CMT PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS 3-22-10

03/23/10

—WEEK OF MARCH 22—

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? - ENCORE PRESENTATION OF NASCAR & WWE 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 NASCAR and WWE celebrities are featured as contestants during the 8:00 p.m., ET/PT block (7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday) and television celebrities are featured as contestants during the 8:30 p.m., ET/PT block (7:30 p.m., ET/PT on Tuesday)!

The NASCAR line-up for ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER? is as follows:

• Monday, 3/22 – David Ragan
• Tuesday, 3/23 – Michael Waltrip (7:00 p.m. ET/PT)
• Wednesday, 3/24 – Kurt Busch
• Thursday, 3/25 – Denny Hamlin
• Friday, 3/26 – Carl Edwards

The WWE line-up for ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER? is as follows:

• Monday, 3/22 – WWE: “The Miz”
• Tuesday, 3/23 – WWE: “John Morrison” (7:00 p.m. ET/PT)
• Wednesday, 3/24 – WWE: “Michelle McCool”
• Thursday, 3/25 – WWE: “MVP”
• Friday, 3/26 – WWE: “Big Show”

THE SINGING BEE BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES!
Hosted by Melissa Peterman, weekly one-hour episodes of THE SINGING BEE promise more laughs and excitement than ever before with new music selections and fierce competitors battling to win up to $10,000. Blending a mix of country music with popular favorites from other genres, THE SINGING BEE tests contestants’ knowledge of lyrics to well-known songs and those who fail to accurately sing the correct lyrics are eliminated from the competition. Back-to-back episodes of THE SINGING BEE air Friday, March 27 beginning at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT.

CMT TOP 20 COUNTDOWN - ALL NEW EPISODE!
CMT TOP 20 COUNTDOWN, a two and a half-hour weekly countdown show, delivers country music’s hottest artists and rising stars with interviews and world video premieres. Hosted by Evan Farmer, on this week’s TOP 20 COUNTDOWN hold on tight because Alan Jackson stops by to talk about his new album Freight Train. Also on the show, we've got bonus videos from two of country's biggest stars and a fresh-faced newcomer you'll definitely want to check out. Plus get details on Luke Bryan and Emily West's upcoming appearance on “Celebrity Apprentice”, and find out what qualities Chris Young is looking for in a potential girlfriend. This all new episode of CMT TOP 20 COUNTDOWN airs Saturday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m., ET/PT.

CMT INSIDER: ALL NEW EPISODE!
CMT INSIDER, the weekly magazine show that explores all things in the world of entertainment that interest the CMT audience, features star interviews and news, chart action, new CD releases, new videos along with what's new in movies, fashion and fun. Hosted by Katie Cook, on this week’s show get the latest details on the recent launch of Blake Shelton’s 6-pack cd Hillbilly Bone and Dolly Parton’s opening of her new store Trinkets & Treasures. Also on the show, check out Josh Turner and Brad Paisley’s #1 parties. This all new episode of CMT INSIDER premieres Saturday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m., ET/PT.

CMT’S #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE: “Rudy”
Blockbuster movies and the hottest country music come together again when CMT’s #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE airs with “Rudy” as the featured movie of the week. Hosted by CMT Radio personality Cody Alan, the segment is complete with No. 1 music videos and movie facts. The show also features musical guests and special interviews with stars from the movie of the week. This week’s film “Rudy”, based on a true story, follows Rudy Ruettiger, a blue-collar kid whose father worships Notre Dame football but would never dare to dream that any of his sons could be a part of the team. Rudy has always been told that he was too small to play college football, but he is determined to overcome the odds and fulfill his dream of playing for the Fighting Irish. Staring Sean Astin, Ned Beatty and Jon Favreau, CMT’S #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE featuring “Rudy” premieres Sunday, March 28, at 2:00 p.m., ET/PT.

—WEEK OF MARCH 29—

ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? - ENCORE PRESENTATION OF CELEBRITY & MUPPETS 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 special-guest celebrities are featured as contestants during the 8:00 p.m., ET/PT block (7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday) and Muppet characters are featured as contestants during the 8:30 p.m., ET/PT block (7:30 p.m., ET/PT on Tuesday)!

The Celebrity line-up for ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5th GRADER? is as follows:

• Monday, 3/29 – Brad Garrett
• Tuesday, 3/30 – Nick Lachey (7:00 p.m. ET/PT)
• Wednesday, 3/31 – Drew Lachey
• Thursday, 4/1 – Barberie Reynolds
• Friday, 4/2 – Giuliana Rancic

CMT MOVIES: GET TO THE HEART: THE BARBARA MANDRELL STORY ALL NEW!
Don’t miss this biography of country music star Barbara Mandrell as the film follows her early career through the tragic 1984 auto accident that almost killed her, resulting in a full recovery but changed outlook on life. Starring Maureen McCormick as Barbara Mandrell, CMT MOVIES: GET TO THE HEART: THE BARBARA MANDRELL STORY premieres Wednesday, March 31 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT.

CMT’S #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE: “Broken Bridges”
Blockbuster movies and the hottest country music come together again when CMT’s #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE airs with “Broken Bridges” as the featured movie of the week. Hosted by CMT Radio personality Cody Alan, the segment is complete with No. 1 music videos and movie facts. The show also features musical guests and special interviews with stars from the movie of the week. This week’s film “Broken Bridges”, former high school sweethearts, Bo Price and Angela Delton return home after the deaths of their younger brothers and are forced to deal with the past and future. Bo Price’s life changes when he returns home and reunites with his true love and meets his 16-year-old daughter for the first time. Staring Toby Keith, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds, Willie Nelson and Tess Harper, CMT’S #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE featuring “Broken Bridges” premieres Saturday, April 3, at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT.


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