Jimmy Fox has joined Fremantle as executive vice president of unscripted development and sales for the company’s U.S. operations, as Jayson Dinsmore shifts to a new role within Fremantle as consulting producer. Dinsmore, who had previously served as president, alternative programming and development for Fremantle in North America, will now oversee the “America’s Got Talent” brand, including the upcoming Season 19, which begins production next month.
Fox, meanwhile, will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin and oversee the company’s unscripted strategy and the development and sales of original series in the unscripted genre.
“We are thrilled that Jimmy is joining Fremantle to lead our creative efforts in unscripted,” Mullin said in a statement. “The possibilities are endless with an inspired executive like Jimmy. He is a highly regarded executive who offers a fresh creative vision, innovative ideas, and respected industry relationships.”
Joining Fremantle from Religion of Sports as part of a strategic partnership,...
Fox, meanwhile, will report to CEO Jennifer Mullin and oversee the company’s unscripted strategy and the development and sales of original series in the unscripted genre.
“We are thrilled that Jimmy is joining Fremantle to lead our creative efforts in unscripted,” Mullin said in a statement. “The possibilities are endless with an inspired executive like Jimmy. He is a highly regarded executive who offers a fresh creative vision, innovative ideas, and respected industry relationships.”
Joining Fremantle from Religion of Sports as part of a strategic partnership,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fremantle has a new unscripted chief.
The American Idol and America’s Got Talent producer has hired Jimmy Fox as EVP, Unscripted Development and Sales for its U.S. operations.
Fox joins from Religion of Sports, where he moved his Main Event Media banner from All3Media last year.
Fox’s hire comes as Jayson Dinsmore, who was President of Unscripted, changes roles to become a consulting producer on AGT, which starts production on Season 19 next month. Dinsmore has been at Fremantle for six years; he joined in 2018 from CMT, where he was head of development.
Fremantle is behind series such as NBC’s America’s Got Talent as well as ABC’s Idol and a slew of game shows including CBS’ The Price Is Right and syndicated series Family Feud.
The company also produces Jimmy Fallon’s Password, which is returning to NBC for a second season.
Fox will report to...
The American Idol and America’s Got Talent producer has hired Jimmy Fox as EVP, Unscripted Development and Sales for its U.S. operations.
Fox joins from Religion of Sports, where he moved his Main Event Media banner from All3Media last year.
Fox’s hire comes as Jayson Dinsmore, who was President of Unscripted, changes roles to become a consulting producer on AGT, which starts production on Season 19 next month. Dinsmore has been at Fremantle for six years; he joined in 2018 from CMT, where he was head of development.
Fremantle is behind series such as NBC’s America’s Got Talent as well as ABC’s Idol and a slew of game shows including CBS’ The Price Is Right and syndicated series Family Feud.
The company also produces Jimmy Fallon’s Password, which is returning to NBC for a second season.
Fox will report to...
- 2/13/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has given a first season order to the revival of Fremantle’s hit comedy game show “Tattletales,” hosted and executive produced by Ayesha and Stephen Curry. The series will bring together celebrity couples to reveal insights about their relationships through challenges and games.
“Ayesha and Stephen put a fresh new spin on a classic game show to really shake things up for these competing couples. Celebrity couples, they’re just like us!” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president of non-fiction and live-action family programming at HBO Max.
“Tattletales” invites three celebrity couples to join the Currys on an exclusive date night, going head-to-head on uncensored relationship trivia and games and competing to see who knows their partner best. Questions from viewers through the interactive fan question board will put couples’ relationships to the test as they compete for a donation to the charity of their choice.
“We are...
“Ayesha and Stephen put a fresh new spin on a classic game show to really shake things up for these competing couples. Celebrity couples, they’re just like us!” said Jennifer O’Connell, executive vice president of non-fiction and live-action family programming at HBO Max.
“Tattletales” invites three celebrity couples to join the Currys on an exclusive date night, going head-to-head on uncensored relationship trivia and games and competing to see who knows their partner best. Questions from viewers through the interactive fan question board will put couples’ relationships to the test as they compete for a donation to the charity of their choice.
“We are...
- 3/12/2021
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max will invite celebrity couples to be Tattletales, with a revival of the classic game show to be hosted and executive-produced by author/restaurateur Ayesha Curry and her NBA All-Star husband Stephen Curry.
The original Tattletales premiered 46 years ago and was hosted by Daytime Emmy winner Bert Convy, who also occasionally competed (with his wife Anne).
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The new Fremantle production will invite three celebrity couples to join the Currys on...
The original Tattletales premiered 46 years ago and was hosted by Daytime Emmy winner Bert Convy, who also occasionally competed (with his wife Anne).
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- 3/12/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Mattel Television is set to develop a game show inspired by the game Whac-a-Mole, the company announced Monday.
The toymaker is developing the series with “America’s Got Talent” producer Fremantle.
Here is how Mattel is describing the series: The Whac-a-Mole game show will turn the iconic game into an elimination competition during which opposing teams will use their skill, strength and endurance to face off to become the ultimate Whac-a-Mole champion. The unscripted series will incorporate life-sized Whac-a-Mole, races and obstacle courses, along with a surprising twist that will awe participants and audiences alike.
“Whac-a-Mole is a beloved, action-packed arcade game with a deep fan following, and the interactive nature and comedic energy of the game makes it a great franchise for episodic television,” said Adam Bonnett, Executive Producer, Mattel Television, who is leading the development project for Mattel. “Jayson and the team at Fremantle have had unparalleled success creating...
The toymaker is developing the series with “America’s Got Talent” producer Fremantle.
Here is how Mattel is describing the series: The Whac-a-Mole game show will turn the iconic game into an elimination competition during which opposing teams will use their skill, strength and endurance to face off to become the ultimate Whac-a-Mole champion. The unscripted series will incorporate life-sized Whac-a-Mole, races and obstacle courses, along with a surprising twist that will awe participants and audiences alike.
