Today is the day! Tune in!!!

It's the Princeton Megathon. Tonight we go to air at 6pm, so tune in to experience this amazing 30 hour spectacular. Remember it's live, live, live - so anything could happen. Go Princeton!

Princeton TV Poster Features Local Resident.

This is the launch poster for the new branding campaign for Princeton TV. It features America's original revolutionary and former Princeton resident, George Washington, as the symbol of Princeton TV.

Historical note: While the Continental Congress met in Princeton, General George Washington lived at a local Princeton area residence called Rockingham, using it as his final Revolutionary War headquarters in 1783.

Widely acknowledged as a great orator and community organizer, George Washington embodies the revolutionary power of a media entity where all voices are heard and respected.

With appreciation and thanks to Princeton-based Mara Marich and Sharyn Alice Murray for concept/ design.

Princeton TV Megathon FAQ's

Q: What's a Megathon?
A 30 hour open house of continuous live TV starting May 15 at 6pm

Q: Who can attend?
1/ Performers/ artists/ musicians.

2/ Volunteers to work behind the scenes.

3/ The curious. Stop by, the Megathon is open to the public.

Q: Where is the Megathon?
Princeton TV's studio is at 369 Witherspoon St, Princeton. Phone is 609-252-1963.

Q: What if I just want to watch from home?
Princeton TV can be viewed on cable channel 30 throughout the Princeton Township/ Princeton Borough on the Comcast Cable System and on channel 45 of Verizon's FiOS system.

The Megathon will also be webcast on May 15 and May 16. Go to http://www.princetontv.org, then just click on the link that will let you watch from your computer ANYWHERE in the world.

PRINCETON TV Promo Spot: A Little Taste of Cuba

Creative team: Mara Marich, Sharyn Alice Murray, Abby Gold.

BIG NEWS: New Co-Host, Ms. Nadia Hussain

We are thrilled to have Nadia Hussain onboard, co-hosting the Princeton TV Megathon.

It's one thing to look believable as a Hindu goddess, another to have a job as a justice fighter, and yet something else again, to possess a wicked (some may say naughty) sense of humor. But hey, that's Nadia Hussain. Contrary to popular belief, Nadia wants it to be known that she is actually not a blue-skinned Hindu deity. In the real world she is full time social justice warrior, a breakdance fighter, and a disgruntled Linux user. But as Nadia herself says "more than anything, I'm is a fat white nerd trapped in a chick's body, so I'm like totally stoked that I have boobs."

There's only one thing that is going to keep the Megathon boat afloat once we hit the 24 hour wall. And that's humor. Thanks Nadia, looking forward to watching you helm the Megathon ship.

New to the MEGA Line-Up!

A Lesser Evil, Imakhu and Milan will all be performing *LIVE* during the Megathon - what a line-up!

Da Rezarekt, Livest Band on da Planet, right here!

Da Rezarekt are playing live, live, live at the Megathon.

Yep - Selkow, playing *LIVE* at the Megathon.

It's a major coup - Selkow, performing live on Princeton TV.

Tonche, The Spirit Dancer performing live!

Tonche, the Spirit Dancer, performing live during the Princeton Megathon, Woo Hoo!

Announcing: Live Fun Machine Performance!

Fun Machine, just one of the bands that will be performing live during the Megathon!

Every Man, Woman and Dog is Wearing our T Shirt.

Enjoy a few shots from Communiversity, a fun loving happening in downtown Princeton held today. Princeton TV T shirts are just $20 with proceeds going towards the cause of local tv. To get your own T shirt, call 609-252-1963, and tell George your size.

With special thanks to Eileen Beirne for photography.

PRINCETON TV Promo Spot: Small World Coffee

Creative team: Mara Marich, Sharyn Alice Murray, Abby Gold.

PRINCETON TV Promo Spot: Decked

Creative team: Mara Marich, Sharyn Alice Murray, Abby Gold.

PRINCETON TV Promo Spot: House of Cupcakes

Creative team: Mara Marich, Sharyn Alice Murray, Abby Gold.

PRINCETON TV Promo Spot: Princeton Army Navy Surplus

Creative team: Mara Marich, Sharyn Alice Murray, Abby Gold.

Focus on Eileen Beirne, Princeton Megathon veteran.

Eileen Beirne appeared at the Princeton TV studio early in 2008, her steady soul a welcome presence in the energy vortex. Eileen's quiet smile magically added a serenity to the 2008 Megathon. Both poet and photographer, she toiled long shifts behind the camera, and even made a rare on camera appearance as well. We asked Eileen about her favorite Megathon 2008 moments.

"Watching Fahad in the throes of sleep deprivation dancing wildly within his cape, by himself out in the hallway 25 hours into it. Not feeling my left leg after 3 hours behind the camera. Anything Tom Florek does in front of the camera. Watching humble diplomatic and knowledgeable George always guiding behind the scenes. The changing flux and flow of new faces around the clock. The champagne at New Years finish to a program launch knocked together with great success by a dedicated band of techies, nerds, communications majors, and rag-tag volunteers."

