Auction Goes Live Monday November 19th on NBC.com
Portion of Proceeds to Benefit United Way
Portion of Proceeds to Benefit United Way
Burbank, Calif. - November 15, 2007 – NBC Universal Video, Music & Product Development and Delivery Agent, in conjunction with the NBC Universal Online Store, is set to launch a live online auction at NBC.com of select items from some of NBC and Universal Media Studio's top shows, including "Heroes," "30 Rock" and "The Office."
The online auction powered by Delivery Agent, the leader in shopping-enabled entertainment for television shows, motion pictures, sports and music videos, kicks off Monday, November 19th and will feature props, wardrobe items and other rare collectibles that were featured on an array of hit NBC shows. A portion of the auction's proceeds will benefit the United Way and its various partner organizations.
Fans can log on to NBC.com/auctions and participate in the auction running from November 19th through December 3rd. The auction will feature items from the following NBC/Universal Media Studios shows: "Heroes," "The Office," "30 Rock," "Las Vegas" and "Friday Night Lights."
Exclusive items will include three original paintings that were seen on the hit sophomore series "Heroes," Michael Scott's (Steve Carell) Timex watch and Hawaiian "Convention" shirt from "The Office," and a poker set used by the main cast of "30 Rock." Other items up for auction include "Friday Night Lights" Tim Riggins' (Taylor Kitsch) jersey, a football signed by three cast members and a megaphone signed by Lyla Garrity (Minka Kelly). Also from the hit show "Las Vegas" fans can bid on Danny's (Josh Duhamel) signed Letterman jacket.
For a complete rundown of what is being offered, log on to www.nbc.com/auctions
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United Way
United Way is a national network of nearly 1,300 locally governed organizations that work to create lasting, positive changes in communities and people's lives. Building on more than a century of service as the nation's pre-eminent community-based fundraiser, United Way engages the community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant local issues, develops strategies and pulls together financial and human resources to address them and measures the results. United Way of America is the national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement. While local United Ways tackle issues based on local needs, common focus areas to advance the common good include helping children and youth succeed, promoting financial stability and improving access to health care. For more information about United Way, please visit: www.unitedway.org.
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