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BET networks cover dedication of the MLK memorial

October 14, 2011 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer Follow @ChannelGuideJP Originally scheduled to have been dedicated back in August until Hurricane Irene put things on hold, the new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial will finally be officially dedicated this Sunday, Oct. 16. BET, Centric and BET.com will feature a live, commercial-free simulcast of the dedication starting at 11am ET, hosted by BET News anchor Ed Gordon, correspondent Lola Ogunnaike and special contributor Nia-Malika Henderson of the Washington Post. The event will feature an opening performance by Aretha Franklin and an address by President Obama to formally dedicate the memorial.

Lifetime will re-air Amanda Knox movie with updates

October 5, 2011 Lori Acken

In light of Amanda Knox’ successful bid for acquittal for the murder of her roommate — and her subsequent return home to Seattle — Lifetime Networks will re-air their controversial made-for-TV film Amanda Knox: Murder On Trial In Italy with text updates to reflect the retrial and Knox’ turn of fortune. The film, which stars Hayden Panettiere as Knox and Marcia Gay Harden as her mother, will air on Lifetime Movie Network Thursday at 10pm and Friday at 2am, and on Lifetime Network at 10pm on Saturday, Oct. 8. Even before it’s February premiere, the film faced fierce opposition from […]

“Sin by Silence” spotlights domestic violence

October 5, 2011 StayTuned Staff

Women are going to prison at an alarming rate. Over the last quarter century, they’ve represented the fastest-growing segment of America’s prison population, and of that entire group, nearly 80 percent are survivors of domestic violence. For many of these women, the path to prison started with abuse in the home and ends with a justice system that prohibits evidence of battery from being used in their own legal defense. A new documentary by director Olivia Klaus, Sin by Silence — premiering on Investigation Discovery Oct. 17 — focuses on the people behind those statistics, and shows how the law […]

Soledad O’Brien follows female boxer in latest “Latino in America” special

September 24, 2011 StayTuned Staff

By Stacey Harrison Follow @ChannelGuideSRH Female boxing is a subject not always treated with a lot of respect. In fact, it’s just now getting representation in the Olympics, making its debut at the London 2012 Games. One athlete hoping to be there is Marlen Esparza, who has won six national titles in the United States, and possesses a focus and determination that would rival any competitor in any field. Esparza’s quest for Olympic glory is the subject of In Her Corner: Latino in America, airing Sunday at 8pm on CNN. Soledad O’Brien and her crew followed Esparza for about a […]

“Real Time With Bill Maher” returns at perfect time

September 16, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Some comedy shows try to incorporate political jokes, and some political shows attempt to inject humor — but no show on television merges the two as successfully as Real Time With Bill Maher. And with so much going on these days politically (including the GOP primaries being in full swing), nothing could make me happier than to see the cutting-edge HBO show return tonight (10pm ET live, with an immediate replay). Some people might label Maher as a comedian, others as a pundit, and others as a satirist. I don’t think he conveniently fits into […]

History to present “Targeting bin Laden”

August 31, 2011 StayTuned Staff

With the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks nearly upon us, a lot of recent history is being revisited. The slaying of Osama bin Laden after a rigorous 10-year search brought the events of 9/11 full circle, reopening old wounds for some, bringing closure to others and leading many Americans to wonder: How did we get bin Laden? Sept. 6, History will present Targeting bin Laden, a two-hour special exploring the effort it took over two administrations to bring the goal of the CIA’s most wanted within reach and how the mission was carried out. Using historical footage, photos and […]

Weather Channel plans comprehensive coverage of Hurricane Irene

August 25, 2011 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer Follow @ChannelGuideJP The Weather Channel has long found itself in the somewhat dubious position of seeing its broadcast and online ratings go up in times of severe storms and natural disasters, but it’s understandable why so many turn to them in time of need, since the network also has a long tradition of top-notch professional reporting that helps and informs viewers, particularly those in affected areas. Such will be the case now as Hurricane Irene progresses up the East Coast, with the potential to affect up to 55 million people. And already the network has ranked No. […]

Prince William Of Wales And Kate Middleton Finally Tie The Knot

April 29, 2011 Lori Acken

So … did you get out your tiara and your tea set and set your alarm clock for the wee hours of the morning when Prince Charles married winsome schoolmarm Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981? If you did, you were one of 750 million folks around the world who tuned in to see the nervous girl with the blond bangs and 25-foot train walk into St. Paul’s Cathedral a Lady and emerge a Princess … and an icon. Three decades later, the late Diana’s oldest son, William, 28, will make a royal marriage for himself when he weds former […]

Ovation airs U.S. premiere of William and Kate documentary

January 19, 2011 Jeff Pfeiffer

Celebrating the most highly anticipated royal wedding in 30 years, Ovation is presenting a weeklong programming event called “The Royals,” which focuses on the cultural impact that the Windsors have had throughout the years. Highlighting the week is the U.S. premiere of William and Kate: A Modern Royal Romance on Feb. 9 at 8:30pm ET/PT. The doc chronicles the relationship of young Prince William and his commoner girlfriend, Kate Middleton, from courtship to their very public engagement. It’s also a look at their backgrounds, their initial meetings and plans for the pending wedding. Also premiering during “The Royals” programming event […]

Remembrances 2010

December 30, 2010 Jeff Pfeiffer

Pernell Roberts (b. 1928) (actor) Although an accomplished stage actor, Roberts is best known to television audiences for his role as Adam Cartwright on Bonanza (1959-65), and as the title character in the series Trapper John, M.D. (1979-86) — a spinoff of the movie MASH — for which Roberts received an Emmy nomination. Zelda Rubinstein (b. 1933) (actress) She acted in many films and TV shows from the ’80s through the 2000s, but Rubenstein will be forever remembered as quirky medium Tangina in Poltergeist (1982) and its 1986 and ’88 sequels. Her unique voice was heard as narrator on another […]