May 15, 2002

CAROL BURNETT, WILLIAM HURT, MARY LOUISE PARKER, RON SILVER, BRAD GARRETT, SEAN HAYES, SHIRLEY MacLAINE, KIRSTIE ALLEY, ALAN BATES, GLORIA REUBEN, REBECCA DeMORNAY AND PETER USTINOV ARE AMONG THE STARS WHO WILL APPEAR IN CBS'S 2002-2003 MOVIES AND MINI-SERIES

Carol Burnett to Star in "Once Upon A Mattress"

William Hurt, Mary Louise Parker and Ron Silver Star iIn New Mini-Series Event , "Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story" "Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story"

CBS's Brad Garrett ("Everybody Loves Raymond") to Star as As Jackie Gleason in "The Great One"
Jackie Gleason in "The Great One"

Shirley MacLaine to Star as Mary Kay Ash in "The Battle of Mary Kay"

Adam West and Burt Ward Reunite for "Back to the Batcave: The True Adventures of Adam West and Burt Ward"

Sean Hayes to Star as Jerry Lewis in "Martin & Lewis."

Movie Highlights Include: "XI: Race to the MoonMoon," "The Boston Strangler," "The Crooked E: The Inside Story of Enron," "Footsteps," "The I Love Lucy Movie," "Martin & Lewis" and "The Nelsons"

CBS, which broadcasts the highest-rated and most-watched original television movies, will present a star-studded slate of movie and mini-series events during the 2002-2003 season.

The mini-series include MASTER SPY: THE ROBERT HANSSEN STORY, starring William Hurt, Mary Louise Parker and Ron Silver, based on the shocking true story of FBI Special Agent Robert P. Hanssen, the master spy who single-handedly created the greatest breach of security in the history of the United States; and , SALEM WITCH TRIALS, starring Kirstie Alley, Shirley MacLaine, Alan Bates, Gloria Reuben, Rebecca DeMornay and Peter Ustinov, which explores how the small Puritan community of Salem, Mass., succumbsed to mass hysteria in 1692, enabling a small influential force to haphazardly accuse, jail, convict and even kill its own people, after suddenly deeming them to be witches.

The television movies to be presented include XI: RACE TO THE MOONMOON (working title), based on the true story of the Americans who were responsible for putting the first man on the moonMoon; BACK TO THE BATCAVE: THE TRUE ADVENTURES OF ADAM WEST AND BURT WARD (working title), reuniting series stars Adam West and Burt Ward in a comedy adventure in which they stumble upon a diabolical plot to steal the original Batmobile from a charity event, and, THE BOSTON STRANGLER, which explores one of the largest manhunts of the 20th century, on the trail of one of the most alarming serial killers of his time, whichthat may have ended in the incarceration of the wrong man.

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Also, THE CROOKED E: THE INSIDE STORY OF ENRON, a true story based on the upcoming book, Anatomy of Greed by Brian Cruver, is a fast-paced and wicked insider's look at the collapse of the Enron Corporation from the ground up; Ira Levin's FOOTSTEPS, a dramatic thriller about a best-selling suspense novelist who becomes the subject of a true-life crime story when she encounters two strange men at her isolated beach house - one of whom is there to kill her and one who can save her; and THE GREAT ONE, starring Brad Garrett, the fact-based story of legendary comedian and television icon Jackie Gleason from his less than glamorous start in comedy through his greatest achievement - one of the most popular shows in television history - "The HoneymoonMooners"; and, THE BATTLE OF MARY KAY, starring Shirley MacLaine in the title role, as Mary Kay, tells the true story of the nasty corporate war between Queen of Cosmetics Mary Kay Ash and Jinger Heath, a ruthless newcomer who launches BeautiControl, a rival company.

Additional movie highlights include THE I LOVE LUCY MOVIE (working title), an inside account of the celebrated, complex, passionate and tumultuous relationship between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, as well as a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of television's most beloved and successful shows, "I Love Lucy"; MARTIN & LEWIS (working title), starring Sean Hayes as Jerry Lewis in the poignant story of the rise to stardom and turbulent friendship between Lewis and Dean Martin, the most famous comedy duo of their time; THE NELSONS (working title), which is based on the true story of one of the most famous families in television history - Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky Nelson; and, ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, starring Carol Burnett, in a new version of the classic Broadway musical based on the children's story "The Princess and the Pea."

