SILVER SPRING, MD—TV One unveiled its lineup of holiday programming, which will include the premiere of two original specials, the network’s first-ever
holiday variety show, “One Christmas”, on Saturday, November 30, 8PM/ET, and Russ Parr’s latest feature film, family drama A Christmas Blessing,
on Saturday, December 7, 8PM/ET. Additionally, TV One will air Christmas-themed episodes of the network’s original sitcoms “Love That Girl” and “The Rickey
Smiley Show.”
“Our Christmas programming lineup is truly robust, catering to a full spectrum of holiday sentiments. Viewers can enjoy timely episodes of our fan-favorite
sitcoms, while Russ Parr’s touching new film dissects the themes of love and loss, family and redemption,” said D’Angela Proctor, SVP of Programming and
Production for TV One. “Balancing these scripted offerings is our “One Christmas” special featuring an incredible lineup of R&B and gospel artists
performing holiday favorites—so there is truly something everyone can enjoy.”
Program descriptions and air dates are as follows:
Saturday, November 30, 8PM/ET:
“One Christmas”
Co-hosted by husband-and-wife duo, author and film executive DeVon Franklin and actress Meagan Good, this pre-taped, two-hour music, dance, spoken word and
comedy showcase was filmed at the historic Howard Theater in Washington D.C. Anchored by music performances from Anthony Hamilton, Ron and Ernie Isley,
Syleena Johnson, Kem, Ledisi, Lil’ Mo, Chanté Moore, Marvin Sapp, Richard Smallwood, Angie Stone and 3WB (3 Winans Brothers) covering holiday classics, the
variety special also features a special dance segment, personal Christmas anecdotes from the performers and additional celebrity guests, and a tribute to
members of the U.S. Armed Forces. “One Christmas’ is produced by Favor International and Moxy Media. Lamar Chase is producer for TV One and Tia Smith is
executive in charge of production for TV One.
Friday, December 6, 9PM/ET:
Love That Girl – “Happy Hold Up Day”
The whole gang gets taken hostage on Christmas Eve by a down-and-out married couple running from the police after a bank robbery.
Saturday, December 7, 8PM/ET:
A Christmas Blessing
This moving family drama chronicles the parallel hardships of Pamela Cleveland (Lisa Arrindell Anderson), a mother of four whose husband, Charles (David
Banner), has been killed in action while serving in Afghanistan, and Earl James (Omari Hardwick), a fresh divorcee. While Pamela combats immeasurable grief
and a flood of concerns as a new widow, Earl combats anxiety and struggles to maintain custody of and contact with his two sons. Pamela and Earl’s lives
are forever transformed when their seemingly separate paths intersect and together, they learn the realities of dating and single-parenthood, the
importance of family and the true meaning of Christmas. A Christmas Blessing is produced for TV One by Uptoparr Productions, Inc. and executive
produced by Russ Parr. Lamar Chase is producer for TV One and Tia Smith is executive in charge of production for TV One.
Friday, December 13, 9PM/ET:
The Rickey Smiley Show – “Captive Christmas”
When Rickey and the family get trapped at the church by a freak snowstorm, they take a moment to reminisce on the holiday harmony generated by their strong
family connections.
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