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  • The 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments on TV Land and TV Guide

    The 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments on TV Land and TV Guide

    MUMBAI: From Muhammad Ali raising the torch at the 1996 Olympics to Janet Jackson’s famous wardrobe malfunction at The Superbowl, American television has provided some significant and surprising moments in history.

    US publication TV Guide and channel TV Land will premiere The 100 Most Unexpected TV Moments tonight 5 December 2005. This five-part special — which coincides with the publication of TV Guide’s editorial feature — looks at some of the most unexpected milestones in US television history.

    100 Most Unexpected TV Moments on TV Land features archival clips, interviews and rare appearances by celebrities who discuss the impact of television’s most unanticipated moments.

    Topics to be covered will range from the Al and Tipper Gore 
    kiss to the late crooning sensation Frank Sinatra being surprised by the appearance of his new bride, actress Mia Farrow, on What’s My Line?

    From the surprising reunion of Sonny and Cher on Late Night with David Letterman to the bewildering St. Elsewhere finale to the Jackson Superbowl incident which is at num,ber four, this countdown special showcases the moments that have become indelibly etched in memories and will stand the test of time.

    Tyson biting Holyfield’s ear during a boxing match is the second most memorable moment. The top spot goes to finale of Newhart. This series reflects on more than 50 years of televised moments. It will span the spectrum of TV genres, including news, dramas, soaps, comedies, talk shows and sports.

    The hightlights for the all time moments include eight Game Show moments like when contestant Yolanda Bowersley’s top came down on The Price is Right. The famour ice skating scandal involving Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan that showed how bitter sporting rivalry can be is at number nine.

    As far as awards shows are concerned the 1972 Oscars are featured. This was when Sacheen Littlefeather accepted an award on behalf of Marlon Brando who won for The Godfather. As far as music is concerned one time capsule moment that made the list is Courtney Love crashing Madonna’s interview during MTV’s Video Music Awards in 1995.

  • UK prodn company comes out with Holyfield doc

    MUMBAI: UK production company JH2 Media has announced that it has made a one-hour documentary on one of the greatest boxers and sporting legends of all time, Evander Holyfield titled The Real Deal. It is available to licence and the company will bring the programme to MipTV which takes place in Cannes from 11-15 April 2005.
     

    The Real Deal was shot throughout last year and had unprecedented access to the man himself, to his family, friends and business associates.

    The story, which follows Evander’s comeback fight against James Toney offers an insight into the boxing hero, his $200 million fortune, his public life. Also in focus is the infamous brutal ear-biting incident with his nemesis Mike Tyson, his business empire, his turbulent personal life and his incredible rise from poverty to become undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World.
     
     

    Holyfield will be flying in to make a special guest appearance promoting The Real Deal at MipTV 2005. He says, “Over the years I have had so much controversial press, I’m just thankful that Jennifer gave me the opportunity to set the record straight, funny I thought this opening would have gone through a US producer, but the UK got the edge and the scoop.”

    JH2’s MD and The Real Deal’s executive producer Jennifer Hughes says, “Evander and his people have been great throughout the whole process and we have been able to create the piece of programming we had always envisaged.

    “I have had the opportunity to interview a number of A list celebrities with all kinds of trappings of wealth, whilst Evander falls into that category, it was so refreshing to see that his fortune has no real influence on his humble personality. He was just so kind and honest, I guess it was perfect timing, Evander wanted to talk and JH2 were right there.”

    The documentary is the latest in a string of programmes produced by JH2 Media. JH2 Media has also announced that they have secured an international co-distribution partnership with Sports Entertainment Television, who are responsible for various network territories.