Eileen, we know it was madness - and we're thrilled you're going to be part of the 2009 Megathon on May 15.

A Shout-Out to the Princeton Business Community

The Princeton TV Marketing Communications Team had an awesome day today filming local merchants giving video shout-outs on camera. The footage will be edited into tv spots scheduled to run on-air on Princeton TV, to publicize our non-stop open house 30 hours of May madness.

We want to thank everyone at Decked, Princeton's own skateboard store, John at the local cigar haven - A Little Taste of Cuba, Terri at the irresistable new Cupcake shop, 4th generation Princeton trader Rachel at Princeton Army and Navy Surplus, and Vin the barista at Small World Coffee, all on Witherspoon Street. As well, we shot the affable Wes at The Princeton University Store on Nassau. Last but not least it was a pleasure to meet the team from the world famous Princeton Record Exchange on South Tulane - a place so well-known, it has its own wikipedia entry, for realz! www.prexwiki.com (Thanks to the exotic and lovely Sabrina for performing admirably on camera - you're a natural!)

If you are a local merchant who'd like to get involved, we're actively looking for sponsors for the megathon, just email princetontv@yahoo.com to find out how!

(Photo of Princeton Record Exchange from Princeton Record Exchange's website, for publicity purposes only.)

Megathon 2008 Recap: The Revolution, Televised

A few choice shots from the 2008 Megathon as live performers rip up the studio. This year, we're planning to turn up the volume even higher.

We Heart Belly Dancers

Are you a dancer? The Megathon is actively seeking individual dancers as well as dance troupes to perform live on air during the Megathon. This brilliant dramatic belly dancing performance was broadcast during the 2008 Megathon - wowza! To be considered, just drop a line to princetontv@yahoo.com and tell us about your skills.

Megathon 2008: Behind The Scenes Shots

Here are some of the hard working crew photographed during the 2008 Megathon. We're looking for producers, camera people, production assistants and greeters. Enthusiasm is just as important than experience! If you'd like to volunteer to work behind the scenes, email princetontv@yahoo.com

Say hello to Mara Marich, Megathon Media Advisor

Say hello to Mara Marich. (She's the one on the right of the picture!) Mara is the Senior Media Advisor for the Princeton TV Megathon this year. Her day job includes working with television networks, advertising agencies, original content distributors and production companies, as well as direct clients to create and refine brand image. Originally from Australia, Mara is an alumnus of MTV New York's famed creative team.  She has won awards for writing, art direction, design, directing and producing, including an Emmy nomination for her work for The American Cancer Society, two Gold Broadcast Design International Awards, A Cable Ace Award for MTV's Free Your Mind campaign, and the Gold Award from WorldFest Houston for her collaboration with art superstar, Barbara Kruger.  She is also the writer of Antz Pantz, the most controversial and highly awarded tv commercial in Australia's history.  Her role for this year's Megathon is to supervise all branding, messaging and promotion, and provide quality control for the entire broadcast.

Local Media Makes Good: Megathonians Now Available for Press

As May 15 draws closer, the talented producers of Princeton TV are keen to get the word out about Princeton TV to the rest of the world.  If you'd like to do an interview showcasing the fabulosity that is Princeton TV and get the inside scoop on the Megathon, just email princetontv@yahoo.com and we'll hook you up with a unique media story that could only happen in a place called Princeton.  Princeton TV is made up of extraordinary talent both behind and in front of the camera.  Our goal is to showcase exactly how much a community TV channel can achieve simply by thinking outside the box and implementing a lot of big ideas.  Just remember, we are TV by the people for the people.  Now get in touch, we'd love to talk with you.

The United Nations of Megathon.

If you don't have a tv, don't fret. We plan to webcast the Princeton TV Megathon on May 15.  

What exactly does this mean? Well, it means that no matter where in the world you are, you can watch the Princeton TV Megathon if you have access to high speed internet.

And you can watch it both FREE and LIVE.  

UStream are the folks we'll be working with to bring the best of Princeton and the world, to the farthest reaches of planet Earth. 

So tell your sister in Seattle, your cousin in Calcutta, and your godfather in Guadalajara, to watch the Princeton TV Megathon on the net. 

Yep, it's just another amazing feat of technology from the wonderful people at Princeton TV.

It's Megathon Maven, Noemi de la Puente!

More behind the scenes insider info: Today we feature Noemi de La Puente.  A professional actress and playwright, Noemi acts in both English and Spanish, and her plays have been read and produced in New York and abroad. Besides directing, editing and shooting different projects for Princeton TV, Noemi also performs on camera.  Her solo show 'Fountain of Youth' originally performed on the New York stage, was also broadcast on Princeton's own TV channel.  She is married to one of the Megathon heroes of '08, Ron Cohen.  Noemi is a beacon of focused energy, a champion of Princeton TV well-known for her support of those both behind and in front of the camera.  She looks forward to meeting up with colleagues, old and new, at this year's Megathon.

