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MAY SWEEPS ON ABCREVEALING SEASON FINALES OF LOST, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, GREYS ANATOMY AND THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALIAS SERIES FINALETWO ORIGINAL MOVIES AIR, STEPHEN KINGS: DESPERATION AND FATAL CONTACT: BIRD FLU IN AMERICAA SPECIAL FROM AMERICAS FAVORITE DAYTIME QUEEN-- OPRAH WINFREYS STAR-STUDDED LEGENDS BALLANOTHER STUNT FROM TODAYS MODERN DAY HOUDINI,DAVID BLAINE: DROWNED ALIVEDAYTIME GOES PRIMETIME WITH A LIVE BROADCAST OF THE 3rd ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDSIN ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS, AMERICAS FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS CELEBRATES ITS 16th SEASON FINALE AND THE AMAZING FACT THAT THE BELOVED SERIES IS NOW THE LONGEST-RUNNING PRIMETIME ENTERTAINMENT SHOW IN ABC HISTORYPLUS!Philadelphia Eagle Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphia 76er Chris Webber, Susan Lucci, Fabio, NY Yankee Jorge Posada, Jewel, Vanessa Carlton and NYC firefighters on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition;Chris O Donnell on Greys Anatomy;Mark Consuelos on Hope & Faith;Michael Vartan, David Anders and Mia Maestro on Alias;Robert Wagner, Ed Bagley, Larry Miller, Parker Posey, Jeri Ryan and Freddie Prinze, Jr. on Boston Legal.The ABC Television Network announced the following noteworthy May Sweeps programming -- inclusive of season finales, movies, special programming and special guest stars.(Editors please note: What follows are programming highlights; this is not a complete list of all programs airing during May Sweeps. As airdates are subject to change, please monitor ABCs daily press bundle or ABC MediaNet at www.abcmedianet.com.)The following is a chronological listing (all times Eastern):JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (12:05-1:05 a.m., ET, Monday-Friday) -- MAY SWEEPS BOOKINGS INCLUDE: Sir Ian McKellen (The Da Vince Code), Susan Lucci (All My Children), Joe Gannascoli (The Sopranos), Jenny McCarthy (Life Laughs), Seth McFarlane (Family Guy), Chris ODonnell (Greys Anatomy), American Chopper Guys, Kathie Lee Gifford (The Insider), Isaiah Washington (Greys Anatomy), Forty Deuce Dancers, Heisman Trophy winner/potential No.-1 NFL draft pick Reggie Bush, Jamie Kennedy (Blowin Up), Rev. Jesse Jackson, J.J. Abrams (Mission: Impossible III), Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Sarah Silverman (Jesus is Magic) and Jon Favreau (The Break Up). Musical guests include Rihanna, Godsmack, The Cult, Franz Ferdinand, 30 Seconds to Mars, Martin Fry, Lacuna Coil, Nick Lachey, Taking Back Sunday, Christina Milian, Umphreys McGee featuring Huey Lewis, Hoobastank and Elefant.AMERICAN INVENTOR -- BEST OF AUDITIONS PT. 2 -- THURSDAY, APRIL 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) This is part two of the best of the auditions with some never-before-seen inventions. Viewers will see some of the wacky and innovative inventions that stood out at the start of the series. AMERICAN INVENTOR -- EPISODE 107 -- THURSDAY, APRIL 27 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) This week on American Inventor we will focus on three semifinalists to see how they use the $50,000 theyve been given to finalize their invention. Mary Lou Quinlan, one of our expert judges, will mentor three inventors and guide them through the process of working with product designers, packaging companies, marketing executives and product testing. In an ultimate challenge, the inventors will have their new and improved product tested to see if it delivers, and Mary Lou will face the difficult decision of choosing one of her three to move on to the final round, one step closer to winning one million dollars and becoming the next great American Inventor.COMMANDER IN CHIEF -- TIES THAT BIND -- THURSDAY, APRIL 27 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) Mac calls on her new Attorney General to look into the growing urban unrest in nearby Prince Georges County, Maryland, which she learns is where Chief of Staff Jim Gardner is from. At the same time, a friend from Gardners past unexpectedly visits him at the White House and gives him a first-hand account of the situation, one that hits closer to home. Meanwhile, Mac is briefed on the situation of the missing surface-to-air missiles that went down in a military plane crash over Pakistan and have now surfaced on the black market, and she must use all means necessary to ensure the weapons dont fall into the hands of terrorists. On the Hill, Templeton is championing the Templeton Act targeting domestic crime, which Mac threatens to veto, opting for more law enforcement and education over the bills calls for tougher sentencing. And when Dickie learns of Vinces plans for a commitment ceremony with his partner, he urges him not to invite Mac, lest it hurt her in the polls.THE 33rd ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY AWARDS -- FRIDAY, APRIL 28 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) Chandra Wilson, Kate Walsh and James Pickens, Jr. of ABCs hit medical drama, Greys Anatomy, plus Rachel Ray (The Rachel Ray Show) and Tyra Banks (The Tyra Banks Show) are among the stellar lineup of