FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007
Contact: Lalena Price, University Communications (304) 746-1989
 

Marshall student television show to air on My Z TV

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – A late-night television show that got its start as a class project at Marshall University has been picked up by My Z TV.

“Up Late” will begin airing from 11 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 on My Z TV, according to Don Ray, general manager of WSAZ.

“This is a good opportunity for us to partner with Marshall University to provide unique cutting-edge programming for our My Z TV audiences,” Ray said.

Corley Dennison, dean of Marshall’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, describes the show as “Conan O’Brien in College.”

“This is truly a unique opportunity for our students,” Dennison said. “They get to have a program that they write and produce and it will have great exposure on My Z TV. I very much appreciate the opportunity WSAZ is giving our students. It’s a win-win for both the students of Marshall University and the viewers of My Z TV.”

“Up Late” grew out of the Introduction to Video Production class taught by instructors Jamie LoFiego and Eric Himes, both of whom also work with Marshall’s Instructional Television Channel 25. It is produced entirely by students in and is hosted by LoFiego. The program has a late-night show quality and features interviews, skits, ridiculous stunts, guest bands and, of course, comedy.

“The students asked me to be the host to give the show consistency through the semesters,” LoFiego said. “And because they know I’m seeking fame and fortune.”

Comedy bits aside, the class does include lecture, course work as well as studio time.

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