JENNY MCCARTHY SURPRISES HER MOTHER WITH A MINI-MAKEOVER, ON ABC'S "EXTREME MAKEOVER," THURSDAY, MARCH 24

Also, A Standup Comedian Whose Funny Looks Were the Butt of His Own Jokes and a Patient Coordinator Who Dreams of Being a Plastic Surgeon Have Their Lives and Looks Transformed

"Episode 318" - Witness the first celebrity Mom mini-makeover of Linda, a 55-year-old custodian from suburban Chicago, IL and mother of comedic actress/author Jenny McCarthy ("Scary Movie 3," TV's "Jenny," the upcoming series "The Bad Girl's Guide.") Plus, catch the extreme makeovers of Steve, a 49-year-old standup comedian from Los Angeles and Ryann, a 24-year-old patient coordinator from Huntington Beach, CA, on "Extreme Makeover," THURSDAY, MARCH 24 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Steve and Ryann were given the opportunity of a lifetime, as they were able to change their appearances through the skills of an "Extreme Team," including plastic surgeons and cosmetic dentists, talented team of hair and makeup artists, stylists and personal trainers. In addition, participants recuperate at the "Makeover Mansion," the new luxurious mansion tucked away in the Hollywood Hills, CA, complete with stunning views, a swimming pool, fully equipped home gym and big screen televisions.

Jenny McCarthy needs a makeover? No, but her deserving Mom gets a mini-makeover. Jenny's mother, Linda, works as a custodian in a Chicago area court house and refuses to quit her job. She is the hard working mother of four children and two step children, and has always been there for Jenny, from the early days when she dropped out of nursing school to pursue acting and to her present success as an actress and author. Now Jenny surprises Linda with the celebrity treatment by whisking her away to Hollywood for a head-to toe-hair/makeup/wardrobe mini-makeover courtesy of stylist Sam Saboura and the "Extreme Team" experts.

Then meet Steve, a standup comedian who's been on with the best of them, from Leno and Letterman to Carson. Steve used his looks (or rather lack of looks) in his comedy act for years. As soon as he walked on stage, he'd receive not so funny comments from tough audiences regarding his lack of chin and big nose. Now he feels the self deprecating act is getting old and is ready to move on with a new life and act. See how the "Extreme Team" helps this tired comedian get that new act together.

Steve's procedures included a nose job, face lift, upper eyelid lift, chin implant, liposuction under chin, Strabismus surgery (eye muscle surgery for crossed eyes), LASIK eye surgery, laser hair removal, Fotofacials, milia extractions (deep pore cleansing), gingival re-contouring, 9 da Vinci porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening.

Steve's "Extreme Team" included:

* Dr. Garth Fisher, a prominent board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed more than 7,000 surgeries

* Eye Surgeon, Dr. Arthur L. Rosenbaum

* Dentist Dr. Steven V. Donias, cosmetic dentist to the stars

* Dermatologist Ava T. Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in the world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura, who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Hair stylist Guy Riggio of Sally Hershberger at John Frieda

* Hair colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon

_ Makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

In addition, Dr. Barbara Hayden takes Ryann, a patient coordinator who has dreamed of being a plastic surgeon, under her wing and under the knife. Ryann now gets her chance to be transformed by some of the best surgeons in the country and learn abot the industry firsthand.

Ryann's procedures included a nose job, ears pinned back, chin implant, lip repositioning, fat injections to lips, corrective breast surgery and lift, liposuction to neck, back, love handles, hips, thighs and knees, LASIK eye surgery; Fotofacial, diamond peel, eight da Vinci porcelain veneers and Zoom whitening.

Ryann's "Extreme Team" included:

* Plastic surgeon Barbara B. Hayden, American Board of Plastic Surgery

* Dentist Dr. William Dorfman, one of the pioneers of tooth whitening. Celebrity clientele includes Matthew Perry, Usher, Ali Landry, Brooke Burke and Melissa Joan Hart

* Dr. Robert Maloney, considered one of the 10 best LASIK surgeons in the world, who has performed LASIK surgery on such celebrities as Cindy Crawford and Barry Manilow

* Dermatologist Ava T. Shamban, owner and director of the Laser Institute for Dermatology in Santa Monica

* Wardrobe stylist Sam Saboura , who has served as celebrity fashion stylist for Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, Sarah Jessica Parker, MTV's "Movie House" and the Osbournes

* Master body sculptor and rapid weight-loss expert Michael Thurmond, who trains various red-carpet celebrities

* Hair stylist Guy Riggio of Sally Hershberger at John Frieda

* Hair colorist Kim Vo of B2V Salon

_ Makeup artist Darcy Gilmore

* Eyebrow artist Anastasia

* As per Michael Thurmond's customized diet regimens, gourmet custom meals are provided by Sally Ann Catering

"Extreme Makeover" is produced by New Screen Entertainment and Lighthearted Entertainment. Chuck Bangert, Lou Gorfain and Howard Schultz are the executive producers. Julie Laughlin is co- executive producer.

This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.