BRAVO EARNS SEVEN EMMY NOMINATIONS FOR 62nd ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY(R) AWARDS

BRAVO EARNS SEVEN EMMY NOMINATIONS FOR 62nd ANNUAL PRIMETIME EMMY(R) AWARDS

Bravo Extends Record As Only Cable Network with Nine Nominations in Six Consecutive Years in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program

Emmy-Award Winning "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" Receives Fifth Consecutive Nom and Additional Nom for Seventh Comedy Showcase "Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel"

NEW YORK - July 8, 2010 - Bravo received an impressive seven Primetime Emmy(R) Nominations from the Academy of Television Arts & Science for the 62nd Annual Primetime Emmy(R) Awards. Bravo's Emmy and James Beard Award winning "Top Chef" earned its fourth consecutive nod in the Outstanding Reality Competition category, extending Bravo's record as the only cable network with nine nominations in six consecutive years. In addition, "Top Chef Masters," the successful spin-off of "Top Chef," received its first nomination in Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Programming. "Top Chef D.C." airs on Bravo on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT. "Top Chef" is produced by Magical Elves. For more information, visit www.BravoTV.com. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

Additionally, the two-time Emmy-Award winning "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," currently airing its critically acclaimed sixth season Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT, received its fifth consecutive nomination in the Outstanding Reality Program category. "D-List" is produced by Picture This Television. Griffin also received a nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Special for "Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel," her seventh Bravo stand-up special, produced by Rick Mill Productions.

"In this highly competitive television landscape, we're honored that Bravo continues to be critically recognized by the industry," said Frances Berwick, President, Bravo Media. "The nominations for 'Top Chef,' 'Top Chef Masters,' and Kathy Griffin are a testament to the strength and talent of the network's quality programming that resonates with our upscale and educated audience."

"Trust me this is still the little show that could. I'm trying to make you laugh while still getting in trouble," said Griffin. "Oh and one more thing, my mother has been warned that if I don't take home the Emmy she will swiftly be deposited to a state run home. Her life is in your hands."

Bravo's "Top Chef" also received nominations in three categories - "Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Programming," "Outstanding Picture Editing for Reality Programming," and "Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media."

Following is a complete list of the categories for which Bravo was nominated:

Outstanding Reality-Competition Program

Top Chef · Bravo · Magical Elves, Bravo

Dan Cutforth, Executive Producer

Jane Lipsitz, Executive Producer

Liz Cook, Executive Producer

Casey Kriley, Executive Producer

Andrew Cohen, Executive Producer

Dave Serwatka, Executive Producer

Rich Buhrman, Co-Executive Producer

Gayle Gawlowski, Co-Executive Producer

Fred Pichel, Co-Executive Producer

Tom Colicchio, Co-Executive Producer

Nan Strait, Co-Executive Producer

Erica Ross, Supervising Producer

Julia Cassidy, Senior Producer

Outstanding Reality Program

Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List · Bravo · A 4 Aces and a Kicker production in association with Picture This Television and Bravo Media

Michael Levitt, Executive Producer

Kathy Griffin, Executive Producer

Bryan Scott, Executive Producer

Lisa Tucker, Executive Producer

Cori Abraham, Executive Producer

Andrew Cohen, Executive Producer

Jenn Levy, Executive Producer

Amber Mazzola, Co-Executive Producer

Kelly Welsh, Supervising Producer

Blake Webster, Producer

Outstanding Cinematography for Reality Programming

Top Chef · Vive Las Vegas · Bravo · Magical Elves, Bravo

Tim Spellman, Director of Photography

Top Chef Masters · Masters Get Schooled · Bravo · Magical Elves, Bravo

Gus Dominguez, Director of Photography

Outstanding Picture Editing for Reality Programming

Top Chef · Vivre Las Vegas · Bravo · Magical Elves, Bravo

Adrienne Salisbury, Edited by

Matt Reynolds, Edited by

Jamie Pedroza, Edited by

LaRonda Morris, Editor

Steve Lichtenstein, Editor

Kevin Kearney, Editor

Katherine Griffin, Editor

Outstanding Creative Achievement in Interactive Media - Non-fiction

Top Chef: Las Vegas · Bravotv.com · Bravo Digital

Bravo Digital

Outstanding Picture Editing for A Special (Single or Multi-Camera)

Kathy Griffin: Balls Of Steel · Bravo · A Rick Mill Production in association with Donut Run and Bravo Media

David Foster, Edited by

Continuing its record-breaking streak, Bravo scored its best second quarter in network history with double-digit growth among the key demos, up 11 percent among total viewers and 10 percent among adults 18-49. Attracting the most affluent and educated audience in all of cable entertainment among the coveted adult 18-49 demo, Bravo ranks as the No. 11 cable entertainment network on the dial.

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