Michael Buble "swings" into action on the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show, airing Friday, February 17 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. But wait, there´s more!
In a DANCING WITH THE STARS first, host Tom Bergeron will join Master P´s former partner, Ashly Delgrosso, in a heroic attempt at the quickstep.
Setting hearts aflutter through his unique and refreshing interpretation of such classics as FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE and THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT, Michael Bubli is well on his way to becoming the new king of swing. This week he serenades audiences on the DANCING WITH THE STARS stage with his rendition of SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME from his latest album, IT´S TIME, as professional dancers Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska dance the cha cha. He also accompanies professional dancers Nick Kosovich and Andrea Hale who dance the foxtrot as he sings MOONDANCE off his highly successful sophomore album, COME FLY WITH ME.
Not to be outdone, in a DANCING WITH THE STARS exclusive, host Tom Bergeron will lace up his dancing shoes and showcase his moves. Bergeron has devoted weeks of intensive training to learning the quickstep, and fully appreciates the hard work and dedication the celebrities have undergone in order to pull off their routines. With professional dancer Ashly Delgrosso by his side, we eagerly await his debut performance.
Hosted by Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris, the DANCING WITH THE STARS results show airs Fridays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET and features performances by music´s hottest stars, as well as performances from the hottest dance troupes and professional dancers, ranging from salsa to jive to hip-hop.
Celebrities paired with professional dancers perform choreographed routines on DANCING WITH THE STARS Thursday nights and are judged by a panel of dance experts - renowned Ballroom Judge Len Goodman, and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.
The viewing public also weighs in by phoning in or voting online for their favorite performers during the Thursday night performance shows. Viewers may vote up to thirty minutes after the show ends. The judges´ scores and viewers³ scores are combined, and the couple garnering the lowest score is revealed during the results show by Friday evening´s end and eliminated from the competition. One couple is dismissed each Friday until a winner is crowned Sunday, February 26.
This Friday the three finalists will be revealed, as one more couple is eliminated. Tune in to find out who among the following contestants will be sent home and who will dance their way into the finals:
Stacy Keibler - WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) wrestler, and partner/professional dancer Tony Dovolani.
Drew Lachey - Recording artist and former member of the pop group 98 Degrees, and partner/professional dancer Cheryl Burke.
Jerry Rice - Three-time Super Bowl champ and considered by many to be the greatest wide receiver to play in the NFL, and partner/professional dancer Anna Trebunskaya.
Lisa Rinna - Actress, entrepreneur and host of SOAPnet´s SOAP TALK, and partner/professional dancer Louis van Amstel, who returns to the series from last season.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
MTV Announces New TRUE LIFE Series - Expands Lineup of Documentary Series
MTV Expands Lineup of Documentary Series with New slate of Programming In 2006
MTV announced a wide-ranging expansion of News & Docs series production for 2006, following up on the success of such documentary series as veteran groundbreaker TRUE LIFE. MTV has given the greenlight to three new shows catering to audience´s demand for more programming that presents an honest and accurate portrayal of young people´s lives.
"Our audience has responded strongly to programs that cover the social issues, lifestyle trends, and everything in between that affect young people´s lives," says Dave Sirulnick, Executive Vice President, MTV Multiplatform Production, News and Music. "In the same spirit of TRUE LIFE, the new line-up uniquely tells the stories of young people from their personal points of view."
The critically-acclaimed MTV News & Docs staple TRUE LIFE continues to perform well after 8 years on air. The last cycle of TRUE LIFE episodes (December 15, 2005 -- January 26, 2006) reached more than 65 million viewers. Among viewers P12-34, the series outpaced its last by 15% and the season ranked Number One in its time period. In fact, last cycle´s TRUE LIFE: I HAVE OCD was the highest-rated episode of TRUE LIFE ever.
MTV News & Docs programs slated to premiere go inside the experiences of young people navigating through a juvenile detention and justice center at the hands of a no-nonsense judge, the competitive world of high school football and its implications for young players in a small Southern town, and the cutthroat realm of beauty pageantry and the motivations of their contestants. These programs include:
MTV JUVIES - Summer 2006 - 8 episodes, 1hr
This gritty and tense documentary illustrates what happens when kids, who have never had a brush with the law, find out their choices have real consequences. Through exclusive State Supreme Court access to the Lake County Juvenile Center in Indiana, MTV Juvies depicts what happens to first time offenders during their stay at the detention center, and offers an unprecedented look inside the courtroom, where their lives and their future are at the hands of a sole judge who will determine their sentence. Created By: Lily Neumeyer, Karen Grau, Bill Hussung; Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Lily Neumeyer; Karen Grau/ Bill Hussung (Calamari Productions); Kevin Dill (Dill Entertainment)
TWO-A-DAYS (working title) - Summer 2006 - 8 episodes, 30 mins
This documentary series follows the highly-ranked Hoover High School Bucaneers of Hoover, Alabama, through their high school football season. The Bucs are nationally ranked and chasing their fourth consecutive state championship title. But in Alabama, communities take their football extremely seriously, and the players are living under tremendous pressure to earn a football scholarship, win a championship ring - not to mention the demands of girlfriends, parents, and teachers. Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Amy Bailey; Co-Executive Producers: Jason Sciavicco, Jesse Dupree
TIARA GIRLS - April 19, 2006 - 8 Episodes, 30 mins
TIARA GIRLS documents the lives of beauty pageant contestants - the stories of young women as they prepare and train for competition - shopping for their sometimes outrageously expensive wardrobes, training their bodies and even hiring special coaches for interviews and presentation. Find out what motivates these young women, the often significant role that parents play in guiding their children´s aspirations, how they deal with victory or loss, and explore their ultimate goals in living the life of a tiara girl. Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Marshall Eisen, and Kimberly Belcher Cowin; Series Producer: Mary Jaras; Producers: Stephanie Bond, Patricia Chica, Brooke Gaston, Anne Russell
Each episode of MTV JUVIES, TWO-A-DAYS [wt], and TIARA GIRLS will be followed by a program aftershow on MTV OVERDRIVE, the network´s broadband channel (overdrive.mtv.com).
In addition to new series, hit MTV News & Docs series return with all-new episodes. TRUE LIFE beings a new cycle of 5 episodes on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, MY SUPER SWEET 16 will have 7 new episodes premiering on April 12, 2006 and CRIBS will premiere new episodes in spring 2006.
MTV announced a wide-ranging expansion of News & Docs series production for 2006, following up on the success of such documentary series as veteran groundbreaker TRUE LIFE. MTV has given the greenlight to three new shows catering to audience´s demand for more programming that presents an honest and accurate portrayal of young people´s lives.
"Our audience has responded strongly to programs that cover the social issues, lifestyle trends, and everything in between that affect young people´s lives," says Dave Sirulnick, Executive Vice President, MTV Multiplatform Production, News and Music. "In the same spirit of TRUE LIFE, the new line-up uniquely tells the stories of young people from their personal points of view."
The critically-acclaimed MTV News & Docs staple TRUE LIFE continues to perform well after 8 years on air. The last cycle of TRUE LIFE episodes (December 15, 2005 -- January 26, 2006) reached more than 65 million viewers. Among viewers P12-34, the series outpaced its last by 15% and the season ranked Number One in its time period. In fact, last cycle´s TRUE LIFE: I HAVE OCD was the highest-rated episode of TRUE LIFE ever.
