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JOHN O’HURLEY has become one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile players, Award-winning actor, show host, advertising spokesperson, feature film star and one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive.” He has served as host of “The National Dog Show presented by Purina®” on NBC since its inception in 2002. Best known as “J. Peterman” on “Seinfeld,” the #1 syndicated television show in the world, O’Hurley’s television career began in daytime television on a number of soap operas. He starred on the inaugural edition of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” and was the show’s ultimate cham­pion. O’Hurley went on to star on Broadway in “Chicago,” as the male lead, “Billy Flynn,” and currently hosts the syndicated game show, “Family Feud.” He has written two books, the New York Times bestseller, It’s Okay to Miss The Bed On the First Jumpand Before The Dog Can Eat Your Homework First You Have To Do It: Life Lessons From A Wise Old Dog To A Young Boy, both published by Penguin Books.
   
DAVID FREI, is a natural choice to serve as expert analyst since he is one of the most authoritative voices in the dog show world. An AKC-licensed judge who has officiated at dog shows all over the world, Frei has hosted USA Network’s coverage of “The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show” from Madison Square Garden since 1990. He has co-hosted “The National Dog Show presented by Purina®” since its inception in 2002 and along with O’Hurley has become a Thanksgiving Day fixture in American homes since the show follows the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Director of Communications for “The Westminster Kennel Club” since 2003, Frei and the Club helped to create Angel On A Leash, a therapy dog program with health care facilities around the country. He serves as President of that organization. He is proudest of the fact that his Brittanys, Teigh and Belle, and his Cavalier, Angel, are registered therapy dogs visiting patients at the Ronald McDonald House and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He co-authored the best seller The Angel By My Side,a non-fiction book about a heroic Golden Retriever service dog who repeatedly saved the life of his human partner.
   
TIFFANY SIMONS assignment as a behind-the scenes reporter for "The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®" is a logical extension of her role earlier this year as a reporter for "USA Network" at the "Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show". She is best known for her work on "NBC’s Dew Tour". During the 2008 Olympic Games, Simons hosted the daily show "While You Were Sleeping". She also has anchored the "NBC Sports Update Desk" and has been featured on "CNBC’s Fast Money". Simons is the Co-Host of "NBCSports.com’s" sev­eral shows: "Fantasy Fix", "Drive to the BCS", "Irish Live", "Fantasy Baseball", "Buzzer Beater" and "MMA Fight Weekly". She has covered some of the most exciting sporting events in the past two years such as "Super Bowl XLI" and XLII, the "NBA All Star Game", "MLB All Star Game", "March Madness", "Elite XC on CBS", the NFL and NBA Draft, "American Century (celebrity golf) Championship" and many more. Simons graduated from Florida State Univer­sity in 2003 with a degree in Mass Media Studies. She spent the summer after graduation interning at CBS Sports in New York.
 
 
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