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[04/14/09 - 08:45 AM]
Bravo Writes a New Chapter with Development of Scripted Series and Live Weekly Topical Show
New additions include "American Artist," "Design Sixx," "Kell on Earth" and "Launch My Line."

[via press release from Bravo]

BRAVO WRITES A NEW CHAPTER WITH DEVELOPMENT OF SCRIPTED SERIES AND LIVE WEEKLY TOPICAL SHOW

Network Expands Programming By Double Digits In 2009 And Unveils Series Development Deal With Demi Moore & Katalyst Media Team Of Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Rod Aissa And Karey Burke; Series Pick-Ups For Sarah Jessica Parker & Magical Elves' "American Artist" And Kelly Cutrone Docu-Series

"Shear Genius" Returns For Third Season With New Host Camila Alves and Series Judge Jonathan Antin

Bravo Adds Nearly 100 New Advertisers, First Quarter Ad Revenue Up 21% Year-Over-Year

NEW YORK - April 14, 2009 - Coming off its best year ever across all metrics in 2008 and kicking off 2009 with its best first quarter ever, Bravo unveiled its biggest slate ever of returning hit shows, series pick-ups and development deals. The announcements, made today at an upfront presentation held in New York, included news that for the first time, Bravo will expand development into the scripted genre, and that the cabler will be increasing their original programming hours by double digits. Additionally, Bravo announced development of a new docu-series from executive producers Demi Moore and the Katalyst Media team of Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Rod Aissa and Karey Burke, and series pick-ups for two Magical Elves' shows, the docu-series "Kell on Earth" (wt) featuring Kelly Cutrone, and "American Artist" (wt), also produced by Sarah Jessica Parker's Pretty Matches and Eli Holzman. The details were unveiled by Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Bravo Media.

"In 2008, Bravo set the bar very high," said Berwick. "We expanded our subscribers to over 90 million homes and experienced our third consecutive record-breaking best year ever across all platforms - on-air, online, in sales and with industry-leading innovations in interactive and new media. In 2009, you can expect even more Bravo in your day-to-day lives with brand extensions for all our major franchises, from podbusters to new digital initiatives, which will put the Bravo Media brand in front of millions of our affluent consumers."

Driven by quality content, genres and personalities, Bravo consistently delivers the most affluent, educated, and engaged audience in all of cable entertainment - an audience whose passionate engagement translates to being the No. 1 cable network in commercial message, product placement recall and brand opinion lift, according to IAG Research. The network added nearly 100 new advertisers in 2008 and posted double-digit revenue growth, with broadcast upfront dollars up 33 percent and first quarter ad revenue up 21 percent versus first quarter 2008.The network also celebrated its most award-winning year ever with Primetime Emmy, James Beard, Tech and Engineering Emmy, GLAAD, Peabody, Diversity, Interactive TV, Bloggie and Mobile Excellence Award wins.

"Bravo remains a bright spot in the current economic climate by offering accountability to our clients, with proof of results and great overall value," said Susan Malfa, Senior Vice President Sales, Bravo and Oxygen Media. "Over the past few years, we have consistently increased our audience, lowered our median age and our viewers have more spending power. Bottom line - Brands do Better on Bravo."

The network's clients achieve better results when they Bravo their brands - in 2008, Bravo accounted for 14 out of the top 15 product placements. Bravo also had its best sales year ever in every measure, with digital sales growing an incredible 89 percent, and in emerging media, an explosive 114 percent from 2007 to 2008. Brand integrations also increased a whopping 66 percent year-over-year. (Nielsen Market Breaks, IAG Research, Crisp/Mlogic & Omniture/Starcut)

As the network continues to expand its programming within its core of food, fashion, beauty, design and pop culture, Bravo announced its first foray into the scripted genre with two development deals that fit seamlessly into those affinity groups. From Laurence Andries ("Six Feet Under," "Alias") and executive producers Leslie Morgenstein and Bob Levy for Alloy Entertainment ("Gossip Girl"), comes "Blueprint," a serialized dramedy following the lives of two best friends - one straight, one gay - who own New York's hottest architecture and interior design firm.

