Pavan
12-23-2003, 11:25 AM
Classics Good Times and 227 are heading to TV One, a new African American cable channel set to launch January 19, nationwide! They announced they will also air City of Angels and Under One Roof back in October as well. Most Comcast systems will be adding the channel for sure.
On the web: www.tv-one.tv
TV One Acquires Rights from Sony Pictures Television To Air Classic Hit Comedy Series Good Times and 227
LANHAM, Md., Dec. 22 -- TV One, the new entertainment network for African American adults, will include the classic hit comedy series GOOD TIMES and 227 in its programming lineup when the network debuts in January 2004.
Airing for five highly-rated seasons (1974-1979), GOOD TIMES altered America's cultural landscape by tackling topical, often controversial issues from a uniquely African-American perspective, while delivering heart-warming laughs. Focusing on a poor but proud family in the Chicago projects, the Evans clan -- headed by James (John Amos) and sharp-tongued mother Florida (Esther Rolle) -- struggled against adversity while keeping their heads held high. The trailblazing show also made a star of comedian Jimmie Walker whose catchphrase "DYN-O-MITE!" became part of '70s pop culture. The series also helped introduce the world to superstar Janet Jackson, who, beginning at age 11, played neighbor girl Penny Woods for several seasons.
The popular, award-winning series 227, which aired for five seasons (1985- 1990), features life in and around an urban apartment building and stars Marla Gibbs (previously of The Jeffersons). Gibbs plays Mary Jenkins, who with her family lives in the building, which is chock full of entertaining and memorable characters, including the wise-cracking, scatter-brained Sandra Clark, played by Jackee Harry. Harry won an Emmy Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the series. The series also features Regina King as the Jenkins' teenage daughter Brenda.
TV One acquired the rights to the series from Sony Pictures Television.
"Many adult African Americans grew up with these two comedy series, and our research shows that our target audience looks forward to seeing these classics as part of the TV One lineup," said TV One President and CEO Johnathan Rodgers.
Scheduled to launch January 19, TV One will offer a broad range of entertainment-oriented original programming, classic series, movies, fashion and music that focus on African American themes, issues culture and politics. TV One's investors include Radio One (Nasdaq: ROIA - News and ROIAK - News), the nation' s seventh largest radio broadcasting company (based on 2002 net broadcast revenue) and the largest company that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA - News and CMCSK - News), the leading cable television company in the country; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; Pacesetter Capital Group; and Opportunity Capital Partners.
On the web: www.tv-one.tv
TV One Acquires Rights from Sony Pictures Television To Air Classic Hit Comedy Series Good Times and 227
LANHAM, Md., Dec. 22 -- TV One, the new entertainment network for African American adults, will include the classic hit comedy series GOOD TIMES and 227 in its programming lineup when the network debuts in January 2004.
Airing for five highly-rated seasons (1974-1979), GOOD TIMES altered America's cultural landscape by tackling topical, often controversial issues from a uniquely African-American perspective, while delivering heart-warming laughs. Focusing on a poor but proud family in the Chicago projects, the Evans clan -- headed by James (John Amos) and sharp-tongued mother Florida (Esther Rolle) -- struggled against adversity while keeping their heads held high. The trailblazing show also made a star of comedian Jimmie Walker whose catchphrase "DYN-O-MITE!" became part of '70s pop culture. The series also helped introduce the world to superstar Janet Jackson, who, beginning at age 11, played neighbor girl Penny Woods for several seasons.
The popular, award-winning series 227, which aired for five seasons (1985- 1990), features life in and around an urban apartment building and stars Marla Gibbs (previously of The Jeffersons). Gibbs plays Mary Jenkins, who with her family lives in the building, which is chock full of entertaining and memorable characters, including the wise-cracking, scatter-brained Sandra Clark, played by Jackee Harry. Harry won an Emmy Award and was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role in the series. The series also features Regina King as the Jenkins' teenage daughter Brenda.
TV One acquired the rights to the series from Sony Pictures Television.
"Many adult African Americans grew up with these two comedy series, and our research shows that our target audience looks forward to seeing these classics as part of the TV One lineup," said TV One President and CEO Johnathan Rodgers.
Scheduled to launch January 19, TV One will offer a broad range of entertainment-oriented original programming, classic series, movies, fashion and music that focus on African American themes, issues culture and politics. TV One's investors include Radio One (Nasdaq: ROIA - News and ROIAK - News), the nation' s seventh largest radio broadcasting company (based on 2002 net broadcast revenue) and the largest company that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA - News and CMCSK - News), the leading cable television company in the country; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated Communications; Pacesetter Capital Group; and Opportunity Capital Partners.