MIAMI -- In the cutthroat world of talkshow exclusives, it apparently helps to have God on your side.
Telemundo's "Padre Alberto" will feature the only formal TV appearance to date with the Cuban uncle embroiled in the international custody dispute over Elian Gonzalez.
Miami resident Lazaro Gonzalez, who is seeking custody of the boy, and one of his advisers have already taped a program with the show's host, Roman Catholic priest Father Alberto Cutie.
The Spanish-lingo network is skedded to air the program sometime this week.
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