From Jonathan Prince ("The Cleaner," "Cane" and the Emmy winning NBC series "American Dreams") and Alana Sanko ("Murphy Brown," and award-winning children's television including "Just for Kicks" and "DragonTales") comes "30 Under 30." The series centers around young, influential up-and-comers who have earned a coveted spot on an annual "30 Under 30" list. The series follows these characters - among them a sexy young chef, a gossip blogger, an avant garde artist and a high end real estate agent - after being honored at a big event in New York. These hot and talented young professionals are all over the New York social scene living dynamic, glamorous, and sometimes scandalous lives, which cleverly intersect and collide.

The network announced the expansion into the weekly topical arena with the "Watch What Happens" series, a live interactive series that debuted online and will move on-air hosted by Bravo programming executive Andy Cohen. Bravo also confirmed a sixth season of the No.1 food show on cable, the Emmy and James Beard award-winning "Top Chef," with host Padma Lakshmi, lead judge Tom Colicchio and judges Gail Simmons and Toby Young; a fifth season of "The Real Housewives of Orange County;" and the pick-up of the new docu-series "Design Sixx" (wt), featuring husband and wife design team Cortney and Robert Novogratz; and the fashion creative competition series "Launch My Line."

As previously noted, Bravo announced development of an exciting new docu-series from executive producers Demi Moore and the Katalyst Media team of Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Rod Aissa and Karey Burke, following celebrity event planner and florist, Eric Buterbaugh, "Eric B" (working title). The network also announced development of "Secret Life of Supermodels," featuring world renowned supermodels Carol Alt, Maggie Rizer, Frederique Van Der Wal, Mariel Hemingway, Irina Pantaeva and Patricia Velasquez, "Jackie's Gym Takeover" with Jackie Warner, "Laura Bennett" (wt) and "Social Heights." Previously announced pick-ups for new and returning series include "Chef Academy," "Miami Social," "Double Exposure," "The Fashion Show," "NYC Prep," "Top Chef Masters," "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," "Inside The Actors Studio," the fifth season of "Kathy Griffin My Life on The D-List," the third seasons of "Shear Genius," "Flipping Out" and "Million Dollar Listing," and the second seasons of "The Rachel Zoe Project," " The Real Housewives of Atlanta," and "Tabatha's Salon Takeover." (Complete show descriptions below).

The network unveiled talent announcements for two creative competition series. Model and designer Camilla Alves joins the third season of "Shear Genius" as host, and famed hairstylist Jonathan Antin ("Blow Out") returns to Bravo, joining Kim Vo as a series judge. Acclaimed designers, twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared2, join "Launch My Line" as hosts, and fashion notables and retail icons Stephanie Greenfield and Lisa Klein will serve as judges.

In 2008, Bravo unveiled breakthrough interactive TV offerings including InfoFrame technology, allowing viewers to interact with shows and commercial spots, through the network's mobile (WAP) sites and other cutting edge applications. As a result, the network's wireless (WAP) site has increased participation with monthly page views increasing 255 percent since September. Meanwhile, after crossing the billion page views mark in 2008, Bravo Digital recorded significant first quarter numbers, with 96 million average monthly page views, 3.33 million average monthly unique visitors and 2.3 million average monthly video streams.

TelevisionWithoutPity.com, Bravo's popular website for TV junkies, will now be an official distribution partner for Hulu, the popular online service that offers over 40,000 premium videos from an extensive online video library, including full-length episodes from major television studios, full-length feature films from major studios, as well as news and other content from more than 130 content providers. Hulu's vast video library will be available on Television Without Pity, with new videos added every hour. Television Without Pity readers can browse or search for full TV episodes, full movies, original web video and clips and then watch them on Television Without Pity's website. In addition, Hulu video will be embedded each day in Television Without Pity's popular blogs, such as The Telefile, The Moviefile and Brilliant But Cancelled. The site is available at http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com/hulu.

Following are the new, returning and in development programming announcements for Bravo:

NEW SERIES - PICK-UPS:

AMERICAN ARTIST (working title)

Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Sarah Jessica Parker and her production company, Pretty Matches, will team with the Emmy-nominated Magical Elves ("Top Chef," "Project Runway") and Eli Holzman, to produce "American Artist" (wt), an hour long creative competition series among contemporary artists. "American Artist" will bring together twelve aspiring artists to compete for a gallery show, a cash prize and a sponsored national tour. In each episode, contestants will create unique works of art highlighting art's role in everyday life, while they compete and create in a range of disciplines including sculpture, painting, photography and industrial design (to name a few). In working beyond their preferred mediums, artists will have to adapt quickly to changes in order to succeed. Completed works of art will be appraised by a panel of top art world figures including fellow artists, gallerists, collectors, curators and critics. The finalists' work will be showcased in a nation-wide museum tour. "American Artist" is produced by Magical Elves and Pretty Matches for Bravo. Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Sarah Jessica Parker, Alison Benson and Eli Holzman serve as executive producers.

