The Ticker: CBS, CNBC, ABC…

> CBS’ The Early Show brings their summer concert series to the USS Intrepid, with the first performance on Friday. Lionel Richie and Akon perform, and the entire broadcast will originate from aboard the ship.

> CNBC’s “Dollars & Danger: Africa the Final Investment Frontier,” premieres Wednesday at 9pmET. The Erin Burnett special repeats Sunday at 10pmET.

> Charlie Gibson anchors ABC World News from Boston tonight. Earlier today he interviewed Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner at Fenway Park.

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