Bravo Introduces New Original Series and Mini-series for 2000-01 Season; Alan Alda Hosts "INFLUENCES" Premiering August 6; Depardieu Returns for "BALZAC" October 23 and 24.Entertainment Editors NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--April 11, 2000 Bravo announced today the premiere of its new original weekly series, THE MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO'S INFLUENCES, marking the first-ever continuous television series effort by the renowned Museum. This series of original half-hour shows will be hosted by film and television veteran, Alan Alda Alan Alda (born January 28, 1936) is a five-time Emmy Award-winning, six-time Golden Globe-winning, Academy Award-nominated American actor. He is perhaps most famous for his role as Hawkeye Pierce in the television series M*A*S*H. , and premieres exclusively on Bravo on Sunday, August 6 at 7:30PM. Also announced today was the return to the network of powerhouse actor Gerard Depardieu Noun 1. Gerard Depardieu - French film actor (born in 1948) Depardieu in BALZAC: A LIFE OF PASSION, a two-part mini-series brought to life by the same production team that created Bravo's wildly successful 1999 mini-series, The Count of Monte Cristo Count of Monte Cristo Edmond Dantes; wrongly imprisoned in the dungeons of Chateau D’If. . [Fr. Lit.: The Count of Monte Cristo, Magill I, 158–160] See : Imprisonment Count of Monte Cristo . "INFLUENCES launches Bravo's first partnership with The Museum of Television & Radio, one that we hope to see flourish over the coming years," states Frances Berwick, Senior Vice President, Programming. "With BALZAC, Bravo is looking to expand on the remarkable success of last year's premiere of The Count of Monte Cristo, which also starred Depardieu and was produced by the same artistic team." THE MUSEUM OF TELEVISION & RADIO'S INFLUENCES Premieres August 6 at 7:30PM/ET Beginning this August, Bravo brings the past and present together to illustrate television's significant place in history. Hosted by Alan Alda, INFLUENCES explores the work of prominent television writers, directors, actors and comedians by examining the influences from the past that have formed their careers. Half-hour episodes feature guests--including Tracy Ullman, Roseanne, Mandy Patinkin Mandel Bruce Patinkin (born November 30, 1952) is a Tony Award winning and Emmy Award winning American actor of stage and screen, as well as a renowned tenor. Biography Early life and David Chase--telling their own personal stories of inspiration, struggle and ultimate success. Archival clips of both the subjects' own work and that of their influences are used throughout the episode for further illustration. Additional guests will include Tom Fontana Tom Fontana is an American writer, producer born on 12 September 1951 in Buffalo, New York, U.S. He is the writer/producer for Oz, The Jury, The Beat, The Bedford Diaries, and St. Elsewhere. , Tyne Daly Tyne Daly (born Ellen Tyne Daly on February 21, 1946 in Madison, Wisconsin) is an Emmy Award and Tony Award-winning American stage and screen actress. Personal life Daly was born into a creative family; she is the daughter of actor James Daly. , Ted Danson This biographical article or section needs additional references for verification. Please help [ to improve this article] by adding additional sources. Unverifiable material about living persons must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. and Marshall Herskovitz & Ed Zwick. INFLUENCES was produced in association with Rocket Science rocket science n. 1. Rocketry. 2. Informal An endeavor requiring great intelligence or technical ability. Laboratories. BALZAC: A LIFE OF PASSION Premieres October 23 and 24 at 8:00PM/ET The life of Honore de Balzac makes its U.S. television debut in BALZAC: A LIFE OF PASSION, a two-part mini-series premiering on Bravo Monday, October 23 and Tuesday, October 24 at 8:00PM/ET. Starring international superstars Gerard Depardieu, Fanny Ardant Fanny Marguerite Judith Ardant (born March 22, 1949 in Saumur, Maine-et-Loire, France) is a French actress. Ardant grew up in Monaco until age 17 when she moved to Aix-en-Provence to study at the Institut d'études politiques d'Aix-en-Provence. and Jeanne Moreau, BALZAC is the saga of the literary genius behind such 19th Century classics as Cousin Bette, Eugenie Grandet, The Girl with the Golden Eyes and many others. The biographical film centers on Balzac's ambitious and excessive lifestyle and equal affection for art and women. As with Bravo's lavish presentation of The Count of Monte Cristo, BALZAC will air in French with English sub-titles. Bravo, The Film and Arts Network, offers critically acclaimed American and international films as well as performing arts, including dance, theater, classical music and jazz. Bravo is available to 50 million homes nationwide. |
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