Los Angeles, Jan 25, 2005 -- The American National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) will host "NATPE Hour" from 6:15 to 7:15 Tuesday, January 25 through Thursday, January 27, as part of their 2005 Conference & Exhibition.

The nightly networking event will be held at Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce, a nightclub located on the Casino Level of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino between the entrances to THEhotel and The House of Blues. Only those with a NATPE 2005 Conference & Exhibition badge will be admitted. Drinks will be offered at two for the price of one.

"This is a great networking opportunity, which we hope will allow the Conference attendees to mingle with each other in a more relaxed atmosphere," said NATPE Senior Vice President, Marketing Beth Braen.

The annual NATPE Conference & Exhibition is the only American program market serving the worldwide television community.

The three-day convention and marketplace is recognized throughout the world as a key media event.