DESIGN SIXX (working title)

Husband and wife design team Cortney and Robert Novogratz have made it their business to seek out abandoned buildings across Manhattan. Their company, Sixx Design, has established an international reputation by taking those buildings and transforming them into multi-million dollar living spaces. But the Novogratz's are anything but your typical house-flippers. In addition to living in each of the homes they flip, the couple brings along their six children all under the age of 11 and Cortney is pregnant with a seventh child on the way. Life is chaotic for the family, but from chaos comes clarity with Cortney and Robert and their design team. "Design Sixx" (wt) is produced by Left/Right for Bravo. Ken Druckerman and Banks Tarver serve as executive producers.

KELL ON EARTH (Working Title)

Kelly Cutrone has been called one of the "coolest, scariest and New York-iest people ever" and, judging from her frank demeanor and fashion world credibility, it's easy to see why. Bravo takes a no-holds-barred look into the life of one of America's most legitimate tastemakers as she balances running her wildly successful fashion PR company, People's Revolution, with being a single mother and one of New York's most notable women about town. "Kell on Earth" (wt) is produced by the Emmy-nominated Magical Elves for Bravo. Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz and Kelly Cutrone serve as executive producers.

LAUNCH MY LINE

"Launch My Line," (previously announced as "Celebrity Sew-Off") Bravo's newest fashion competition series, features 10 established fashion designers paired with pop culture notables, who are highly regarded in their own field of expertise, but have always dreamed of having their own line. From stylists, music producers, event planners to CEOs and choreographers, the notables will work with the established designers to bring their vision to life and create a fashion line. In the end, one team will be declared the winner and the notable will win a chance to launch their own fashion line. Acclaimed designers, twin brothers Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared2 join "Launch My Line" as hosts, and fashion notables Stephanie Greenfield and Lisa Klein will serve as judges. "Launch My Line" is produced by Lake Paradise Entertainment for Bravo. Holly M. Wofford ("Survivor," "Shear Genius" and "Supernanny") and Viki Cacciatore ("Survivor") serve as executive producers.

IN DEVELOPMENT:

ERIC B. (Working Title)

Demi Moore says he is a "magician," Courtney Cox loves him, and he fields calls from Governor Schwarzenegger's office. Vivacious and wildly creative, Eric Buterbaugh is the florist of choice for celebrities, power brokers and anyone else compelled to have one of the world's most exclusive floral designers conceptualizing and executing the look of their special events. From designing Tobey and Jen Maguire and Moore and Kutcher's weddings, to working with clients that range from Gwen Stefani to the Duchess of York, Buterbaugh knows how to do a party just right - whether it's planning it or attending it. Bravo takes viewers inside the creative process and the day-to-day life of Buterbaugh and his top-notch staff as he endeavors to make the world a more beautiful place, one blossom at a time. "Eric B." (working title) is produced by Katalyst Media for Bravo. Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Rod Aissa and Karey Burke serve as executive producers.

JACKIE'S GYM TAKEOVER

She's used to completely making over people's bodies and minds - now Jackie Warner is making over businesses. As a fitness expert, gym owner and entrepreneur Warner will use her experience to whip struggling gyms back into shape. Each week, Warner will help a gym owner turn their failing business into a well-oiled machine, giving the entire place a face lift - from faulty equipment to lame classes, bad marketing plans, outdated decor and ineffective trainers - she will cut the fat and pump up these gyms before they burn out. "Jackie Gym Takeover" is produced by Shed Media U.S. for Bravo. Nick Emmerson, Jennifer O'Connell, Yann deBonne and Jackie Warner serve as executive producers.

LAURA BENNETT (Working Title)

Her trademark red hair is never out of place and her lipstick is always perfect. From the looks of the perennially put together Laura Bennett, one would never know what insanity brews in her downtown loft filled with a husband, a band of misbehaving pets, and a small army of children under the age of 12. Keeping track of six kids, five of them boys, is nearly impossible so Bennett does the best she can - even if that means sometimes losing track of her children. This hilarious docu-series follows Bennett, as she juggles life as a chic fashion designer and loving mother, where order is everything, but chaos is inevitable. "Laura Bennett" (wt) is produced by Goodbye Pictures for Bravo. Rich Bye serves as executive producer.