“Whac-a-Mole is a beloved, action-packed arcade game with a deep fan following, and the interactive nature and comedic energy of the game makes it a great franchise for episodic television,” said Adam Bonnett, Executive Producer, Mattel Television, who is leading the development project for Mattel. “Jayson and the team at Fremantle have had unparalleled success creating...
- 2/1/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Toy company Mattel is ramping up its slate of TV formats based on classic games with Whac-a-Mole set as its latest project.
American Idol producer Fremantle has teamed with Mattel Television to develop a show based on the game, which is best known in arcades, carnivals and amusement parks.
It marks Mattel’s second entertainment development, based on a game, after it partnered with Propagate to develop a show based on Uno.
The Whac-a-Mole game show will turn the game into an elimination competition during which opposing teams will use their skill, strength and endurance to face off to become the ultimate Whac-a-Mole champion. The unscripted series will incorporate life-sized Whac-a-Mole, races and obstacle courses, along with a twist.
Whac-a-Mole began as an arcade game in 1976 and was turned into a tabletop game in 2009. This spring, Mattel will be re-releasing the tabletop game and launching a card game Whac-a-Mole Match-a-Mole.
American Idol producer Fremantle has teamed with Mattel Television to develop a show based on the game, which is best known in arcades, carnivals and amusement parks.
It marks Mattel’s second entertainment development, based on a game, after it partnered with Propagate to develop a show based on Uno.
The Whac-a-Mole game show will turn the game into an elimination competition during which opposing teams will use their skill, strength and endurance to face off to become the ultimate Whac-a-Mole champion. The unscripted series will incorporate life-sized Whac-a-Mole, races and obstacle courses, along with a twist.
Whac-a-Mole began as an arcade game in 1976 and was turned into a tabletop game in 2009. This spring, Mattel will be re-releasing the tabletop game and launching a card game Whac-a-Mole Match-a-Mole.
- 2/1/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has ordered the unscripted series “Game of Talents” with Wayne Brady set to host.
Based on the Spanish format, “Game of Talents” pits two teams of contestants against each other as they attempt to figure out the hidden talents of the mystery performers based on first impressions and a series of clues. The series is currently in production in Los Angeles and will debut on Fox in 2021.
“’Game of Talents’ represents everything we here at Fox endeavor to bring to viewers,” said Rob Wade, president of alternative entertainment and specials for Fox Entertainment. “It’s a chance for families to gather for magnetic gameplay, a fun peek into extraordinary skills of ordinary people and a friendly, spirited variety competition.”
Hosting the show keeps Brady in the Fox fold, as he most recently won Season 2 of the network’s hit music competition series “The Masked Singer.” Brady is a multiple Emmy nominee,...
Based on the Spanish format, “Game of Talents” pits two teams of contestants against each other as they attempt to figure out the hidden talents of the mystery performers based on first impressions and a series of clues. The series is currently in production in Los Angeles and will debut on Fox in 2021.
“’Game of Talents’ represents everything we here at Fox endeavor to bring to viewers,” said Rob Wade, president of alternative entertainment and specials for Fox Entertainment. “It’s a chance for families to gather for magnetic gameplay, a fun peek into extraordinary skills of ordinary people and a friendly, spirited variety competition.”
Hosting the show keeps Brady in the Fox fold, as he most recently won Season 2 of the network’s hit music competition series “The Masked Singer.” Brady is a multiple Emmy nominee,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox is continuing to double down on mystery-based formats with its latest entertainment order – a remake of Fremantle’s Spanish variety series Game of Talents.
Let’s Make A Deal host Wayne Brady, who won season two of Fox’s The Masked Singer last year, will host and exec produce the series, which is in production in LA for a 2021 premiere.
The non-scripted format originated in Spain via the American Idol producer’s partnership with Mediaset España.
The show sees contestants attempting to guess the performers’ hidden talent, based only on their first impressions and a few wily clues. It mixes a large-scale variety show with a high-intensity investigative game.
With more than $200,000 on the line, can the contestants spot the fire dancer from the spider wrangler or the chainsaw juggler from the contortionist?
The show is also being remade in a number of other countries including ITV in the UK,...
Let’s Make A Deal host Wayne Brady, who won season two of Fox’s The Masked Singer last year, will host and exec produce the series, which is in production in LA for a 2021 premiere.
The non-scripted format originated in Spain via the American Idol producer’s partnership with Mediaset España.
The show sees contestants attempting to guess the performers’ hidden talent, based only on their first impressions and a few wily clues. It mixes a large-scale variety show with a high-intensity investigative game.
With more than $200,000 on the line, can the contestants spot the fire dancer from the spider wrangler or the chainsaw juggler from the contortionist?
The show is also being remade in a number of other countries including ITV in the UK,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon is leading the charge for the search for the most entertaining pet in America with the new competition show Unleashed hosted by comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. The first two episodes of 10 will premiere back-to-back on October 22 at 7Pm Et/Pt.
The comedic competition series will corral the most impressive animal acts together to compete for the title of “Most Entertaining Pet” of the night in front of a jury comprised of kids and celebrity judges including Peyton List (Cobra Kai), Preacher Lawson and Utkarsh Ambudkar.
“We have a squirrel that can water ski, enough said! You have to watch Nickelodeon’s Unleashed!” said Iglesias.
Each episode of Unleashed will feature three animal-loving pet owners and their loyal companions as they take the stage to showcase their pet’s extraordinary talents. From jaw-dropping tricks to hilarious skills, the pet contestants...
The comedic competition series will corral the most impressive animal acts together to compete for the title of “Most Entertaining Pet” of the night in front of a jury comprised of kids and celebrity judges including Peyton List (Cobra Kai), Preacher Lawson and Utkarsh Ambudkar.
“We have a squirrel that can water ski, enough said! You have to watch Nickelodeon’s Unleashed!” said Iglesias.
Each episode of Unleashed will feature three animal-loving pet owners and their loyal companions as they take the stage to showcase their pet’s extraordinary talents. From jaw-dropping tricks to hilarious skills, the pet contestants...
- 10/2/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“Saturday Night Live” alum Leslie Jones will host a “Supermarket Sweep” reboot at ABC, network boss Karey Burke announced at the Television Critics Association press tour on Wednesday.
