A&E Greenlights BOB SAGET'S STRANGE DAYS

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A&E GREENLIGHTS NEW ORIGINAL REAL-LIFE SERIES "BOB SAGET'S STRANGE DAYS" (WORKING TITLE)
DOCUMENTING COMEDIAN BOB SAGET AS HE IMMERSES HIMSELF IN FASCINATING WORLDS AROUND THE COUNTRY
CURRENTLY IN PRODUCTION ON SEVEN ONE-HOUR EPISODES SLATED FOR 2010 PREMIERE
NEW YORK – November 17, 2009 – A&E Network announced today a new original real-life series, "Bob Saget's Strange Days," (working title) which busts down barriers to investigate some of America's most fascinating and mysterious worlds. Documenting his journey around America, Saget immerses himself in different unusual cultures from the world of mail-order brides to joining a survivalist cult prepping for the end of the world to rushing a fraternity. The series is currently in production on seven one-hour episode slated for premiere in 2010.
"Bob Saget has been a part of the television landscape for years, but now we'll be seeing him in a completely different light as he travels [...]

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A&E Honors the Life of Patrick Swayze with On-Air Tribute Wednesday, September 16th

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In light of the tragic passing of beloved actor Patrick Swayze, A&E will honor his memory on Wednesday, September 16th, with a special presentation of Bio Remembers: Patrick Swayze at 10PM EST/PST and a marathon of The Beast from 2:00PM EST/PST 6:00PM EST/PST along with an encore showing of The Beast at 11:00PM EST/PST.
"We are saddened by the loss of one of our generation's greatest talents and a member of the A&E family, said Bob DeBitetto, President & General Manager, A&E Network, Patrick's work on 'The Beast' was an inspiration to us all. He will be greatly missed and our thoughts are with his wife Lisa and his entire family during this difficult time."
The Beast starring Patrick Swayze and Travis Fimmel premiered January 15, 2009 on A&E. In The Beast, the mischievous Barker (Swayze) hazes his young partner Dove (Fimmel) as they go undercover case [...]

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A&E Network's INTERVENTION - Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program

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A&Es critically-acclaimed series Intervention, which profiles people who are struggling with addictions and the friends and family members who are seeking to help them, was recognized with an Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program at the 61st Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony held on Saturday, September 12 in Los Angeles.
Intervention represents the best that television has to offer - a franchise with staying power that offers authentic, emotional storytelling, and continues to have a direct, positive impact on the lives of countless individuals, said Bob DeBitetto , President and General Manager, A&E Network and BIO Channel.
Intervention is a powerful and gripping series in which people confront their darkest demons and seek a route to redemption. The four-time Prism Award-winning series profiles people whose dependence on drugs and alcohol or other compulsive behavior has brought them to a point of personal crisis [...]

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New TV on DVD Releases for the Week of August 18 2009

Here is a list of the new TV DVD Releases for the week of August 18 2009 (for movie releases head over to Daemon's Movies):

The Beast (Season One)
Synopsis: The Beast centers on an unorthodox but effective FBI veteran, Charles Barker (Swayze), who takes on a rookie partner, Ellis Dove (Fimmel). Barker trains Dove in a hard-edged, psychologically driven approach towards undercover work, where a moment's hesitation can lead to death.
Cast: Patrick Swayze, Travis Fimmel
Recommendations: I admit to only giving one episode of The Beast a shot, and although it was enjoyable, I think that I already had too many shows to watch to really get into a new one. But if you enjoy undercover cop shows, you might enjoy it.
Buy it: THE BEAST on Amazon

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THE CLEANER "The Things We Didn't Plan" Season 2 Episode 5

Take a first look at THE CLEANER "The Things We Didn't Plan" Season 2 Episode 5 airing this Tuesday July 21 2009 at 10/9C on A&E.
Episode Synopsis: THE CLEANER "Does Everybody Have a Drink?" Season 2 Episode 5 - A cop (Tom Bower) hires William (Benjamin Bratt) to clean up his estranged son (Jamie McShane) who is also on the police force so that he can pass his drug test. William must find the best way to grab an addict who is armed and might take issue with his unconventional methods. Meanwhile, Akani (Grace Park) brings in a homeless woman named Sunshine (Lori Petty) and searches for a recovery home that can offer shelter to Sunshine and her dog. Swenton (Esteban Powell) meets an alcoholic father (Paul Schulze) and his 10-year-old daughter (Madeline Carroll) on the bus and decides he needs to help get the father into treatment. Also stars [...]

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THE CLEANER "Does Everybody Have a Drink?" Season 2 Episode 4

Take a first look at THE CLEANER "Does Everybody Have a Drink?" Season 2 Episode 4 airing this Tuesday June 30 2009 at 10/9C on A&E.
Episode Synopsis: THE CLEANER "Does Everybody Have a Drink?" Season 2 Episode 4 - Jonathan (Noah Bean), a talent manager, hires William (Benjamin Bratt) and his team (Grace Park and Esteban Powell) to help his star client, April May (Mia Kirshner) kick her drug habit. Jonathan is about to be married to his fiancé Josefina (Kate del Castillo) and their patience is waning for his out-of-control alcoholic parents (Shirley Jones and Steven Landesberg), who happen to be Los Angeles’ longest running nightclub act. Jonathan seeks William's help again in cleaning up his parents, who are the epitome of a codependent alcoholic couple. As Jonathan’s wedding approaches, William helps him realize he in fact is an enabler and that unless he changes his ways, there is [...]

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THE CLEANER "Last American Casualty" Season 2 Episode 2

Watch a sneak peek of THE CLEANER "Last American Casualty" Season 2 Episode 2 airing this Tuesday June 30 2009 at 10/9C on A&E.
Episode Synopsis: THE CLEANER "Last American Casualty" Season 2 Episode 2 - William sets out to have a relaxing father-son weekend with Ben, but instead ends up having to take on two cases of alcoholism, with Ben in-toe. William's dad enlists him to help get his best friend Duren clean. Duren is a raging alcoholic and William worries he is too far over the edge and that there is no hope for him. Duren introduces William to a father named Lonnie who is also a raging alcoholic and an abusive father to his teenage son, Kenji. Benjamin Bratt stars with guest star Joe Don Baker

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THE CLEANER "Hello America" Season 2 Episode 1

Watch a sneak peek of THE CLEANER "Hello America" Season 2 Episode 1 airing this Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 10/9C on A&E.
Episode Synopsis: THE CLEANER "Hello America" Season 2 Episode 1 - William’s (Benjamin Bratt) former sponsor Pauline Kmec (Whoopi Goldberg) resurfaces when he is called to help an addict she currently sponsors. Davis (Gary Cole), a former friend and fellow program member, is a high-profile national news anchor and a spokesperson for recovery, but is struggling with his sobriety in the face of his wife’s (Jayne Brook) battle with cancer. William juggles the case while moving back in with his wife Melissa (Amy Price-Francis) to create a facade of happiness while her parents (Mariette Hartley and Barry Newman) are in town.

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(Photos: Courtesy of A&E)

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