via press release:
A&E PRESENTS THE NEW REAL-LIFE SERIES “KIRSTIE ALLEY’S BIG LIFE”
SERIES WILL GIVE FANS ACCESS TO EMMY & GOLDEN GLOBE WINNER KIRSTIE ALLEY’S LIFE INCLUDING HER BATTLE WITH WEIGHT LOSS
PREMIERES SUNDAY, MARCH 21 AT 10PM ET/PT ON A&E WITH
BACK-TO-BACK EPISODES
New York, NY – February 5, 2010 – A&E presents “Kirstie Alley’s Big Life,” a new real-life series that will chronicle the extraordinary life of Golden Globe and two-time Emmy winner Kirstie Alley from her journey with her weight loss program to her life as a single mother trying to raise two normal teenagers in the Hollywood spotlight. The series premieres Sunday, March 21 at 10PM ET/PT with back-to-back episodes.
Many people remember Kirstie as a Romulan-Vulcan officer in Star Trek II, a sexy Emmy-winner as Rebecca Howe in “Cheers,” the star of blockbuster films Look Who’s Talking and Drop Dead Gorgeous and of course, for her star turns in “Veronica's Closet” and “Fat Actress.” For three decades Kirstie has been making headlines and staying in the forefront of the American conscience. Now, she’s granting her fans unprecedented access inside her life…and what a life it is.
“This show has been cathartic for me...shown me who I really am...again,” says Alley, “And it’s really freaking funny.”
One major theme in the series will be chronicling Kirstie’s comedic and unique take on her battle with weight loss, which coincides with the launch of her new weight loss company. She's also producing a feature film, patenting multiple inventions, working hard to raise two normal Hollywood teenagers, True and Lillie, taking care of eight ringtail lemurs, and on top of everything, looking for love…nothing like a little pressure.
“Kirstie Alley’s Big Life” is produced by FremantleMedia North America for A&E Network. George Moll and Kirstie Alley serve as Executive Producers. Robert Sharenow and Colleen Conway will serve as Executive Producers for A&E.
About A&E Network
A&E is “Real Life. Drama.” Now reaching more than 99 million homes, A&E is television that you can’t turn away from; where unscripted shows are dramatic and scripted dramas are authentic. A&E offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment; ranging from the network’s original scripted series, to signature non-fiction franchises, including the Emmy-winning “Intervention,” “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” “Hoarders,” “Paranormal State” and “Criss Angel Mindfreak,” and the most successful justice shows on cable, including “The First 48” and “Manhunters.” The A&E website is located at www.aetv.com. For more press information and photography please visit us on the web at www.aetvpress.com.
About FremantleMedia North America
FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) is the U.S. production division of global media giant FremantleMedia. Based in Burbank, California, FMNA produces entertaining and innovative programs for network, cable, syndicated and online platforms, including the Emmy-nominated musical/reality phenomenon “American Idol" (FOX), “America’s Got Talent” (NBC), “Can You Duet” (CMT), “The Chilli Project” (MTV), “Secret Girlfriend” (Comedy Central), “Let’s Make A Deal” (CBS), “Family Feud” (syndicated), and the longest-running game show in television history, “The Price Is Right” (CBS).
“. . . to her life as a single mother trying to raise two normal teenagers in the glare of her own desperate need for attention.”
Fixed it!
What ever happened to the “Arts”, in Arts & Entertainment. Hell, what happened to the “Entertainment”?
“This show has been cathartic for me…shown me who I really am…again,” says Alley, “And it’s really freaking funny.”
Another self-centered celebrity publicly handling her self-control issues with self-deprecating humor. Only this one will push a weight loss system she has been unable to follow herself. Pathologically pathetic and deceiving.
I’ve loved Kirstie in all her shows but Gee her starting a weight loss program would be like Madonna starting an acting program. Just can’t see it. Hope it works though…
Oh joy – more faked and scripted reality on A&E, the network that love to talk about how real and authentic they are
Time for her to go back to Jenny Craig?
i really am tired of the A&E reality shows.
Gene Simmons was cool
i watched an episode or 2 of the Jackson show but was never really “in” to it.
i’ll try this out but only cause i just started getting into Cheers.
I can’t wait for this AND for more information about Kirtie Alley’s products! She’s a wonderful person in addition to being talent. I lovezzzzzzzzzzzzz me that Kit Kat! =;-)
She should just accept her weight and play overweight characters.
Delta Burke kept working for years after gaining weight.
Didn’t stop Roseanne.
Plenty of overweight actors on shows from other countries.
As many overweight people as we have in USA we should have more on TV here.
Everybody can’t be Calista Flockheart,
nor should they try.
“In HUGE entertainment news…”
Joel McHale is so very blessed with job security.
You know…this could be a first.
Maybe we could have her finally show us all the Scientology crap seeing she is such a noted member (had been noted to have donated 5 million to them at one point).
Of course, we will most likely see her “gloss” over that part of her life…thus reality, it will not be.
Cheers