A reboot of the 1965 game show hosted by Bill Malone, each episode of the new “Supermarket Sweep” will see three teams of two battle it out “using their grocery shopping skills and knowledge of merchandise to win big cash prizes.”
Production is set to begin on the 10-episode order in the spring. No premiere date has been announced.
“I’ve always dreamed of being on ‘Supermarket Sweep,'” Jones said in a statement. “Seriously, I tried out for the show years ago; and after getting turned away, I knew I’d have to take matters into my own hands. Being able to bring the iconic game show back to life on ABC is my ultimate redemption story!”
Also Read: Leslie Jones to...
A reboot of the 1965 game show hosted by Bill Malone, each episode of the new “Supermarket Sweep” will see three teams of two battle it out “using their grocery shopping skills and knowledge of merchandise to win big cash prizes.”
Production is set to begin on the 10-episode order in the spring. No premiere date has been announced.
“I’ve always dreamed of being on ‘Supermarket Sweep,'” Jones said in a statement. “Seriously, I tried out for the show years ago; and after getting turned away, I knew I’d have to take matters into my own hands. Being able to bring the iconic game show back to life on ABC is my ultimate redemption story!”
Also Read: Leslie Jones to...
- 1/8/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Updated: MeTV will pay tribute to the life and legacy of actor and star Burt Reynolds with a special week of his memorable role in the Western drama television series Gunsmoke.
Six tribute episodes starring Reynolds will air Monday, September 10, through Saturday, September 15, from 1 Pm –2 Pm Et/Pt. It will begin with the first Gunsmoke episode that introduces his character, “Quint Asper Comes Home,” and end with the “The Crooked Mile,” reportedly Burt Reynolds’ favorite episode of the series.
Me TV joins Cmt, which will air two days of encore screenings of the 2016 documentary The Bandit, which chronicles the relationship of Reynolds and his stunt double during the making of the hit film Smokey & The Bandit.
The Bandit will air on Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 Pm and 10 Pm Est, and on Saturday, September 8 at 12 Est, following the Cmt Hot 20 Countdown. The network will also air the Reynolds’ film Without a Paddle...
Six tribute episodes starring Reynolds will air Monday, September 10, through Saturday, September 15, from 1 Pm –2 Pm Et/Pt. It will begin with the first Gunsmoke episode that introduces his character, “Quint Asper Comes Home,” and end with the “The Crooked Mile,” reportedly Burt Reynolds’ favorite episode of the series.
Me TV joins Cmt, which will air two days of encore screenings of the 2016 documentary The Bandit, which chronicles the relationship of Reynolds and his stunt double during the making of the hit film Smokey & The Bandit.
The Bandit will air on Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 Pm and 10 Pm Est, and on Saturday, September 8 at 12 Est, following the Cmt Hot 20 Countdown. The network will also air the Reynolds’ film Without a Paddle...
- 9/7/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
FremantleMedia North America is bolstering its unscripted team with one exec promotion and a pair of new hires. The company said today that it has upped Joni Day to Svp Alternative Programming & Development and brought Colin Nash as Svp Alternative Programming & Development and Jean Shi as VP Alternative Programming & Development.
“With Colin and Jean joining the team, along with Joni’s expanding role, we have assembled an all-star team,” said Jayson Dinsmore, President of Alternative Programming & Development at Fmna. “Each of these individuals comes with a diverse background and brings a unique skill set to the table that complements our goal of creating entertaining and compelling content for every platform.”
Day has been with Fmna since 2013, responsible for the development and production of reality competition, game show and other unscripted television programming. In her new role, she will focus on finding further global formats for broadcast. Her credits include new kids game show The Noise,...
“With Colin and Jean joining the team, along with Joni’s expanding role, we have assembled an all-star team,” said Jayson Dinsmore, President of Alternative Programming & Development at Fmna. “Each of these individuals comes with a diverse background and brings a unique skill set to the table that complements our goal of creating entertaining and compelling content for every platform.”
Day has been with Fmna since 2013, responsible for the development and production of reality competition, game show and other unscripted television programming. In her new role, she will focus on finding further global formats for broadcast. Her credits include new kids game show The Noise,...
- 5/11/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Cmt has promoted Morgan Selzer to Svp of Development for the network from her previous VP role. Selzer will lead development for the Viacom network, continuing to report to Keith Cox, President of Development for Paramount Network, TV Land and Cmt. She is based in Los Angeles, with frequent travel to Nashville. Cmt’s channel’s development was headed by Evp Jayson Dinsmore until he left last fall following the centralizing the development teams for the three Viacom…...
- 3/22/2018
- Deadline TV
FremantleMedia North America has tapped former Cmt head of development Jayson Dinsmore as President of Alternative Programming and Development. The seasoned TV executive will oversee the development and production of original unscripted programming for Fmna, both by mining the company’s catalogue of titles and creating new formats. Fmna’s current portfolio includes America's Got Talent (NBC), Family Feud (Syndicated), The Price Is Right (CBS), Match Game (ABC) and the…...
- 1/10/2018
- Deadline TV
Jayson Dinsmore is stepping down as Evp and head of development for Cmt after almost seven years at the Viacom network. The move is part of centralizing the development teams for the three Viacom networks that in February were put under the purview of Kevin Kay — Spike (soon-to-be Paramount Network), TV Land and Cmt. In the first step, Keith Cox, then-President of Development & Production for TV Land, was made President of Development & Production for Paramount Network…...
- 9/12/2017
- Deadline TV
“Nashville” fans are in for a special treat with a couple new updates on Season 5 of the country music series. First, Cmt has released a new trailer for the upcoming season which features some insight on the drama that’s in store.
The sneak peek shows Maddie (Lennon Stella) with a new love interest, Rayna (Connie Britton) and Deacon (Charles Esten) working together on a new album and Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) sitting in the plane, terrified that it will crash.