The Megathon Crew: Working Hard for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

The Princeton TV Megathon is looking for local area restaurants and eateries, who would like to sponsor our 30 hour live TV event.  If you would like your establishment to be featured on-air, simply send us your company logo, your address and phone number, plus 3 to 5 sentences describing your culinary expertise. What's the catch?  You simply need to provide a meal for 12 of the hardest working crew members that ever sweated under the hot lights of Princeton's Witherspoon Street studio.  Email princetontv@yahoo.com for more info.  Bon Appetit!

Yes, we are on Facebook.

Want to be our friend?  Just search for 'Princeton Megathon' on Facebook  and hit the 'request friend' button. That way you'll get all the latest updates.  And remember, to mark your calendar for May 15, 2009.

Princeton TV's Multi Talented Man.

As part of our ongoing series featuring the amazing talent at Princeton TV, here's a story about one of the station's most popular people, Robert Jenkins. Robert is one of the station's primo directors and producers.  Like many of the station's volunteers, he is also adept operating as a camera man. Robert studied painting and sculpture at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Fine Arts in New York City.  His work has been exhibited both at schools and in private group shows.  Robert also teaches at the Arts Council of Princeton.  Robert's steady hand was evident during the 2008 Megathon and we're thrilled that he plans to be part of this year's Megathon as well.

Seeking Professional Stand Up Comedians

How funny are you?  If you have experience performing professional stand up comedy, we'd love to hear from you.  The Princeton TV Megathon is looking for a bunch of laugh-makers to keep the energy high over the course of our 30 hour live broadcast.  Send a link to your stand up comedy routine to princetontv@yahoo.com  We can promise successful candidates exposure to a wide and varied audience both locally and internationally, via webcast.  Hit our funny bone and email us, already!

Do You Juggle?

Do you juggle? Swallow swords? Eat fire? Make balloon dogs? Perform magic tricks? All of the above?  Princeton TV's Megathon is actively seeking unusual and exciting talent to appear live on-air during this year's 30 hour Megathon event.  To be considered, send your bio and a photo of yourself in action to princetontv@yahoo.com and tell us in 50 words or less why you think you'd make a great addition to the line up.

Don't mess with crime fighter & Megathon Host...The Captain!!!

The Captain emerged from the shadows in 2005 to share his message of truth and justice. Along with being a full time crime fighter and an amateur botanist, the Captain co-hosts “Breeezin’ with Bierman” with legendary Princetonian Adam Bierman. He has become a staple of the local music scene and frequently invites talented acts to perform on the show. The Captain is also proud to be the mastermind behind the Megathon and was quoted as wanting to “run things this year like Stalin ran Russia”. Some say he is so hot you can see steam rising from his body.

Giddy up, Captain.

May We Have This Dance?

If you're a professional dancer, whether it be ballet, tap, interpretative, or modern jazz - solo or group - we'd like to hear from you.  Princeton TV's Megathon would love to give you 15 minutes of fame. Simply send an email to princetontv@yahoo.com for a chance to perform during this year's Megathon on May 15, 2009.

Meet Sharyn Alice Murray behind the camera.

Sharyn Alice Murray works at Princeton TV, and volunteers as a camera person on multiple programs.  She has been directing and producing creative projects since the age of 17. Currently Sharyn is producing a delightful children's television series titled Animalealia (Say it: ah-nih-mah-lee-ah-lee-ya.) The show revolves around a secret society for kids who want to learn more about local wildlife.  A veteran with multiple years of hands-on experience both behind and in front of the camera, Sharyn also sings professionally, speaks fluent French, and is a HUGE fan of puppetry.  You're very likely to meet Sharyn behind the camera during our non-stop live Megathon on May 15, 2009.  

Does Your Dog Do the Soft Shoe?

If your dog dances on cue, or if your kitty can sing, or your parrot can whistle Dixie, we want to hear from you.  Apart from all the incredible human performances to be featured on the Princeton TV Megathon, we're seeking amazing animal acts.  To be considered simply email princetontv@yahoo.com with your animal's story and don't forget to enclose a snap of your pride and joy.  

60 seconds with Megathon Host: Adam Bierman

This is the first in a series of bite-size profiles about the people who create Princeton TV. Adam Bierman will be one of the hosts of the 2009 Princeton TV Megathon. He is a life-long Princeton resident and a brilliant wit, to boot.

In his own words:
I am a man waiting for mega stardom to happen. Perhaps the "end times" will come first. I used to be a congenial man (though some do not consider me a "real man") who worked for the planet and the people who inhabit it, but now it is all about ADAM. Except for my wife, Sandra, who has successfully neutered me, my daughter Rachel, and too many dogs.


Told you he was witty! It takes a special talent and a great sense of humor to anchor a 30 hour megathon.

Keep coming back to this blog for more profiles from the people who will be working behind and in front of the camera at this year's Megathon.