CMT PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS 12-21-09
12/22/09
PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS
—WEEK OF DECEMBER 21—
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? - ENCORE PRESENTATION OF EXPECTANT MOTHERS WEEK!
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy hosts this new, fast-paced half-hour syndicated version of the atypical game show that measures adults' lack of knowledge – as revealed by how much they've forgotten since grammar school. Grownups find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects they were taught years ago ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. In ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?, however, the players are not alone and there is a way for contestants to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get some help – in the form of elementary advice from real 5th graders who always seem to know more than the contestants. Don’t miss this week as expectant mothers are featured as special guests on the show. Episodes will air every night this week at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT, followed by a second episode airing at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT. Tuesday’s episode begins at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT with a second episode airing at 7:30 p.m., ET/PT.
LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S HULA-PALOOZA CHIRSTMAS LUAU - ENCORE PRESENTATION!
Returning this year to CMT, Larry’s 90-minute holiday special includes such guest stars as Kenan Thompson (“Saturday Night Live”), Caroline Rhea, George Lindsey (“The Andy Griffith Show”), comedians Reno Collier and Jon Reep, Peter Oldring, Sara Erikson, the MuzikMafia’s Two Foot Fred and returning favorites Tony Orlando and Angela Little MacKenzie (“Reno 911”). In addition to comedy and sketches, the special will include musical performances from artists including Billy Currington and the Zac Brown Band. This encore presentation of LARRY THE CABLE GUY’S HULA-PALOOZA CHRISTMAS LUAU airs Wednesday, December 23 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT.
CMT’S TOP 20 COUNTDOWN OF THE YEAR - LANCE SMITH’S FINAL SHOW!
CMT TOP 20 COUNTDOWN, a two and a half-hour weekly countdown show, hosted by CMT’s Lance Smith, delivers country music’s hottest artists and rising stars with interviews and world video premieres. This week, CMT counts down the 20 biggest country music videos of the year in a special year-end episode. Smith will count down the best videos of 2009, as well as his favorite moments of the past nine years, on his final episode as host of the series. Smith recently announced that he would be exiting the show at the end of 2009 to pursue a career in acting. Catch all the excitement on this special episode of CMT TOP 20 COUNTDOWN when it airs Friday, December 25 at 11:30 a.m., ET/PT.
CMT COMEDY STAGE PRESENTS TERRY FATOR LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS - ENCORE PRESENTATION!
Direct from The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Terry Fator brings his headlining act to television when CMT COMEDY STAGE PRESENTS TERRY FATOR LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS. Filmed in high-definition earlier this year, the one-hour special features comedic impersonations and sketches, audience interaction and musical numbers by Fator and friends. An encore presentation of this special airs Saturday, December 26 at 6:00 p.m., ET/PT.
—WEEK OF DECEMBER 28—
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? - NEW EPISODES!
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy hosts this new, fast-paced half-hour syndicated version of the atypical game show that measures adults' lack of knowledge – as revealed by how much they've forgotten since grammar school. Grownups find themselves in a classroom setting, revisiting their youth, as they tackle subjects they were taught years ago ranging from art to geography and math to social studies. In ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER?, however, the players are not alone and there is a way for contestants to "cheat" in this classroom. The adults have the opportunity to get some help – in the form of elementary advice from real 5th graders who always seem to know more than the contestants. Episodes will air each night starting at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT with a second episode immediately following at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT. Tuesday’s episode will begin at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT followed by another episode at 7:30 p.m., ET/PT.
INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD - ENCORE PRESENTATION!
You won't want to miss country superstar Carrie Underwood when she takes the stage for an all-new installment of Invitation Only. Tune in as Underwood performs chart-toppers as well as music from her new album, Play On. The country sweetheart performs before a small studio audience in Nashville, taking questions from fans and giving revealing and candid answers. Watch as she tackles well-known hits "Before He Cheats," “So Small” and "Last Name," along with brand new tracks "Cowboy Casanova" and "Undo It." Underwood discusses how life has changed since “American Idol,” admits to being a sci-fi junkie, confesses she still gets excited when she hears her music on the radio and more! Don’t miss an encore presentation of INVITATION ONLY: CARRIE UNDERWOOD when it airs Tuesday, December 29 at 12:00 p.m., ET/PT.
WORLD’S STRICTEST PARENTS - ALL NEW EPISODE!
WORLD’S STRICTEST PARENTS, a CMT original series, will document the journey of unruly teens from different families as they are forced to adapt to the rules and regulations of very strict host parents. Living under different standards from their families back home, the misbehaving teens will be subject to punishment for breaking rules and skipping chores while the strict parents attempt to mend their ways. This all-new episode of WORLD'S STRICTEST PARENTS follows teens Anthony and Sierra as they head to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to stay with the Smidt family. The Smidt's believe that rural living promotes a good work ethic for teenagers. With 11 acres of land, three horses and countless chickens, everyone is expected to pull their weight. Parents Jim and Sherene replaced their children’s cable TV, high speed internet, and cell phones with wood chopping duty and the responsibility of taking care of the land and cleaning up after the animals. When they take in Anthony and Sierra, two disrespectful teenagers who refuse to take orders from anyone, it will be a clash of rigid rules and reluctant teens. This all-new episode of WORLD’S STRICTEST PARENTS airs Saturday, January 2 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT.