Read More: ‘Nashville’s’ Renewal Reveals the Good and Bad Within Today’s TV Industry
Additionally, Cmt announced that the one-hour premiere episode will air on Thursday, December 15 at 9 p.m. Et, with the full two-hour episode to air on Thursday, January 5 at 9 p.m. The first hour of Season 5 of “Nashville” will also be available to stream on Hulu on December 16 and the full two-hour premiere available on January...
The sneak peek shows Maddie (Lennon Stella) with a new love interest, Rayna (Connie Britton) and Deacon (Charles Esten) working together on a new album and Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) sitting in the plane, terrified that it will crash.
Read More: ‘Nashville’s’ Renewal Reveals the Good and Bad Within Today’s TV Industry
Additionally, Cmt announced that the one-hour premiere episode will air on Thursday, December 15 at 9 p.m. Et, with the full two-hour episode to air on Thursday, January 5 at 9 p.m. The first hour of Season 5 of “Nashville” will also be available to stream on Hulu on December 16 and the full two-hour premiere available on January...
- 12/1/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Jayne Seymour has joined the cast of the His Wives & Daughters TV series pilot at Cmt. She will play Lorna Larson Banks, the first wife of womanizing country music star, Eddie Ray Banks. Production is slated for January 2017. Additional casting has yet to be announced.In His Wives & Daughters, Cmt says, "After Eddie’s estranged family is brought together unexpectedly, tempers flare and old rivalries resurface setting the stage for startling secrets to emerge as an unforgettable mystery begins to unfold." Writers Dina Chapman and Steve Sessions created and co-executive produce the series. Jayson Dinsmore and Julia Silverton executive produce for CmtRead More…...
- 11/1/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Cmt has brought on Shaleen Desai as its new vice president of scripted programming, the network announced on Friday. In this newly created role, Desai will oversee the growth of scripted programming at Cmt. Based in Los Angeles, his duties will include working with the creative community to generate ideas for new programming concepts and characters, as well as developing and overseeing all aspects of scripted production. He will report to Jayson Dinsmore, the executive vice president of development and programming at Cmt. Also Read: 'Varsity Blues' TV Series in the Works at Cmt “Shaleen is equal parts creative and strategist; bringing diverse.
- 10/14/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
On the heels of Cmt’s move into scripted series, the network has tapped Aggregate Films’ exec Shaleen Desai for the newly created role of VP Scripted Programming. Based in Los Angeles, Desai’s duties will include working with the creative community to generate ideas for new programming concepts and characters, as well as developing and overseeing all aspects of scripted production. Desai will report to Jayson Dinsmore, Executive Vice President of Development and…...
- 10/14/2016
- Deadline TV
Cmt has ordered the His Wives & Daughters TV show pilot. Press materials describe the potential new scripted series as both "soapy" and "comedic." His Wives & Daughters centers on, "...the eclectic and cunning wives and daughters of larger-than-life country music legend (and infamous womanizer) Eddie Ray Banks," according to the network.In His Wives & Daughters, when Eddie's "...estranged family is brought together unexpectedly, tempers flare and old rivalries resurface setting the stage for startling secrets to emerge as an unforgettable mystery begins to unfold." The TV series pilot is created and produced by Dina Chapman and Steven Sessions, with Jayson Dinsmore and Julia Silverton as executive producers for Cmt.Read More…...
- 8/25/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sing it! Nashville season five will premiere on Cmt Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 9:00pm Et/Pt. While that's a long time for fans to wait, it is far better than waiting forever, which is how it seemed when Nashville was cancelled by ABC, after four seasons, so yeehaw! Please note the new night. The series previously aired on Wednesdays.A scripted, country music drama, Nashville stars: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella, and Chris Carmack. Nashville is executive produced by Marshall Herskovitz, Ed Zwick, Steve Buchanan and Callie Khouri. Jayson Dinsmore and Morgan Selzer executive produce for Cmt.Read More…...
- 8/24/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Cmt today announced premiere dates for a pair of docuseries and renewed a competition show for athletes. Set to premiere August 25 are Season 2 of I Love Kellie Pickler and Season 11 of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making the Team, and the cable net announced a fourth-season pickup for Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge. "Cmt's unscripted series mirror the optimism and passion of our fans," said Jayson Dinsmore, Evp Development. "Our shows are smart, spirited and play…...
- 7/13/2016
- Deadline TV
Nashville Update: Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Plus 7 Others Set to Return for Season 5 on Cmt
Who’s ready for the Red Lips White Lies Tour, Round 2?
Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere are both poised to return to the Cmt-bound Nashville in Season 5, TVLine has learned exclusively. Also expected back for the 22-episode season are co-stars Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella and Chris Carmack. A Lionsgate rep declined to comment for this story.
RelatedNashville After Show Eyed at Cmt
As we reported last week, Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples, who played Luke and Layla, respectively, will not be back (at least not as series regulars).
ABC cancelled Nashville in May,...
Connie Britton and Hayden Panettiere are both poised to return to the Cmt-bound Nashville in Season 5, TVLine has learned exclusively. Also expected back for the 22-episode season are co-stars Charles Esten, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Clare Bowen, Lennon Stella, Maisy Stella and Chris Carmack. A Lionsgate rep declined to comment for this story.
RelatedNashville After Show Eyed at Cmt
As we reported last week, Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples, who played Luke and Layla, respectively, will not be back (at least not as series regulars).
ABC cancelled Nashville in May,...
- 6/30/2016
- TVLine.com
Is Cmt sticking with Still the King? Recently, network development head Jayson Dinsmore spoke with Deadline about the future of the series.
The comedy stars Billy Ray Cyrus as 'Burnin’ Vernon Brown, a once-successful musician turned Elvis impersonator. The cast also includes Joey Lauren Adams, Madison Iseman, Lacey Chabert, Leslie David Baker, Kevin Farley, Travis Nicholson, and Jon Sewell.
Read More…...
The comedy stars Billy Ray Cyrus as 'Burnin’ Vernon Brown, a once-successful musician turned Elvis impersonator. The cast also includes Joey Lauren Adams, Madison Iseman, Lacey Chabert, Leslie David Baker, Kevin Farley, Travis Nicholson, and Jon Sewell.
