TV Worth Blogging About

*UPDATED JUNE 17th* Discovery is sticking with its unscripted format and is rolling out a New Development Slate that includes 7 new series, 2 live specials, 4 natural history special and for the first time ever 1 scripted mini-series. Discovery’s new series are filled with inspiring adventures, unprecedented access, compelling characters and destinations that are rarely seen on television.  Discovery is determined to engage current viewers, and encourage other viewers all there is to discover at the Discovery Network.  NEW SERIES…… BIG BRAIN THEORY: PURE GENIUS (Premieres Wednesday May 1st @10pm) Who will become America’s next great innovator? Discovery is looking for the next great technological mind that could change the future. While there are countless shows searching for the next great singer, dancer and chef, there is nothing quite like this on television. Each week, seemingly impossible engineering challenges are solved by the 10 contestants. Actor, ...

I only watch the Hallmark Channel when it is time for Christmas, and they are doing their annual twelve days of Xmas. Otherwise, I am not even sure what channel Hallmark is even on. That being said for the first time EVER Hallmark TV is venturing into scripted television. It will use two of its movies as pilots and will launch the new scripted series closely after and I think I just might have to tune in. There is nothing like a Hallmark movie when you want a great love story, and the ability to believe in humanity again UPCOMING Hallmark Channel Original Movies for 2013…… MR. HOCKEY: THE GORDIE HOWE STORY (Premieres: May 4 @ 9p.m. ET/PT, 8C.) At age 45, hockey legend Gordie Howe has retired from The Game. When given the chance to play alongside his sons, however, Gordie attempts to accomplish the unthinkable and return to professional hockey. As the Howe family prepare themselves for a comeback that some labeled “the biggest publicity stunt in hockey history,” they dis...

I am about to sound like an idiot but, there are actual shows on the weather channel? I thought the only thing that played on the weather channel was well the weather. So it was a huge surprise when I  saw that not only did they have an upfront, but that they were adding 9  new shows, bringing their total original series to 20  for the 2013 television season. NEW ORIGINAL SERIES: “ Reel Rivals  “ (Premieres May 7) “Reel Rivals  “ captures the adventure, excitement and fierce competition of this unique world, where rivaling captains do whatever they can – in any weather – to help people bring their trophy fishing dreams to life,” said Michael Dingley, senior VP of content and development at The Weather Channel. “It’s a wild ride to see them in action, whether it’s battling big fish, weather conditions, or each other.” “Secrets of the Earth” (Premieres May 23 at 8 p.m. ET) "Secrets of the Earth" explores our planet with the same sense of awe...

*UPDATED JUNE 17th* Two days ago Bravo jumped into upfront season with both feet and unveiled a gigantic slate filled with original programming. It will include 17 new shows and the return of 18 unscripted series that many have grown to love and despise. As if this was not enough, the execs at Bravo’s Upfront announced three new SCRIPTED series in development. I am not sure how they are going to air so many series but it will be fun to watch them try. This is a long one so just try and stick with me and if you get tired skip down to Breezy’s Recap for everything you need to know.  New Series to Air on Bravo will Include…….. “The Kandi Factory” – Premieres Tuesday, April 9 Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum songwriter Kandi Burruss of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” helps 16 aspiring artists jumpstart their dreams of stardom. Burruss gives two protégés with no industry experience the opportunity of a lifetime -- a shot at an original song releas...

*UPDATED* Country Music and Redneck television has a home on CMT. The Country Music Channel is determined to rodeo in new viewers and they are expanding their original programming to do it. CMT is serious about becoming a top 10 cable network and they proved they were willing to pull out all the stops to get there when they had Sheryl Crow headline their Upfront Presentation. They have 4 returning series, 7 series set to premiere; CMT even has 4 series currently in development. NEW SERIES Coming To CMT…………….. COPS RELOADED Premieres Monday, March 25, 2013 showcases newly edited episodes of television's popular reality program. The fast paced, action-packed series features its most memorable criminals, car chases and moments. GUNTUCKY Premieres Sunday, April 21, 2013 follows the loud and colorful Sumner family of Knob Creek, Ky. At their family-owned and operated Knob Creek Gun Range, customers can try out, purchase and sell a broad spectrum of legal ...