The Search Continues in Chicago & New York Next Week on American Inventor  6/14/07

THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR AMERICA'S NEXT BIG INVENTION -- INCLUDING A 78-YEAR-OLD WITH A HEART PUMPING INVENTION -- AS THE JUDGES ATTEND CALLS IN CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, ON ABC'S "AMERICAN INVENTOR"

"Episode 203" - The nationwide search for America's next big invention continues with open casting calls in Chicago and New York. Viewers will witness inventors pitching their ideas and products to the panel of expert judges to see if their dreams will be realized. Highlights include a spry, 78-year-old inventor and his heart pumping invention, a salon owner's solution to motorcycle safety, a grandfather from Boonton, New Jersey with a medical miracle, a man who poured his entire family's life savings into a toy for all ages, and a superhero -- whose Bronx creator has spent the last 22 years on his idea. The panel will weigh their decisions in choosing one finalist from each city to continue to the next level, on "American Inventor," WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"American Inventor's" panel of expert judges are Businessman/former heavyweight champion/ordained minister George Foreman, British tycoon Peter Jones, entrepreneur Pat Croce and Spanx creator Sara Blakely. Nick Smith hosts.

"American Inventor" is produced by FremantleMedia North America, Simon Cowell's Syco Television and Peter Jones TV Ltd. Simon Cowell, Cecile Frot-Coutaz, Siobhan Greene, Peter Jones and Clay Newbill are executive producers. Dug James and Tabitha Hansen are co-executive producers.

This program is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

Source: ABC Press Release