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Meet the famous Shakespeare’s Othello, Laurence Fishburne in a new gripping character of a judge, as you catch the debut of Thurgood on HBO tonight (Thursday, February 24, 2011) at 9 pm. Get ready to celebrate the Black History Month with African American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall, the first in the country. The Thurgood show is an HBO Films Special Presentation, which will be available on DISH Network as well for your convenience. Take a break from theaters and enjoy a couple of hours with late Civil Rights activist and Supreme Court judge on TV.

You can catch the Thurgood Marshall Biography on HBO, which is a solo play written by George Steven Jr., where the prominent Judge talks about his life and career. In this one-man Broadway show, Thurgood Marshall recounts on the issues that moved him and about the laws which he changed while dealing with notable cases like Brown vs. Board of Education.

According to Thurgood, “Many Negroes thought we were wrong, going to the Supreme Court, that if we lost we’d be back in the ditch another 20 years.” However, in the year 1952, Marshall was determined to confront segregation and he said, “I have to tell you, sometimes I get a little bit weary of trying to save the white man’s soul.” Fishburne describes the play in first person and takes his audiences on a riveting journey.

The 90-minute performance on Thurgood Marshall Show on HBO was filmed last summer in front of a ‘live’ audience at the Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The movie is confined, as it is shot in a stage bound format, however, the narration is quite impelling and strong, which trips the entire America digging its turbulent racial history. Probably, this will certainly make this project have a long lasting impact and allow it to paves its way in the high-school social studies section.

Fishburne was a Tony nominee- the highest stage honor, as he starred in the Broadway production in 2008, which was directed by Leonard Foglia. In the year 2010, there were productions at the Geffen Playhouse and the Kennedy Center. No doubt, Laurence has rightly captured the larger-than-life character of Thurgood Marshall, which is highly appreciated by live audience, who periodically erupted in loud applauses and laughter.

Charles McNulty, the familiar Times Theater Critic, has aptly remarked in his review of the Geffen productions, “virtuoso stage command is riveting even when the documentary play…momentarily stalls in the final stretch of what is otherwise an assured chronological stroll.”

So, do watch out Thurgood Marshall on HBO tonight sharp at 9 pm only on DISH Network HD! Certainly, you will like the biography and the Thurgood Marshall star, Laurence Fishburne.

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The culmination moment of 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic is right here! The cameras of HBO are all set to start rolling as two superstar captains would take the leading roles in this real-life documentary on the best present-day rivalry of NHL. Yes, we are talking about the rivalry between Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby and the Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin. The stage is all set for the all-out battle as the two teams are all set to meet on Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. Don’t miss the 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic on HBO tonight (Wednesday, December 15, 2010) at 10 p.m. ET. Tune in to DISH Network to enjoy the show.

This will be for the first time that the award-winning HBO hit series ‘24/7’ will follow its subjects through their regular season. You will get to see all the behind-the-scenes action and drama. In the past, you have seen HBO 24/7 series focusing on NASCAR drivers and boxers. This time, the series will focus on NHL.

The series is going to debut on tonight with the 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic premiere show with an encore at 11 p.m. The ensuing episodes will follow on every subsequent Wednesdays (December 22, 29, and January 5) at 10 p.m. ET. You can get to watch all the behind-the-scenes on the final episode.

So, get ready for the premiere of 24/7 Penguins/Capitals: Road to the NHL Winter Classic show on HBO. Moreover, your show gets livelier with DISH Network as you can watch it on HD mode. HD programming brings superior picture and crystal-clear sound output, which make your television experience a special one.

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Hang out all your worries as time is ripe for some funny moments and fiesta. Dennis Miller: The Big Speech is on your way so that you relish every bit and piece of this unsullied comic razzmatazz. Pure wit and humor is slowly going away from our lives and we are hopping here and there to capture creepy comedy stuff back in full swing. This season go gaga with wit, fun and frolic series on television. Sip into a high dose of comedy and laughter and leave no room to be morose. Have you checked your DISH Network programming list? Catch the fun of Dennis Miller: The Big Speech on HBO that is premiering on Friday, November 19, 2010 sharp at 10:00 PM ET.

