Critically-lauded “Shark Tank” Returns to ABC Primetime
August 10, 2010 by Monique Moss · Leave a Comment
The ABC Television Network has ordered eight additional episodes of the critically-acclaimed series “Shark Tank,” the reality series that gives budding entrepreneurs a chance to make their dreams come true and become successful — and possibly wealthy — business people from Emmy Award®-Winning Producer Mark Burnett (“The Apprentice,” “Survivor”). The aspiring entrepreneurs must first try to convince five tough, multi-millionaire tycoons to part with their own hard-earned cash and give them the funding they need to jumpstart their business ideas.
Enter the Sharks of “Shark Tank,” self-made successful business people whose own entrepreneurial dreams came true. The five Sharks are fashion icon DAYMOND JOHN, real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, “infomercial” industry pioneer Kevin Harrington, technology innovator Robert Herjavec and financial expert Kevin O’Leary.
Joining the panel of Sharks for three episodes will be comedian Jeff Foxworthy. A self-made successful businessman in his own right, Foxworthy expanded his popular work in stand-up comedy into an empire of albums, books, hit comedy tours, and forays into television and radio, including his current work as host of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” Foxworthy is the largest selling comedy-recording artist of all time.
As an entrepreneur, Foxworthy has a line of greeting cards and specialty products through American Greetings that are available at all Wal-Mart store; he has a line of You Might Be A Redneck If….calendars through Andrews McMeel Publishing, which have sold millions of copies; he also has his own line of beef jerky, as well as a line of barbeque sauces. In October 2003, the Nevada Gaming Commission granted approval for Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. to place its Jeff Foxworthy(tm) You Might Be A Redneck If…(r) video slot games in Nevada casinos. Station Casinos, Inc. was granted the right to introduce Aristocrat’s Jeff Foxworthy games into its 11 Las Vegas valley casino properties exclusively for 45 days prior to the game’s release to other Las Vegas off-Strip casino properties.
“Shark Tank” will return to production this Fall and will air in 2011.
Mark Burnett, Clay Newbill and Phil Gurin are the executive producers of “Shark Tank,” based on the Japanese “Dragons’ Den” format created by Nippon Television Network Corporation. The series is from Sony Pictures Television.
Go to: www.daymondjohn.com
Media Contacts: Dina White dina@integrated-pr.com or Monique Moss monique@integrated-pr.com
FRIENDLY HOUSE LA Presents 21st Annual Award Luncheon Honoree MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
August 10, 2010 by Monique Moss · Leave a Comment
Marianne Williamson, NY Times bestselling author and internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, will be honored with the prestigious “Woman of the Year” award at Friendly House’s 21st Annual Awards Luncheon on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Co-luncheon chair and longtime Board member, Kathleen Silver, will receive the “Excellent Service Award” announced today by Friendly House Exec. Director Peggy Albrecht.
Marianne, a tireless activist in her native Los Angeles, is renown as a best-selling author of ten books including A Return to Love, Everyday Grace, A Woman’s Worth, Illuminata and her current title, The Age of Miracles. Her acceptance will include a one-time only presentation on “Living Miraculously.”
Former honorees include Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Anne (Mrs. Kirk) Douglas, Candy Spelling, Carol Burnett, Betty Ford, Wallis Annenberg, Jamie McCourt, Barbara Sinatra and Ginny Mancini.
Kathleen Silver, who co-chairs this year’s Luncheon along with Peggy Albrecht, has been very active in the oldest women’s recovery program in the country for the past decade. Her tireless devotion has impacted countless lives and improved the reach and effectiveness of the respected nonprofit.
Friendly House’s star-studded 21st Annual Luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 9th at Beverly Hilton Hotel’s International Ballroom with silent auction beginning at 11 am. Individual tickets are $150 with Silver Circle tables at $3,000 and Gold Circle at $4,000 for a table of ten. For tickets/reservations, please call (213) 389-8810 or visit www.friendlyhousela.org
Event specifics: http://friendlyhousela.org/event.aspx?id=2009121413534915476172254102
ABOUT FRIENDLY HOUSE
Friendly House, the oldest women’s recovery program in the country, was founded in 1951 to assist women recovering from the diseases of alcoholism and drug addiction. They have successfully treated over 6500 women, with a substantial success rate. Friendly House, currently celebrating its 59th year helping women in recovery, has two residences, the newest of which is located in West Los Angeles donated by the William Shatner Family Foundation. No individual has ever been turned away from Friendly House for lack of funds. They are completely dependent upon fundraising activities and private donations. They receive no state, federal, or local funding.
Press Contact: Monique Moss 310-858-8230; 310-994-4582 monique@integrated-pr.com