MTV News & Docs programs slated to premiere go inside the experiences of young people navigating through a juvenile detention and justice center at the hands of a no-nonsense judge, the competitive world of high school football and its implications for young players in a small Southern town, and the cutthroat realm of beauty pageantry and the motivations of their contestants. These programs include:
MTV JUVIES - Summer 2006 - 8 episodes, 1hr
This gritty and tense documentary illustrates what happens when kids, who have never had a brush with the law, find out their choices have real consequences. Through exclusive State Supreme Court access to the Lake County Juvenile Center in Indiana, MTV Juvies depicts what happens to first time offenders during their stay at the detention center, and offers an unprecedented look inside the courtroom, where their lives and their future are at the hands of a sole judge who will determine their sentence. Created By: Lily Neumeyer, Karen Grau, Bill Hussung; Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Lily Neumeyer; Karen Grau/ Bill Hussung (Calamari Productions); Kevin Dill (Dill Entertainment)
TWO-A-DAYS (working title) - Summer 2006 - 8 episodes, 30 mins
This documentary series follows the highly-ranked Hoover High School Bucaneers of Hoover, Alabama, through their high school football season. The Bucs are nationally ranked and chasing their fourth consecutive state championship title. But in Alabama, communities take their football extremely seriously, and the players are living under tremendous pressure to earn a football scholarship, win a championship ring - not to mention the demands of girlfriends, parents, and teachers. Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Amy Bailey; Co-Executive Producers: Jason Sciavicco, Jesse Dupree
TIARA GIRLS - April 19, 2006 - 8 Episodes, 30 mins
TIARA GIRLS documents the lives of beauty pageant contestants - the stories of young women as they prepare and train for competition - shopping for their sometimes outrageously expensive wardrobes, training their bodies and even hiring special coaches for interviews and presentation. Find out what motivates these young women, the often significant role that parents play in guiding their children´s aspirations, how they deal with victory or loss, and explore their ultimate goals in living the life of a tiara girl. Executive Producers: Dave Sirulnick, Marshall Eisen, and Kimberly Belcher Cowin; Series Producer: Mary Jaras; Producers: Stephanie Bond, Patricia Chica, Brooke Gaston, Anne Russell
Each episode of MTV JUVIES, TWO-A-DAYS [wt], and TIARA GIRLS will be followed by a program aftershow on MTV OVERDRIVE, the network´s broadband channel (overdrive.mtv.com).
In addition to new series, hit MTV News & Docs series return with all-new episodes. TRUE LIFE beings a new cycle of 5 episodes on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, MY SUPER SWEET 16 will have 7 new episodes premiering on April 12, 2006 and CRIBS will premiere new episodes in spring 2006.
Reality Dating Show BLIND DATE Offers New Interactive Web Service FAST TRACK TO FAME
Viewers To Get Unprecedented Opportunity To Fill In Famous ´BLIND DATE Thought Bubbles´ In The Show NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution´s BLIND DATE is launching a ground-breaking new interactive web service, FAST TRACK TO FAME, allowing viewers the use their creative skills on the nationally syndicated television series, it was announced by BLIND DATE Executive Producer, Thomas Klein.
Beginning this month, "FAST TRACK TO FAME subscribers will receive access to an exclusive section of the BLIND DATE website (http://www.blinddatetv.com), where each week a video clip from one of the show´s famous blind dates will be placed on the web service with blank ´thought bubbles.´ Participants can write their own entertaining captions and submit them directly to the show´s producers. One winner will be selected each week and have his or her date captions used on the nationally syndicated series beginning February 24.
"We are really excited by the creation of FAST TRACK TO FAME, says Klein. "We have had a loyal following for seven seasons and we are truly looking forward to seeing what our viewers have to contribute - this should be hilarious. We think this is a great opportunity for them to not only watch the show, but participate as well."
Additionally, members will be able to email unlimited versions of their scripted video clips to their friends and family. Additional content exclusive to FAST TRACK TO FAME subscribers includes never- before- seen audition footage, segments from the uncensored Pay- Per-View/ DVD versions of Blind Date, and scenes from upcoming episodes.
To gain access to this exclusive and unique opportunity, and to learn more about "Fast Track to Fame," log on to Blind Date´s user-friendly website at http://www.blinddatetv.com.
About BLIND DATE
Since its debut in 1999, BLIND DATE has built a broad national audience by blending its clever commentary, charismatic host and attractive, fun, and sometimes wacky singles to make the most entertaining half-hour of programming in syndication. The 30-minute series is hosted by Roger Lodge. BLIND DATE is distributed domestically by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.
Beginning this month, "FAST TRACK TO FAME subscribers will receive access to an exclusive section of the BLIND DATE website (http://www.blinddatetv.com), where each week a video clip from one of the show´s famous blind dates will be placed on the web service with blank ´thought bubbles.´ Participants can write their own entertaining captions and submit them directly to the show´s producers. One winner will be selected each week and have his or her date captions used on the nationally syndicated series beginning February 24.
"We are really excited by the creation of FAST TRACK TO FAME, says Klein. "We have had a loyal following for seven seasons and we are truly looking forward to seeing what our viewers have to contribute - this should be hilarious. We think this is a great opportunity for them to not only watch the show, but participate as well."
Additionally, members will be able to email unlimited versions of their scripted video clips to their friends and family. Additional content exclusive to FAST TRACK TO FAME subscribers includes never- before- seen audition footage, segments from the uncensored Pay- Per-View/ DVD versions of Blind Date, and scenes from upcoming episodes.
To gain access to this exclusive and unique opportunity, and to learn more about "Fast Track to Fame," log on to Blind Date´s user-friendly website at http://www.blinddatetv.com.
About BLIND DATE
Since its debut in 1999, BLIND DATE has built a broad national audience by blending its clever commentary, charismatic host and attractive, fun, and sometimes wacky singles to make the most entertaining half-hour of programming in syndication. The 30-minute series is hosted by Roger Lodge. BLIND DATE is distributed domestically by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
TV Land´s Reality Series LIVING IN TV LAND To Premiere March 22 - TV Stars Announced
Boldly going where no network has gone before, TV Land will begin airing new installments of LIVING IN TV LAND on Wednesday, March 22 with LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER IN CONCERT. This 60-minute sneak peek at the series offers an intimate look at Emmy Award-winner and pop culture icon William Shatner as he walks viewers through television´s first musical-reality hybrid show combining musical performances with segments exploring the reality of his every day life. TV Land will air an encore presentation of this episode on Wednesday, March 29 in its regularly scheduled timeslot of 10 p.m. and the series will air as half-hour installments through May 3, 2006.
LIVING IN TV LAND began as a special in August 2004 with LIVING IN TV LAND: DICK VAN PATTEN, a tongue-in-cheek look at a day in the life of the EIGHT IS ENOUGH star. The series takes a look at the daily ins and outs of Barry Williams (THE BRADY BUNCH); Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY) Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS), Adam West (BATMAN) and Davy Jones (THE MONKEES).
"We are thrilled to be able to bring our viewers this intimate look at William Shatner, who has personified television heroes for the last forty years," states Sal Maniaci, Senior Vice President, Development and Original Production, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "Living in TV Land provides a candidly honest look at these actors and icons that we never really get to see."
Backed by rock & roll piano man Ben Folds, William Shatner takes the stage in front of a live audience to perform biographical songs from his recent album entitled HAS BEEN. The spoken-word songs provide musical bridges which take viewers into the reality of his everyday life. Cameras follow Shatner through his various life events including the Emmy Awards where he won for best supporting actor, Las Vegas for a STAR TREK convention, the set of BOSTON LEGAL, a Hollywood horse show for a riding competition and even to a maternity ward where he becomes a grandfather. In addition to appearances by Candice Bergen, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart and Kate Mulgrew, LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert boasts performances with rocker Joe Jackson and country superstar Brad Paisley.
The series roll-out is as follows (all times on Wednesday´s at 10 p.m. ET/PT):
Wednesday, March 29
Encore presentation of LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert
Wednesday, April 5
LIVING IN TV LAND: BARRY WILLIAMS
In the 35 years since he played America´s favorite older brother, "Greg Brady," on THE BRADY BUNCH, Barry Williams has maintained a successful career on Broadway, TV, film and radio, TV Land cameras capture Williams when the devoted baseball fan is offered the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodgers Stadium. As he pulls out his baseball mitt and prepares for his moment of truth, his TV Land friends stop by to help support him. Also appearing in this installment are: Brady castmates Christopher Knight and Susan Olsen, Mackenzie Phillips (ONE DAY AT A TIME), Jeff Conaway (TAXI) and Julie McCullough (GROWING PAINS).
Wednesday, April 12
LIVING IN TV LAND: ADAM WEST
In this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND, Adam West faces a nemesis he can´t drop with a resounding POW! TV Land cameras follow his appearance on a top- rated morning show, where he meets TV and radio personality Ralph Garman, one of Adam´s biggest fans. When Ralph shows Adam his genuine Batman cowl, Adam pegs it for a knock-off. Ralph is crushed - until Adam mentions he has an authentic cowl at his home in Idaho. When Ralph asks Adam if he would try on the real cowl and pose for a picture, Adam refuses. But superfan Ralph knows that Adam West never turns down a challenge. So he throws down the gauntlet, challenging Adam to any contest the Batman star chooses. Adam, an expert angler, chooses a fly-fishing competition, and Ralph chooses the location. From the moment the contest is set, Adam is obsessed, whether he´s doing voice work for THE FAMILY GUY or visiting the Batmobile and his most famous "Catwoman," Julie Newmar. Even the tranquility of his home in Sun Valley, Idaho is thrown off by a needling phone call from Ralph claiming he´s found a fishing hole that´s sure to give him a "home field advantage."
