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TV Land Shows the World That 40 is Fabulous With Premiere of Newest Original Series, 'The Big 4-0' on April 16 at 10 PM (ET/PT)
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Produced for TV Land by J.D. Roth and Todd A. Nelson at 3 Ball Productions
("Beauty and the Geek" and "The Biggest Loser") and executive produced by
"'The Big 4-0' provides TV Land's audience with positive stories of real people celebrating this milestone and embracing this new stage of life in unexpected and sometimes amazing ways," states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. "The experience of planning this event is something that is not only entertaining but also relatable and truly speaks to an underserved audience of people in their 40s and 50s."
Online, TVLand.com visitors can watch bonus and extended scenes from each episode, full episodes the day after they air and catch sneak peeks of upcoming episodes. Additionally, fans can view a library of photos -- including pictures from each celebrant's personal collection -- as well as photos taken as they prepared and celebrated their 40th birthday. Finally, fans can interact on the site's message boards to discuss their own big plans for milestone birthdays.
The episode roll-out as follows (all times ET/PT):
Wednesday, April 16, 10 p.m.
"Derrick"
A former running back of the
"Lisa"
"Brian"
Thrill-seeker Brian loves action and adventure, but 12 years ago, he had a serious accident while horseback riding which left him confined to a wheelchair. However, Brian's physical challenge hasn't stopped him from having an amazing life with his beautiful wife and their 5-year-old quadruplets! Approaching his 40th birthday, he decides to take up two challenges: riding a horse again for the first time since his accident and doing something he's always been told was impossible -- skydiving. Can Brian overcome the challenge of a lifetime or will he have a change of heart?
"Rita"
Growing up as part of the only Italian-American family in rural Utah, Rita
and her 12 siblings never really felt like they belonged. Now that both of
her parents have passed away,
"Tonya"
"DeeAnn"
On the surface it appears that beautiful DeeAnn has the perfect life with
great friends, a successful career and a loving daughter. But 7 years ago,
DeeAnn's fiance died of a sudden heart attack. She's been mourning ever
since, but decides it's finally time to move on. For her 40th, DeeAnn and her
friends throw a huge 18th century-themed bash featuring period costumes fit
for a masquerade ball, a horse-drawn carriage and fine wine. DeeAnn's friends
send her to a matchmaker who sets her up with two eligible bachelors. Will
this real-life Cinderella find her handsome
About TV Land:
TV Land continues to build the ultimate entertainment brand on all
platforms for consumers in their 40s and 50s. Armed with a slate of original
programming, newly acquired classic and contemporary TV, hit movies and its
redesigned website -- TVLand.com -- the network is uniquely positioned to
superserve the first generation of Americans who grew up alongside television.
The network's program mix features original programming, popular dramas,
sitcoms and westerns in a fun-filled, pop culture environment featuring a
roster of popular shows including "All in the Family," "M*A*S*H," "The
About MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 140 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.
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