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Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:30am on Friday, February 5th, 2010

TV Land Celebrates Black History Month with Salute to AfriCOBRA

New York, February 4, 2010 -- TV Land announced today that it will pay tribute to the art and artists of AfriCOBRA with a series of interstitials airing throughout Black History Month. AfriCOBRA (the African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists) was formed in the 1960s by a group of Chicago-based artists seeking to effect positive change by creating images that affirmed and uplifted the black community. The group continues to create innovative African American artwork today. The network will present new, original interviews with some of the AfriCOBRA artists as well as an illustrious display of their artwork.

"The body of AfriCOBRA's artwork is visually stunning and speaks to the strength, beauty and heroism of African Americans from both yesterday and today," stated Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. "These lively images and the amazing artists creatively illustrate the depth of Black American culture and its art. As we celebrate Black History Month, all of us here at TV Land are thrilled to be able to shine a spotlight on these vibrant and influential masterpieces."

TV Land will donate the transcripts - both written and digital versions - to Smithsonian's Archive of American Art, in Washington, D.C. The Archives of American Art collects, preserves, and makes available primary sources, such as letters, unpublished writings, financial records, and interview transcripts, documenting the history of the visual arts in the United States. It is the largest collection of its kind in the world.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 8:52am on Thursday, January 28th, 2010

TV Land Reunites Lost Loves In "First Love, Second Chance"

Los Angeles (January 27, 2010) -- TV Land brings together former couples from around the globe - some of whom are from Australia, British Columbia, Canada and the U.S. - to reunite for one week to share feelings about their dramatic, emotional and often-times sudden break-ups and entertain the possibility of rekindling the relationships. "First Love, Second Chance" gives viewers a candid look at former sweethearts - some separated more than 20 years ago - who have a chance to reignite the passion and love they once shared or to see if their break-up was truly meant to be.

Each week, TV Land documents one couple's week-long journey as they move-in together, meet close friends and family and try to push beyond the past transgressions to spark a new romance. At the end of the week, they send each other a dramatic video diary that spells out their true feelings, sometimes putting their new relationship in jeopardy.

"We have all probably wondered what happened to our first loves. This show gives the viewers an emotional and relatable look at what can happen - good and bad - when you find that person and see if it was truly meant to be," states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land.

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:02am on Thursday, January 14th, 2010

TV Land Signs Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick To Star In Sitcom Pilot 'Hot In Cleveland'

"NEW YORK, January 13, 2010 -- TV Land announced today that it has signed comedic actresses Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick to star as best friends in the network's sitcom pilot "Hot in Cleveland." Additionally, the incomparable Emmy Award-winning Betty White has also been cast in the comedy pilot as a recurring guest star.

"Hot in Cleveland" is written by Emmy Award-winning Suzanne Martin ("Frasier," "Ellen") and is produced by Emmy Award-winner Sean Hayes' Hazy Mills Productions.

The new comedy revolves around three fabulous, LA women of a certain age and best friends (Bertinelli, Leeves and Malick). Their lives are changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land." Loving their new home, the women find themselves living under one roof and battling their sassy property caretaker, played by Betty White."

Mondo Times editors    Boulder Colorado USA

Posted at 9:00am on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Celebrity Uber-Couple Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin to Open Their Doors to TV Land in New Reality Docu-Soap 'Harry Loves Lisa'

"NEW YORK, January 11, 2010 -- TV Land announced today that it has greenlit a six-episode docu-soap entitled "Harry Loves Lisa" featuring pop culture sensation Lisa Rinna and her heartthrob husband, Harry Hamlin. The series centers on the relationship between Rinna and Hamlin as they navigate together through the highs and lows as a devoted family living a hectic Hollywood lifestyle. "Harry Loves Lisa" brings to life the romantic notion that opposites attract as Lisa's playful spontaneity differs from Harry's more reserved demeanor. Audiences will watch as the two balance their differences in the midst of insane professional lives as working actors and entrepreneurs who are parenting two pre-teen daughters. One of Hollywood's most enduring couples, the Hamlins' contradictory personalities make for amazing chemistry both on-screen and off.

"We are thrilled to be working with TV Land!" states Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin. "Our show will shine the spotlight on the adventure that is our life and the magic that holds us together."

"There is no denying the chemistry of this amazingly beautiful, smart and sexy couple," states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. "When I met them, I was immediately blown away by their relationship. They are so proud and supportive of each other. It's clear why this relationship works on so many levels. Our audience will love seeing their honesty, humor and often-outrageous antics."