In In the 2001-2002 season, CBS has presented 14 of the top 15 highest-rated single-part t single-part television movies, including "The Pilot's Wife" (#1), "A Town Without Christmas" (#2) and the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" presentation of "My Sister's Keeper" (#3).

Among the mini-series:

MASTER SPY: THE ROBERT HANSSEN STORY (four hours), starring William Hurt, Mary Louise Parker and Ron Silver, is based on the shocking true story of FBI Special Agent Robert P. Hanssen, the master spy who single-handedly created the greatest breach of security in the history of the United States. For 22 years, he was a loving husband, a devoted father of six, a deeply devout Catholic, a passionate anti-communist, a dedicated FBI agent and, at the same time, a traitor the likes of which the United States hasd never seen before. The mini-series will delve into the mind of a devious and dangerously brilliant man accused of spying for the Russians. It will create an unforgettable portrait of someone so caught up in the struggle with his own demons that he would betray everything he held sacred -- his wife, his family, his religion and his country. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Mailer (Armies in the Night, The Executioner's Song) is the writer. Lawrence Schiller ("American Tragedy") and Mailer ("American Tragedy") are the executive producers for Oakdale Productions, Inc.

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SALEM WITCH TRIALS (four hours), starring Kirstie Alley, Shirley MacLaine, Alan Bates, Gloria Reuben, Rebecca DeMornay, Peter Ustinov and Henry Czerny, explores how the small Puritan community of Salem, Mass., succumbsed to mass hysteria in 1692, enabling a small, influential force to haphazardly accuse, jail, convict and even kill its own people, suddenly deeming them to be witches. The drama is set against the backdrop of a strict community struggling to survive the rugged conditions in the New World colony. While contending with various hardships of health, safety, comfort and material well-being, they are suddenly faced with adolescent village girls who seem to be experiencing violent demon-induced fits. The frightened community is all too quick to believe the girls' explanation that they have become afflicted by witches who are living among them. A ruthless witch-hunt to purge the town and its the whole region begins, and it is the women who are most readily accused. During the year-long, real-life witch trials, 156 innocent people were accused, 30 convicted and 20 executed. Ed Gernon and Peter Sussman ("Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows") and Paula Weinstein ("The Perfect Storm") are executive producers, for Alliance Atlantis, in association with Spring Creek Productions.

Among the television movies:

XI: RACE TO THE MOONMOON (working title) is based on the true story of the people who were responsible for putting the first man on the moonMoon. In 1960, President John F. Kennedy challenged the nation to send a man to the moonMoon and return him safely by the end of the decade.. On July 20, 1969 Between July 16 and 23, 1969, that challenge was met. This is the story of the young NASA administrator who dealt with the astronauts, each of whom wanted to be the first to set foot on the Moon another planet and the lead engineer who faced the enormous pressure to design and build a spacecraft that could make the journey to the moonMoon and back. It is the story of the head of mission control who led the incredible journey with computers no more powerful than today's average laptop. Finally, it is the story of the incredible astronauts themselves, who put their lives on the line betting on the technology and the individuals behind it to propel them to the moonMoon and into the history books on mankind's greatest adventure. Orly Adelson ("One True Love") and Scott Immergut ("Freaky Friday") are the executive producers for Orly Adelson Productions.

BACK TO THE BATCAVE: THE TRUE ADVENTURES OF ADAM WEST AND BURT WARD (working title) reunites series stars Adam West and Burt Ward in a comedy adventure where they stumble upon a diabolical plot to steal the original Batmobile from a charity benefit. While trying to unravel the details, they flash back to the tumultuous times of their 60s television series to reveal a bizarre behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a television classic, from their on-the-set explosions to their wild real-life encounters with fans. Paul A. Kaufman ("Surviving Gilligan's Island...") is the executive producer for Artisan Entertainment in association with The Kaufman Company.

