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Kirstie Alley’s New Show – Kirstie Alley Gets Reality Show on A&E

Wendy — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:30:30 +0000

Kirstie Alley’s new show is bound to be entertaining, if it’s half as quirky as Kirstie Alley is on Twitter! Kirstie Alley signed a deal to star in a reality show on A&E – the 10 half-hour episodes of the show will air next year.

Naturally, Kirstie Alley’s quest to lose weight will be front and center on the new show, as will her day-to-day life as a single parent.

A&E describes the show as showing Alley “producing a feature film, patenting multiple inventions, working hard to raise two normal Hollywood teenagers, taking care of eight ringtail lemurs and, on top of everything, looking for love.”

Why a new reality show for Kirstie Alley? According to A&E senior vice president for nonfiction and alternative programming, Robert Sharenow:

“Kirstie is exactly the kind of star A&E is drawn to. She is a multifaceted talent who connects with our audience on so many levels. Her personal life has been playing out in the media for years, but this will be the first time she’ll be opening up her home to reveal her real life for the cameras.”

Jackson Brothers TV Show – Michael Jackson’s Brothers to Have Reality Series A&E

Wendy — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:13:01 +0000

A Jackson brothers TV show is happening – what was once just one TV show special about Michael Jackson’s brothers, now has become a reality series about the famous Jackson siblings.

A&E will air “Jackson Family Dynasty,” originally conceived as a one-hour documentary special before Michael Jackson’s death, as the first episode of the Jackson Brothers TV show.

No definite air date has yet been announced, but A&E plans to launch the Jackson brothers series this year.

Executive producer Jodi Gomes relays “Everybody wants to do a show that’s very genuine. They’re not shy about talking about their brother, they just want to find it a way to do it honestly.”

A&E Cancels Patrick Swayze’s “The Beast”

Wendy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:02:33 +0000

Fans of the A&E drama “The Beast” will be disappointed to hear that the Patrick Swayze series has been canceled. 13 episodes of The Beast’s first season ended with the final installment on April 23.

The Beast never really took off in ratings and Patrick Swayze was unable to promote the series when he was hospitalized with pneumonia and later revealed he had cancer.

A&E has not made an official announcement about the cancellation of The Beast, but sources tell Variety that the series is over.

Patrick Swayze Hospitalized for Pneumonia

Wendy — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:41:02 +0000

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Patrick Swayze was taken to the hospital this morning and is currently in the hospital for pneumonia.

Patrick Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, was supposed to attend an event for his A&E series, The Beast.

A&E president and GM Robert DeBitetto told the audience, “Patrick has asked that I tell you that this morning he checked himself into the hospital for observation. Chemotherapy can take its toll on the immune system, and illnesses are a part of that. Patrick wishes me to tell you that he’s very sorry he cannot attend, but plans to get back to promoting ‘The Beast’ soon. He thanks everybody for the outpouring of support. We hope to see him back on his feet soon.”

Patrick Swayze Looking Healthy on Set of “The Beast”

Wendy — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:56:21 +0000

Patrick Swayze’s road to health after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer is completely astounding. Check out this picture snapped of Patrick Swayze on the set of the new television show “The Beast,” shooting in Chicago.

Patrick Swayze plays an FBI agent on the A&E series “The Beast.”

Benjamin Bratt on July 11 The View (Video)

Wendy — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:16:20 +0000

Benjamin Bratt, star of A&E’s “The Cleaner,” stops by the July 11 The View in this video clip.

Patrick Swayze Returns to Work on A&E’s The Beast

Wendy — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:44:54 +0000

Patrick Swayze is doing well with his pancreatic cancer treatments, it seems – his doctors have given him the okay to return to work, filming A&E’s drama The Beast.

A&E has ordered 13 episodes of The Beast, starring Patrick Swayze as an FBI agent.

Patrick Swayze comments on the new series, saying, “I have searched for quite a long time to find a character that is this multilayered, unpredictable and downright entertaining,as well as a project this current and cutting-edged.”

Dog the Bounty Hunter Returns to A&E This Summer

Wendy — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:59:22 +0000

Everyone’s favorite TV bounty hunter is returning to the small screen this summer! Dog the Bounty Hunter (Duane “Dog” Chapman) will return to A&E, following a return of reruns on June 25. New episodes of “Dog the Bounty Hunter” should start soon thereafter.

Dog the Bounty Hunter had a bumpy ride last fall, when a taped phone conversation leaked — Duane “Dog” Chapman using racial slurs about his son’s African-American girlfriend. Dog the Bounty Hunter was pulled from the A&E schedule.

Patrick Swayze Publicist Confirms Cancer Rumors

Wendy — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:37:03 +0000

The Internet has been buzzing today with reports that Patrick Swayze has only weeks to live as a result of pancreatic cancer.

According to PageSix.com, Patrick Swayze’s rep has confirmed that the rumors are true. His rep issued this statement:

“Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. Patrick’s physician Dr. George Fisher states, ‘Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment thus far. All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue. We are considerably more optimistic.’ Patrick is continuing his normal schedule during this time, which includes working on upcoming projects. The outpouring of support and concern he has already received from the public is deeply appreciated by Patrick and his family.”

Patrick Swayze, 55, has starred in blockbuster hits like “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost.” He recently finished filming the A&E movie “The Beast.”

Fourth Season of “Flip This House” Premieres March 15

Wendy — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:42:07 +0000

“Flip This House,” the popular house flipping reality show on A&E, is getting set to air its fourth season. Tune in March 15 to see the big renovations that take real estate properties from rundown to spectacular — and put plenty of cash into the house flippers’ bank accounts in the process.

I don’t know why, but whenever I watch “Flip This House” I always see the episodes with Armando Montelongo and his wife Veronica (incidentally, whatever happened to his house fipping brother?). Montelongo, as well as Nathaniel “Than” Merrill from season three, return for season four flipping. Atlanta house flipping will be run by Peter Pasternack and Brian Trow, while Los Angeles house projects will be handled by Rudy Martinez and Carlos Vazquez