For Immediate Release
December 18, 2006
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BLUEHIGHWAYS TV ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT AND
PARTNERSHIP WITH GENE BICKNELL
Branson’s Mansion America Theater Offered For Use

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. - BlueHighways TV, a network created to explore the people, stories, traditions and music of America, announced today that an investment partnership has been signed between BlueHighways TV and O. Gene Bicknell, an entrepreneur from Pittsburg, Kansas. The agreement also enables BlueHighways TV to utilize Bicknell's Mansion America Theater in Branson, Missouri, featuring a state of the art audio/video production facility.  
"I welcome Gene Bicknell and his organization to the BlueHighways TV family," said Stan Hitchcock, Chairman and CEO of BlueHighways TV.  "His rich experience in business development, topped with his accomplished credits in theater, film and television, make him an ideal partner for BlueHighways TV. Plus, we are excited to expand the scope of our network's cross-country live television offerings with the Mansion America Theatre, having begun this initiative with The American Jukebox Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee."
"BlueHighways TV offers programming that hits home with America," said Gene Bicknell. "My roots are grounded in the heartland, and I am honored to partner with Network Creative Group and BlueHighways TV to help them to continue providing their distinctive and popular content to viewers around the globe."
The agreement includes a cash investment along with options and a services arrangement that focuses on the Branson-based Mansion America Theatre, audio recording facilities, television production truck and equipment.

About Gene Bicknell
Named the 2004 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year/Retail and Consumer Products, Gene Bicknell is the former owner of National Pizza Company International, Inc., the world's largest operator of Pizza Hut franchises and the 11th largest restaurant operator in the United States. Mr. Bicknell's investments currently include the Mansion America Theater, Pitt Plastics, National Mills, Inc., with affiliates in Latin America, and Zouire. Bicknell teaches graduate level entrepreneurship classes and is founder of the O. Gene Bicknell Center for Entrepreneurship at Pittsburg State University of Kansas. An actor, producer/executive producer and writer of both film and television Gene Bicknell (sometimes credited as O. Gene Bicknell) has 23 credits to his name spanning from 1983.
About BlueHighways TV ™
BlueHighways TV is a satellite, cable and broadband delivered television network that grew out of the great interest that audiences have in exploring and re-freshening the folklore, music, traditions, destinations, festivals and artistry of America.   Conceived and created by Network Creative Group, LLC, BlueHighways TV captures that welcoming, down-home spirit that Americans are known for – and are increasingly seeking on television -- delivered with an interesting, honest and exploratory voice. The network has developed a number of innovative ways to work with satellite distributors and cable operators to reach and serve their local audiences, and BlueHighways TV is currently in active negotiations for carriage. For more information, visit BlueHighways TV's website at www.bluehighwaystv.com.