SECRET LIFE OF SUPERMODELS

Whether they're jet-setting across the country, galloping down a catwalk or posing for the latest issue of Vogue, supermodels always appear to be leading glamorous, aspirational lives. But behind the cool veneer of those picture perfect looks, and beyond the fantastic stories we read and hear, supermodels aren't that different from everyone else. Even the world's most beautiful women have unusual passions, complicated relationships and every day problems. "Secret Lives of Supermodels" is a docu-series featuring world renowned supermodels Carol Alt, Maggie Rizer, Frederique Van Der Wal, Mariel Hemingway, Irina Pantaeva and Patricia Velasquez as this group of close friends comes together to deal with work and relationships outside of the modeling world. Viewers will see how these women use their celebrity, intellect, and influence to conquer everything from love and motherhood to business and charity work, and document the organic friendships that have grown as they've worked together over the years. "Secret Life of Supermodels" is produced by Stick Figure Productions and Bayonne Entertainment for Bravo. Steven Cantor, Daniel Laikind, Terry Clark and Rob Lee serve as executive producers.

SOCIAL HEIGHTS

For generations, various social cliques have tried to rise to the forefront of New York City's high society. While the parties, styles, drinks and venues may change, the goals of these groups always remain the same - to get to the top and stay there. Bravo's newest docu-series, "Social Heights," follows a close group of Manhattan friends as they try to stake their claim to social prominence. It will capture all the tension, drama and politics inherent to life among New York's social elite, and viewers will get to know all the prominent players, young and old, as our characters navigate the social landscape to try and find a place among Manhattan's upper crust. Some will climb, some will fall and others will be pushed off - but in the end, they all will learn what it's like to try and make it to the heights of New York society. "Social Heights" is produced by ABC Media Productions and Stick Figure Productions for Bravo. Steven Cantor, Daniel Laikind and Terry Clark serve as executive producers.

NEW SERIES - PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED PICK-UPS:

CHEF ACADEMY

Chef Academy chronicles award-winning chef Jean-Christophe Novelli's move to Los Angeles as he opens a cooking school and trains and transforms those who aspire to cook like professionals. Voted "World's Sexiest Chef" by The New York Times, Novelli is a Michelin and 5AA Rosette award-winning chef with restaurants in London, France and South Africa. His Novelli Academy Cookery School in the UK has placed in the "Top 25 Cookery Schools in the World." The docu-series will follow Novelli as he moves to the United States and sets up the school, and will chronicle as his students are tested and measured based on what they have learned. "Chef Academy" is produced by Mentorn USA for Bravo. Greg Johnston ("The Osbournes," "Newlyweds"), Hannah Wyatt and Dan Barraclough serve as executive producers.

DOUBLE EXPOSURE (working title)

"Double Exposure" (working title) follows photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani, along with high-end stylist GK Reid, giving viewers a taste of the fast-paced world of high fashion and celebrity photography. From album covers for David Bowie and Beyonc� to prize-winning photographs of celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Kate Winslet, Markus and Indrani have shot virtually every contemporary boldface name and countless other iconic images for fashion campaigns and magazines. With two former lovers working together 18 hours a day in incredibly high-stress environments, filled with deadlines, stretched budgets, expensive locations and demanding talent, it's not unusual for sparks to fly both on camera and outside the frame. "Double Exposure" is produced by Juma Entertainment for Bravo. Bob Horowitz and Lewis Fenton serve as executive producers.

THE FASHION SHOW

The Fashion Show follows 15 professional designers as they compete for a chance to have America choose who will win a $125,000 prize and have their designs sold in the retail market. Internationally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi shares hosting duties with four-time Grammy Award-winning performer and actress Kelly Rowland. Mizrahi and Rowland will also serve as judges alongside fashion luminary and Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion, Fern Mallis. Each week the designers will be put to the test and will face off in two challenges - the Harper's Bazaar Mini Challenge, judged by the magazine's Special Projects Director Laura Brown, and the elimination challenge, where their fate will be determined not only by the professional judges, but also by a studio audience. "The Fashion Show" is produced by 3 Ball Productions for Bravo. JD Roth, Todd A. Nelson and Adam Greener serve as executive producers.

