Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Robert Mead (212) 484-6701
DISCOVERY ZONE ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, MARCH 19,1996 --- Discovery Zone, Inc. announced
today that, in connection with the previously announced resignation of Steven R.
Berrard as the Chief Executive Officer of the Blockbuster Entertainment Group
and a director of Viacom, Inc., Mr. Berrard has resigned as CEO and a director
of Discovery Zone.
The Company said that Donna Moore, who is currently President and Chief
Operating Officer of Discovery Zone, would continue to oversee the Company's
day-to-day operations.
Discovery Zone is the leading operator of children's indoor entertainment
and fitness facilities.
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