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''Entertainment Tonight'' is a daily Television entertainment news show that is Syndicated by CBS Paramount Domestic Television throughout the United States , Canada , on the Nine Network in Australia and on UBC Inside in Thailand . The show is the most popular and longest-running entertainment news program, with its first broadcast on September 14 , 1981 , and was the first syndicated program distributed via satellite. In its current form, it is half of a one-hour entertainment news block that also includes its spin-off, '' The Insider ''. Three versions are available—a "standalone" version, a version for stations that air ''The Insider'' just beforehand, and one for those that air ''The Insider'' immediately after. In Canada , '' Entertainment Tonight Canada '' is broadcast instead of ''The Insider''. ''ET Weekend'' (formerly known as ''Entertainment This Week''), a one-hour weekend edition, is also produced. Originally a recap of the week's news, most or all episodes now have some sort of special theme. ''ET Radio Minute'', a daily radio feature, is syndicated by Westwood One . Despite stiff competition from '' Access Hollywood '' and '' Extra '' (and '' Showbiz Tonight '' and '' E! News '' on cable), ''Entertainment Tonight'' still remains one of the Top 10 highly-rated programs in the syndication ratings. It was announced on January 30 , 2006 , that ''Entertainment Tonight'' has been renewed through the 2011–2012 season, which would be the show's 31st season. BACKGROUND Andy Friendly was the show's original producer establishing the program's unique Look , Sound , Pace and Reporting Style . Friendly put together a diverse staff ranging from former rock roadies to veteran television reporters of the Vietnam War —some of whom continued to work on the show for over twenty years. PAID EXCLUSIVES INTERVIEWS AND PAPARAZZI Since the 1996 - 97 season, ''Entertainment Tonight'' switched from primarily covering behind-the-scenes coverage of the latest movies, music, and television shows to include stories based on Sensationalism . For example, ''ET'' has featured paid exclusive interviews with controversial and Infamous newsmakers. Among those who have been interviewed by ''ET'': #Disgraced Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding , who became notorious for her role in the conspiracy to physically attack rival Nancy Kerrigan at a 1994 U.S. Figure Skating Championships practice session. # Amy Fisher and Joey And Mary Jo Buttafuoco , reunited following the latter Buttafuoco's infamous 1992 assault by Fisher. #Convicted child molester , 2005 #Attorney , 2007 #Additionally, ''ET'' has also aired exclusive coverage of stories related to Anna Nicole Smith, including her daughter as well as Smith's funeral. On the Heels of Anna Nicole's Death, Tragedy at The Insider , ''Jossip'', February 8 , 2007 In , 1996 Clooney ended his boycott, but ''Entertainment Tonight'' has continued to frequently broadcast video and photography taken by paparazzi stalkers of celebrities. HOSTS It is currently hosted by Mary Hart and Mark Steines with several correspondents, including Jann Carl (who co-hosts the weekend edition with Kevin Frazier ), Leonard Maltin , Steven Cojocaru , and Thea Andrews . On October 9 , 2006 , Mary Hart renewed her contract with ''Entertainment Tonight''. ''Entertainment Tonight'' also has special correspondents that report on special features for the show. Paula Abdul is a special correspondent for ''ET'''s coverage of '' American Idol '', and '' Dancing With The Stars '' had correspondents for the second season ( Tatum O'Neal ) and third season Lisa Rinna . Marcia Clark is a special correspondent for high profile trials and the red carpet at awards shows. Lead hosts # Ron Hendren , Marjorie Wallace and Tom Hallick (1981) # Ron Hendren and Dixie Whatley from 1981 to 1982 # Ron Hendren and Mary Hart from 1982 to 1984 # Mary Hart and Robb Weller from 1984 to 1986 # Mary Hart and John Tesh from 1986 to 1996 # Mary Hart and Bob Goen from 1996 to 2004 # Mary Hart and Mark Steines from 2004 to present Previous co-hosts and correspondents
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