Historical ‘4400’

USA’s “The 4400” finished its run as the top-rated original (scripted) series in basic cable history. The six-episode series, which aired over five hours, averaged 5.9 million viewers, with the finale notching 6.1 million viewers.

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Ingrid Wiese, the “Joe Schmo”-contestant-turned-actress on “Joe Schmo 2,” is planning to start a foundation to fund International Media Advocacy Campaigns, with funds donated by reality TV contestants, networks and interested viewers.

Wiese did some research, and found that a collective $10 million a year is doled out to reality TV/game show contestants – and that winners of that money then turn around and donate 5 percent of their winnings, on average, to charity – which means that about $500,000 annually is being donated.

What Ingrid wants to do is get networks, viewers and a government organization called Global Development Alliance to match this amount – which could bring the $500,000 up significantly. If that happens, she could fund international media programs targeting public advocacy.

Last, but not least:

* Ron Claiborne and Marysol Castro named news anchor and weathercaster/feature reporter, respectively, for the new weekend edition of “GMA.”

* Rick Lazio and Andrew Cuomo co-host a one-time-only show tomorrow (noon) on WVOX (1460 AM). They’ll take listener calls and discuss the upcoming election.

* Joe Franklin and Richie Ornstein help Jack La Lanne (ESPN Classic) celebrate his 90th birthday Sept. 26 at The Pierre. Tristar Products, Dime Group throwing the fete.

* HBO’s “Something the Lord Made” received nine Emmy nominations, leading all TV movies.

* TV maven John Gabriel (actor/writer/raconteur) in “Escape from Gilligan’s Island” Aug. 18 (8 p.m.) at The Hideaway at Helen’s (Eighth Ave.). It’s recommended by his pal, Charles Grodin.

* “Goumba Johnny’s Slice of Italian Comedy” is now available on DVD. A portion of sales benefit The Cooley’s Anemia Foundation and Multiple Sclerosis for Kids. Call (866) 446-8622 or go to goumbajohnny.com