VIEWERS FINALLY SEE MR. TIPTON WHEN CODY ASKS LONDON'S TYCOON DAD TO HELP SAVE BAILEY'S FAMILY FARM, IN PART THREE OF "THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK" PREMIERING SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 ON DISNEY CHANNEL

-- John Michael Higgins ("The Late Shift") Plays the Never Before Seen Mr. Tipton --

"Twister, Part 3" - After three seasons, London Tipton's tycoon father and owner of the Tipton hotel and S.S. Tipton, makes a un-obscured appearance when Cody begs him to help save Bailey's family farm in Kettlecorn, on part three of a three part special of "The Suite Life on Deck," premiering SUNDAY, JANUARY 16 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET/PT). In his previous appearances, Mr. Tipton has been surrounded by bodyguards, his face hidden.

"The Suite Life on Deck" stars Dylan Sprouse as Zack Martin, Cole Sprouse as Cody Martin, Brenda Song as London Tipton, Debby Ryan as Bailey Pickett and Phill Lewis as Mr. Moseby.

Matthew Timmons has a recurring role as Woody.

John Michael Higgins (HBO's "The Late Shift") plays Mr. Tipton.

"Twister: Part 3" was written by Dan Signer, and directed by Bob Koherr.

"The Suite Life on Deck" carries a TV-G parental guideline.