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THE BATTLE OF MARY KAY (working title), starring Shirley MacLaine, tells the true story of the nasty corporate war between Queen of Cosmetics Mary Kay Ash (MacLaine) and Jinger Heath, an ambitious newcomer who launches BeautiControl, a rival company. In an effort to win the hearts, faces and pocketbooks of women around the world and control of this lucrative segment of the cosmetics industry, Jinger sets out to overtake Mary Kay's $866 million conglomerate. Over 30 years ago, Texas native Mary Kay Ash built a lucrative cosmetics empire selling not only lipsticks and face cream but self help and the opportunity for self actualization as steps along the path to diamond necklaces and pink Cadillacs. Her well-coiffed world, teeming with chauffeurs, bodyguards and beautiful baubles, had made her a cult-figure among ladies eager to be just like Mary Kay. Now Jinger, determined to steal her legions of followers, begins luring women away from Mary Kay to BeautiControl with promises of a hipper, more glamorous lifestyle. Inside the limousines, marbled hallways and mansions that signify success in an industry built on image, the beauty business gets downright ugly in this tale where money and power are at stake. Peter Sussman & Ed Gernon ("Life With Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows," "Joan of Arc") and Howard Meltzer ("Witness Protection," "The Pentagon Wars") are the executive producers for Alliance Atlantis in association with Turtleback Productions.

THE BOSTON STRANGLER explores one of the largest manhunts of the 20thtwentieth century, on the trail of one of the most alarming serial killers of his time, which may have ended in the incarceration of the wrong man. For decades, the journalists who scrutinized the case, as well as the psychiatrist who treated Albert DeSalvo, claimed that he was not the Boston Strangler and that his perverse desire for money and fame inspired his confession thatwhich, in turn, may have caused him to be put to death for crimes he never committed. Lawrence Schiller ("American Tragedy") is the executive producer for KLS Communications, Inc.

THE CROOKED E: THE INSIDE STORY OF ENRON, a true story based on the upcoming book Anatomy of Greed by Brian Cruver, is a tragedy, a comedy and a lesson in the American Dream. It is the story of a 29-year old golden boy, Brian Cruver, who started working at the Enron Corporation on April fFool's Day, 2001 2001, and then witnessed the collapse of the company from the ground up. The fast-paced movie is based on facts -- some well-known, some not at all -- and will be an unique and wicked insiders' view at one of the biggest scandals of the decade. Robert Greenwald ("Steal This Movie"), Alys Shanti ("Redeemer") and Phil Kleinbart ("Blonde") are the executive producers for Robert Greenwald Productions.

FOOTSTEPS is a dramatic thriller -- to be broadcast live -- about a best-selling suspense novelist who becomes the subject of a true-life crime story when she encounters two strange men at her isolated beach house - one is there to kill her and one who can save her. While writer Daisy Lowendahl appears to have it all with a series of popular books that have been made into movies, an adoring husband and a beautiful beachfront home, she is plagued with anxiety and a multitude of phobias. Ready to change her life, she has recently released the final novel in her series by taking the drastic step of killing off the wildly popular franchise character and angering her legion of fans. She has also decided to confront her fears beginning with a weekend of solitude by the sea. As Daisy soon learns, killing off a much-admired character may have sparked the start of her own demise, as her own life turns stranger - and deadlier - than fiction.

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Based on the unproduced stage play by famed author and playwright Ira Levin ("Deathtrap," "Rosemary's Baby," "The Stepford Wives"), Mark Gordon ("Speed," "Saving Private Ryan") and Ken Castoff ("The Moving of Sophia Myles," "Labor of Love") are executive producers for TVM.

