leading up to the worldwide release of her latest CD, 'Can't Be Tamed,' the internationally renowned and multi-platinum selling Miley Cyrus will appear in the one-hour special, 'Miley Cyrus: Live from London,' FRIDAY, JUNE 18 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

A&E launches two new original series, 'Drill Team' premiering June 5 at 12:00pm ET/PT and '$100 Makeover' premiering June 19 with back-to-back episodes at 10:00am and 10:30am ET/PT, as part of the network's Saturday morning lineup, The Big Fix

Spend two weekends catching up with all your favorite 'Toy Story' friends, including Woody and Buzz Lightyear, during ABC Family's premieres of Disney·Pixar's 'Toy Story,' 'Toy Story 2' and 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins,' starting on Saturday, June 5th, Sunday, June 6th and continuing on Sunday, June 13th.

'TV's GREATEST SURPRISES: A PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA SPECIAL' hosted by Emmy Award-winner, Jeff Probst ('Survivor'), will count down television's 30 biggest surprises in prime-time television history with their stars and producers telling the stories behind them, to be broadcast Wednesday, June 16 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

A tribute to 'American Bandstand' and Dick Clark will be one of the many captivating segments featured on THE 37TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY(R) AWARDS, to air live from the Las Vegas Hilton Sunday, June 27 (9:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Acclaimed chef Rocco DiSpirito partners with Bravo for development on a weekly cooking competition series, 'Rocco's Dinner Party,' in which DiSpirito sizes up some of the country's most promising aspiring chefs to see if they have the chops to impress at a private dinner party attended by his discriminating guests.

The summer may be hot, but it's four heated trials that shake things up during Oxygen's 'Killer Month of June,' featuring all new episodes of 'Snapped' every Sunday at 10pm ET/PT. The lineup kicks off on June 6 with the highly publicized case of Jane Andrews, former assistant to the Duchess of York. Rounding out the rest of the month is Elicia Hughes, of Jackson Mississippi on June 13; Diane Fleming, of Chesterfield, Virginia on June 20; and Lynn Turner, of Cumming, Georgia on June 27.

Culminating with a dominant May sweep victory, FOX has won its sixth straight season among Adults 18-49 - more consecutive season wins in the key adult demo than any other network in broadcast history.

The Cider House Rules has a special place in Book-It's history as the first full-length novel adapted in the Book-It StyleTM, and as a turning-point undertaking that helped the once fledgling company establish itself firmly in the Seattle theatre community. The company is thrilled to celebrate its 20th Anniversary season with both Parts One and Two of The Cider House Rules. The Cider House Rules, Part One: Here in St. Clouds plays on Book-It Repertory Theatre's stage at the Center House Theatre June 9 to July 11, 2010. Part Two will take the stage to open the company's 2010-11 season next September.