Catching the storyline, it is said that Dennis Miller: The Big Speech TV show keeps a focus on the veteran comedian-cum-actor with all his comic skills and witty throw-outs. Dennis Miller is such a person who is grounded on reality and yet he makes thing comic and light with his brilliant skill to make people laugh to their hearts’ delight. He in other way discusses about the series issues of life in a light hearted and jovial manner so that the things reach out to people’s mind and heart. All the fresh new Dennis Miller: The Big Speech episodes no doubt have set the tempo right and go while Dennis effectively takes on his sting on certain issues. Celebrity life, political nuances, follies and foibles of present day society will be put under scanner and then will be scrutinized. In no way fun factor will be lost and for this Dennis takes the guarantee. As a net result you will get fun and amusement and many more on this Dennis Miller show. You will thoroughly enjoy it and there is hardly any doubt about it.

So, get, set and go with the Dennis Miller: The Big Speech premiere on HBO on this Friday. However, if you miss the show by any chance, you have the chance of recording the show by using your DISH DVR and watch it later at your convenient time.

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Hey guys, are you familiar with the popular 24/7 reality franchise? Love watching the events a lot? Now here it comes again with the ninth boxing installment 24/7: Pacquiao/Margarito on HBO. You are all set to watch all the four episodes of this exciting series. Watch the two titans as Manny Pacquiaro (51-3-2, 38 Kos) take on the mighty Antonio Margarito (38-6, 27Kos) in the boxing ring. Do not forget to tune in to DISH Network and watch 24/7 Pacquiao vs Margarito on HBO tonight (Friday, November 12, 2010) at 10.30 pm ET.

Pacquiao is a Filipino boxer and a politician. Did you guys know that he is a seven division world champion and the first boxer in history to have won 9 world titles in 7 different weight divisions? He is also the first boxer to win the lineal championship in four different weight classes. What’s more guys? You will be amazed to know that he was named the fighter of the decade by the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA). You will be glad to learn that he is also a 3-time BWAA and the Ring fighter of the year in 2006, 2008 and 2009.

You must be extremely excited and worked up about the match. Trust me guys when I say that this is going to be one of the best boxing bouts that you have seen in a long time. Pump your adrenaline and step up the gas. You will certainly witness an amazing fight full of tension. I am sure that you will be riveted to the edge of your seats till the last second. No one knows who will win because both the rivals are equally matched against each other.

Nothing can get better than this entertainment packed evening. Cheer for your favorite contestant even when you are at home, watch 24/7 Pacquiao/Margarito on HBO. DISH Network brings you the exclusive opportunity to watch this episode. Moreover, with DISH Network, you can enjoy the event on HD mode, which brings superior picture and sound output to make your experience a special one.

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Do not block your mind with all the ham-handed sitcoms and comedy shows. Set your mind for some true life drama series. If you retrospect we see, in words of O Henry (story: Gift of the Magi), that ‘life is made up of sobs, sniffles, and smiles, with sniffles predominating’. So deal with those crisis situation, you will need the guts and top of all, a good advisor, a friend, philosopher cum guide sort of person. Well, this is all about the forthcoming series of In Treatment TV show that centers on fifty three year old psychotherapist Dr. Paul Weston, and his weekly sessions with patients. Enough of story! For the rest, check out your DISH Network. Tune in to the season 3 premiere of In Treatment on HBO tonight (Monday, October 25, 2010) sharp at 9:00 PM ET.

Getting desperate to know more about the season 3 of In Treatment TV series? Well, the new season of In Treatment series will have four episodes every week, all packed with such thrill that will impel you to stay glued to the TV set. On ‘In Treatment 3’ series, Weston takes on three challenging new patients and also turns to a new therapist of his own.

Moreover, you also get an interesting casting in the new series. In fact, the In Treatment Season 3 cast can make viewers amazed. For instance, Byrne will be joined by Irrfan Khan, who acted brilliantly in the film ‘The Namesake’, and also Debra Winger, the ‘Rachel Getting Married’ famed star. Both of them will portray the troublesome patients of the therapist. In this season Wiest will be replaced by Amy Ryan who will act in the character of new therapist of Byrne. It looks like Paul is getting into the spree of enjoying life with his bunch of new patients thereby inducing more drama to the show. Viewers will surely have some fun-filled time watching the In Treatment season 3 episodes.

Get, set, and go to catch In Treatment Season 3 premiere on HBO tonight. However, if you miss the show, you do not have anything to worry. With DISH Network, you can use DISH HD DVR to record the entire show at your own convenience.

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