Wednesday, April 19
LIVING IN TV LAND: FRED WILLARD
Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, BEST IN SHOW, ANCHORMAN) is honored with an Emmy nomination for his role on the hit sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND. TV Land cameras follow Fred´s every move through the frantic days leading up to television´s biggest night to the red carpet to after The Emmys take place. As his schedule gets busier in the days leading up to the Emmy Awards, the pressure of the nomination starts to take its toll, but Fred´s friends and co-stars are there to offer him support. Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND); Martin Mull (FERNWOOD 2NITE); John Goodman (ROSEANNE); Joanne Worley (LAUGH IN) and George Wendt (CHEERS) all make appearances in this installment.
Wednesday, April 26
LIVING IN TV LAND: SHERMAN HEMSLEY
Sitcom star Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS, AMEN) puts together a band to play some of his original music, makes an appearance at a Hollywood collectors show and gets hoodwinked into cooking dinner for his former castmates and friends by his JEFFERSONS co-star and close friend Marla Gibbs in this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND. Appearing in this episode are also: Sally Struthers (ALL IN THE FAMILY), Stanley Livingston (MY THREE SONS), Jay North (DENNIS THE MENACE), Cassandra Peterson (ELVIRA), Berlinda Tolbert (THE JEFFERSONS) and AMEN´s Anna Maria Horsford, Clifton Davis and Roz Ryan.
Wednesday, May 3
LIVING IN TV LAND: DAVY JONES
Best known as an entertainer and pop idol, what most fans don´t know about Davy Jones is that he has a passion for horses as the owner of an entire stable of racing thoroughbreds. TV Land cameras follow Davy on his rural Pennsylvania stable as he trains his favorite horse, T.E. Jones for the most important race of his young career. Viewers also get a peek into Davy´s everyday routine in Pennsylvania, watch as he sorts through photos and memorabilia to go into the Davy Jones Museum and finally travel to Kentucky with him for T.E. Jones´ big day.
LIVING IN TV LAND began as a special in August 2004 with LIVING IN TV LAND: DICK VAN PATTEN, a tongue-in-cheek look at a day in the life of the EIGHT IS ENOUGH star. The series takes a look at the daily ins and outs of Barry Williams (THE BRADY BUNCH); Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY) Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS), Adam West (BATMAN) and Davy Jones (THE MONKEES).
"We are thrilled to be able to bring our viewers this intimate look at William Shatner, who has personified television heroes for the last forty years," states Sal Maniaci, Senior Vice President, Development and Original Production, TV Land and Nick at Nite. "Living in TV Land provides a candidly honest look at these actors and icons that we never really get to see."
Backed by rock & roll piano man Ben Folds, William Shatner takes the stage in front of a live audience to perform biographical songs from his recent album entitled HAS BEEN. The spoken-word songs provide musical bridges which take viewers into the reality of his everyday life. Cameras follow Shatner through his various life events including the Emmy Awards where he won for best supporting actor, Las Vegas for a STAR TREK convention, the set of BOSTON LEGAL, a Hollywood horse show for a riding competition and even to a maternity ward where he becomes a grandfather. In addition to appearances by Candice Bergen, Leonard Nimoy, Patrick Stewart and Kate Mulgrew, LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert boasts performances with rocker Joe Jackson and country superstar Brad Paisley.
The series roll-out is as follows (all times on Wednesday´s at 10 p.m. ET/PT):
Wednesday, March 29
Encore presentation of LIVING IN TV LAND: WILLIAM SHATNER in Concert
Wednesday, April 5
LIVING IN TV LAND: BARRY WILLIAMS
In the 35 years since he played America´s favorite older brother, "Greg Brady," on THE BRADY BUNCH, Barry Williams has maintained a successful career on Broadway, TV, film and radio, TV Land cameras capture Williams when the devoted baseball fan is offered the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodgers Stadium. As he pulls out his baseball mitt and prepares for his moment of truth, his TV Land friends stop by to help support him. Also appearing in this installment are: Brady castmates Christopher Knight and Susan Olsen, Mackenzie Phillips (ONE DAY AT A TIME), Jeff Conaway (TAXI) and Julie McCullough (GROWING PAINS).
Wednesday, April 12
LIVING IN TV LAND: ADAM WEST
In this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND, Adam West faces a nemesis he can´t drop with a resounding POW! TV Land cameras follow his appearance on a top- rated morning show, where he meets TV and radio personality Ralph Garman, one of Adam´s biggest fans. When Ralph shows Adam his genuine Batman cowl, Adam pegs it for a knock-off. Ralph is crushed - until Adam mentions he has an authentic cowl at his home in Idaho. When Ralph asks Adam if he would try on the real cowl and pose for a picture, Adam refuses. But superfan Ralph knows that Adam West never turns down a challenge. So he throws down the gauntlet, challenging Adam to any contest the Batman star chooses. Adam, an expert angler, chooses a fly-fishing competition, and Ralph chooses the location. From the moment the contest is set, Adam is obsessed, whether he´s doing voice work for THE FAMILY GUY or visiting the Batmobile and his most famous "Catwoman," Julie Newmar. Even the tranquility of his home in Sun Valley, Idaho is thrown off by a needling phone call from Ralph claiming he´s found a fishing hole that´s sure to give him a "home field advantage."
Wednesday, April 19
LIVING IN TV LAND: FRED WILLARD
Fred Willard (FERNWOOD 2NITE, BEST IN SHOW, ANCHORMAN) is honored with an Emmy nomination for his role on the hit sitcom EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND. TV Land cameras follow Fred´s every move through the frantic days leading up to television´s biggest night to the red carpet to after The Emmys take place. As his schedule gets busier in the days leading up to the Emmy Awards, the pressure of the nomination starts to take its toll, but Fred´s friends and co-stars are there to offer him support. Ray Romano, Brad Garrett, Peter Boyle (EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND); Martin Mull (FERNWOOD 2NITE); John Goodman (ROSEANNE); Joanne Worley (LAUGH IN) and George Wendt (CHEERS) all make appearances in this installment.
Wednesday, April 26
LIVING IN TV LAND: SHERMAN HEMSLEY
Sitcom star Sherman Hemsley (THE JEFFERSONS, AMEN) puts together a band to play some of his original music, makes an appearance at a Hollywood collectors show and gets hoodwinked into cooking dinner for his former castmates and friends by his JEFFERSONS co-star and close friend Marla Gibbs in this episode of LIVING IN TV LAND. Appearing in this episode are also: Sally Struthers (ALL IN THE FAMILY), Stanley Livingston (MY THREE SONS), Jay North (DENNIS THE MENACE), Cassandra Peterson (ELVIRA), Berlinda Tolbert (THE JEFFERSONS) and AMEN´s Anna Maria Horsford, Clifton Davis and Roz Ryan.
Wednesday, May 3
LIVING IN TV LAND: DAVY JONES
Best known as an entertainer and pop idol, what most fans don´t know about Davy Jones is that he has a passion for horses as the owner of an entire stable of racing thoroughbreds. TV Land cameras follow Davy on his rural Pennsylvania stable as he trains his favorite horse, T.E. Jones for the most important race of his young career. Viewers also get a peek into Davy´s everyday routine in Pennsylvania, watch as he sorts through photos and memorabilia to go into the Davy Jones Museum and finally travel to Kentucky with him for T.E. Jones´ big day.
The Rejected Women Come Back On THE BACHELOR PARIS - Down To Final Two
Travis Faces The Rejected Women And The Claws Come Out, As Jealousy Takes Center Stage On THE BACHELOR: PARIS: THE WOMEN TELL ALL, Monday, February 20 On ABC
The Women Attack Susan, and Travis Comes to Her Defense, Plus the Bachelorettes Sound off on Other Hot Topics -Moana, Kristen´s "Lemon-Teeth" and Dr. Allie G.´s Infamous Meltdown
A reluctant Travis faces the fury of the rejected women who spent this season of THE BACHELOR catfighting with one another in an effort to capture his heart. Susan, Sarah B. from Canada, Tara, Jehan, Kristen and Shiloh are just a few of the memorable Bachelorettes who will confront each other one last time and dish the dirt on national television, as the women tell their side of the story on THE BACHELOR: PARIS: THE WOMEN TELL ALL, Monday, February 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Emotions run to a fever pitch between these feisty women with exciting, never-before-seen moments and some outrageous out-takes.