scheduled presenters for ABC live broadcast. A musical trio from the One Life to Live talent of Renee Goldsberry (Disneys The Lion King, The Color Purple), Kathy Brier (Hairspray) and Kerry Butler (Hairspray, Little Shop of Horrors) will perform a selection of show-stopping numbers from the Broadway songbook. Additional presenters include Judge Judy Sheindlin (Judge Judy); Susan Lucci, Thorsten Kaye, Alicia Minshew, Jacob Young, Alexa Havins, Justin Bruening and Cady McClain of All My Children; Erika Slezak, Kassie DePavia, Kamar de los Reyes, Bree Williamson and Forbes March of One Life to Live; Anthony Geary, Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Emma Samms, Tristan Rogers, Kimberly McCullough, Jason Thompson, Natalia Livingston, Rebecca Herbst and Finola Hughes of General Hospital; co-hosts Lisa Rinna and Ty Treadway (Soap Talk); Galen Gering and McKenzie Westmore of Passions; Kim Zimmer, Beth Ehlers, Gina Tognoni, Mandy Bruno and Crystal Chappell of Guiding Light; Joshua Morrow, Michelle Stafford, Sharon Case, Christian LeBlanc of The Young & The Restless; Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, Farah Fath and Jason Cook of Days of Our Lives; Jack Wagner and Katherine Kelly Lang of The Bold & The Beautiful, and Michael Park and Maura West of As The World Turns. ABC SATURDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK -- PEARL HARBOR -- SATURDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) Ben Affleck (Daredevil, The Sum of All Fears, Academy Award-winner for Good Will Hunting) and Josh Hartnett (Sin City, Hollywood Homicide) are boyhood friends who achieve their dream of becoming pilots. Affleck meets, pursues and falls in love with a military nurse (Kate Beckinsale, The Aviator, Van Helsing), but he is anxious to see action and heads to England, where war is raging. He enlists in the Royal Air Force and is later reported killed in action. The efforts of his best friend and girlfriend to comfort each others grief lead to their own romance. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 2/8/04)EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION -- PY FAMILY, PARTS 1 & 2 -- SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (7:00-8:00 & 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) Having raised four girls of their own and put each through college, 60-year-old Grandpop William Py and his 57-year-old wife, Grandma Carole, were looking forward to retirement. But life had something else in store for them. In l997 Grandpop and Grandma, a couple who enjoyed spoiling their grandkids but who also liked the idea that they could send the children home to their own parents after fun visits, would have their lives shattered by the first of two tragedies that would befall this closely-knit family. In July of that year, their son-in-law, Jos Rosario, 33, died unexpectedly of a brain aneurysm. Jos left behind his wife, Sharon Py Rosario, a breast cancer survivor, and three young children, William, Samantha and Jos, or Joey. The design team will help this loving family have the safe and beautiful home they so richly deserve. And, while we know Philly native Paul DiMeo and the designers can bring it on the construction build, can they hold their own against Philadelphia Eagle Jeremiah Trotter and 76er Chris Webber? Plus Pennsylvania native and singer Vanessa Carlton performs at a special breast cancer awareness fundraising concert.DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES -- IT WASNT MEANT TO HAPPEN -- SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) Karl breaks up with Edie, who has no idea that Susan is now the other woman, Lynette tries to help Ed heat up his sex life, Bree finds out that Peter has another addiction, and Lilys father comes back to claim his daughter.GREYS ANATOMY -- BLUES FOR SISTER SOMEONE --SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) Izzie grills George about the personal details of his life, Addison takes Alex to task about a sensitive case, and Burke feels the pressure when he treats his musical hero. Chris ODonnell guest starsWIFE SWAP -- RIDGELY/CORRAO -- MONDAY, MAY 1 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) Jen Ridgely (36) and her husband, Randy (38), a professional bull rider and steer wrestler, keep tight reins on their children, Peyton (7) and Rylee (3), who were born into a rough-edged lifestyle and do chores around the ranch when not in school, practicing their cowhand skills or attending the rodeo. No whinings allowed in this Delaware family, where rugged independence, hard work, competitiveness and frugality take precedence over romance and leisure time. Traveling to the suburban Ohio home of hair stylist Kim Corrao (42) and her husband, Louis (41), Cowgirl Jen encounters a family bred on la dolce vita (the sweet life). The Corrao children, Sofia (8) and Vittorio (6), feel free to do just about anything around the house, set their own bedtimes and even write on the walls. They think their party-girl mom shops too much and wears too much makeup. Husband Louis relishes the good life and the passion in his marriage, and believes his children should have fun, not chores.SUPERNANNY -- NEWTON FAMILY -- SEASON FINALE -- MONDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) Vicki