Marla Gibbs in Rerun Show episode

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A bevy of classic television stars and other celebrities - including Fred “Rerun Berry,” Danny Bonaduce and Gary Coleman -- will make cameo appearances on NBC’s “The Rerun Show” this summer beginning with the series premiere on Thursday, Aug. 1 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) as the alternative comedy series recreates classic television shows using original scripts while adding its own comedic, pop-culture spin to the performances.

After its premiere, “The Rerun Show” will then move to Tuesday nights for the month of August.

The following guest-stars have been confirmed for cameo appearances:

“The Facts of Life” - Gary Coleman (“Diff'rent Strokes”) appears as a shopping mall security guard in the “Shoplifting” episode.

“The Jeffersons” - Marla Gibbs (Florence on the original “The Jeffersons”) portrays sex therapist Dr. Beamish in the “A Bedtime Story” episode; Todd Bridges (“Diff’rent Strokes”) makes an appearance as Florence’s (Daniele Gaither) boyfriend in the “Florence in Love” episode. Aries Spears (“Mad TV”) is also featured in the episode in the role of Weezie Jefferson.

“Married…with Children” - David Faustino (Bud on the original “Married…with Children”) plays a gay man who accuses Peg of stealing his husband in the “Dance Show” episode. Erik Estrada (“CHiPs”) portrays a police officer in the “Weenie Tot Lovers and Other Strangers” episode.

“The Partridge Family” - Danny Bonaduce (Danny on the original “The Partridge Family,” “The Other Half”) recreates his role as Danny Partridge and Alex Michel (“The Bachelor”) appears as Keith’s (Brian Beacock) romantic rival in the “Keith and Lauriebelle” episode.

“Saved by the Bell” - Dustin Diamond and Dennis Haskins (Screech and Mr. Belding respectively on the original “Saved by the Bell”) will recreate their original characters with an out-of-this-world twist in the episode “Miss Bayside.”

“What’s Happening!” - Fred Berry (Rerun on the original “What's Happening!”) appears as a judge and Alfonso Ribeiro (“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”) portrays Dwayne in the episode “Rerun Gets Married.”

Airdates for “The Rerun Show” are as follows: Thursday, Aug. 1 (9:30-10 p.m. ET) after
“Will & Grace”; Tuesday, Aug. 6 (8:30-9 p.m. ET) after the “SPY TV” season finale;
Tuesday, Aug. 13, (8-9 p.m. ET) with two episodes back-to-back; and Tuesday, Aug. 20, (8-9 p.m. ET) with two more episodes back-to-back.

Television programs which will be “re-run ‘Rerun’-style” this summer include “Bewitched,” “Diff’rent Strokes,” “The Facts of Life,” “The Jeffersons,” “Married…with Children,” “One Day at a Time,” “The Partridge Family,” “Saved by the Bell” and “What’s Happening!”

“The Rerun Show” stars Ashley Drane, Daniele Gaither, Danielle Hoover, Don Reed, Mitch Silpa and Paul Vogt. Candy Ford and Brian Beacock are also featured performers.

“The Rerun Show” is from NBC Studios and Columbia TriStar Domestic Television. David Salzman (“Mad TV”) and John Davies (“Second City Presents”) are the executive producers. The series is currently in production at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California.

[Brett Ferino]

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WHATCHOO TALKIN' ABOUT WILLIS, DANNY BONADUCE (NBC’S ‘THE OTHER HALF’) AND ‘THE BACHELOR’S’ ALEX MICHEL
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Summer Series Launched Thursday, August 1 (9:30-10 P.M. ET) After "Will & Grace"

"Diff'rent Strokes" and "The Partridge Family" Episodes Revisited

BURBANK, Calif. -- July 26, 2002 -- Danny Bonaduce (“The Partridge Family,” “The Other Half”) will reprise his famed childhood role as Danny Partridge in the season premiere of NBC’s new summer comedy series, “The Rerun Show,” Thursday, Aug. 1 (9:30-10 p.m. ET). America’s famous bachelor, Alex Michel (“The Bachelor”) also appears in this “rerun” of the “Keith and Lauriebelle” episode of “The Partridge Family.”

In addition, the premiere will also feature a rendition of “The Rivals” episode of the classic sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes.”

After its premiere, “The Rerun Show” will then move to Tuesday nights for the month of August.

“The Partridge Family” -- Set on impressing new transfer student Karen (Daniele Gaither), Keith Partridge (Brian Beacock) throws an impromptu shindig, only to discover that she is already spoken for by her boyfriend George (Michel). On the advice of younger brother Danny (Bonaduce), Keith attempts to plant the seeds of jealousy by inviting his own date - a.k.a. his sister, Laurie Partridge (Ashley Drane). The episode also stars Danielle Hoover as Shirley Partridge, Mitch Silpa as Tracy Partridge and Paul Vogt as Chris Partridge.

“Diff’erent Strokes” -- Excited by a female classmate who comes to call, Arnold (Candy Ford) struts his stuff on the advice of his suave older brother Willis (Don Reed), in the hopes of winning the affection of his new study partner Lurleen (Daniele Gaither). Unfortunately his “little” heart is crushed when he realizes her sites are set on the older Jackson brother. The episode, titled “The Rivals,” also stars Ashley Drane as Kimberly Drummond, Mitch Silpa as Phillip Drummond and Paul Vogt as Mrs. Garrett.

Perhaps best known for his role on the classic 70s series “The Partridge Family,” Bonaduce’s show business career began at the age of four when he appeared in his first commercial. His other television credits include guest starring roles in a variety of television series from “Eight is Enough” and “CHiPs” to “That 70s Show,” “Sabrina,” “The Teenage Witch” and “The Drew Carey Show.” Last year Bonaduce returned to television as one of four hosts of the syndicated talk show “The Other Half.”

Star of the reality series “The Bachelor,” Alex Michel graduated from Harvard, earning an MBA from Stanford, before signing on to find his bride while in the national spotlight.

“The Rerun Show” is from NBC Studios and Columbia TriStar Domestic Television. David Salzman (“MAD tv”) and John Davies (“Second City Presents”) are the executive producers.


Aug 1 9:30pm e/p Episode 1: Diff'rent Strokes "The Rivals" and Partridge Family "Keith and Lauriebelle"
Aug 6 8:30pm e/o Episode 2: Facts of Life "Shoplifting" and The Jeffersons "A Bedtime Story"
Other episodes TBA...stay tuned for 8-9 pm on Aug 13 and 20.

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THE RERUN SHOW -- NBC Series -- “The Jeffersons” -- ‘A Bedtime Story' -- Pictured: (l-r) Daniele Gaither as Louise Jefferson, Don Reed as George Jefferson -- LOUISE AND GEORGE HAVE A POINTED DISCUSSION ABOUT THEIR LOVE LIFE -- NBC Photo: Paul Drinkwater
Airdate: Tuesday, August 6 on NBC (8:30-9 p.m. ET)


THE RERUN SHOW -- NBC Series -- “The Jeffersons” -- ‘A Bedtime Story' -- Pictured: (l-r) Marla Gibbs as Dr. Beamish, Don Reed as George Jefferson -- MARLA GIBBS GUEST STARS AS GEORGE JEFFERSON’S SEX THERAPIST -- NBC Photo: Paul Drinkwater
Airdate: Tuesday, August 6 on NBC (8:30-9 p.m. ET)