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- 6/24/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Cmt may develop an after-show to follow the upcoming fifth season of the Nashville TV series, which it recently picked up after the drama was cancelled by ABC. Executive Vice President of Development Jayson Dinsmore told Deadline they're kicking around the idea.
After shows are all the rage, in recent years. After the Thrones, Scream After Dark, Extra Gear, Talking Dead, and Talking Preacher, are just a few examples.
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After shows are all the rage, in recent years. After the Thrones, Scream After Dark, Extra Gear, Talking Dead, and Talking Preacher, are just a few examples.
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- 6/24/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We do not mean to harsh your buzz, Nashville Fanatics.
But...
While Cmt has, indeed, picked up Nashville Season 5, having saved the series from ABC's cancelation a couple weeks ago, sources now confirm to TV Line that two series regulars will not be making the move from one network to another.
Both Will Chase and Audrey Peebles are out.
The news should not come as a huge surprise to followers of the musical drama.
Following the dissolution of his engagement to Rayna on Season 3, Chase's Will had very little to do.
A bulk of his Nashville Season 4 storyline centered on him sticking up for Wheelin’ Dealin’ Records artist Will Lexington after he was attacked by a homophobic talk-show host.
Peeples, meanwhile, portrayed Layla, a character who hoped to avenge Jeff Fordham’s death by ruining Juliette’s romance with Avery.
However, Avery found out about her plan, which appears to...
But...
While Cmt has, indeed, picked up Nashville Season 5, having saved the series from ABC's cancelation a couple weeks ago, sources now confirm to TV Line that two series regulars will not be making the move from one network to another.
Both Will Chase and Audrey Peebles are out.
The news should not come as a huge surprise to followers of the musical drama.
Following the dissolution of his engagement to Rayna on Season 3, Chase's Will had very little to do.
A bulk of his Nashville Season 4 storyline centered on him sticking up for Wheelin’ Dealin’ Records artist Will Lexington after he was attacked by a homophobic talk-show host.
Peeples, meanwhile, portrayed Layla, a character who hoped to avenge Jeff Fordham’s death by ruining Juliette’s romance with Avery.
However, Avery found out about her plan, which appears to...
- 6/23/2016
- by Matt Richenthal
- TVfanatic
To use a phrase popular with one of Nashville‘s main characters, it’s wheels up for Luke and Layla when the country-music drama returns for a fifth season. Series regulars Will Chase and Aubrey Peeples will not be with the show when it makes its Cmt debut, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Chase’s Luke had little to do after his engagement with Rayna fizzled in Season 3; most of his Season 4 storyline involved sticking up for Wheelin’ Dealin’ Records artist Will Lexington when he was attacked by a homophobic talk-show host.
Photos Dead or Alive: Nashville‘s Juliette, Plus...
Chase’s Luke had little to do after his engagement with Rayna fizzled in Season 3; most of his Season 4 storyline involved sticking up for Wheelin’ Dealin’ Records artist Will Lexington when he was attacked by a homophobic talk-show host.
Photos Dead or Alive: Nashville‘s Juliette, Plus...
- 6/23/2016
- TVLine.com
[caption id="attachment_51238" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nashville TV show on Cmt season 5; canceled after season 4 on ABC. Photo: ABC/Bob D'Amico./caption]
Cmt's Executive Vice President of Development, Jayson Dinsmore is talking about the decision to renew, i.e. pick up the Nashville TV show for a fifth season, after it was cancelled by ABC. Cmt credits Dinsmore's leadership in making the "...ambitious move into scripted [programming,] by saving [the] fan-favorite series."
Dinsmore says that every year, before ABC renewed (and ultimately cancelled) the Nashville TV series, speculation surfaced that Cmt would pick it up, if ABC cancelled the Country Music drama, starring Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Chris Carmack, and real-life sisters Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella.
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Cmt's Executive Vice President of Development, Jayson Dinsmore is talking about the decision to renew, i.e. pick up the Nashville TV show for a fifth season, after it was cancelled by ABC. Cmt credits Dinsmore's leadership in making the "...ambitious move into scripted [programming,] by saving [the] fan-favorite series."
Dinsmore says that every year, before ABC renewed (and ultimately cancelled) the Nashville TV series, speculation surfaced that Cmt would pick it up, if ABC cancelled the Country Music drama, starring Connie Britton, Hayden Panettiere, Clare Bowen, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, Sam Palladio, Chris Carmack, and real-life sisters Lennon Stella and Maisy Stella.
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- 6/22/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Cmt is really, really excited about its Nashville acquisition — so much so that the cable network is already plotting a companion series.
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In an interview with TVLine’s sister site Deadline, Cmt’s head of of development Jayson Dinsmore revealed that the ex-abc drama may get its very own after show. “Nothing’s set in stone, but imagine if we did sort of a Talking Dead for Nashville where we had some of the cast, maybe some performances, maybe some fans come and talk about the show,...
PhotosMay Sweeps In Memoriam: 40+ Deaths From Once, Originals, NCIS and More — Which Loss Hit You Hardest?
In an interview with TVLine’s sister site Deadline, Cmt’s head of of development Jayson Dinsmore revealed that the ex-abc drama may get its very own after show. “Nothing’s set in stone, but imagine if we did sort of a Talking Dead for Nashville where we had some of the cast, maybe some performances, maybe some fans come and talk about the show,...
- 6/21/2016
- TVLine.com
During the Party Down South TV series finale, Thursday, April 7th at 9:00pm, Cmt will run an exclusive first-look at its upcoming scripted Still the King TV series. The new comedy premieres Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 9:00pm Et/Pt. Back in January, Cmt announced Party Down South's fifth season would be its final, leaving the reality series effectively cancelled.
The cast of Still the King includes: Billy Ray Cyrus, Joey Lauren Adams, Madison Iseman, Lacey Chabert, Leslie David Baker, Kevin Farley, Travis Nicholson, and Jon Sewell. The series comes from Hideout Pictures, with Cyrus serving as executive producer and writer. Shannon Houchins, Potsy Ponciroli, and Travis Nicholson also executive produce. Julia Silverton and Jayson Dinsmore executive produce for Cmt.
