ENCINO, CALIFORNIA (May 13, 2008) … Paul Petersen, one of television’s first teen idols andmember of one of America’s first television families when he starred as Donna Reed’s son, Jeff Stone, in her mega-hit show of the 1950 and 1960’s, will receive EMA’s Legendary Television Son Award during EMA’s Home Entertainment Awards ceremony, show organizers announced today. The presentation will be made on June 24 during EMA’s Home Media Expo 2008, to be held June 24-26, 2008 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

“Paul Petersen was one of the most popular stars on television as part of one of television’s most beloved families,” said EMA President Bo Andersen. “His personal dedication and his experience as a child star have provided the groundwork for a lifetime of advocacy dedicated to protecting the rights of working children. We’re thrilled to honor him for his contribution to classic TV and the welfare of his fellow performers.”

Paul Petersen played Jeff Stone, the son on The Donna Reed show from 1958-1966. The Stone family epitomized the ideal of the close-knit wholesome American family that was the focus of several television series. Americans watched Petersen grow up from age 12-20 on the show which aired every Thursday night. Petersen was soon a young heartthrob with hit records and lots of screaming fans. The Donna Reed Show will be available on DVD from Arts Alliance America later this summer.

Petersen’s acting career continued after The Donna Reed Show’s eight-year run with a number of roles in movies and television shows including Happiest Millionaire, Time for Killing, and Gidget Grows Up, to name a few.

Petersen launched second and third careers as an author and an advocate. In addition to publishing 16 books, Petersen founded A Minor Consideration, a non-profit organization designed to give guidance and support to young performers. However, his advocacy involves all ages, as Petersen has also been appointed to the California Commission on Aging and, in 2005, received a Presidential appointment to the White House Conference on Aging.

EMA’s Home Media Expo 2008, a joint venture of the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) and Questex Media Group, will be held June 24-26, 2008 at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.

EMA’s Home Media Expo is open to trade and press only. Individuals interested in attending can register at www.HomeMediaExpo.com

To exhibit, please contact: Dan Donati at (714) 338-6726 or ddonati@questex.com

The Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) is the not-for-profit international trade association dedicated to advancing the interests of the $33billion home entertainment industry. EMA represents approximately600companies throughout the United States, Canada, and other nations. Its members operate approximately20,000 retail outlets in the U.S. that sell and/or rent DVDs and computer and console video games and digitally distributed versions of these products. Membership comprises the full spectrum of retailers (from single-store specialists to multi-line mass merchants, and both brick and mortar and online stores), distributors, the home video divisions of major and independent motion picture studios, and other related businesses that constitute and support the home entertainment industry. EMA was established in April 2006 through the merger of the Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA) and the Interactive Entertainment Merchants Association (IEMA).

Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider that serves multiple industries including technology, telecommunications, beauty, spa, travel, hospitality, leisure, abilities, home entertainment, landscape design, building services and natural resources through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media, research, information and integrated marketing services.The company's media properties include over 100 print and digital media publications, 45 conferences, tradeshows and events, and a range of research, data and information products. The company’s operations include more than 500 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.

For more information, please visit www.HomeMediaExpo.com