Jeff Pfeiffer, Author at StayTuned Magazine

World Cup qualifier: USA vs Honduras on ESPN and UniMás

June 17, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

After gaining its second-highest audience ever for a FIFA World Cup qualifying or international friendly match telecast with its coverage of the June 11 USA vs Panama World Cup qualifier, ESPN will again have coverage of the U.S. Men’s National Team in action, as the USA vs Honduras World Cup qualifier airs June 18 on ESPN. The match will also be available on WatchESPN. UniMas will have Spanish-language coverage of the June 18 match. The USMNT sits atop the standings in the Hexagonal round of the qualifying series for the CONCACAF, with 10 points. There are six teams competing in […]

Nik Wallenda is back on the wire, attempting Grand Canyon walk in Discovery special

June 17, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

“My great-grandfather said, ‘Life is on the wire, and everything else is just waiting,’” Nik Wallenda tells me in our interview. Nik Wallenda, who has been walking on wires since the age of 2 — following in the 200-year, multi-generation tradition of his famed family — recounts his great-grandfather’s saying when he is asked why he does what he does. And what he does is thrill audiences with incredible feats of high wire walking, including a year ago when he walked across Niagara Falls on a wire. RELATED: NIK WALLENDA WATCHES AND ANALYZES HIS WALK IN NEW DISCOVERY SPECIAL “It’s […]

FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 Spanish-language coverage on Univision networks

June 14, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Univision Deportes announced that it will have exclusive live Spanish-language coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013, which begins this Saturday, June 15, and runs through June 30. Coverage will be held across Univision Deportes properties, including broadcast, cable and interactive platforms. The television coverage will be spotlighted on Univision, UniMás and Univision Deportes Network. Univision will carry nine matches, including three group stage contests featuring Mexico vs Italy; host country Brazil vs Mexico; and Japan vs Mexico. Univision will also carry the final rounds of the tournament. UniMás will broadcast five games, including the Italy vs Brazil matchup. Univision […]

2013 Miss USA Competition – date, time, channel

June 14, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

What: 2013 Miss USA Competition When and Where: Sunday, June 16, live from 9-11pm ET, on NBC The 2013 Miss USA Competition will be held at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the sixth year in a row. Giuliana Rancic and Nick Jonas will serve as hosts of the 62nd annual event. Returning to the Miss USA telecast is Jeannie Mai, from Style Network’s How Do I Look?, who will go behind the scenes to engage with contestants, talent and fans throughout the broadcast. The 2013 Miss USA Competition features contestants from all 50 states and […]

“Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” returning with “Watch ’n Sniff” event

June 13, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Get a whiff of this: When TLC brings back Here Comes Honey Boo Boo with new episodes starting July 17, viewers will now be able to savor the aromas of the show’s McIntyre, Ga., setting. TLC is planning a “Watch ‘n Sniff” world premiere event for the first two returning episodes of Honey Boo Boo. “We couldn’t think of a more fitting way to kick off the new season than with two Watch ‘n Sniff episodes,” said Amy Winter, general manager of TLC. “The family loves coming up with crazy games and hijinks, so now our audience gets to play […]

FOX Dads series offering free golf to dads this Father’s Day

June 12, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

As part of a promotion for the FOX Dads series — a new live-action sitcom from Family Guy‘s Seth MacFarlane, Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild — dads in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C. and Houston will be able to take part in free golf at local facilities this Father’s Day, June 16. Dads visiting one of the locations listed below will be able to hit a few balls free of charge by mentioning “Dads on FOX,” and will also get a sneak peek of the show, as well as be able to take home some FOX Dads-branded […]

“Steve Harvey” daytime show renewed through 2016

June 12, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

NBCUniversal Domestic TV Distribution announced that Steve Harvey, the hit daytime syndicated television show hosted by Harvey, has been sold through 2016 to station groups across the country, including NBC owned television stations. The show had already been renewed for a second season, and it will now be extended for additional seasons through 2016 in more than 65% of the U.S. to date. “Steve is one of the best entertainers in the country and his first season has been a tremendous success because of the personal connection he makes with the daytime audience,” said Ted Harbert, Chairman, NBC Broadcasting. “It’s […]

MTV, VH1 and CMT to devote themselves to music again (for one day, at least)

June 12, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

For all of you mostly old-timers who gripe about how “MTV just doesn’t play music anymore!” (and I know who you are, because I’ve often been one of you), you may be glad to hear the news that MTV, VH1 and CMT are declaring July 4, 2013, to be their Music Independence Day. From 6am-6pm ET/PT on July 4, all three networks will dedicate themselves exclusively to music, providing what they call the “ultimate party playlist” covering all genres, exposing new artists, celebrating superstars and offering a chance to directly support those who work hard to create music. On Music […]

The Voice Season 4 finale to feature performances by Cher, Pitbull, Bruno Mars and more

June 11, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

When NBC airs the two-hour Season 4 finale of its hit singing competition series The Voice on June 18, the episode will feature several live performances by stars, including Cher making her first live TV performance in over a decade. Also performing live in The Voice season finale will be Christina Aguilera, Pitbull, Florida Georgia Line and Nelly. Bruno Mars will appear in a pre-taped performance. Cher will perform “Woman’s World,” the first single off her upcoming album of the same name that is due Sept. 24. Woman’s World is the first album in 12 years for Cher, and her […]

“Ghost Hunters” returns with new Season 9 episodes June 12

June 11, 2013 Jeff Pfeiffer

Ghost Hunters Season 9 will pick up again with new episodes starting June 12 at 9pm ET/PT on Syfy (it had been originally slated to return back in April, but was postponed until June). The June 12 episode of Ghost Hunters marks Amy Bruni’s first investigation back with The Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) since going on maternity leave last year. The episode, called “The Ghost Hasn’t Left the Building,” finds Jason Hawes and TAPS heading to Louisiana to investigate the historic Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium, famed for being the venue where Elvis Presley played his first professional gig in 1954. […]