Susan gets put on the hot seat by all the other women, who question her intentions and whether her professed love for Travis is true - only to have Travis surprisingly defend her.
And the women dish the dirt about the season´s hot topics, including: Dr. Allie G., the woman in her "reproductive phase" who exclaimed that her "eggs were rotting" and who confronted Travis in an explosive post-rose ceremony meltdown; Kristen´s "lemon teeth" ploy to capture the Bachelor´s affections while cruising down the Seine during a romantic dinner; and, of course, their overwhelming feelings about Moana... Have their opinions changed since watching the show?
Finally, Moana and Sarah S. from Nashville, who are still competing for Travis´ heart, have messages for the rejected women.
The Women Attack Susan, and Travis Comes to Her Defense, Plus the Bachelorettes Sound off on Other Hot Topics -Moana, Kristen´s "Lemon-Teeth" and Dr. Allie G.´s Infamous Meltdown
A reluctant Travis faces the fury of the rejected women who spent this season of THE BACHELOR catfighting with one another in an effort to capture his heart. Susan, Sarah B. from Canada, Tara, Jehan, Kristen and Shiloh are just a few of the memorable Bachelorettes who will confront each other one last time and dish the dirt on national television, as the women tell their side of the story on THE BACHELOR: PARIS: THE WOMEN TELL ALL, Monday, February 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Emotions run to a fever pitch between these feisty women with exciting, never-before-seen moments and some outrageous out-takes.
Susan gets put on the hot seat by all the other women, who question her intentions and whether her professed love for Travis is true - only to have Travis surprisingly defend her.
And the women dish the dirt about the season´s hot topics, including: Dr. Allie G., the woman in her "reproductive phase" who exclaimed that her "eggs were rotting" and who confronted Travis in an explosive post-rose ceremony meltdown; Kristen´s "lemon teeth" ploy to capture the Bachelor´s affections while cruising down the Seine during a romantic dinner; and, of course, their overwhelming feelings about Moana... Have their opinions changed since watching the show?
Finally, Moana and Sarah S. from Nashville, who are still competing for Travis´ heart, have messages for the rejected women.
COLLEGE HILL To Return On BET For Season Three - Cast Announced
TV´s most addictive black reality show, COLLEGE HILL, returns for a third blockbuster season at Virginia State University with a fresh new look and even more drama than the previous two seasons.
While exploring the familiar themes of the black college experience and boy/girl relationships, the new cast of Season 3 turns up the heat at Virginia State University. Tempers fly, tears flow, and secrets are revealed as eight college studentsstruggle to live under one roof.
From the camaraderie of Homecoming celebrations and sexy hot tub scenes, to break-ups and an emotional visit to Rosa Parks´ funeral -- emotions and conflicts are at an all-time high. From classroom to chaos, the network´s cameras are there 24/7 to catch all of the action.
"Real" student woes, wonders and everything that happens in between in the quest for higher education, it´s all revealed on COLLEGE HILL.
Th cast for Season Three of COLLEGE HILL
Anya (Age 21 - Portsmouth, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
Audrina (Age 20 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Major: Economics/Junior)
Dierdra (Age 21 - Hartford, CT - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
Bianca (Age 21 - Virginia Beach, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Freshman)
Arlando (Age 21 - Chesapeake, VA - Major: Business/Junior)
Will (Age 18 - Lynchburg, VA - Major: Engineering/Freshman)
Rodney (Age 22 - Richmond, VA - Major: Sports Management/Senior)
Ray (Age 22 - Richmond, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
COLLEGE HILL will premiere on Thursday, March 2 at 9 p.m. (EST) with a special one-hour episode
While exploring the familiar themes of the black college experience and boy/girl relationships, the new cast of Season 3 turns up the heat at Virginia State University. Tempers fly, tears flow, and secrets are revealed as eight college studentsstruggle to live under one roof.
From the camaraderie of Homecoming celebrations and sexy hot tub scenes, to break-ups and an emotional visit to Rosa Parks´ funeral -- emotions and conflicts are at an all-time high. From classroom to chaos, the network´s cameras are there 24/7 to catch all of the action.
"Real" student woes, wonders and everything that happens in between in the quest for higher education, it´s all revealed on COLLEGE HILL.
Th cast for Season Three of COLLEGE HILL
Anya (Age 21 - Portsmouth, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
Audrina (Age 20 - Poughkeepsie, NY - Major: Economics/Junior)
Dierdra (Age 21 - Hartford, CT - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
Bianca (Age 21 - Virginia Beach, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Freshman)
Arlando (Age 21 - Chesapeake, VA - Major: Business/Junior)
Will (Age 18 - Lynchburg, VA - Major: Engineering/Freshman)
Rodney (Age 22 - Richmond, VA - Major: Sports Management/Senior)
Ray (Age 22 - Richmond, VA - Major: Mass Comm/Senior)
COLLEGE HILL will premiere on Thursday, March 2 at 9 p.m. (EST) with a special one-hour episode
DEAL OR NO DEAL On NBC Ups The Ante To Three Million Dollars
NBC has upped the ante by raising the top prize money - along with contestants´ blood pressure - by a one-half million dollars each night when the exhilarating hit game show DEAL OR NO DEAL returns on Monday, February 27 for its week-long mid-season premiere (8-9 p.m. ET).
Contestants will be surprised when the new stakes are revealed. Beginning on Tuesday, February 28, the top prize will be $1.5 million - and as the week progresses, the top prize will escalate each night by an additional one-half million dollars, concluding on Friday, March 3 with a $3-million-dollar prize.
The contestants will need nerves of steel to decide whether to put their trust in themselves or their support group as they are confronted with life-altering financial decisions in a highly pressured environment.
Also returning to the show will be the "Lucky Case Game," a live interactive element where viewers in each of the three time zones (Eastern/Central, Mountain and Pacific) have a chance to win $10,000 by texting on their cell phones or by logging onto the DEAL OR NO DEAL website at www.nbc.com/DOND.
At various points in the show, viewers will be alerted on how to play and all of the viewers who correctly selected the lucky case will be pooled together with the winner chosen at random. The lucky case will be revealed and the winner will be announced live at the end of the each show.
DEAL OR NO DEAL will air Monday-Friday (February 27-March 3, 8-9 p.m. ET) and will return on a weekly basis beginning Monday, March 6 (8-9 p.m. ET).
Contestants will be surprised when the new stakes are revealed. Beginning on Tuesday, February 28, the top prize will be $1.5 million - and as the week progresses, the top prize will escalate each night by an additional one-half million dollars, concluding on Friday, March 3 with a $3-million-dollar prize.
The contestants will need nerves of steel to decide whether to put their trust in themselves or their support group as they are confronted with life-altering financial decisions in a highly pressured environment.
Also returning to the show will be the "Lucky Case Game," a live interactive element where viewers in each of the three time zones (Eastern/Central, Mountain and Pacific) have a chance to win $10,000 by texting on their cell phones or by logging onto the DEAL OR NO DEAL website at www.nbc.com/DOND.
At various points in the show, viewers will be alerted on how to play and all of the viewers who correctly selected the lucky case will be pooled together with the winner chosen at random. The lucky case will be revealed and the winner will be announced live at the end of the each show.
DEAL OR NO DEAL will air Monday-Friday (February 27-March 3, 8-9 p.m. ET) and will return on a weekly basis beginning Monday, March 6 (8-9 p.m. ET).
Monday, February 13, 2006
NASHVILLE STAR Lands Gretchen Wilson And Larry the Cable Guy
NASHVILLE STAR, the nation´s top-rated country music series, has landed Grammy award winning Gretchen Wilson and Billboard´s 2005 Comedy Artist of the Year Larry the Cable Guy to appear in the second episode of the hit talent search series, it was announced today by Libby Hansen, USA Network´s vice president of alternative series & specials.
"Gretchen and Larry each bring something different and exciting to the NASHVILLE STAR party," said Hansen. "We are in a great position going into season four with some of the most notable names in entertainment scheduled to take our stage."
