ABC May Sweeps Programming Highlights

Jimmy-Kimmel-LiveABC is the home of some of the biggest shows on television these days, and they are setting up for a huge month of May in what TV Industry people call May Sweeps.

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Shark Tank Season Five Casting Call and Open Auditions

shark-tank-casting-call-auditionsShark Tank is not only a big hit, and one of the best shows these days, but also, as season five is gearing up for production, ABC has announced the Casting Call and Open Auditions for Shark Tank where entrepreneurs will get another exciting opportunity to make their business dreams come true in the upcoming fifth season of the Emmy-nominated series, “Shark Tank,” the show where self-made business tycoons invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer. Continue reading

Top 10 Best TV Shows for entrepreneurs

Shark-Tank-entrepreneur-shows-rank-listIf you are an entrepreneur, there´s a lot of good television on your way so you can get a grip on the whole process of developing your own business, taking care of your finances and your entrepreneurial spirit.

Specially in a world that´s going through a rough time economically.
So, here, a new list, in this case, ranking the best shows for entrepreneurs. Continue reading

ABC Programming, Episodes and Specials on November 2012

abc-november-sweeps-programming-guideNovember is what we call November Sweeps on Television. And now ABC has launched the full programming guide for November Sweeps: “THE VIEW” – Headline-making guests, pop culture and political conversations, the return of Budget Week and a contest/sweepstakes that searches for the most hilarious housewife are just a few of the highlights featured in November on ABC’s “The View.” Lindsay Lohan (“Liz & Dick”) will sit down for an interview with hosts Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Continue reading

Renewed? Shark Tank, New Girl, Raising Hope, The Mindy Project, Guys with Kids, Beauty and the Beast and Emily Owens MD get larger

shark-tank-extendedToday it´s been a busy day in the list of  renewed shows of 2012 (we are also covering all the  cancelled shows of 2012), but after seeing five more shows getting renewed, there are several other shows that are getting larger by adding some extra orders for a couple more episodes or scripts.

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Top ten best shows that don´t get enough buzz and love

There are several shows that are good or great and people everywhere watch them, and the shows gets talked about a lot, and you should already know I´m talking about House, X Factor, How I Met Your Mother Modern Family and several others.

But here, I am trying to give some of the shows that get lesser attention the love they deserve

Here are the top ten best shows that don´t get enough buzz and love

1- Psych – USA Network

fanappreciation-landing-psychBeing one of the best (if not the best) dramedy around, it never gets enough attention, nor awards love, but seeing Shawn and Gus every week makes for a great hour of fun.
And also, Shawn and Gus have hilarious nicknames, and how Psych do pop references each episode. If you haven´t started watching this show, don´t even finish this article. Get up and go start watching it.

2- Drop Dead Diva – Lifetime

If you read the description “A wannabe model dies, but due to a mixup in heaven comes back as an overweight superbusy lawyer, and the only ones who know are the guardian angel and the best friend” you would think I would not like the show. But, fortunately I gave it a chance, and that was all the show needed to prove me wrong.
I am left with a feel good sensation after each episode, and I love the characters. I´m positive you will too.

3- American Pickers – History Channel

Two guys, one skinny, one chubby, running around on garbage mountains trying to find treasures. One word: Entertaining!
If you haven´t started watching it. You should do know.

4- The Dog Whisperer – National Geographic

Cesar Millan is just impressive, you can´t get enough of it. I´m sure you´ll watch one episode and be left wondering how on earth does he do it.
And also, you´ll be practicing the “Tchhh”.

5- Expedition Impossible – ABC

It´s not the biggest reality competition, and many could claim it looks a lot like The Amazing Race, but having a show with Dave Salmoni, The Gypsys and No Limits will really make for great television. You get the best feeling out of it, and you are thoroughly entertained. I really hope the casting for the second season is as good a job as the first one.

6- Breakout Kings – A&E

It faced the big names premiering: Camelot, The Borgias, The Killing and many more, but in my eyes it can claim the best new show title hands down. Jimmi Simpson is at his best, and the rest of the cast is likewise awesome. And we even got the chance to see Theodore Bagwell again.

7- Melissa & Joey – ABC Family

It´s a little show. A simple sitcom with a will they won´t they tension in the back. But it gets carried so greatly by two former teen sensations that show great comedic chops.