MIAMI SOCIAL

Miami is an international cultural melting pot filled with the young, gorgeous and wealthy looking to live the good life. South Americans, East Coasters, native Floridians. everyone comes to Miami for the sun and fun - it's a city that specializes in people that work hard and play even harder. With "Miami Social," Bravo will follow a successful group of friends who are some of the most connected and interesting young professionals in South Beach, as they go from the city's night life to the board room and magazine offices where they lead their intertwined lives. "Miami Social" is produced by Pink Sneakers for Bravo. Kimberly Cowin, Susan Janis-Mashayekhi and John Ehrhard serve as executive producers.

NYC PREP

"NYC Prep" follows a group of six affluent teenagers who are key players in Manhattan's elite high school scene and are firmly entrenched in Manhattan's social circle. Students who travel in packs - whether it's on sophisticated vacations or to a townhouse for an exclusive midnight party, their lives intertwine as they network, shop, party, study, date and write college applications. Everyone's beautiful and everyone's connected. Over the course of the series, we'll see them on the benefit circuit, viewers will get to know their families, their entourage (trainers, college application advisors, stylists) and their guys/girls of the moment. But privilege has its price. Despite their carefree lives, the pressure of lofty expectations can sometimes be too much for even the most confident teenagers. The series will premiere Tuesday, June 16 at 11 p.m. ET/PT and will move to its regular timeslot on Tuesday, June 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. "NYC Prep" is produced by Stone & Company Entertainment for Bravo. Scott A. Stone and Lenid Rolov are executive producers.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY

The hair is big, but the drama is bigger! Building on the record-breaking franchise's success, Bravo is heading to the Garden State for its newest installment, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey." The series follows five of the most affluent Jersey Girls - Teresa Giudice, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo and Danielle Staub - as they live lavish lifestyles and deal with all the drama that money can buy. For the first time in franchise history, the ladies are more than just friends - joining the cast are two sisters, who are married to two brothers, and one sister-in-law - bringing a whole new level of familial drama to the table. The highly anticipated series premieres on Tuesday, May 12 at 11 p.m. ET/PT and moves to its regular Tuesdays at 10 p.m. timeslot on May 19. "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is produced by Sirens Media for Bravo. Rebecca Toth Diefenbach, Valerie Haselton and Nina Diaz serve as executive producers.

TOP CHEF MASTERS

Calling all foodies.it's time to salivate! "Top Chef Masters, " the spin-off series of the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning No. 1 food show on cable, "Top Chef," will premiere on Wednesday, June 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The judges' table has finally turned - and we'll see what happens when these top chefs are now on the other side. "Top Chef Masters" will pit 24 world-renowned chefs against each other and see how well they fare in the tried and true format of "Top Chef." In each episode, money will be at stake for the chefs, with the winners of eliminations being awarded cash donations for their charities. The first six episodes will consist of four chefs competing against each other to name one winner. The six winners of each episode will then meet up for the final four weeks when one person will get eliminated each episode until the finale where one winner is crowned Top Chef Master. The winning chef will receive $100,000 for the charity of their choice. Food journalist and "NYC TV's" host and producer Kelly Choi serves as the series' host, and famed restaurant critic Gael Greene, culinary expert and Editor-in-Chief of Saveur James Oseland and writer and broadcaster Jay Rayner, serve as regular judges for the series. "Top Chef Masters" is produced by the Emmy-nominated Magical Elves. Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz and Shauna Minoprio serve as executive producers. "Top Chef" head judge, renowned culinary figure and chef/owner Craft Restaurants Tom Colicchio serves as consulting producer.

RETURNING SERIES:

FLIPPING OUT - SEASON 3

The third season of Bravo's popular docu-series "Flipping Out" returns with everyone's favorite obsessive-compulsive house-flipper, Jeff Lewis. It takes a special kind of personality to handle flipping a number of multimillion-dollar houses at one time, but Lewis, one of Los Angeles' most colorful creative renovators and real estate speculators, pulls it off and turns a six-figure profit on every property. Lewis makes his living with the help of a group of diverse and often disgruntled employees he counts as friends. These include his incredibly patient assistant Jenni Pulos, who moonlights doing voiceover work, his beloved housekeeper Zoila, and his business partner and former boyfriend, Ryan Brown. With the market teaching flippers new lessons as home sales decline, there's never a dull moment for Lewis and in the upcoming season Zoila starts dating and Lewis lends his OCD tendencies to the planning of his brother's wedding. Season two of "Flipping Out" broke records with five consecutive weeks reaching over one million total viewers and the finale episode setting a series high among adults 18-49 and in total viewers with over one million viewers in those demos. "Flipping Out" is produced by Authentic Entertainment. Lauren Lexton, Tom Rogan and Billy Taylor serve as executive producers.

INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO - 15TH SEASON

The 14-time Emmy-nominated series "Inside the Actor's Studio" is Bravo's longest-running original series and a cornerstone to Bravo's programming strategy to celebrate arts and pop culture entertainment. James Lipton has interviewed more than 200 of the world's most accomplished artists - ranging from actors and directors to musicians and comedians, including Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, Dave Chappelle, and Matt Damon and in its fifteenth season, presented exclusively by luxury automaker Infiniti, welcomes upcoming guests Dennis Leary, Jason Bateman and the cast of "Family Guy." "Inside The Actors Studio" is produced by The Actors Studio, In The Moment Productions and HBO Studio Productions for Bravo, and is written and executive produced by James Lipton.

KATHY GRIFFIN: MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST - SEASON 5

The anticipated fifth season of the two-time Emmy winning series "Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List" premieres on Bravo on Monday, June 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Even though Kathy is an Emmy winner, she must still battle life's indignities as an under-appreciated, shunned and card-carrying member of the celebrity D-List. Griffin is steadfast in her mission to do whatever it takes to get noticed and get freebies and embraces her life on the D-List, relishing in those rollercoaster moments that she hopes will translate into tabloid photo ops that no one else would want. Returning to the new season are Kathy's "peeps" assistant Tiffany Rinehart, tour manager Tom Vize, her beloved mom Maggie and her unruly dogs Chance and Pom Pom. In the new season, Griffin's a C-Lister in training and gallivants the globe seeking advice from her A-List idols including Suzanne Somers, Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan, Cher, Rosie O'Donnell and Paula Deen. Season four of "Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List" had its highest season ever, averaging over one million total viewers. Michael Levitt Productions produces the fifth season of "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List," along with Inappropriate Laughter for Bravo. The series is executive produced by Michael Levitt and Kathy Griffin.

MILLION DOLLAR LISTING - SEASON 3

"Million Dollar Listing" follows the lives of Josh Flagg, Madison Hildebrand and Chad Rogers, three of Los Angeles' hottest, young and aggressive realtors in the making as they make a fortune selling multi-million dollar properties in the most exclusive neighborhoods - Hollywood, Malibu and Beverly Hills. The series follows these top agents over the course of a few months as their paths cross and they compete and expose what it takes to move the multi-million dollar listings in the City of Angels. Season two posted triple digit growth compared to the season one average, growing a remarkable 124 percent among adults 18-49 and 111 percent among total viewers, delivering over one million viewers. "Million Dollar Listing" is produced by World of Wonder for Bravo. Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato serve as executive producers.

THE RACHEL ZOE PROJECT - SEASON 2

Rachel Zoe has established herself as the go-to force among "It" starlets, fashion houses, beauty firms and magazine editors. The second installment of this fashion-forward drama delves further into the inner workings of Hollywood's hottest celebrity stylist as the Team Zoe goes international to Paris Fashion Week. With her loyal, though occasionally unmanageable team of Brad and Taylor at her side, Rachel Zoe jets from coast to coast, juggling award season, fashion shows, and personal fittings with A-list stars. Last season, the show's popularity grew week over week, with the season finale delivering a series high across all demos with more than one million total viewers. "The Rachel Zoe Project" is produced by Original Media for Bravo. Charlie Corwin, Jamie Patricof and Rachel Zoe are executive producers.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA - SEASON 2

