Press Release

(September 7, 2010) Comcast SportsNet California, the home of “Authentic Bay Area Sports,” today announced the launch of The Sunday Night Rap, an original live one-hour show premiering Sunday, September 12 at 9:00 p.m. PT, and hosted by legendary sports talk personality Tony Bruno (left), and Gary Radnich, the most popular and most recognized sports television and radio personality in Northern California. Each week, The Sunday Night Rap will feature the dynamic duo of Bruno and Radnich armed with their unmatched wit, analyzing and debating the week’s juiciest sports stories and weighing in on the latest in news, pop culture, entertainment, and current events in their lively, signature jocular style.

The Sunday Night Rap will be produced live from Comcast SportsNet California’s state-of-the-art facilities in downtown San Francisco and re-airs Sundays at midnight.

Since 1995, Bruno’s participation on KNBR 680 AM’s popular “The Gary Radnich Show” has achieved almost cult status, and the irreverent and hilarious jousting between the two opinionated media heavyweights results in perhaps America’s most entertaining half-hour in talk radio. Bruno and Radnich bring their unparalleled chemistry to prime time television, along with the addition of show correspondent Kara Tsuboi and celebrity guests, producing an entertaining, comedic and light-hearted but no-holds-barred riff on the most noteworthy current topics.

Joining The Sunday Night Rap as its inaugural guest on September 12 will be World Wrestling Entertainment superstar John Cena. For more information on upcoming guests and to view video highlights from The Sunday Night Rap, visit CSNCalifornia.com.

Fans that log on to CSNCalifornia.com are able to interact with The Sunday Night Rap crew and show guests by generating show content through Twitter (@SUNDAYNIGHTRAP), Facebook (facebook.com/sundaynightrap) and email (SNR@csncalifornia.com), and play an integral part in developing the show format and tone by sharing fan perspectives and opinions.

In addition, CSNCalifornia.com will feature exclusive insider and behind-the-scenes footage shot by reporter Kara Tsuboi at live sporting events and other Bay Area locations using a Flip Video Camcorder.

“Fans of the daily Tony Bruno segment on ‘The Gary Radnich Show’ on KNBR, will understand what great television this will be,” said Larry Eldridge, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Comcast SportsNet California. “‘The Sunday Night Rap’ will present viewers with a unique and local high-energy and unfiltered blend of sports, comedy and entertainment.”

Bruno added: "After spewing great knowledge for 15 years on radio with Gary, I'm excited to be bringing the same type of fun and camaraderie to Comcast SportsNet.”

Radnich stated: “Bruno and I have been doing this a long time. Do we have enough hot air to last an hour? That’s the key question.”

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