TV Land's 'Living In TV Land' Coming in 2004, starts w/Classic TV Poker Invitational

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Stars Play 'Classic TV Poker' at Bicycle Casino October 15th

BELL GARDENS, Calif., Oct. 13 -- Some of television's most famous faces will play in the Bicycle Casino's "Classic TV Poker Invitational" to be filmed as part of TV Land's new celebrity reality series entitled "LIVING IN TV LAND" coming in early 2004.

Going for the $10,000 jackpot will be family show favorites Dick Van Patten (EIGHT IS ENOUGH), Barry Williams and Susan Olsen (THE BRADY BUNCH) and Tom Bosley (HAPPY DAYS). Also playing will be Traci Bingham (BAYWATCH), Adam West (BATMAN), Jack Klugman (THE ODD COUPLE), Dawn Wells (GILLIGAN'S ISLAND),
Charles Durning (EVENING SHADE), Ted Lange (THE LOVE BOAT), Robert Heyges (WELCOME BACK, KOTTER), Sid Caesar (YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS), Dom DeLuise (HOLLYWOOD SQUARES), Frank Bonner (WKRP IN CINCINNATI), Steve Landesberg (BARNEY MILLER), Jeff Conaway (TAXI), Robert Mandan (SOAP) Mickey Rooney and Connie Stevens (LAUGH-IN). A family feud of sorts may also be part of the tournament as Vince Van Patten (co-host of THE WORLD POKER TOUR) faces off against not only his famous father but brother James Van Patten as well. More celebrities are expected to join the roster as the event nears.

The event will take place on Wednesday, October 15th at the Bicycle Casino located at 7301 Eastern Avenue Bell Gardens, CA 90201.

"The Classic TV Poker Invitational" will air on TV Land in early 2004 as part of the network's new celebrity reality series "LIVING IN TV LAND."

Celebrity participants are subject to change.