Coming to TV One, New Cable Channel That Launches January 19, 2004

[Pavan]

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.

[Lady T]

I love both of these shows, thanks for the information...

[Mr. Television]

I hope mine will but by the time I get it those two shows will probably be gone.

[vashti1999]

That is good news to see that it's turning up somewhere. I just hope my cable system Time Warner wont be against carrying the channel just because Comcast has something to do with it. It's interesting though, if Good Times was available to picked up by a channel, why TVLand didn't go after it.

[ThomasE]

Originally posted by mr roper
I hope mine will but by the time I get it those two shows will probably be gone.

I was just thinking the same thing.

[Pavan]

TV One Launch Schedule

Weekdays, effective Tuesday, January 20
Only TV programs listed (other timeslots are various programming, like B. Smith With Style and Donna Richardson: Mind, Body & Spirit)
10:00AM 227
10:30AM 227
11:00AM Between Brothers (1997-99 FOX sitcom)
11:30AM Between Brothers (1997-99 FOX sitcom)
12:00PM The Cosby Mysteries
1:00PM City of Angels (Week of 1/19 "King" min-series will air)
2:00PM City of Angels (Week of 1/19 "King" min-series will air)
3:00PM Guys Like Us (1998-99 UPN sitcom)
3:30PM Guys Like Us (1998-99 UPN sitcom)
5:00PM The Cosby Mysteries
6:00PM Between Brothers (1997-99 FOX sitcom)
6:30PM Between Brothers (1997-99 FOX sitcom)
7:00PM 227
7:30PM 227
8:00PM Good Times
8:30PM Good Times
9:00PM Various (Mondays: Under One Roof)
10:00PM City of Angels
11:00PM Good Times
11:30PM Good Times
12:00AM Various (Mondays: Under One Roof)
1:00AM City of Angels
2:00AM 227
2:30AM 227
3:00AM City of Angels (Week of 1/19 "King" min-series will air)
4:00AM City of Angels (Week of 1/19 "King" min-series will air)
5:00AM Guys Like Us (1998-99 UPN sitcom)
5:30AM Guys Like Us (1998-99 UPN sitcom)

Weekends: Various specials, programs, and movies, and an occasional 227 episode after a movie that runs over 2 hours or under 2 hours)


Martin Luther King Day Marathon
1/19/04 Official Launch Day
12:00AM The Tom Joyner Sky Show #1 -with special guest, Al Green
2:00AM Movie: Mark Of The Hawk starring Sidney Poitier
& Eartha Kitt
4:00AM Movie: Native Son starring Richard Wright
6:00AM The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors
7:00AM Donna Richardson: Mind, Body & Spirit
9:00AM B. Smith With Style
12:00PM The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors
1:00PM TV One Special Presentation: King Pt. 1
starring Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson
3:00PM TV One Special Presentation: King Pt. 2 starring Paul
Winfield, Cicely Tyson
5:00PM TV One Special Presentation: King Pt. 3 starring Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson
7:00PM The Gospel of Music with Jeff Majors #1
8:00PM The Tom Joyner Sky Show #1 -with special guest,
Al Green #101
10:00PM City of Angels
11:00PM The Tom Joyner Sky Show #1 -with special guest, Al Green #101
1:00AM City of Angels
2:00AM Movie: Native Son starring Richard Wright
4:00AM Movie: Jackie Robinson Story starring Jackie Robinson

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by pavanbadal
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.

I have Comcast Digitial and still have not heard anything about the channel Tv One. So it looks like I won't have it.

[vashti1999]

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I have Comcast Digitial and still have not heard anything about the channel Tv One. So it looks like I won't have it.

You should get it. With Comcast as one of the partners and especially if you have digital cable, I don't see why your system wouldn't add it to your channel lineup.

[TVFactFan]

Originally posted by vashti1999
You should get it. With Comcast as one of the partners and especially if you have digital cable, I don't see why your system wouldn't add it to your channel lineup.

Well i wish they tell me something because the 19th is 3 days away-LOL

[Pavan]

TV One won't be in Philly at launch, only some Comcast cities so far:

TV One, the new channel targeting African American adults, will be added to the lineup of Comcast’s expanded basic package, the most popular level of service, in major markets comprising 2.2 million subscribers in Atlanta, Detroit and Flint, MI, as well as Comcast’s entire Atlantic division, which includes Washington and Baltimore.

TV One will be available to 550,000 Comcast subscribers in the city of Atlanta; 175,000 subscribers in Detroit and Flint, MI; and 1.475 million subscribers in the company’s Atlantic region, which includes the cities of Washington, Baltimore, Richmond, VA and Ocean City, MD, as well as Baltimore, Montgomery, Prince Georges, Howard and Anne Arundel counties in Maryland; Arlington County and Alexandria, VA; and Dover and Rehoboth Beach, DE.

TV One will be added to Comcast’s expanded basic package at no additional charge to subscribers.