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A comedy brought to you by Mega TV’s film division Mega Films-  Show will debut with Jose Luis Rodriguez, “El Puma”

Miami, March 1st, 2010 - Spanish Broadcasting System Inc (“SBS”) (Nasdaq: SBSA) announced today that their television division Mega TV will premiere “El Vacilon”, a new entertaining comedic, variety show which will be produced by Mega Films, winners of multiple Emmy Academy Awards. The debut of “El Vacilon” will be on Saturday, March 6 at 9 p.m. (ET), 8 p.m. (CT), and 10 p.m. (PT).

“El Vacilon”, is a globally recognized brand that has been adapted for television in high definition by Agustin. The show will include musical numbers, sketch comedies, the original animated series “Rice & Bean”, and the participation of: Sarahi Diaz, who is a schooled professional in theatre and film and will showcase her talent in drama, comedy, and improvisation; Casper Martinez, who first appeared on screen in Prison Song and who had important roles in Carlito’s Way – Rise to Power and El Vacilon – The Movie; Yamil Piedra, who’s appeared on Last Comic Standing, Boston Legal, and Las Vegas and is part of the award winning comedy duo, “A Pair of Nuts”; Alvaro Ruiz, a veteran of film, theatre and television who began his career in his native Colombia over 30 years ago, and lastly Johnny Trabanco, the other half of the comedy duo “A Pair of Nuts”, who have garnered millions of on-line video hits and were featured on Last Call with Carson Daly.

“I am very pleased with the opportunity that the Spanish Broadcasting System family has given me to present this comedy to Mega TV and to the thousands of Hispanic households”, expressed Agustin, Creative and Managing Director of the Mega Films Division. “I am sure that the talent of these great actors will appeal to the audience and that the fresh and innovative format of “El Vacilon” will be a platform for many artists and Hispanic talent of the United States”, he concluded.

This seasons invited guests include personalities such as: Luis Guzmán, Wilmer Valderrama, Tony Plana, Elvis Crespo, Zion y Lennox, José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma", Steven Bauer, WWE ‘s Rey Misterio and many more. El Vacilón is executive produced by Nick Reed and Phillip B. Goldfine, created by Agustin and produced by Armando Castro III and Casper Martinez from Duende Media and Megafilms respectively.

Don’t miss the debut of “El Vacilon”, a comedic program that will unite the entire family, this Saturday, March 6 at 9 p.m. (ET), 8 p.m. (CT) y 10 p.m. (PT), only on Mega TV

Channel 22 in Miami, Channel 57 in West Palm Beach, Fl., Channel 38.2 in Orlando, Fl., Channel 36.2 in Tampa, Fl, Channel 40.2 in Charleston SC, Channel 19.2 in Palm Springs CA., Channel 13 in Chicago, IL., Channel 26 in Dallas, TX., Channel 33.2 in Fresno, CA., Channel 48.2 in New York and Channel 405 on DirecTV Más in the main cities of the United States.

In Puerto Rico, the broadcast frequency for the over the air signal via a converter box will be Channel 14.1. Cable and satellite users can watch Mega TV® on Choice Channel 16, Liberty Channel 45, OneLink Channel 60, DIRECTV Channel 169 and Dish Network Channel 60.



About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as leading radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Urban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events in the major U.S. markets and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.