and Aaron Newton are separated, with joint custody of their two sons, Aaron (12) and Kobe (5). Though the boys are angels for Dad, young Kobe saves his worst behavior for Mom. He is violent and destructive -- hitting, kicking, slapping, punching and swearing. He even throws rocks at Jos head. Aaron isnt physically aggressive, but he does talk back to his mother. For the first time, Jo Frost observes life in two homes to hone her recommendations for each parent. But can she get them to collaborate on their child-rearing techniques?WHAT ABOUT BRIAN -- THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING BRIAN -- MONDAY, MAY 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) Its Saturday and everyone wants something from Brian, but no one can find him. Brian has decided that he would rather spend the day with his new love, Lisa B (Bre Blair). Meanwhile Nicole, hopped up on her fertility hormone treatments, needs her brother to help her and Angelo with a car problem; Deena and Dave expect Brian to play Barney at their daughters birthday party; Adam, stuck planning the wedding, wants him for some guy time; and Marjorie keeps leaving messages on Brians phone to talk about their relationship.ACCORDING TO JIM -- BELABORING THE POINT -- SEASON FINALE -- TUESDAY, MAY 2 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) When an ecstatic Ryan (Mitch Rouse) announces that Dana is pregnant, Jim advises him on how to avoid the pitfalls of Danas upcoming fluctuating hormones. Then Jim dreams that he is pregnant.HOPE & FAITH FAITH KNOWS SQUAT TUESDAY, MAY 2 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) After a loud, late-night dancing session by Faith and The Gooch (Mark Consuelos) pushes Hope and Charley over the edge, they suggest that the couple find their own home. Unfortunately Charley and Hope learn that, due to a local real estate technicality, Faith is the legal owner of her garage apartment unless she has paid them rent. So Charley tries to squeeze a single rent check out of her, but the truth comes out and Faith declares an all-out war on Hope and Charley to keep her place as they all engage in an outrageous battle of one-upsmanship.HOPE & FAITH -- HOPES FLOAT -- SEASON FINALE -- TUESDAY, MAY 2 (9:00-9:30 p.m., ET) Hope reminisces with her family about the first fight she and Charley had during their courtship back in 1985 when they were both in college. Flashbacks to that fateful night reveal that it was also the first time Charley and Faith met. The fireworks begin when Hope cancels her date with Charley to go to a Huey Lewis concert, choosing instead to stay and console Faith, who is distraught after not being cast as the lead in her high school play. Both Charley and Hope think they missed the concert, but as the story is re-told, Hope uncovers some outrageous secrets that Charley and Faith have kept under wraps all these years not to mention one last surprise thats revealed about Hope.LESS THAN PERFECT -- A CRUSH GROWS IN BROOKLYN -- TUESDAY, MAY 2 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET) After a long week, Claude, Carl, Ramona and Owen enjoy a night out for happy hour at their favorite bar. A little tipsy, Claude and Carl head home and, when one thing leads to another, they end up in bed together. They decide to keep it a secret from everyone at work to protect their friendship, but their attraction to each other makes it difficult. Meanwhile, Jeb incites a power struggle between Lydia and Kipp to keep them both distracted and out of his hair.BOSTON LEGAL -- DEEP END OF THE POOLE -- TUESDAY, MAY 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) Edwin Poole (Larry Miller), a partner in the law firm of Crane, Poole & Schmidt, returns to work after a stint at a mental institution. But Shirley Schmidt wonders if he should have been released when he decides to help an obese computer technician sue a junk food manufacturer for causing his diabetes. Denny Crane represents Alan Shore, after Shore is arrested for advising a client accused of attempted murder to flee the county. Meanwhile, after their unexpected rendezvous, Brad Chase wants to explore the possibility of a relationship with Denise Bauer.ALIAS -- 30 SECONDS -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) Sloane is distressed to learn that Prophet Fives cure for Nadia is just as likely to kill her. Meanwhile, the search for Anna Espinosa continues, Rambaldis prophetic Page 47 resurfaces, and Sydney offers Rene a job at APO. Mia Maestro guest starsLOST -- TWO FOR THE ROAD -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) Jack and Kate bring an exhausted Michael back to the camp, and with him, news about The Others. Meanwhile, Ana Lucia attempts to get the prisoner to confess, and Hurley plans a surprise date for Libby.INVASION -- RUN AND GUN -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) As the storm rapidly approaches, Russell and Underlay try to uncover where Szura has hidden the hybrids and realize they have to get their families out of Homestead. AMERICAN INVENTOR -- EPISODE 108 -- THURSDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) - This week on American Inventor we will focus on three semifinalists to see how they use