THE GREAT ONE stars Brad Garrett ("Everybody Loves Raymond") in the fact-based story of legendary comedian and television icon Jackie Gleason, from his less than glamorous start in comedy through his greatest achievement - one of the most popular shows in television history - "The Honeymooners." oneymooners." As the movie flashes back and forth, we learn about its creation, the behind-the-scenes of the show, the parallels between the show and Jackie's real life and what made the larger-than-life Gleason the man who could create the beloved characters of Ralph, Alice, Ed and TriciaTrixie. The film also explores events in "The Great One's" childhood that explain how the characters in "The Honeymoonooners" had a relationship to Gleason that went much deeper than the show, and how life was not always a honeymoonmoon for this charming but tortured and conflicted genius. Barbara Lieberman ("And Never Let Her Go") is the executive producer for Barbara Lieberman Productions in association with Robert Greenwald Productions.

THE I LOVE LUCY MOVIE (working title) is an inside account of the celebrated, complex, passionate and tumultuous relationship between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, as well as a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the creation of one of television's most beloved and successful shows, "I Love Lucy." Fifty years ago, the magical union of Ball and Arnaz enthralled American audiences who couldn't get enough of the fiery redhead or her sexy Cuban husband. But off camera, the situation couldn't have been less comedic. Backstage battles, oversized egos and the demands of phenomenal success undermined what was once a storybook romance. Emmy Award-winningers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows," "Brian's Song," "Annie," "Cinderella") are the executive producers for Storyline Entertainment.

MARTIN & LEWIS (working title) stars Emmy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner Sean Hayes ("Will & Grace") as Jerry Lewis in the poignant story of the rise to stardom and turbulent friendship between Lewis and Dean Martin, the most famous comedy duo of their time. Their first meeting at a nightclub in 1945 foretells the dynamics of a relationship and rivalry that would last for the next decade and end with a bitter breakup. Martin was smooth and confident, yet emotionally detached from everybody around him. Lewis was insecure, and in need of love and validation from everyone, from his audience to his partner. Despite their differences, the talented pair went on to become one of the highest paid nightclub acts of their time and successfully starred together in 16 hit films, on radio and on television. Emmy Award-winningers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron ("Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows," "Brian's Song," "Annie," "Cinderella") and John Stamos ("The Beach Boys: An American Family") are the executive producers; Mark Sennett is the co-executive producer for Storyline Entertainment and St. Amos Productions in association with Columbia TriStar Domestic Television.

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THE NELSONS (working title) is based on the true story of one of the most famous families in television history. Ozzie, Harriet, David and Ricky Nelson became the model for the American family in the 1950s and 60s, which forced them to keep their personal lives well behind-the-scenes. It is a revealing look at the highs and unfortunate lows in their private lives, including Ozzie and Harriet's early years, and will reveal what they were like off-camera after David and Ricky were born. Robert Cooper ("Sins of the Father"), Judy Ranan ("Haven") and Gunnar and Tracy Nelson are the executive producers for Artisan Television in association with Grain and Sand Productions.

ONCE UPON A MATTRESS stars Carol Burnett ("The Carol Burnett Show: Show Stoppers," "The Carol Burnett Show") in a new version of the classic Broadway musical based on the children's story "The Princess and the Pea." Burnett, who defined the role of Princess Winnifred both in the play that premiered on May 11, 1959 on Broadway and oin two CBS productions -- the first in 1964 in black and white and again in 1972 in color -- will now play Queen Agravain, the overly protective mother of Prince Dauntless the Drab, who devises what appears to be an impossible gauntlet of tests for the potential princess whom he will wed. Carol Burnett, Michael Jaffe ("South Pacific"), Howard Braunstein ("South Pacific") and Ellyn Williams ("Ken Follett's The Third Twin") are the executive producers for Jaffe/Braunstein Films.

Among the theatrical motion pictures CBS will present during the season are MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2, starring Tom Cruise and Ving Rhames; CIDER HOUSE RULES, starring Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron and Michael Caine; WILD, WILD WEST, starring Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh and Salma Hayek; ONE TRUE THING, starring Meryl Streep, Renee Zellweger and William Hurt; KEEPING THE FAITH, starring Ben Stiller, Edward Norton, Jenna Elfman, Anne Bancroft, Eli Wallach and Holland Taylor; SHANGHAI NOON, starring Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu; THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, starring Pierce Brosnan, Judi Dench and John Cleese; and, SHAFT, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Richard Roundtree and Vanessa Williams.

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