The Dennis Miller Show Debuts March 26 on News Talk 990 AM WNTP

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Salem Communications Provides Show Top 10 Market Coverage

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

News Talk 990 AM WNTP announced today that The Dennis Miller Show debuts March 26 from 9 p.m. - Midnight. weekdays. A new product of Westwood One, Dennis Miller will air on more than 80 stations and in seven of the top 10 markets including Salem's KRLA-AM Los Angeles, WIND-AM Chicago, WNTP-AM Philadelphia, KSKY-AM Dallas, and WDTK-AM Detroit.

Joe Davis, COO of Salem commented, "Dennis Miller is a self-proclaimed 9-11 conservative with an engaging style and a quick wit that our listeners will appreciate. He is an entertainer, he is smart, and he understands politics and current affairs. He fits well with our other talk personalities, and he will bring a fresh perspective and new vigor to news talk on Salem stations."

Salem is the largest station group carrying The Dennis Miller Show. Other Salem stations airing the new program include KKOL-AM Seattle, KYCR-AM Minneapolis, KNUS-AM Denver, and WORL-AM Orlando. In Philadelphia, WNTP's weekday line-up of nationally syndicated talk show hosts includes:

    --  Bill Bennett's Morning in America - 6 - 9 a.m.

    --  The Laura Ingraham Show - 9 - Noon

    --  The Dennis Prager Show - Noon - 3 p.m.

    --  The Michael Medved Show - 3 - 6 p.m.

    --  The Hugh Hewitt Show - 6 - 9 p.m.

    --  The Dennis Miller Show - 9 p.m. - Midnight

In his first ever radio show, five-time Emmy award winner and four-time Writers' Guild award winner, Dennis Miller will offer his unique take on the day's topics with comedy and satire. The daily talk show also will feature Miller taking listener calls, as well as interviewing high-profile special guests.

After six seasons as the Weekend Update anchor on Saturday Night Live, Dennis Miller has become a household name through an eclectic mix of television, cable, film and sports broadcasting platforms. The Santa Barbara resident, who had a nine year run on the HBO live talk show "Dennis Miller Live," also has written and starred in six solo one-hour HBO comedy specials. He was the host and executive producer of CNBC's "Dennis Miller," a topical interview talk show, has starred in various feature films, written a series of bestselling 'Rant' books, and provided color commentary for ABC's "Monday Night Football."

"The management team at Salem understands the awesome potential of The Dennis Miller Show and is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the program in their markets as a result of their vision for the show," said Dennis Green, Westwood One executive VP affiliate sales.

Salem Communications (NASDAQ: SALM) is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network(R), which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives(TM), a national radio advertising sales force; and Salem Web Network(TM), an Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 97 radio stations, including 61 stations in 23 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.

Source: Salem Communications

Released March 20, 2007