the $50,000 theyve been given to finalize their invention. Peter Jones, one of our expert judges, will mentor three inventors and guide them through the process of working with product designers, packaging companies, marketing executives and product testing. In an ultimate challenge, the inventors will have their new and improved product tested to see if it delivers, and Peter will face the difficult decision of choosing one of his three to move on to the final round, one step closer to winning one million dollars.AMERICAN INVENTOR -- EPISODE 109 -- THURSDAY, MAY 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) This week on American Inventor we will focus on three semifinalists to see how they use the $50,000 theyve been given to finalize their invention. Doug Hall, one of our expert judges, will mentor three inventors and guide them through the process of working with product designers, packaging companies, marketing executives and product testing. In an ultimate challenge, the inventors will have their new and improved product tested to see if it delivers, and Doug will face the difficult decision of choosing one of his three to move on to the final round, one step closer to winning one million dollars.COMMANDER IN CHIEF -- THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM -- THURSDAY, MAY 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) Macs appendix bursts mid-flight on Air Force One, and without a Vice President in place, Templeton, as Speaker of the House, becomes acting President. Meanwhile, an airline strike is crippling air traffic across the country, and on the eve of Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest travel times of the year, Templeton who is enjoying the power of the presidency immensely and hoping it to be a dry run for the near future oversteps his bounds and handles the situation his own way.AMERICAS FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS -- 1606 -- FRIDAY, MAY 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) Highlights include a hilarious montage of football follies, a food fight between a bride and groom that has serious repercussions for their wedding cake, sneaky animal clips, and a girl on her way to her prom taking a less-than-graceful tumble down the stairs. (Rebroadcast. OAD 11/20/05)ABC SATURDAY MOVIE OF THE WEEK -- SEABISCUIT -- SATURDAY, MAY 6 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) Based on a true story, this is the rags-to-riches tale of three men Johnny Red Pollard (Tobey Maguire), a half-blind ex-prizefighter, Tom Smith (Chris Cooper), a horse breaker, and Charlie Howard, a millionaire who lost everything -- and Howards down-and-out racehorse named Seabiscuit. After teaming up, these three men rediscover hope through Seabiscuit, who takes them -- and the nation -- on the ride of a lifetime, along the way accomplishing great feats that ultimately led to Horse-of-the-Year honors in 1938. This broadcast will air in 720 Progressive (720P), ABCs selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and video description via SAP.AMERICAS FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS -- 1622 -- SUNDAY, MAY 7 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET) -- Awards the final $100,000 prize of the season, with one lucky viewer at home who voted online also winning a Disney 7-Day, 6-Night Land and Sea Vacation for four. Among the finalists: Purr-fect Pet -- A cute kitty who does the strangest thing when her owner pets her; The Cupcake Kid -- a little boy who just cant share a cupcake with his grandpa; Merry Fishmas -- A not-so-merry X-mas when someones holiday gift, fish, go belly up; Jingle Bell Babe -- A little girl who just cant stand the snow, but it doesnt stop her from singing.EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION -- PETER FAMILY -- SUNDAY, MAY 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) Winston and Hardai Peter left their homeland of Guyana in 1996 and struggled long and hard to make a new home for their family in America. They were on their way to achieving the American dream when tragedy struck. In December of 2004, their tri-level colonial house burst into flames, depriving them not only of their home but all their possessions. Penniless and without other recourse, the Peters were forced to move back into their burned out house. Theyve since been living in a home without heat or hot water, and with very little electricity. They have to boil water whenever they need to bathe and have to cook on a makeshift propane stove. To make the house seem livable, Winston and his boys use whatever money they get to cover broken windows with plastic and wood, and hang sheet rock and drywall to cover up any holes from the fire damage. Winston feels as though hes let his family down, as he cannot provide them with a proper home. But as a priest, he doesnt make enough money to repair or replace his house. The design team heads to Queens to help this family rise above ashes so they may live out their American dream in their new American dream home! In addition, some special guest stars drop by and lend a helping hand: Michael Moloney drops by the set of All My Children to enlist the aid of star Susan Lucci in decorating a secret room fo