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As from Friday 2nd October The Open Broadcast Network will be showing many
new exciting series for all OBN viewers.
The new programmes will include more light entertainment for all the family on Friday evenings, more children's programmes on Saturday and Sunday evenings, plus documentaries, dramas and top movies throughout the week for all the family to enjoy. The OBN is continually revising its schedule to tailor-make it for its valued viewers to make the programme schedule interesting and varied - every effort is made to suit everyone's tastes. OBN hopes these programmes will attract an even wider audience and provide the regular viewers with even more choice. For further information contact: Sally Aldred, Manager Press & Publicity OBN * 00 387 71 212 950 Note for Editors: Starting on Friday 2nd October at 20:35 will be a new American series, FAMILY MATTERS, a half hour comedy focusing on the members of the close-knit Winslow family where the only things that really count are love, laughter and of course 'FAMILY MATTERS'. At the helm of the Winslow clan is Carl (Reginald Vel Johnson also seen in Die Hard), a tough Chicago cop who transforms into a teddy bear at home. His wife, Harriette (Jo Marie Payton Noble seen in perfect Strangers), not only works but tends to the needs of their diverse family, including the eldest child Eddie (Darius McCrary), witty daughter Laura (Kellie Shanygne Williams), young nephew Richie Crawford (Bryton BcClure) and mother-in-law Mother Winslow (Rosetta LeNoire). Adding to the confusion is the Winslow's nerdy, accident-prone neighbor, Steve Urkel (played by Jaleel White), who is a constant source of irritation to everyone, especially Carl. If only their house was as big as their hearts ! As the Winslows brace themselves for life's inevitable ups and downs, they continually prove that FAMILY MATTERS. *** The other new American series is GROWING PAINS scheduled at 21:05 which will follow FAMILY MATTERS and continue the Friday evening light entertainment theme. GROWING PAINS focuses on the members of the Seavers family as they tackle everyday life individually and as a family. Parents, Maggie Seaver (Joanna Kerns) and Jason Seaver (Alan Thicke) have decided to make certain adjustments in their life which has involved Maggie rejoining the work force as newspaper reporter and her psychiatrist husband moving his practice to the home. Jason misses the times he once spent alone with Maggie, and Maggie is having housewife withdrawal symptoms. But the Seavers, the warmth of the family unit makes it all worthwhile even though communication at the breakfast table is sometimes difficult with their three children. Mike (Kirk Cameron) is a typically 'cool', clever 15-year old ruled by his hormones. Carol (Tracey Gold) at 13 is a precocious whiz-kid who would rather concern herself with the degenerating matter in the universe than think about boys and 9-year old Ben (Jeremy Miller) lives only for television. Don't miss this witty account of life in the Seaver's household as they experience their own GROWING PAINS ! *** For the younger viewers OBN have just the right combination of programmes which will certainly keep them entertained ! Continuing with family programming on early Saturday evenings are four new series starting Saturday 3rd October with TALES FROM CRYPTKEEPER, a new mock horror animation scheduled for 18:25. The other three family comedy series are from Canada and USA, SQUAWK BOX scheduled for 18:50 is a series of fast pace jokes for younger children, MANIAC MANSION scheduled for 19:15 and WHO'S THE BOSS scheduled for 19:35 - great family viewing ! For the adult viewers of OBN don't miss TAXICAB CONFESSIONS. Scheduled for 00:30 on Sunday 3rd October listen to the true confessions of people catching taxis in New York and Las Vegas late night. The secret cameras don't miss anything ! This is a programme not for the faint hearted ! *** Sunday evenings will see two new series beginning on 4th October, HAPPILY EVER AFTER, scheduled for 18:25 which is a modernised adaptation of fairy-tales which will appeal to all children and KUMST & CO, scheduled every other Sunday at 22:00 which will appeal to the older audience. KUMST & CO is produced by Deutsche Welle TV in Germany and is a weekly cultural magazine programme which presents not only the classics in art, but also the everyday pop culture. Trends as well as traditions are the subject of arts unlimited. A wide variety from the classical concert to the techno-discotheque, from the 'Hands in Prayer' by Durer to the 'computer-glove' in virtual reality, from antique drama to an experimental art performance. *** Tuesday night is definitely a night to stay in and tune in to OBN. On Tuesday 6th October viewers can catch three new series starting with a new soap KNOT'S LANDING which is very similar to DALLAS and DYNASTY. Scheduled for Tuesdays at 20:35 viewers can watch how the different families living in Knot's Landing, USA, cope with intrigue, wealth, passion and general everyday life. This weekly all-American glamorous serial is like a book you can't put down ! Directly following KNOT'S LANDING will be the film THE ADDAMS FAMILY, the first movie in a new series KINO COCA-COLA scheduled every Tuesday night at 21:15. THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a delightful comedy based on Charles Addam's macabre cartoon family. A greedy lawyer tries to acquire the Addams family fortune by planting an imposter in the household who claims to be the long-lost Uncle Fester. A fun film for all the family and a new movie every week ! Back to reality tune into GLOBAL LINKS , scheduled for 23:05 also on Tuesday. An interesting documentary about development within different countries and the problems endured to get to where they are today. *** Wednesday's line up introduces two new series, B.I.G for all the music lovers, scheduled for every other week at 22:20 starting 14th October. B.I.G, another programme produced by Deutche Welle TV, is about the hottest hits in Germany. The DW-TV hit parade presents the 40 most frequently sold singles in Germany in a 30-minute broadcast. The programme is snappy and groovy. B.I.G is the top selling hits of the third largest music market of the world and will appeal to all the music lovers amongst the audience. Later on Wednesdays at 23:05 viewers can curl up and watch GHOST HUNTERS. A British production investigating paranormal goings-on in haunted houses. Teams of paranormal investigators set up their highly scientific equipment and infra-red cameras in the hope to catch just a glimpse of something unusual. Keep the lights on when you watch this programme !
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