NBC's ''HEROES'' Chosen as 'Best New Show' by TV.com Fans

A true measure of a television show's success is its popularity among TV watchers, and for the 2006 show line-up, the fans have spoken by casting more than 5 million votes for TV.com's "Best of 2006" awards. TV.com, a leading content and community site for TV fans and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), conducted its "Best of 2006" awards among its millions of users to select the best television programming of the past year. NBC's "Heroes" took "Best New Fall Show" while WB's "Supernatural" polled "Best Science Fiction Series." (Who knew!)

"TV.com's interactive features such as the "Best of 2006" poll demonstrate that TV viewers are enthusiastically engaging with online activities based on their favorite TV programs," said Stephanie Quay, TV.com site director. "Our site enables TV fans to express their thoughts and opinions in numerous ways ultimately allowing them to create stronger bonds with the shows they love and with other fans. And, their actions provide valuable insight to the television networks and studios regarding the programming that is resonating with our active, influential, and vocal audience of young entertainment consumers."

Following is a sampling of the TV.com "Best of 2006" award winners.

Best Show:	"24" (ABC)
Best New Fall Show:	"Heroes" (NBC)
Best Drama:	"House" (Fox)
Best Comedy:	"The Office" (NBC)
Best Animation:	"Avatar: The Last Airbender" (Nickelodeon)
Best Action Adventure:	"Prison Break" (Fox)
Best Science Fiction:	"Supernatural" (CW)
Best Guilty Pleasure:	"The O.C." (Fox)
Best Reality:	"American Idol" (Fox)
Hottest Actor:	"Wentworth Miller" (Fox)
Hottest Actress:	"Evangeline Lily" (ABC)
Best Episode:	"Lost--Live Together Die Alone" (ABC)