LOS ANGELES – February 17, 2015 – Melissa Riverswill join ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, it was announced today by Brad Bessey, executive producer of ET. In her new role, the former ET intern will conduct a series of special interviews for the daily show including an interview with “87th Academy Awards” host Neil Patrick Harris, which will air on Thursday, February 19th.

The television veteran currently serves as executive producer of E! Entertainment’s “Fashion Police.”  Rivers has also written a tribute to her late mother, comedic legend Joan Rivers, entitled “The Book of Joan – Tales of Mirth, Mischief and Manipulation,” which will be released in May.

“I've known Melissa for a long time. She is a producer, a celebrity, a fan and a friend.  Melissa’s ability to connect with people is matched only by her wit, curiosity and warmth,” said Bessey. “I'm excited to see what we can create together.”

Following the interviews, additional exclusive content will also appear on ETonline.com.

Currently in its 34th season, Emmy Award-winning ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT is produced and distributed by CBS Television Distribution and is taped in Studio City, Calif.  Brad Bessey is the Executive Producer. Nancy O’Dell and Kevin Frazier are co-hosts.  Brooke Anderson and Nischelle Turner are correspondents.

CBS Television Distribution is a unit of CBS Corp.

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