CMT PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS 3-29-10
03/30/10
—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 – Jillian 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 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.
Don't miss this week's TOP 20 COUNTDOWN as host Evan Farmer chats with American Idol alum, Danny Gokey about his debut country album, along with his optimistic single, "My Best Days Are Ahead of Me.” Also on the show, get to know The Band Perry with their feel-good single, "Hip to My Heart." Plus, find out how you could win the 1972 Monte Carlo Martina McBride drives in her new video, "Wrong Baby Wrong." This all new episode of CMT TOP 20 COUNTDOWN airs Saturday, April 3 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 Tim McGraw and Dwight Yoakem’s new comedy movie “Dirty Girl”. Also on the show, sit down with Keith Urban and check out Josh Turner’s hometown of Hannah, South Carolina. This all new episode of CMT INSIDER premieres Saturday, April 3 at 1:30 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.
—WEEK OF APRIL 5—
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A 5TH GRADER? - BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES WEEKNIGHTS!
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 air weeknights beginning at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT (7:00 p.m. ET/PT on Tuesday).
DREW HASTINGS: IRKED AND MIFFED ENCORE PRESENTATION!
Deftly balancing a seemingly endless supply of angst with self-deprecating humor, Midwest cult favorite Drew Hastings certainly has a style of his own. Get to know the 6’6” tall comic as he demystifies middle-aged sex, what it’s like to live on a farm, and the American craze over prescription drugs. This encore presentation of DREW HASTINGS: IRKED AND MIFFED airs Wednesday, April 7, at 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.
GATOR 911 - CMT ORIGINAL PREMIERE!
GATOR 911 chronicles the adventures of Gary Saurage, conservationist and owner of the Texas-based adventure park, Gator Country, as he and his team work in dangerous waters to rescue gators from unusual places and deliver them to their new refuge. In the season opening of GATOR 911, Gary and wranglers rescue a 300 lb alligator, an 8 ft. female gator protecting her nest, and Gator Country welcomes a new team member. The season premiere of GATOR 911 airs Friday, April 9, at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT.
DANGER COAST - CMT ORIGINAL PREMIERE!
DANGER COAST follows the dramatic exploits of Miami-Dade County's elite waterborne Marine Operations Bureau as they fight against overwhelming odds to selflessly protect the public at large, while risking their own lives. The waters off the coast of Miami are a fun place to play, but when emergencies happen the Miami-Dade Fireboats and their crews can be the difference between life and death. One crew gets the call to help a boy who has dislocated his elbow in a boating accident in one of the busiest channels in South Florida. Another crew responds to a call for a heart attack victim and must battle harsh sea conditions to save him. However, not all victims take the hazards of boating seriously, and one man thinks laughter is the best medicine when he slices his leg open on a propeller. But it’s no laughing matter when Fireboat 1 has to respond to a raging yacht fire and send one of its own into the heart of the blaze. Catch the season premiere of DANGER COAST on Friday, April 9, at 9:30 p.m., ET/PT.
CMT’S #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE: “The Great Outdoors”
Blockbuster movies and the hottest country music come together again when CMT’s #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE airs with “The Great Outdoors” 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. In this week’s film “The Great Outdoors”, Big-hearted Chicago family man (John Candy) Chet has brought his family to a lakeside resort area, and although his wife and kids aren't quite as excited as he is, Chet has high hopes for the vacation. However, his optimism is sabotaged when his obnoxious brother-in-law Roman (Dan Aykroyd) drops in unexpectedly, along with his snooty, strange family. Staring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd, CMT’S #1 MUSIC AND A MOVIE featuring “The Great outdoors” airs Sunday, April 11, at 2:00 p.m., ET/PT.
