It's All Shiny and New

It's All Shiny and New

VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of September 9 - September 15 2005

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

"MY FAIR BRADY" AND "BREAKING BONADUCE" MAKE A DOUBLE SERIES PREMIERE SUNDAY ON VH1

Premiering Sunday September 11 "My Fair Brady" 9:30PM* and "Breaking Bonaduce 10:30PM*

"My Fair Brady's" Christopher Knight, better known as Peter Brady of the 70s phenomenon, The Brady Bunch, and Adrianne Curry, the first ever crowned, "America's Next Top Model," first met filming VH1's "Surreal Life 4." Now, almost a year later, they are in love and living together. Initially, Chris asked Adrianne Curry to move to Los Angeles and live with him until she got on her feet; got a car, and got an apartment. Now, months later, there's no car, there's no apartment and Chris is starting to wonder if he did the right thing by having Adrianne move in with him.

"Breaking Bonaduce" offers a compelling, offbeat look inside the myriad of issues that exist in the relationship between Danny Bonaduce, his wife, Gretchen, and their two children. For the first time ever in non-scripted television, a series will be told through a combination of couples therapy and reality. The Bonaduces will be guided and challenged by their combative therapist, Dr. Garry Corgiatt. Dr. Garry is their sounding board, sparring partner and hopefully their conduit to success. However, with the mountain of issues, demons, quirks and phobias that define the Bonaduce's relationship, Dr. Garry will have his work cut out for him.

On Friday, September 9 "Tommy Lee Goes to College" #105

As the end of the semester draws near, Tommy knows he has to prep for finals. What better way then to get a hot study buddy?

(Begins at 10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/tommy_lee_goes_to_college/series.jhtml

"Gene Simmons' Rock School" #104

Gene allocates the roles of stylists, manager and stage designers and then leaves the children on their own to work out how to perform together as a band. He then takes the Deputy Headmistress back to his home in LA and as his date for the American Music Awards. While he's away the band struggles to write and learn a song, and chaos breaks out as they turn on the lead singer for failing to sing in tune and on beat. Gene returns to announce that their first gig singing "Wild Thing" is to be in front of the children's parents in the school theatre.

(Premieres at 10: 30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/rock_school/series.jhtml

On Saturday, September 10 "Rock Star: INXS-Competition " #109

Tonight's performances are a combination of fan-selected songs and original compositions, and while everyone does well with their two song mini- sets, Jordis has a tougher time than most. Suzie and J.D. both put on a great show for the audience, but INXS pegs Marty's ready-for-radio original, "Trees," as the hit of the night.

(Premieres at 5:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

"Rock Star: INXS-Elimination " #109

The Rockers have done their best their best on stage-now its up to INXS to decide who stays and who goes home.

(Premieres at 6:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

"ReAct Now: Music and Relief Benefit Concert" (Commercial Free) This four-hour, LIVE concert event will span four cities and feature Dave Matthews Band, Rob Thomas, Linkin Park's Chester Bennington, David Banner, Gretchen Wilson, John Mellencamp and more. VH1 will simulcast the event with MTV, CMT, MTV2, MTVU, VH1 Classic, Overdrive and V-Spot. Proceeds from the show will go to the American Red Cross.

(Premieres at 8:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/react_now/series.jhtml

On Sunday, September 11 "Rock Star: INXS" #110 The aftermath of the elimination is revealed in this new episode. (Premieres at 8:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

"The Surreal Life" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

Today is Press Day for the Surreal Lifers - reporters and photographers from various media will be visiting the mansion for interviews and photo shoots. Janice and Omarosa butt heads immediately and often in-front of the press. Then it's time for the Dysfunctional-Family portrait. Janice is asked to pose with a knife near Omarosa and the fur starts to fly! The day ends with Omarosa packing her bags to leave the house ...

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_surreal_life_5/series.jhtml

"My Fair Brady" *SERIES PREMIERE* See description above (Premieres at 9:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/my_fair_brady/series.jhtml

"Breaking Bonaduce"*SERIES PREMIERE* See description above (Premieres at 10:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/breaking_bonaduce/series.jhtml

On Monday, September 12 "The Fabulous Life of Desperate Housewives"

A year ago Eva Longoria, Nicollette Sheridan, Teri Hatcher, Marcia Cross, and Felicity Huffman were LA actresses whose careers were in desperate need of a break. But on October 3, 2004 with the premiere of Desperate Housewives and its breakout success these five women went from no-names to household names. Weaving expert interviews, field segments and candid footage, get ready as this show gives viewers a rare glimpse into how these Desperate Housewives live ultra-fabulously.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, September 13 "Storytellers: Dave Matthews Band"

Dave Matthews Band took their performance from the arenas they typically play to a more intimate setting for a taping of "VH1 Storytellers" at the BAM Harvey Theatre in Brooklyn. In quintessential "Storytellers" form, the band (Dave Matthews, Stefan Lessard, Leroi Moore, Boyd Tinsley, and Carter Beauford) answer questions from fans and in a new interview give an honest and revealing look at the stories behind the songs. The setlist includes DMB favorites "Where Are You Going?" "Ants Marching," and "Too Much," as well as "American Baby," "Dreamgirl," "Steady As We Go," and "Lousiana Bayou" from their latest album Stand Up.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/storytellers/series.jhtml

Wednesday, September 14

"Paul McCartney: Creation and Chaos in the Backyard" Paul McCartney takes VH1 on the creative journey to record his new album.

(Premieres at 7:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/concerts/series.jhtml

Thursday, September 15

"VH1 Goes Inside: America's Next Top Model" Take a look at the inner-workings of this hit series before the new season begins!

(Airs at 7:00 p.m.)

ON VH1 CLASSIC

Taped in his own home state of New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen eloquently discusses his music when VH1 Classic premieres "Storytellers: Bruce Springsteen" on Friday, September 9 at 9:00 PM. Springsteen treats fans to an intimate performance as he performs songs from his new upcoming Devils & Dust as well as his classics. This solo acoustic show will follow in the "Storytellers" format as Springsteen gives an honest and revealing look into his song-writing process. Viewers will get a unique opportunity to hear the inspiration and stories behind such hits as "Blinded by the Light," "Brilliant Disguise" (which he performs with his wife Patti Scialfa), "The Rising," "Thunder Road" and from his newest album the title track "Devils & Dust" and "Jesus Was An Only Son."

Then on Sunday, September 11 at 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM VH1 Classic premieres an all-new "All Star Jams with Les Paul." The legendary rocker was in-studio to promote his new album Les Paul and Friends -- American Made World Played. Paul spoke with VH1 Classic host Eddie Trunk about inventing the first electric guitar as well as multi-track recording. He also discussed his lifelong friendships with other musicians including Steve Miller and Bing Crosby.

http://www.vh1classic.com/

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