In the second week of NASHVILLE STAR, themed "Redneck Revolution" after Gretchen Wilson´s upcoming 2006 tour by the same name, the reigning CMA Best Female Vocalist will light up the stage with an opening performance of her highly-anticipated next single. The contestants will perform various songs with similar redneck themes, and Larry the Cable Guy will contribute some "Blue Collar Comedy" from the judges table alongside show veterans Anastasia Brown and Phil Vassar.
Executive Producer H.T. Owens added, "It´s incredible to have Gretchen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy on NASHVILLE STAR this year. Gretchen has a phenomenal album out, and we are huge fans. Larry the Cable Guy has a feature film in theatres this spring that is going to be tremendous."
As previously announced, MuzikMafia member and "hick-hop" artist Cowboy Troy will co-host with Five-time Grammy Award Winning Superstar Wynonna Judd (Curb Records). Superstars Big & Rich will perform and judge the premiere episode.
"Gretchen and Larry each bring something different and exciting to the NASHVILLE STAR party," said Hansen. "We are in a great position going into season four with some of the most notable names in entertainment scheduled to take our stage."
In the second week of NASHVILLE STAR, themed "Redneck Revolution" after Gretchen Wilson´s upcoming 2006 tour by the same name, the reigning CMA Best Female Vocalist will light up the stage with an opening performance of her highly-anticipated next single. The contestants will perform various songs with similar redneck themes, and Larry the Cable Guy will contribute some "Blue Collar Comedy" from the judges table alongside show veterans Anastasia Brown and Phil Vassar.
Executive Producer H.T. Owens added, "It´s incredible to have Gretchen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy on NASHVILLE STAR this year. Gretchen has a phenomenal album out, and we are huge fans. Larry the Cable Guy has a feature film in theatres this spring that is going to be tremendous."
As previously announced, MuzikMafia member and "hick-hop" artist Cowboy Troy will co-host with Five-time Grammy Award Winning Superstar Wynonna Judd (Curb Records). Superstars Big & Rich will perform and judge the premiere episode.
Reality Series CAN´T GET A DATE Announced By VH1
Got Dating Troubles? You´re Not Alone! VH1 Gets to the Heart of the Problem With New Reality Series
For years, the loveless have been forced to wander the dating landscape aimless and alone, making the same mistakes over and over. Finally, that´s about to change. Help is on the way in the form of VH1´s new reality series CAN´T GET A DATE, which premieres Friday night, April 7th at midnight. Catch a sneak peek of the premiere episode on the VSPOT, VH1´s broadband channel on Valentine´s Day - Tuesday, February 14 -- http://vspot.vh1.com/.
Each episode of CAN´T GET A DATE focuses on the real problems of one romantically challenged subject with dating problems ranging from the painfully obvious (foot fungus) to the well-hidden (fear of bicycles). The Host/Dating Mentor, who is heard but never seen, strikes a dialogue with our subject and, like a modern day Cyrano de Bergerac, offers advice and wisdom from behind the camera. The host´s perfect blend of humor, support and tough love soon unmasks our subject´s real dating problems.
After the subject´s flaws have been exposed, the reformation begins. The Host enlists the help of friends to turn around the subject´s losing streak. It´s not a tepid makeover performed by self-proclaimed "experts," but rather a fun parade of genuine insights from down-to-earth, everyday people. By using untraditional techniques to tackle our subjects´ issues - hula hooping with fire, hypnosis, learning to ride a bike, skateboarding on the Brooklyn pier, even enduring a full body wax - each dating hopeful is challenged to leave their own comfort zone.
The journey takes the audience into a New York that only a few insiders know, like cul-de-sac boutiques in Soho and old Italian barbershops in the East Village. The subject makes a physical transformation before the audience´s eyes, their attitude evolving through interactions with The Host and the helping hands they encounter along the way.
Finally, the subject, armed with a new attitude and approach to finding love, goes on an actual date under the watchful eye of our host/mentor.
Will everyone find love in 30 minutes? Well, no. But CAN´T GET A DATE promises to get them back in the fight.
CAN´T GET A DATE? Yes, you can.
In addition to airing the Valentine´s Day sneak peak, VSPOT coverage will include audition "shorts" and "after shows" that follow-up with the each dater after their CAN´T GET A DATE experience. The bonus footage - which will be available beginning April 8 - will also be available through VH1 On Demand, across various cable providers.
For years, the loveless have been forced to wander the dating landscape aimless and alone, making the same mistakes over and over. Finally, that´s about to change. Help is on the way in the form of VH1´s new reality series CAN´T GET A DATE, which premieres Friday night, April 7th at midnight. Catch a sneak peek of the premiere episode on the VSPOT, VH1´s broadband channel on Valentine´s Day - Tuesday, February 14 -- http://vspot.vh1.com/.
Each episode of CAN´T GET A DATE focuses on the real problems of one romantically challenged subject with dating problems ranging from the painfully obvious (foot fungus) to the well-hidden (fear of bicycles). The Host/Dating Mentor, who is heard but never seen, strikes a dialogue with our subject and, like a modern day Cyrano de Bergerac, offers advice and wisdom from behind the camera. The host´s perfect blend of humor, support and tough love soon unmasks our subject´s real dating problems.
After the subject´s flaws have been exposed, the reformation begins. The Host enlists the help of friends to turn around the subject´s losing streak. It´s not a tepid makeover performed by self-proclaimed "experts," but rather a fun parade of genuine insights from down-to-earth, everyday people. By using untraditional techniques to tackle our subjects´ issues - hula hooping with fire, hypnosis, learning to ride a bike, skateboarding on the Brooklyn pier, even enduring a full body wax - each dating hopeful is challenged to leave their own comfort zone.
The journey takes the audience into a New York that only a few insiders know, like cul-de-sac boutiques in Soho and old Italian barbershops in the East Village. The subject makes a physical transformation before the audience´s eyes, their attitude evolving through interactions with The Host and the helping hands they encounter along the way.
Finally, the subject, armed with a new attitude and approach to finding love, goes on an actual date under the watchful eye of our host/mentor.
Will everyone find love in 30 minutes? Well, no. But CAN´T GET A DATE promises to get them back in the fight.
CAN´T GET A DATE? Yes, you can.
In addition to airing the Valentine´s Day sneak peak, VSPOT coverage will include audition "shorts" and "after shows" that follow-up with the each dater after their CAN´T GET A DATE experience. The bonus footage - which will be available beginning April 8 - will also be available through VH1 On Demand, across various cable providers.
NBC Announces Cast Members Announced For THE APPRENTICE 5
"It´s triple the Trump this season...I invited my children, Don Jr. and Ivanka into the boardroom," said Donald Trump.
It is an international affair as NBC´s THE APPRENTICE premieres on its new night - Monday, February 27 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT - with candidates hailing from the former U.S.S.R., England, and Canada as well as a MENSA member, joining Donald Trump for the fifth season of THE APPRENTICE. For the first time, Donald Trump´s daughter Ivanka and eldest son Donald Jr. will fill in for Carolyn Kepcher and George Ross respectively, during multiple episodes of THE APPRENTICE.
"It´s triple the Trump this season on THE APPRENTICE" said Donald Trump, executive producer of THE APPRENTICE. "I invited my children Don Jr. and Ivanka into the boardroom for several episodes this season and they take the firings to a whole new level. I once again hand-picked this season´s 18 candidates and this group is as smart and likable as season four but even more entertaining."
Ranging in age from 22 - 38, these candidates boast degrees from Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern and Cornell University. A psychotherapist, appellate attorney and sticker company owner are among Donald Trump´s cast.
"Viewers clearly related to the cast of season four," said Mark Burnett, creator and executive producer of THE APPRENTICE. "We received tremendous feedback about how smart, attractive and likeable they all were. The candidates on season five are cut from the same mold. They are brilliant, (including our first-ever MENSA member), hungry and more international than ever - including candidates from England, the former U.S.S.R. and Canada."
Following are the season five candidates of NBC´s THE APPRENTICE.
The 18 Candidates On NBC´S THE APPRENTICE
Allie (Columbia, S.C.) Medical Sales Manager
Allie, 30, graduated summa cum laude and No.1 in her class from the University of Florida. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA as a finance major in the honors program, she met the demands of her rigorous schedule as a Varsity Gator cheerleader. Allie developed her disciplined work ethic at an early age as an internationally competitive gymnast. Most recently, she furthered her education at Harvard Business School where she received her M.B.A. Previously a financial analyst in Miami, Allie transitioned into a sales career to capitalize on her passion for people and building relationships. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Southern California where she works for a Fortune 500 medical device company. She is responsible for a multi-million dollar sales territory as a Market Development Account Manager. She is an avid sports fan and actively trades in the stock market.