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The cast of Still the King includes: Billy Ray Cyrus, Joey Lauren Adams, Madison Iseman, Lacey Chabert, Leslie David Baker, Kevin Farley, Travis Nicholson, and Jon Sewell. The series comes from Hideout Pictures, with Cyrus serving as executive producer and writer. Shannon Houchins, Potsy Ponciroli, and Travis Nicholson also executive produce. Julia Silverton and Jayson Dinsmore executive produce for Cmt.
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- 4/6/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Dude Perfect will join the ever-growing list of YouTube stars making the jump to television. The sports and comedy supergroup, consisting of five best friends based out of Dallas, has landed a series order for The Dude Perfect Show (working title) at TV network Cmt.
Produced by Rob Dyrdek’s Superjacket Productions, The Dude Perfect Show will follow the YouTube supergroup as the members go about their daily video-making lives of coming up with concepts and figuring out their next viral video. The series will also show how all five members of the group work with athletes and celebrities, meet fans at events, organize performances and stunts, and more. Dyrdek will executive produce The Dude Perfect Show alongside Superjacket’s Shane Nickerson and Cmt’s Jayson Dinsmore and Matthew Trierweiler. The comedy and live-action stunts TV series is set for release sometime in 2016.
“We are super excited to be working...
Produced by Rob Dyrdek’s Superjacket Productions, The Dude Perfect Show will follow the YouTube supergroup as the members go about their daily video-making lives of coming up with concepts and figuring out their next viral video. The series will also show how all five members of the group work with athletes and celebrities, meet fans at events, organize performances and stunts, and more. Dyrdek will executive produce The Dude Perfect Show alongside Superjacket’s Shane Nickerson and Cmt’s Jayson Dinsmore and Matthew Trierweiler. The comedy and live-action stunts TV series is set for release sometime in 2016.
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- 9/3/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Cmt is continuing its relationship with veteran producer John Hamlin, signing a new multi-year production deal with Hamlin's newly formed Switched On Entertainment. In addition, two of Cmt's senior execs, Jayson Dinsmore and Leslie Fram will oversee new roles in the music, talent and event departments. Under the deal, Hamlin will executive produce the Cmt Music Awards, Cmt Artists Of The Year, and the long-running Cmt Crossroads, as well as develop new events and…...
- 8/18/2015
- Deadline TV
Talk about a love triangle!The drama is expected to heat up with Ryan "Daddy" Richards on tonight's episode of "Party Down South," when Taylor "Lil Bit" Wright's boyfriend Grant comes to visit.The costars admitted that they hooked up in between seasons, but their relationship got rocky after Lil Bit revealed that she was dating someone else.After going back and forth about inviting her beau to stay at the house, the pint-sized blonde decides to let him come.In the sneak peek above, Lil Bit can't contain her excitement to see Grant, but it looks like Daddy is gearing up for a night of heavy drinking (which always turns into some heavy drama!)Richards has come under fire this week for his drinking habits, after TMZ posted a video of him funneling an entire bottle of Jagermeister from his famous beer funnel with Mattie Breaux cheering him on.
- 7/17/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Daddy and Lil Bit are at it again and now Mattie's had enough! The ladies of "Party Down South" are at odds over Ryan "Daddy" Richards' crush on Taylor "Lil Bit" Wright -- and toofab has your first look at their fight. In the clip, Daddy storms off after declaring that he will "never be friends" again with Lil Bit. The costars admitted that they hooked up in between seasons, but their relationship got rocky after Taylor revealed that she has a boyfriend back home.Things get wild in the house after Mattie Breaux comes to Daddy's defense -- check out the video above to see the drama unfold! The Cmt reality series returned for its second season last month and has been a ratings smash for the network -- and a possible spin-off could be on the way."There are a couple things I like about the ability to develop a franchise like this,...
- 7/9/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
There's a party in Walt's pants!The guys of "Party Down South" are putting some of the drama from this season behind them tonight -- and toofab has your first look at Walt Windham and Josh Murray hitting the town together for a "man date."As you can probably imagine, things get a little wild as the two drink up at the bars and Walt shows off his mighty impressive dance moves. According to the official episode synopsis, the booty-shaker also "meets a special lady" tonight -- so it looks like his moves really paid off! Elsewhere, "Lyle goes home empty-handed, leading to a scuffle with a roommate who refuses to back down."The Cmt series returned for its second season earlier this month and has been a ratings smash for the network -- and a possible spin-off could be on the way."There are a couple things I like...
- 6/26/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
A version of this story appeared in the Dec. 27 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Watch out, Spike TV. Fellow Viacom-owned network Cmt is pursuing younger viewers and men with its largest unscripted programming slate yet, a push to have four nights of originals by 2016. "We're trying to create content that is bolder, louder and more repeatable," Cmt executive vp development Jayson Dinsmore tells THR. To that end, Cmt (formerly Country Music Television) has greenlighted seven new series -- including My Big Redneck Family, Tobacco Wars and Death Valley -- helping fill out three nights of originals. The
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- 12/18/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fugitives, beware. "Dog and Beth" fans, rejoice! Cmt has ordered 11 more episodes of bounty hungers "Dog," Beth and Leland Chapman's new series bringing its Season 1 order to 22 episodes. Production on the back 11 episodes will begin immediately. "We knew Dog and Beth would shake up the programming landscape at Cmt and they've done just that, more than doubling our quarter-to-date prime average," said Cmt's executive vice president Jayson Dinsmore in a statement on Tuesday. Also read: 'American Chopper's' Paul Teutul Sr. Lands New Cmt Series 'Orange County Choppers' Produced by Electus,...
- 5/21/2013
- by Jethro Nededog
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Cmt has picked up Win Lose Or Pawn, the cable network’s first daily series, which will be launched as a strip this summer. The format, which is a twist on the pawn shop reality craze, was created by veteran reality producer Phil Gurin of The Gurin Co. (Shark Tank, Oh Sit) and Eric Evangelista of Hot Snakes Media, who will both serve as executive producers, along with Cmt’s Jayson Dinsmore, Joe Livecchi and Eliot Goldberg. Casting is currently underway in Southern California, with the series looking for people who have objects to pawn or want an item appraised.
