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Meeting With Billionaire Mark Cuban Up for Bidding in 2017 Emmy Season Auction

Online Auction Benefits Philanthropic Arm of Television Academy

A chance to pitch a business idea to Shark Tank's Mark Cuban and VIP seats on the 69th Emmy Awards red carpet are among the once-in-a-lifetime items currently up for bid in the Television Academy Foundation’s annual Emmy Season Auction.

Exclusive studio experiences, VIP tickets and memorabilia from top TV shows — from Stephen Colbert to James Corden to Trevor Noah and Samantha Bee— are up for auction now on Charitybuzz at: http://www.charitybuzz.com/EmmysFoundation

Here’s a look at just some of the fantastic experiences up for bid:

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  • A meeting with Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban to pitch a business idea.
  • Signed memorabilia, plus four VIP tickets to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
  • Meet James Corden and enjoy two VIP tickets to a taping of The Late Late Show with James Corden.
  • Two VIP seats on the 69th Emmy® Awards Red Carpet.
  • Meet Andy Cohen, sip on Bravo Club House cocktails, and enjoy two VIP tickets to Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
  • Meet Trevor Noah and receive four VIP tickets to a taping of The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.
  • Meet Samantha Bee with two VIP tickets to Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
  • Two VIP tickets to a taping of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
  • Four tickets to a taping of The Voice.
  • Two VIP tickets to a taping of Dancing with the Stars and a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with available cast members.
  • Four greenroom passes and VIP tickets to a taping of Real Time with Bill Maher.
  • The Ultimate Los Angeles Experience Package: Four premiere seats to any Lakers/Clippers or L.A. Kings 2017 game with hotel stay and limousine service.
  • An autographed Curb Your Enthusiasm script signed by Larry David.

Auction ends September 6, 2017, at 11 a.m. PT.

Proceeds benefit the Television Academy Foundation.

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Established in 1959 as the charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of television while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs such as The Interviews: An Oral History Project of the Television Academy Foundation, College Television Awards and Student Internship Program , the Foundation seeks to widen the circle of voices our industry represents and to create more opportunity for television to reflect all of society. For more information on the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation.

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