Andrea (San Diego, Calif.) Sticker Company Owner
Andrea, 31, a self-made multi-millionaire, enjoys creating business ventures on the frontiers of technology and popular culture. Not satisfied with a conventional path, Andrea skipped college and personally financed her first enterprise: Rhythm Styx, a wildly successful toy company. Driven by her early achievements, at age 23 Andrea started a clothing distribution company targeted at the burgeoning youth market. Since then, Andrea founded and is the CEO of five unique companies: StickerJunkie.com, an online customized sticker company; T-ShirtJunkie.com, an online customized t-shirt company; Delinquent Distribution, a distributor of hip teen apparel; Zoko, Inc., an online community connecting best-selling authors with their readers; and Luxury Wedding Packages, Inc., an online wedding planning service delivering one-of-a-kind wedding experiences to an upscale market. While she can often be found jetting around the globe, Andrea's main residence is in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she is active in local charitable causes, avidly practices yoga and takes long hikes with her three large dogs Empress, Elvis & Priscilla (all pound rescues).
Brent (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Attorney
Brent, 30, was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. After graduating from York University in Toronto, Brent moved to Florida, where he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University. A Florida bar member, Brent currently juggles two jobs, working as an attorney for an insurance defense firm and handling real estate closings. A year and a half ago, Brent married his college sweetheart, Stephanie, and obtained his green card.
Bryce (Kansas City, Mo.) Home Builder
Bryce, 28, born and raised in Kansas City, MO, attended the University of Kansas. While in school, his real estate ambitions were born when he and his parents purchased two town homes and renovated them. After the completion of the projects, he realized he had no intention of ever using his Journalism degree. Bryce began working for Pulte homes in Kansas City, a fortune 500 residential builder, shortly following his graduation. It wasn´t long before he wanted more, and then at age 24, with little money and no real experience co-founded a high-end residential building company. Four years later, the Gahagan - Eddy Building Company currently builds many of Kansas City´s finest custom homes with most projects exceeding $1.5 million. Bryce attributes his success to his family and the values his parents instilled: honesty, integrity, and ambition. He believes what ever you choose to do in life, do it, but do it better than anyone else.
Charmaine (Nashville, Tenn.) Real Estate Consultant
Charmaine, 27, an only child, was born and raised in a small town in Kentucky. Her mother, an adventurous and hard-working Filipino immigrant who left everything to move to the U.S, has been a big influence on Charmaine. She earned a BA in Corporate Communications from Western Kentucky University, and after winning numerous awards for her leadership and public speaking, she moved to San Diego, where she began her career in marketing and advertising sales. She successfully brought in multi-million dollar clients, trained new employees, and structured long term pricing and contracts. Charmaine, the youngest on the sales team, consistently exceeded her sales goal by more than 200 percent, making her the No. 1 in sales for two consecutive years. She went on to Scottsdale for her next challenge in new business development with a mortgage firm. Charmaine now resides in Nashville, Tennessee where she is an area manager for a Fortune 500 Company. She works in warranty and risk-management consulting and is highly involved in the local real estate community. Whether she´s driving the performance of the company or mobilizing an entire office to run a mini-marathon for charity, Charmaine has proven she knows how to get it done.
Dan (Miami, Fla.) Clothing Company Owner
Dan, 31, is the founder of Brody Sport, a designer brand of active-wear currently sold in prominent boutique shops and popular department stores. Dan has successfully launched several businesses during his entrepreneurial career beginning with a college venture, NYC Cafe "Grandma´s Cookie Jar." This wholesale retail bakery boutique served as one of the earliest bakery suppliers for the city´s Starbucks stores. Dan also owned YoCookie, a ready-to-bake cookie-dough brand shelved in more than 30 grocery stores even before "Grandma's Cookie Jar" was successfully sold. Dan´s next venture was Swan Hat, one of the only "Made In The USA," headwear companies still in existence today. Swan Hat has a healthy department store base and the company´s Straw Headwear division annually outfits the New York State Teachers Union - Labor Day Fifth Ave Parade, as well as other union parades and events throughout the country. Dan is passionate about religion and family and feels that you must make an exerted effort for those you love and give back to those in need.
Jose "Pepi" (Miami, Fla.) Attorney
Jose, 25, a Cuban-American attorney from a top law firm in Miami, and former Florida College Student of the Year, is the first Hispanic to receive that distinction. Pepi was president of both his high school student body and the University of Miami´s student government. He graduated from Columbia Law School where he received several honors including the American Bar Association´s Law Student Division Silver Key. Pepi has traveled extensively throughout the world, including study trips abroad in France, Greece, and Argentina. In his spare time, he donates his efforts to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity and assists his community through various pro bono endeavors.
Lee (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Business Analyst
Lee, 22, graduated from Cornell University where he received a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management. While attending Cornell University, he won business plan writing and marketing competitions, and served as a teaching assistant for courses in Entrepreneurship and Management. He worked for Merrill Lynch, researching emerging markets, creating portfolios and compiling business plans for high net worth clients, including an investment banking deal with an estimated value in excess of $100 million. Previous experiences outside of corporate America include, working at a day treatment program for the mentally ill, volunteering at soup kitchens and teaching fourth grade children in an inner-city school. Lee draws his inspiration from his grandfather who emigrated to the U.S. penniless and uneducated, yet through hard work and determination was successful through investing in real estate. At age 22, Lee became an analyst for one of the largest business/consulting firms in the world. Today, Lee works with some of the biggest companies and government agencies in the country to devise business strategy and information technology systems. Lee currently resides in New York City.
Lenny (The former U.S.S.R) Trading Company Owner
Lenny, 37, originally born in Baku, a city in the former U.S.S.R., he grew up in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he served in the Soviet Army for two years. At 24, Lenny left for the United States with his wife and child. Eager to start a successful business of his own - but knowing no English - Lenny built himself up from a janitor to the eventual owner of his own Russian restaurant. Lenny also became a stockbroker and achieved his Series 7 license after being in America for only two years. He now operates his own medical trading company. Lenny resides in New Jersey with his wife and sixteen year old son.
Leslie (Houma, La.) Realtor
Leslie, 28 graduated in 1999 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, with an emphasis in public relations. She was awarded a full scholarship in the sport of volleyball to play in the SEC at the University of Mississippi. Leslie´s success came early in life when she captured her first U.S. Swimming Championship Title for the state of Louisiana at age seven. She later captured the LHSA Tennis State Championship Title and competed in Division 1 level volleyball. Leslie, currently a multi-million dollar realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Boca Raton, has maintained a 100 percent closing transaction success rate throughout her career. Leslie is a member of the Boca Raton Junior League where she enjoys working with other women to make a difference in her community. She also participates in the Southern Palm Beach Women´s Tennis Association´s Open Level League. Leslie attributes the success throughout her life to her strong family foundation.
Michael (New York, N.Y.) Management Consultant
Michael, 29, a Manhattan native with a diverse educational background including, graduating from the United Nations International School in New York City where he concentrated on economics and studied three languages. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in both Finance and Marketing. Following his studies, he joined Arthur Andersen´s Business Consulting practice in Chicago, where he provided financial and operational management consulting services for Fortune 500 companies. He is currently a mergers and acquisitions consultant for one of the largest professional services firms in the country, assisting multi-million dollar companies with financial integration and development. When Michael is not working, he can be found thrill-seeking through snowboarding, wakeboarding and riding his motorcycle.
Roxanne (Austin, TX) Appellate Attorney
Roxanne, 26, an attorney at Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C., credits her parents - both professors at Arizona State University - with instilling the virtues of education in her at a young age. Moved by seeing Sandra Day O´Connor appointed as the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Roxanne decided early on to pursue a career in the legal system. The Baylor University graduate earned her law degree from the University of Michigan. While studying law, Roxanne became a certified Jazzercise instructor and currently teaches three classes a week. Before going into private practice, Roxanne clerked for Justices Scott A. Brister and Craig T. Enoch of the Supreme Court of Texas. Roxanne serves on the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Austin Affiliate Board and is active in her Riverbend church choir and young professionals group.