8- What Not To Wear – TLC

Clinton and Stacy make the most entertaining fashion show on TV. Period.

9- Shark Tank – ABC

This reality show is entertaining, educational, fun and has the potential to change lives and grow wealth in society. What more to ask? Oh, and they added Mark Cuban!

10- The Nate Berkus Show – Syndication

He is the true heir to Oprah´s throne. So why not giving Nate Berkus the love he deserves!

What do you think about these ten shows who don´t get enough press and love as deserved? Let me know in rhe comments section.

Also, remember to follow me on Twitter for more of these lists.

Oh, and if you are working in PR or MKT with any of these shows, contact me, and I´ll help getting the word out!

Reality Stars: What Are They Doing Now? Success Stories

reality-tv-starts-success-where-are-they-nowReality Television can mean fifteen minutes of fame and some easy money for a while, and then go back to the darkness and solitude of anonimity. But as my friends at Ultimate Coupons put it, these reality TV stars made the most out of their exposure, or as they say it: Squeezing the Most out of Reality TV Fame.

They’re not about to be washed up designers, no-name singers or forgotten bachelorettes. They’re writing books, helping charities and launching new businesses.

And they are three interesting stories from a Big Brother winner, a Shark Tank contestant and a Hammertime contestant too.

Dan Gheesling took home $500,000 from winning Big Brother Season 10 back in 2008, invested in low risk real estate and launched a coaching blog and go back to coaching high school football.

Bigg Marv, MC Hammer´s cousin, with his fame earned during Hammertime recently hosted a celebration for the troops with Ne-Yo and he’s also working on a sitcom called KINFOLKS. He’s active with the Boys and Girls Club and also loves supporting military families.

Kim Nelson, from Daisy Cakes received a 50K investment from Barbara Corcoran, but the exposure on the show made her upgrade from 2000 orders a year to 2000 orders in the following week after airing.

What do you think about these success reality TV stars stories? Let me know your thoughts.

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Cancelled and Renewed Shows 2011: ABC renews Shark Tank for season three

shark tank cancelled renewed abc“If we get a season three, I’ll personally go on it” that´s a quote from the show´s producer Mark Burnett… the same person responsibly for The Apprentice among tons of other things. But watching the Shark Tank is an entrepreneurs dream come true.

ABC renews Shark Tank in one of the best moves by a network on reality television.

Season two renewal for Shark Tank came a little late and just as a leap of faith from the network; and boy did that pay up… the second season of Shark Tank has been incredibly entertaining; being one of the reasons the addition of Mark Cuban (fresh winner of NBA with his Dallas Mavericks).

ABC renewed Shark Tank for season three and this marks one of the must watch shows for next season.

Kevin O´Leary, Robert Herjavec going at each other are much more entertaining than the Piers Morgan Howie Mandell feud on Talent, and that´s something! We are hoping for new Sharks getting to the tank too.

What do you think about this? Are you happy ABC renewed Shark Tank for a third season? Let me know in the comments section.

Also, remember you can follow me on Twitter for more renewed as Shark Tank Show news.

Sneak peeks and must watchs for this week – March 28 – April 3

Last week we listed the must watches for the week. This week we are doing the same.

Let´s see what are the must watch shows for Week of March 28 through April 2

1- The Secret Life of the American Teenager – Season Premiere on ABC Family

secret-life-american-teenager-season-premiereIn the season opener, “Who Do You Trust,” summer vacation is over and everyone is back at school and dealing with relationships that are becoming increasingly complicated. Amy has decided she would like to take her relationship to the next level with Ricky. Ricky, meanwhile, returns to his apartment after an anxious day at the clinic to find his birth mom out of prison and looking for a place to stay. And Adrian and Ben are excited and anxious to find out if they’re having a boy or a girl. Beverley Mitchell (“7th Heaven”) guest stars as the new guidance counselor, Katelyn O’Malley, and one of her first visits is from Ashley, who decides she wants to be home schooled.

2- Castle S03E19 – Law & Murder on ABC

Before a three week hiatus until next original episode of Castle, we get to see te episode named Law & Murder, where during the high-profile trial of a murdered socialite, a juror suddenly tumbles out of the jury box — dead! When Castle & Beckett learn the juror was poisoned, their investigation soon uncovers that this seemingly innocent juror may not have been so innocent after all.
After all I named Stana Katic second in my Top TV leading ladies ranking, how can I not recommend this episode!

