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Care Bears return to cuddle a new generation in The Hub’s “Welcome to Care-A-Lot”

May 31, 2012 StayTuned Staff

It’s a good time to be a popular 1980s toy. With Transformers, G.I. Joe, Thundercats, The Smurfs, Pound Puppies and My Little Pony all enjoying resurgences on TV or the big screen, it was only a matter of time before the Care Bears came out of hibernation. Care Bears: Welcome to Care-A-Lot, which premieres 8am Saturday on The Hub, will transport young ones (and their nostalgia-loving moms) to a high-above-the-earth land where the belly-badge bears have all sorts of whimsical adventures. Old friends like Harmony Bear, Cheer Bear, Funshine Bear, Tenderheart Bear, Share Bear and Grumpy Bear are back, along […]

Adam Richman seeks out America’s best sandwich

May 30, 2012 Lori Acken

Adam Richman’s face is mere inches away from a toaster oven in the bustling kitchen of Kroll’s West, the 70-year-old, go-to food spot for Green Bay Packer fans and “butter burger” lovers that sits in the shadow of the legendary Lambeau Field. But it’s not the burger he’s after on this late April afternoon — it’s the beloved Wisconsin eatery’s prime rib sandwich, a beefy monstrosity accented with a mélange of peppers and onions and a cup of rich au jus. As Cheryl Dorner, the folksy restaurant’s charming manager — and Richman’s costar for this segment of his new Travel […]

Nickelodeon poised to clean up with “Rags”

May 25, 2012 StayTuned Staff

The world of pre-teen musical shows is a hard-driven one. And the rivalry between Nickelodeon and the Mouse for dominance in the genre is just relentless, as many parents of those pre-teens will tell you. Both keep at it and are showing no sign of letting up, in spite of the fact that the kids who made High School Musical the phenomenon it was are either in college or will be soon. The music keeps rolling on in both camps, from Nickelodeon’s Victorious and How to Rock to Disney Channel’s Lemonade Mouth. Now Nickelodeon attempts to up the ante once again with […]

Getting Fatter: “The Weight of the Nation” addresses obesity epidemic

May 14, 2012 Barb Oates

Americans are truly getting fatter. Obesity is now one of our country’s most pressing health issues with more than two-thirds of U.S. adults age 20 and over being either overweight or obese. Equally staggering is the fact that nearly one-third of our nation’s children and adolescents age 2 to 19 are also overweight or obese. Obesity-related health costs are around $147 billion annually. The only good news in all of this is that the award-winning HBO is making its multipart documentary series on this topic, The Weight of the Nation, available for free to everyone at their website hbo.com/theweightofthenation. The […]

Genie Francis is back for Hallmark’s “Notes From the Heart Healer”

May 10, 2012 StayTuned Staff

One of Hallmark Channel’s more successful original movie franchises gets a third installment this month in Notes From the Heart Healer. Genie Francis returns as advice columnist Peyton MacGruder, who, while on a visit to a harbor town as part of a tour for her just-published book, has a baby left on her doorstep by a teen, Violet (Laci Mailey), who can no longer afford to take care of him. Obviously concerned for this abandoned young life, Peyton is forced to confront her own emotions, having been pressured to give up her own child under similar circumstances. Thrilled on one […]

Comedian Ralph Harris hosts “My Momma Throws Down” on TV One

May 4, 2012 Lori Acken

At long last, television is recognizing the ultimate in food service pros — moms! Tonight, TV One premieres its first-ever cooking competition series, My Momma Throws Down, from the makers of Iron Chef America and hosted by actor/comedian Ralph Harris (Last Comic Standing, Dreamgirls, On Our Own) — or as he introduces himself, “Carol’s oldest boy.” But this more than your average cooking show. Part culinary competition, part Family Feud update, part comedy contest and part mini-lesson on the rich history and traditions of African American cuisine, My Momma Throws Down has something for everyone. Just like a home-cooked meal. To start, each […]

Cymphonique Miller has the latest on “How to Rock”

April 20, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Make no mistake, those of you kids out there who dream of having your own Nickelodeon series — it’s a lot harder than it looks. And it’s a lot more work. Not only are there endless rehearsals of various sorts, but there are junkets to attend, press conferences of all sorts, and if you’re really unlucky, you get to sit in a room with your dad and a bunch of other grown-ups while talking to me about your show and whatever else Nickelodeon wants you to tell me. It’s not a life most parents would recommend for their children, but […]

The Hub invites viewers to hoof it on over to the “My Little Pony” Royal Wedding

April 20, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Before you assume that the one-year anniversary of Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton is the nuptials-related event of the weekend, make sure you take into account “A Canterlot Wedding.” For those not in the know, that’s the royal wedding between Princess Cadance and Shining Armor, equine characters in The Hub‘s popular My Little Pony revamp, Friendship Is Magic. Bridle attire is requested (of course), for the 1pm EST/10am PST ceremony. We were fortunate enough to receive our invite at the office this week. Here’s what it looked like:

“The Aquabats Super Show” Sneak Peek: “Uberchaun”

April 20, 2012 StayTuned Staff

In Saturday’s episode of The Aquabats Super Show, “Uberchaun,” the group encounters a mysterious creature who gives them three challenges they must overcome to avoid being cursed forever. Also included is a tasty parody commercial you can see this Saturday at 11am EST/8am PST on The Hub. To find out where you can watch The Hub in your area, visit hubworld.com. Want to see more fun videos? Check out Channel Guide on YouTube.

Nickelodeon upfront forecasts a big year ahead

April 19, 2012 StayTuned Staff

CHICAGO – April 19, 2012 – There’s been a fair amount of buzz in the press about Nickelodeon‘s recent ratings decline, but the network put on its brave face today here in Chicago to to put its best foot forward at its upfront to advertisers and to a few of us in the press. As at its recent upfront in Los Angeles, the kids’ network announced the anticipated arrival of more than 650 new episodes of its various shows, in every genre, including new episodes of existing series as well as outright new projects. And I’m going to tell you about […]