Sean (London, England) Recruitment Consultant
Sean, 33, born and raised in London now works as a director of business development for a recruitment consultancy registered on the London Stock Exchange, where he boasts the title of the top-ranking sales person globally at his firm. He graduated from the Southhampton Solent University with first class honors. Quickly snapped up by an international recruitment consultancy, Sean spent nine years brokering multimillion dollar deals with Fortune 500 companies in over 20 global locations. He earned the EB1 Green Card for "persons of extraordinary ability" in 2005. Sean resides in Miami.
Stacy (Long Island, N.Y.) Criminal Defense Attorney
Stacy, 38, attended Cornell University with dreams of becoming a news reporter and graduated with a journalism degree. After a short stint covering court trials as a street reporter in Savannah, Georgia, Stacy decided she wanted to move from in front of the camera to the courtroom. Now a public defender in New York City, Stacy has passed the bar exam in Connecticut, Florida, California and New York.
Summer (Huntington Beach, California) Restaurant Owner
Summer, 30, raised in Orange County, California, experienced her family´s financial ruin during her teens. Led by her father´s example, Summer´s work ethic and determination were molded during this trying time. Regardless of her title, Summer vowed to be the best at any occupation. With no education, and often-earning minimum wage, Summer continuously gained the respect of her co-workers and superiors alike. Summer now owns Sunny´s Restaurant in Huntington Beach, CA. Located on one of the most traveled streets in the county, the restaurant serves hundreds of locals and tourists daily. Summer thrives on the quality and efficiency of her business and is surrounded by employees who want the restaurant to succeed.
Tammy (Edison, N.J.) Wealth Manager
Tammy, 33, is founder of Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Inc, a company which designs stylish briefcases for women. She oversees every stage of the products´ original creation from design to final marketing. Through Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Tammy´s goal is to continue to inspire women to excel in their chosen career paths while maintaining their femininity and individuality. Tammy, also a Vice President at a major Beverly Hills investment firm, advises California´s most affluent and high profile clients on managing their finances. A Certified Financial Planner, Tammy is considered an expert in her field. Tammy earned her B.A. at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University, where she represented Senator John McCain as a constituent liaison. She later returned to Arizona State University where she received her MBA. Throughout her schooling, Tammy has self-funded all of her education. She is an avid marathon runner, an experienced motivational speaker and enjoys writing poetry.
Tarek (New Bedford, MA) Hi-Tech Manager
Tarek, 27, raised in the public housing projects and tenements of New Bedford, MA, is a wunderkind of sorts who credits his mother with fostering his desire to become more than his surroundings. After earning a scholarship to an elite boarding school in Mass., Tarek went on to receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts from St. Anselm College and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University of America. In addition to being a member of MENSA, Tarek played rugby for the Dallas Harlequins of the U.S. Super League and rowed crew in the Henley Royal Regatta in England. He is currently a Global Product Marketing Manager at a Fortune 500 company. He is constantly closing multi-million dollar deals while traveling throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. In addition to his travels, Tarek has been widely published in technical journals and magazines around the world.
Theresa (Barrington, IL) Psychotherapist
Theresa, 36, a Psychotherapist-Wellness Center Owner, earned a psychology degree from Northwestern University and her masters in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. She currently works as a psychotherapist in private practice, helping her client's battle depression and other health issues. Theresa earned her real estate license at 21 and also heads up a real estate design and development company.
It is an international affair as NBC´s THE APPRENTICE premieres on its new night - Monday, February 27 from 9-10 p.m. ET/PT - with candidates hailing from the former U.S.S.R., England, and Canada as well as a MENSA member, joining Donald Trump for the fifth season of THE APPRENTICE. For the first time, Donald Trump´s daughter Ivanka and eldest son Donald Jr. will fill in for Carolyn Kepcher and George Ross respectively, during multiple episodes of THE APPRENTICE.
"It´s triple the Trump this season on THE APPRENTICE" said Donald Trump, executive producer of THE APPRENTICE. "I invited my children Don Jr. and Ivanka into the boardroom for several episodes this season and they take the firings to a whole new level. I once again hand-picked this season´s 18 candidates and this group is as smart and likable as season four but even more entertaining."
Ranging in age from 22 - 38, these candidates boast degrees from Harvard, Columbia, Northwestern and Cornell University. A psychotherapist, appellate attorney and sticker company owner are among Donald Trump´s cast.
"Viewers clearly related to the cast of season four," said Mark Burnett, creator and executive producer of THE APPRENTICE. "We received tremendous feedback about how smart, attractive and likeable they all were. The candidates on season five are cut from the same mold. They are brilliant, (including our first-ever MENSA member), hungry and more international than ever - including candidates from England, the former U.S.S.R. and Canada."
Following are the season five candidates of NBC´s THE APPRENTICE.
The 18 Candidates On NBC´S THE APPRENTICE
Allie (Columbia, S.C.) Medical Sales Manager
Allie, 30, graduated summa cum laude and No.1 in her class from the University of Florida. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA as a finance major in the honors program, she met the demands of her rigorous schedule as a Varsity Gator cheerleader. Allie developed her disciplined work ethic at an early age as an internationally competitive gymnast. Most recently, she furthered her education at Harvard Business School where she received her M.B.A. Previously a financial analyst in Miami, Allie transitioned into a sales career to capitalize on her passion for people and building relationships. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, she moved to Southern California where she works for a Fortune 500 medical device company. She is responsible for a multi-million dollar sales territory as a Market Development Account Manager. She is an avid sports fan and actively trades in the stock market.
Andrea (San Diego, Calif.) Sticker Company Owner
Andrea, 31, a self-made multi-millionaire, enjoys creating business ventures on the frontiers of technology and popular culture. Not satisfied with a conventional path, Andrea skipped college and personally financed her first enterprise: Rhythm Styx, a wildly successful toy company. Driven by her early achievements, at age 23 Andrea started a clothing distribution company targeted at the burgeoning youth market. Since then, Andrea founded and is the CEO of five unique companies: StickerJunkie.com, an online customized sticker company; T-ShirtJunkie.com, an online customized t-shirt company; Delinquent Distribution, a distributor of hip teen apparel; Zoko, Inc., an online community connecting best-selling authors with their readers; and Luxury Wedding Packages, Inc., an online wedding planning service delivering one-of-a-kind wedding experiences to an upscale market. While she can often be found jetting around the globe, Andrea's main residence is in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she is active in local charitable causes, avidly practices yoga and takes long hikes with her three large dogs Empress, Elvis & Priscilla (all pound rescues).
Brent (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) Attorney
Brent, 30, was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. After graduating from York University in Toronto, Brent moved to Florida, where he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University. A Florida bar member, Brent currently juggles two jobs, working as an attorney for an insurance defense firm and handling real estate closings. A year and a half ago, Brent married his college sweetheart, Stephanie, and obtained his green card.
Bryce (Kansas City, Mo.) Home Builder
Bryce, 28, born and raised in Kansas City, MO, attended the University of Kansas. While in school, his real estate ambitions were born when he and his parents purchased two town homes and renovated them. After the completion of the projects, he realized he had no intention of ever using his Journalism degree. Bryce began working for Pulte homes in Kansas City, a fortune 500 residential builder, shortly following his graduation. It wasn´t long before he wanted more, and then at age 24, with little money and no real experience co-founded a high-end residential building company. Four years later, the Gahagan - Eddy Building Company currently builds many of Kansas City´s finest custom homes with most projects exceeding $1.5 million. Bryce attributes his success to his family and the values his parents instilled: honesty, integrity, and ambition. He believes what ever you choose to do in life, do it, but do it better than anyone else.
Charmaine (Nashville, Tenn.) Real Estate Consultant
Charmaine, 27, an only child, was born and raised in a small town in Kentucky. Her mother, an adventurous and hard-working Filipino immigrant who left everything to move to the U.S, has been a big influence on Charmaine. She earned a BA in Corporate Communications from Western Kentucky University, and after winning numerous awards for her leadership and public speaking, she moved to San Diego, where she began her career in marketing and advertising sales. She successfully brought in multi-million dollar clients, trained new employees, and structured long term pricing and contracts. Charmaine, the youngest on the sales team, consistently exceeded her sales goal by more than 200 percent, making her the No. 1 in sales for two consecutive years. She went on to Scottsdale for her next challenge in new business development with a mortgage firm. Charmaine now resides in Nashville, Tennessee where she is an area manager for a Fortune 500 Company. She works in warranty and risk-management consulting and is highly involved in the local real estate community. Whether she´s driving the performance of the company or mobilizing an entire office to run a mini-marathon for charity, Charmaine has proven she knows how to get it done.