- 4/30/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Cmt continues an ambitious rebrand at its New York upfront presentation Tuesday afternoon, announcing orders for four new original series, four renewals, four pilot presentations and the launch of a new division to cover current events through the network's lens: Cmt News and Docs. The moves further bolster an ambitious slate of originals, which grew by 43 percent in 2012. Cmt programming and development executive vp Jayson Dinsmore tells The Hollywood Reporter that the Viacom-owned cable network will be adding more going forward after successfully pitching the parent company an ambitious plan to reach four nights of original programming
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- 3/5/2013
- by Michael O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joe Livecchi held a development post at BBC Worldwide, was an executive producer at Endemol USA and is the exec producer/owner of Majority Rules Media, which has an output deal with ITV Studios and sold shows to the likes of CBS, A&E, History Channel, Travel Channel, VH1, The Food Network and TLC. At Cmt he will take on the newly created position of Svp Development, where he will oversee multiple development teams as well as external and third-party productions for the network. Cmt’s West Coast development team of Claire McCabe, Melanie Moreau and Eliot Goldberg will report to Livecchi, who will be in New York and report to Evp Development and Programming Jayson Dinsmore. Cmt has been expanding its original programming of late, recently greenlighting 10 episodes of an unscripted series starring Dog the Bounty Hunter and gave the go-ahead to four other series back in July.
- 11/15/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Dog the Bounty Hunter has been adopted by a new network. His self-titled A&E show was canceled back in May, but Cmt to the rescue.
Country Music Television has ordered 10 episodes of a new series that will star Dog and his wife Beth Chapman. The show, tentatively called "Dog," will begin production in early 2013 and is slated for a spring or summer premiere.
The show will have a slightly different focus of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" from A&E. "Dog" will concentrate more on Dog and his wife helping other mom-and-pop bail bond agencies, particularly with untrained or incompetent bounty hunters.
Producers say the show will be "action-packed" as the pair travel the United Sates training bounty hunters while also looking for bail jumpers.
Jayson Dinsmore, Executive Vice President for Development and Programming at Cmt, says, "This series is a game changer for Cmt. We were aggressive in our...
Country Music Television has ordered 10 episodes of a new series that will star Dog and his wife Beth Chapman. The show, tentatively called "Dog," will begin production in early 2013 and is slated for a spring or summer premiere.
The show will have a slightly different focus of "Dog the Bounty Hunter" from A&E. "Dog" will concentrate more on Dog and his wife helping other mom-and-pop bail bond agencies, particularly with untrained or incompetent bounty hunters.
Producers say the show will be "action-packed" as the pair travel the United Sates training bounty hunters while also looking for bail jumpers.
Jayson Dinsmore, Executive Vice President for Development and Programming at Cmt, says, "This series is a game changer for Cmt. We were aggressive in our...
- 9/26/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"Dog The Bounty Hunter" may be no more, but Cmt has a new home for everyone's favorite Dog, Duane Chapman.
Cmt has officially ordered 10 episodes of of the unscripted "Dog," set to focus on Dog and Beth Chapman’s "journey into the American heartland" as they work to aid other bail bondsmen and bounty hunters in their day-to-day struggles to catch fugitives.
"This series is a game changer for Cmt,” Jayson Dinsmore, Evp of Development and Programming at Cmt, said. “We were aggressive in our pursuit of a show featuring Dog and Beth, one of the most bankable teams in television history. We couldn't be happier to partner with Electus and Dog and Beth as they move forward on the next chapter.”
"Dog" is slated for a spring/summer 2013 premiere date.
Cmt has officially ordered 10 episodes of of the unscripted "Dog," set to focus on Dog and Beth Chapman’s "journey into the American heartland" as they work to aid other bail bondsmen and bounty hunters in their day-to-day struggles to catch fugitives.
"This series is a game changer for Cmt,” Jayson Dinsmore, Evp of Development and Programming at Cmt, said. “We were aggressive in our pursuit of a show featuring Dog and Beth, one of the most bankable teams in television history. We couldn't be happier to partner with Electus and Dog and Beth as they move forward on the next chapter.”
"Dog" is slated for a spring/summer 2013 premiere date.
- 9/25/2012
- by Leigh Weingus
- Huffington Post
Exclusive: Dog The Bounty Hunter is back. Cmt has greenlighted Dog (working title), a new unscripted series starring Duane “Dog” Chapman and his wife Beth Chapman. Cmt has ordered 10 hourlong episodes of the project, from Ben Silverman’s Electus. Dog is set to begin production in early 2013 for a spring/summer premiere. Dog showcases the next chapter in the lives of the Chapmans as they concentrate on helping other mom-and-pop bail bond agencies facing extinction due to bad legislation, untrained or ineffective bounty hunters, or just plain bad decisions. In what the producers describe as “action-packed, adrenaline-fueled adventure,” the duo will crisscross the U.S. training bounty hunters while looking for the most cunning, notorious and dangerous fugitive. Cmt’s Evp Development and Programming Jayson Dinsmore called Dog “a game-changer for Cmt,” adding, “We were aggressive in our pursuit of a show featuring Dog and Beth, one of the most bankable teams in television history.
- 9/25/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
A few months ago, Cmt gave the go-ahead for two new TV series, Bounty Hunters and Trinity 911 (working title). They've now ordered four more -- Chainsaw Gang, Full Metal Racket, Redneck Intervention, and Rock Raiders. Trinity 911 is expected to premiere this fall while the others should debut sometime in 2013.
Here's Cmt's press release which includes some details about all six shows:
Cmt Greenlights Production On Four New Series: Chainsaw Gang, Full Metal Racket, Redneck Intervention And Rock Raiders
Los Angeles - July 17, 2012 - Cmt has commenced production on four new series, it was announced today by Jayson Dinsmore, executive vice president, development and programming, Cmt. Among those, Chainsaw Gang (produced by A Smith & Company) and Redneck Intervention (produced by Pink Sneakers) will debut this Fall; while Full Metal Racket* (produced by Leftfield Pictures) and Rock Raiders*...
