A&E to Reair Third Watch Episode

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A&E Network announced Monday that it will reair a special episode of
NBC's dramatic series, Third Watch, Oct. 29.

The two-hour show -- which initially ran on NBC Oct. 15 -- features series
cast members, who portray a group of emergency personnel, interacting with their
real-life New York City counterparts.

A&E executives said the special airing is not a prelude to a potential
repurposing deal with NBC for the series.

A&E acquired exclusive off-network television rights last month to
Third Watch, which it will begin airing in 2002.

'We are excited to have this opportunity to air an encore presentation of
this very special episode of Third Watch,' A&E senior vice president
of programming Allen Sabinson said.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.