Dan (Miami, Fla.) Clothing Company Owner
Dan, 31, is the founder of Brody Sport, a designer brand of active-wear currently sold in prominent boutique shops and popular department stores. Dan has successfully launched several businesses during his entrepreneurial career beginning with a college venture, NYC Cafe "Grandma´s Cookie Jar." This wholesale retail bakery boutique served as one of the earliest bakery suppliers for the city´s Starbucks stores. Dan also owned YoCookie, a ready-to-bake cookie-dough brand shelved in more than 30 grocery stores even before "Grandma's Cookie Jar" was successfully sold. Dan´s next venture was Swan Hat, one of the only "Made In The USA," headwear companies still in existence today. Swan Hat has a healthy department store base and the company´s Straw Headwear division annually outfits the New York State Teachers Union - Labor Day Fifth Ave Parade, as well as other union parades and events throughout the country. Dan is passionate about religion and family and feels that you must make an exerted effort for those you love and give back to those in need.
Jose "Pepi" (Miami, Fla.) Attorney
Jose, 25, a Cuban-American attorney from a top law firm in Miami, and former Florida College Student of the Year, is the first Hispanic to receive that distinction. Pepi was president of both his high school student body and the University of Miami´s student government. He graduated from Columbia Law School where he received several honors including the American Bar Association´s Law Student Division Silver Key. Pepi has traveled extensively throughout the world, including study trips abroad in France, Greece, and Argentina. In his spare time, he donates his efforts to help build homes for Habitat for Humanity and assists his community through various pro bono endeavors.
Lee (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Business Analyst
Lee, 22, graduated from Cornell University where he received a B.S. in Policy Analysis and Management. While attending Cornell University, he won business plan writing and marketing competitions, and served as a teaching assistant for courses in Entrepreneurship and Management. He worked for Merrill Lynch, researching emerging markets, creating portfolios and compiling business plans for high net worth clients, including an investment banking deal with an estimated value in excess of $100 million. Previous experiences outside of corporate America include, working at a day treatment program for the mentally ill, volunteering at soup kitchens and teaching fourth grade children in an inner-city school. Lee draws his inspiration from his grandfather who emigrated to the U.S. penniless and uneducated, yet through hard work and determination was successful through investing in real estate. At age 22, Lee became an analyst for one of the largest business/consulting firms in the world. Today, Lee works with some of the biggest companies and government agencies in the country to devise business strategy and information technology systems. Lee currently resides in New York City.
Lenny (The former U.S.S.R) Trading Company Owner
Lenny, 37, originally born in Baku, a city in the former U.S.S.R., he grew up in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he served in the Soviet Army for two years. At 24, Lenny left for the United States with his wife and child. Eager to start a successful business of his own - but knowing no English - Lenny built himself up from a janitor to the eventual owner of his own Russian restaurant. Lenny also became a stockbroker and achieved his Series 7 license after being in America for only two years. He now operates his own medical trading company. Lenny resides in New Jersey with his wife and sixteen year old son.
Leslie (Houma, La.) Realtor
Leslie, 28 graduated in 1999 with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, with an emphasis in public relations. She was awarded a full scholarship in the sport of volleyball to play in the SEC at the University of Mississippi. Leslie´s success came early in life when she captured her first U.S. Swimming Championship Title for the state of Louisiana at age seven. She later captured the LHSA Tennis State Championship Title and competed in Division 1 level volleyball. Leslie, currently a multi-million dollar realtor with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Boca Raton, has maintained a 100 percent closing transaction success rate throughout her career. Leslie is a member of the Boca Raton Junior League where she enjoys working with other women to make a difference in her community. She also participates in the Southern Palm Beach Women´s Tennis Association´s Open Level League. Leslie attributes the success throughout her life to her strong family foundation.
Michael (New York, N.Y.) Management Consultant
Michael, 29, a Manhattan native with a diverse educational background including, graduating from the United Nations International School in New York City where he concentrated on economics and studied three languages. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, majoring in both Finance and Marketing. Following his studies, he joined Arthur Andersen´s Business Consulting practice in Chicago, where he provided financial and operational management consulting services for Fortune 500 companies. He is currently a mergers and acquisitions consultant for one of the largest professional services firms in the country, assisting multi-million dollar companies with financial integration and development. When Michael is not working, he can be found thrill-seeking through snowboarding, wakeboarding and riding his motorcycle.
Roxanne (Austin, TX) Appellate Attorney
Roxanne, 26, an attorney at Winstead Sechrest & Minick, P.C., credits her parents - both professors at Arizona State University - with instilling the virtues of education in her at a young age. Moved by seeing Sandra Day O´Connor appointed as the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Roxanne decided early on to pursue a career in the legal system. The Baylor University graduate earned her law degree from the University of Michigan. While studying law, Roxanne became a certified Jazzercise instructor and currently teaches three classes a week. Before going into private practice, Roxanne clerked for Justices Scott A. Brister and Craig T. Enoch of the Supreme Court of Texas. Roxanne serves on the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Austin Affiliate Board and is active in her Riverbend church choir and young professionals group.
Sean (London, England) Recruitment Consultant
Sean, 33, born and raised in London now works as a director of business development for a recruitment consultancy registered on the London Stock Exchange, where he boasts the title of the top-ranking sales person globally at his firm. He graduated from the Southhampton Solent University with first class honors. Quickly snapped up by an international recruitment consultancy, Sean spent nine years brokering multimillion dollar deals with Fortune 500 companies in over 20 global locations. He earned the EB1 Green Card for "persons of extraordinary ability" in 2005. Sean resides in Miami.
Stacy (Long Island, N.Y.) Criminal Defense Attorney
Stacy, 38, attended Cornell University with dreams of becoming a news reporter and graduated with a journalism degree. After a short stint covering court trials as a street reporter in Savannah, Georgia, Stacy decided she wanted to move from in front of the camera to the courtroom. Now a public defender in New York City, Stacy has passed the bar exam in Connecticut, Florida, California and New York.
Summer (Huntington Beach, California) Restaurant Owner
Summer, 30, raised in Orange County, California, experienced her family´s financial ruin during her teens. Led by her father´s example, Summer´s work ethic and determination were molded during this trying time. Regardless of her title, Summer vowed to be the best at any occupation. With no education, and often-earning minimum wage, Summer continuously gained the respect of her co-workers and superiors alike. Summer now owns Sunny´s Restaurant in Huntington Beach, CA. Located on one of the most traveled streets in the county, the restaurant serves hundreds of locals and tourists daily. Summer thrives on the quality and efficiency of her business and is surrounded by employees who want the restaurant to succeed.
Tammy (Edison, N.J.) Wealth Manager
Tammy, 33, is founder of Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Inc, a company which designs stylish briefcases for women. She oversees every stage of the products´ original creation from design to final marketing. Through Theresa Kathryn Enterprises, Tammy´s goal is to continue to inspire women to excel in their chosen career paths while maintaining their femininity and individuality. Tammy, also a Vice President at a major Beverly Hills investment firm, advises California´s most affluent and high profile clients on managing their finances. A Certified Financial Planner, Tammy is considered an expert in her field. Tammy earned her B.A. at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Arizona State University, where she represented Senator John McCain as a constituent liaison. She later returned to Arizona State University where she received her MBA. Throughout her schooling, Tammy has self-funded all of her education. She is an avid marathon runner, an experienced motivational speaker and enjoys writing poetry.
Tarek (New Bedford, MA) Hi-Tech Manager
Tarek, 27, raised in the public housing projects and tenements of New Bedford, MA, is a wunderkind of sorts who credits his mother with fostering his desire to become more than his surroundings. After earning a scholarship to an elite boarding school in Mass., Tarek went on to receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts from St. Anselm College and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Catholic University of America. In addition to being a member of MENSA, Tarek played rugby for the Dallas Harlequins of the U.S. Super League and rowed crew in the Henley Royal Regatta in England. He is currently a Global Product Marketing Manager at a Fortune 500 company. He is constantly closing multi-million dollar deals while traveling throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. In addition to his travels, Tarek has been widely published in technical journals and magazines around the world.
Theresa (Barrington, IL) Psychotherapist
Theresa, 36, a Psychotherapist-Wellness Center Owner, earned a psychology degree from Northwestern University and her masters in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. She currently works as a psychotherapist in private practice, helping her client's battle depression and other health issues. Theresa earned her real estate license at 21 and also heads up a real estate design and development company.
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