Here's Cmt's press release which includes some details about all six shows:
Cmt Greenlights Production On Four New Series: Chainsaw Gang, Full Metal Racket, Redneck Intervention And Rock Raiders
Los Angeles - July 17, 2012 - Cmt has commenced production on four new series, it was announced today by Jayson Dinsmore, executive vice president, development and programming, Cmt. Among those, Chainsaw Gang (produced by A Smith & Company) and Redneck Intervention (produced by Pink Sneakers) will debut this Fall; while Full Metal Racket* (produced by Leftfield Pictures) and Rock Raiders*...
- 7/17/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Two new series, Chainsaw Gang and Redneck Intervention, will debut in the fall, while Full Metal Racket and Rock Raiders are due in 2013. They join Trinity 911 and Cmt‘s first animated series Bounty Hunters (featuring the voices of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry the Cable Guy and Lisa Lampanelli) already in production. Here are the network’s descriptions of the shows: Redneck Intervention – Premieres Sept. 15 – Each week a former redneck is confronted by friends and family members that believe he or she should return to their country roots, in this one-hour, eight-episode reality series. Redneck Intervention is produced by Pink Sneakers with Kimberly Belcher Cowin, John Ehrhard, Jayson Dinsmore (Cmt) and Lewis Bogach (Cmt) serving as executive producers. Chainsaw Gang – Premieres Fall Tbd – As featured in a new 10-episode reality series, Stacy Poitras leads a rag-tag bunch of the country’s premiere chainsaw artists who battle blades breaking, chainsaws bursting...
- 7/17/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
At its upfront presentation today, Cmt announced the pickup of two new series, including the network’s first-ever animated comedy, Bounty Hunters. The Blue Collar Comedy trio of Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy will voice characters and will executive produce the series, which will premiere in 2013. Bounty Hunters, about three friends and their two-bit bounty hunting business, is a produced by Muse Entertainment and Parallel Entertainment. Additionally, Cmt has ordered 10-episode reality series Trinity 911, about a small town Texas police force, which will debut later this year. Endemol USA is producing. Joining Cmt’s Evp, Programming and Development Jayson Dinsmore onstage at the network’s upfront presentation at New York’s Museum of Arts & Design, were Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, executive producers of Cmt’s upcoming series CheerR, along with series star and coach, Patty Ann Romero. Top Viacom brass, including Philippe Daumon and Tom Dooley,...
- 4/4/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: Glee‘s Sue Sylvester soon won’t be not the only hard-driving cheerleading coach with a primetime series. Cmt has greeenlighted Cheer, a reality series from Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ Milojo Prods. The six-episode, hourlong series goes inside the high-stakes, high-pressure world of competitive cheerleading with tough-as-nails coach Patty Ann Romero and her elite competitive cheerleading team as they journey toward the world cheerleading championships. The series is now in production and will debut in September, along with the upcoming seventh season of Cmt’s unscripted hit Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team. “Kelly and Mark’s passion for this project, along with the sport’s universal appeal, make this a fantastic project for Cmt,” said the network’s Evp development and programming Jayson Dinsmore. “This series, paired with the powerhouse Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, promises to be the next breakout hit on the network.” Cheer centers on Romero...
- 3/14/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Cmt has given early second-season pickups to breakout new reality series Bayou Billionaires and My Big Redneck Vacation for a June launch. The move is a no-brainer as the two series debuted in January to record-breaking numbers and have become Cmt’s two highest-rated original series in history. “Bayou Billionaires and My Big Redneck Vacation with Tom Arnold have energized Saturday nights on Cmt and become runaway hits for the network,” said Cmt’s Evp Jayson Dinsmore. The series are part of Cmt’s push in reality TV after the network flirted briefly with original sitcoms. Bayou Billionaires, produced by Maglia Entertainment, tells the story of the hardworking and close-knit Dowden family of Shreveport, La. who recently struck it rich when the fourth largest deposit of natural gas in the United States was found on their property. The Pink Sneakers-produced My Big Redneck Vacation, hosted by Tom Arnold, follows the...
- 2/23/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Melissa Rycroft and Jennie Garth are both getting reality shows on Cmt (not together though!). Projects starring the former Bachelorette and the Beverly Hills, 90210 star were just giving series orders by the network.
Rycroft will star with her husband Tye Strickland in Melissa and Tye: A New Reality (working title), which follows Rycroft moving to Los Angeles to pursue her Hollywood career while managing a long-distance relationship with her husband.
Garth, who is married with three kids, is taking the opposite route: She’s moving with her family from Los Angeles to a seven-acre farm in Central California. The title:...
Rycroft will star with her husband Tye Strickland in Melissa and Tye: A New Reality (working title), which follows Rycroft moving to Los Angeles to pursue her Hollywood career while managing a long-distance relationship with her husband.
Garth, who is married with three kids, is taking the opposite route: She’s moving with her family from Los Angeles to a seven-acre farm in Central California. The title:...
- 12/14/2011
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Cmt has announced the pickup of four new unscripted series: Top Secret Recipe featuring chef Todd Wilbur, and Trick My What? with John Schneider, both of which will premiere Oct. 7, and Bayou Billionaires and Summer Rental, which will launch in winter. In addition to Fridays, where Top Secret Recipe and Trick My What? will air, Cmt will open a second night of original programming in the fall on Thursday with the returning Sweet Home Alabama and Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders, which will debut new seasons Oct. 20. Cmt’s upcoming slate also includes the November premiere of Cmt’s second original movie, Reel Love, starring LeAnn Rimes and Burt Reynolds, and new episodes of music series Cmt Crossroads and Invitation Only. After flirting with scripted comedies last year by ordering four pilots — one of which, Working Class, went to series — Cmt focused on growing its unscripted slate under former NBC reality executive...
- 9/6/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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