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Illinois State Public Health Director Offers Safety Tips For Parents And Kids This Halloween

October 30, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold today gave some helpful tips to make sure kids across Illinois have a safe Halloween.

“Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children, but it also can be one of the most dangerous,” said Dr. Arnold. “Parents should participate in their children’s fun. Supervise young kids and remind them of safety lessons such as looking both ways before crossing the street. Always make sure to check treats before allowing children to eat them.”    » read more »

Next Week on "The View" Oct. 29 – Nov. 2

- "The View" to Have a 'Roaring' Good Halloween, Live, Oct. 31
- Guest Co-hosts Include Merry Miller (Oct. 30) and Carrie Ann Inaba of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" (11/1)

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 -- Get ready for a 'roaring' good Halloween on "The View," live, Wednesday, Oct. 31 (11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, ET) on the ABC Television Network. Join co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd and Barbara Walters as they celebrate in style (and in costume) to welcome some special guests. It's a show filled with live music, thrills and plenty of surprises.    » read more »

Michigan State Offers Halloween Food Safety Tips

October 23, 2007 -- LANSING - The Michigan Department of Agriculture is reminding parents to trick-or-treat with food safety in mind this Halloween. Parents should follow these quick trick-or-treat tips:

* Tell children not to accept, and especially not eat, anything that isn't commercially wrapped.
* When children bring their treats home, discard any home-made candy or baked goods. Parents of young children should also remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.    » read more »

An Unexpected Delivery at a Halloween Party Surprises the Neighborhood, on ABC's "Desperate Housewives" on Nov. 4

Monday, October 22, 2007 -- "Now I Know, Don't Be Scared" - Edie Britt's biggest fear comes true when Carlos walks out on their relationship, Susan finds Mike's father -- who was supposedly dead -- and an unexpected delivery at a Halloween party surprises the neighborhood, on Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

TV Land Braves Mysterious Myth, Legends with Halloween Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 28

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- TV Land goes bobbing for answers to some of entertainment's darkest mysteries on Sunday, October 28 from 7PM - 10:30PM (all times ET/PT) with a special Halloween marathon of TV Land's hit original series, TV Land Myths and Legends. Celebrate All Hallow's Eve with over three hours of Hollywood's most mystifying secrets and bizarre rumors. From deceased munchkins and the Poltergeist curse to haunted film sets and lifeless Bond girls, TV Land will have you on the edge of your seat.    » read more »

Witches, Werewolves and Warlocks Invade ABC Family's Ninth Annual 13 Nights of Halloween

- Includes ABC Family New Original Movie “Nature of the Beast” starring “Ugly Betty’s” Eric Mabius and “American Pie’s” Eddie Kaye Thomas
- Line Up Also Includes The Basic Cable Premieres of “An American Haunting” and “Boogeyman”

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Sarah Faces a Devastating Battle Over Custody of Her Children, on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters" Airing Oct. 28

Monday, October 15, 2007 -- "Domestic Issues" - Sarah faces the most difficult obstacle of her life when Joe puts up a tough custody battle. Meanwhile, Kitty drops a Halloween bombshell that will alter the future of the Walker family, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.    » read more »

Charles M. Schulz' Animated Classic Halloween Special, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," Airs Oct. 30 on ABC

Monday, October 15, 2007 -- The classic half-hour animated Halloween-themed PEANUTS special, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, returns for a fun-filled encore TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD on ABC: 10/30/01).    » read more »

Halloween Brings the Ghosts of Olive and Ned's Pasts Back to Haunt Them, on ABC's "Pushing Daisies" Airing Oct.31

Monday, October 15, 2007 -- "Girth" - When jockeys start turning up trampled to death, supposedly by the ghost of a long dead rider (guest star Hamish Linklater, "The New Adventures of Old Christine") and his spooky horse, Olive -- a jockey in her life before the Pie Hole -- hires Ned and the team to investigate. Meanwhile, Ned finds himself haunted by the ghosts of his own past as Halloween nears, on "Pushing Daisies," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Barbara Barrie also guest stars as Mamma Jacobs.    » read more »

Milwaukee Brewers "Trick or Treat Auction" to Provide Special Halloween Treat along with Klement's Famous Racing Sausages

10/15/2007, MILWAUKEE -- As Halloween draws closer and closer and trick-or-treaters finish deciding which costumes to wear, the Milwaukee Brewers are offering one lucky family an opportunity for an unforgettable Halloween experience. Beginning today, fans can visit the Brewers webpage at brewers.com to participate in an on-line auction with the top bidder winning the opportunity to trick-or-treat with all five members of the Klement's Famous Racing Sausages.    » read more »

Detroit Tigers Hold Online Pumpkin Carving Contest

Best entry can win an autographed Brandon Inge baseball jersey

10/09/2007, DETROIT -- Halloween is just weeks away and the Tigers are hosting a contest to see who can carve the best Tigers-themed pumpkin. Entry details, "Spooky Stencils" and the official contest rules are available online at www.tigers.com in the Fan Forum section of the club's website.    » read more »

Halloween Is Going to the Dogs, and Cats

PHOENIX, AZ, Oct 08, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- This Halloween, dogs and cats will get all dressed up -- and they have somewhere to go. On Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m., PetSmart (NASDAQ: PETM) will host its annual Howl-O-Ween Costume Party and Photo Event. Costumed pets can compete for PetSmart gift cards in the 7 p.m. costume contest, strut their stuff in pet costume parades, pose for pictures and amaze and astonish pet parents.

PetSmart Howl-O-Ween Highlights Include:    » read more »

This Halloween, Get Freaky with Comedy Central during 'Halloween Freak-For-All' October 27-28

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Get ready for a haunting amount of laughter with COMEDY CENTRAL's "Halloween Freak-For-All," Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day.    » read more »

Disney Channel to Debut Second Season of Hit Multicultural Preschool Series "Handy Manny" Saturday, October 27

Premiere is part of Halloween-Themed Weekend on Playhouse Disney

BURBANK, October 1, 2007 -- Disney Channel will debut the second season of its hit multicultural preschool series "Handy Manny" on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 (10:30 a.m. ET/PT) during the learning-focused Playhouse Disney programming block. Wilmer Valderrama stars as the voice of handyman Manny Garcia, a helpful, determined young man who, with the assistance of his eclectic set of talking tools, is the town's expert when it comes to repairing all that's not working, even friendships among neighbors.    » read more »

True Love Takes a Dark and Hairy Turn in the ABC Family Original Movie 'Nature of the Beast'

Premieres On Oct 21st As Part Of The “13 Nights of Halloween” Programming Event

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