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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 12/11/12)
DISCOVERY: Amish Mafia (Premiere) at 10:30pm
STYLE: Giuliana & Bill (Finale) at 8pm
INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY: Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda (Finale) at 9pm
LIFETIME: Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition (Finale) at 9pm
Spike premieres The Joe Schmo Show with two back-to-back episodes starting January 8 at 10p. The one-hour, 10-episode series features a real guy who believes he is on a new reality show looking for America’s next bounty hunter, but in reality he is surrounded by actors. The guy’s cast members are made up of reality show cliches including Lorenzo Lamas, playing himself. Spike originally ran The Joe Schmo Show in September 2003 and the format was one of television’s first faux reality series. The series is produced by Barry Poznick and John Stevens of Zoo Productions, an All3 media company.
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Following the death of Latin superstar Jenni Rivera who died in a plane crash en route to Mexico City on Sunday, The Voice Mexico (La Voz Mexico) will resume this coming Sunday on Televisa after postponing the semifinal episode last weekend. Ms. Rivera had joined the second season of the reality singing competition as a music coach. According to Televisa, the show will “resume with its regular transmission.” Ms. Rivera also starred in her own reality show I Love Jenni on cable network mun2. She had also recently signed with ABC to star in her own comedy series, Jenni. mun2 and Telemundo Media released a joint statement from Diana Mogollon, GM, mun2 and Emilio Romano, President, Telemundo Media:
“It is with a heavy heart that both the mun2 and Telemundo Media family mourn the tragic passing of Mexican-American entertainment icon and mun2 star of “I Love Jenni,” Jenni Rivera. Jenni was one of the most influential, authentic and captivating Latinas in entertainment. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend, who broke through the language barrier and connected with millions of fans in a unique, powerful and lasting way. She was a Grammy-nominated singer, a multiple platinum and gold record award winning artist who performed sold out concerts across numerous countries. She will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to Jenni’s entire family and manager Pete Salgado on her loss and the loss of their team members. Our condolences to the families and friends of the four members of Jenni’s team who also lost their lives – Mario Macias, Attorney, Arturo Rivera, publicist, Jorge Sanchez also known as La GG, personal stylist, and Jacob Yebale, makeup. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of them.”
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The fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race on Logo debuts with a 90-minute premiere on January 28 at 9p and yesterday the show announced a slew of celebrity guest judges joining drag mogul RuPaul. Those making guest judge appearances include: Maria Conchita Alonso, Joan Van Ark, Chaz Bono, Downtown Julie Brown, Coco, Camille Grammer, Marg Helgenberger, La Toya Jackson, Kristen Johnston, Leslie Jordan, Clinton Kelly, George Kotsiopolous, Juliette Lewis, Bob Mackie, Aubrey O’Day, The Pointer Sisters (Anita & Ruth), Paulina Porizkova, Mike Ruiz, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Travis Wall. Additionally, guest appearances during the new season include Gloria Allred, Mathu Anderson, Candis Cayne, Nadya Ginsburg, Deven Green, Wilmer Valderrama and Bruce Vilanch. Also on January 28, Logo will premiere a new season of Untucked: RuPaul’s Drag Race at 1030p. RuPaul’s Drag Race is produced by World of Wonder Productions.
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CASTING CALL
A TV pilot is seeking three close female friends with loud, big fun personalities who are all in relationships and think they can help one another improve those relationships. The show is seeking ladies with strong opinions who won’t hold anything back. To nominate yourself, friends or family members, send an email to: friendshelpingrelationships@gmail.com.
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