3- Nurse Jackie Season 3 Premiere on Showtime

Nurse Jackie is back this monday, that makes a must watch moment. Jackie’s marriage is strained, as is her relationship with O’Hara after the intervention; Akalitus warns the staff that nearby hospitals have closed down, straining the staff and resources; Zoey publicly confesses her affair with Lenny.

Also, Edie Falco is fifth in our Top 20 Leading ladies ranking.

4- United States of Tara Season 3 Premiere

Showtime will definitely be on tonight. In the start of a new season, Tara wants to earn her college degree; Kate tries to plan the next phase of her life.

5- The Good Wife S02E18 on CBS

Another one of our Top Ten leading ladies is Julianna Margulies. This week on The Good Wife the firm sues a convicted murderer who is making money from a song he wrote about his crime.

6- Mr Sunshine S01E08 on ABC

This one is not on anyone´s must watch list, I´m sure, but the show is gaining each week on me and in this episode, when Roman becomes Alice’s assistant, he surpasses her expectations; Alonzo makes a confession.
It will be interesting to see a capable Roman.

7- American Idol Top Eleven once again

In this week the finalists will sing songs from Elton John, and I get another shot at proving my theory about Twitter predicting American Idol results.

8- Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on HBO

A round-table discussion on the state of college sports in America. Winner of 21 Sports Emmys in 15 years, HBO’s real sports with Bryant Gumbel departs from its traditional format to present a special hour-long edition dedicated to the state of college sports in America.  Presented three days before the men’s NCAA Final Four tip off in Houston, the show will present an entertaining and substantive dialogue on the current state of big-time athletics in college sports, addressing hot-button issues and offering practical solutions to current problems.

I also did a special coverage and sneak peeks of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.

9- The Big Bang Theory S04E19 – The Zarnecki Incursion

The Big Bang Theory is back with a new original, where the guys try to figure out who hacked Sheldon’s online-game account.

10- Shark Tank – Friday 8PM on ABC

The best reality TV Show these days in terms of educational content. You watch, you learn, and also you take things for your entrepreneur self to use in your life and business. In this episode, children seek an investor for their idea; the sharks fight for a piece of a furniture business.

11- Breakout Kings S01E05 Queen of Hearts

Breakout Kings is the best new show so far in 2011 (Ok, so Borgias and Camelot and The Killing are yet to premiere). So by this week, it´s the best new show on TV and you need to start watching it.
In this episode a woman convicted of stabbing her husband 48 times escapes on a school bus.
And by the way… the other shows I mentioned haven´t premiered yet and still have to deliver according to expectations. Breakout Kings did it and even surpassed them by a lot.

12- Camelot Premiere – Friday April 1 10 PM on Starz

Ok, I said Breakout Kings is the best new show, right? Well here´s one coming to challenge it for that title, and it certainly has what it takes.

I had the chance to watch the premiere of Camelot and did some spoilery review. STARZ will present the original series premiere of “Camelot” on Friday, April 1st with two hour-long episodes airing back to back beginning at 10PM ET/PT; the one-hour, 10-part series will then air weekly on Fridays at 10pm et/pt.  Featuring a talented ensemble cast including Joseph Fiennes reimagining the iconic role of Merlin, Jamie Campbell Bower as the young and reckless Arthur, and Eva Green in her television debut as the darkly powerful Morgan, the character-driven series also features Tamsin Egerton (Guinevere), Claire Forlani (Igraine) and Peter Mooney (Kay).

13- Borgias Premiere on Showtime Sunday 9PM

One of the other much anticipated premieres. Showtime will air the premiere of The Borgias starring Jeremy Irons. As if that was not enough Emmanuelle Chriqui to play a guest star role, a little later the show announced  Colm Feore will play Cardinal Della RovereJoanne Whalley is cast as Vanozza Dei Cattanei in The Borgias and  Holliday Grainger joins as Lucrezia Borgia and Lotte Verbeek as Guilia Farnese.

Tune in to the 2-hour premiere of THE BORGIAS on SHOWTIME, Sunday, April 3rd at 9PM ET/PT.  Following the premiere, new episodes will air on Sundays at 10 PM ET/PT.

What do you think about this week´s must watch? Will you watch them? Let me know.

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