An up-close and personal look at life in Hotlanta, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" follows five glamorous southern belles as they balance motherhood, demanding careers and a fast-paced social calendar, and shows what life is like in the most exclusive areas of city. These driven and ambitious women - NeNe Leakes, Sheree Whitfield, Lisa Wu Hartwell and Kim Zolciak - prove that they're not just "housewives," but entrepreneurs, doting mothers and classy southern women. The series returns for a second season of drama and adds a new housewife into the mix - Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss. The Real Housewives of Atlanta averaged over one million viewers in all demographics and the series' "Watch What Happens" reunion was the highest Real Housewives franchise telecast ever among adults 18-49 (with over two million viewers) and total viewers (with over three million).This was Bravo's first docudrama telecast to hit over 2 million adults 18-49 viewers. "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" is produced by True Entertainment for Bravo. Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Matt Anderson, Lauren Eskelin and Marci Mule serve as Executive Producers.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY - SEASON 5

Bravo returns to the real-life Peyton Place that is the exclusive gated community in Orange County, CA with the renewal of its hit docu-drama "The Real Housewives of Orange County" for a fifth season. The dynamic and botoxed ladies of Orange Country scored the series' highest rated season ever in season four, averaging over two million total viewers for its fourth season, up 40 percent in adults 18-49 and 45 percent in total viewers, from its previous high in season three. "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is produced by Evolution Film & Tape Inc., with partners Douglas Ross, Gregory Stewart and Kathleen French serving as executive producers.

SHEAR GENIUS - SEASON 3

Bravo's hair-raising creative competition series "Shear Genius" returns for a third season with hot new host model and designer Camila Alves and famed hairstylist Jonathan Antin, who will join Kim Vo as a series judge. The series offers a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the competitive and creative world of high-end hairstyling, determining which contestants are a cut above and deserving of the ultimate title of "Shear Genius," along with the $100,000 grand prize. In its second season, "Shear Genius" was up an impressive 80 percent in adults 18-49 and 91 percent in total viewers versus the season one average, the finale broke records, scoring almost two million viewers adults 18-49 and almost three million total viewers, marking a series high across all key demos. "Shear Genius" is produced by Reveille for Bravo. Mark Koops, Howard T. Owens and Teri Kennedy serve as executive producers.

TABATHA'S SALON TAKEOVER - SEASON 2

"Tabatha's Salon Takeover" follows Tabatha Coffey, the charismatic former "Shear Genius" contestant and Australian native, as she visits struggling salons and literally takes over the establishments to whip them into shape. Coffey brings her no-nonsense approach to the salon owners and stylists, all teetering on the verge of collapse and in dire need of her skilled business direction. The first season of "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" averaged over one million total viewers and ranked as Bravo's highest Thursday series to date. "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" is produced by Reveille for Bravo. Mark Koops and Heather Schuster are the executive producers.

TOP CHEF - SEASON 6

The Emmy and James Beard Award-winning No.1 food show on cable, "Top Chef," offers a fascinating window into the competitive, pressure-filled environment of world-class cookery and the restaurant business at the highest level. The series - hosted by Padma Lakshmi and presided over by head judge Chef Tom Colicchio, and judges Gail Simmons and Toby Young - features aspiring chefs who compete for their shot at culinary stardom and the chance to earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef." "Top Chef: New York" was the series' highest rated season ever, averaging almost three million adults 18-49 and almost four million total viewers. Additionally, the season five finale was the highest rated telecast ever for the series among adults 18-49 and total viewers (with almost five million). "Top Chef" is produced by the Emmy-nominated Magical Elves. Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz serve as executive producers.

Source:

Nielsen Media Research, Galaxy Explorer: Live + 7 day through 3/22/09, Top Chef #1 food show on cable: Top Chef on Bravo Premiere Program Average (11/12/08-2/25/09) vs. All Food Network Program Averages, Excluding Specials (12/31/07-3/22/09), Live + 7, P2+ & A18-49 (000); Prior to March '08: Crisp/Mlogic; March '08 to October '08: Crisp/Mlogic & Omniture/Starcut; November '08 forward: Omniture SiteCatalyst; Nielsen Market Breaks, 12/31/07-12/28/08, M-Su 8P-11P, P18-49 VPVH, standard minimums applied. IAG Research, Measured Nets, 01/01/08-12/31/08 - Program Engagement, Standard Ads, In Program Placements nonsports programming, P18-49. Cable Prime: M-Su 6P-12A. Nielsen Galaxy Explorer, NHI Calendar Years 2005-2008, Live +7. Market Breaks $100K+, P18-49. In Program Placements nonsports primetime regular programming based on brand opinion scores, P18-49. Cable Prime: M-Su 6P-12A.

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· 30 UNDER 30 (BRAVO)
· 9 BY DESIGN (BRAVO)
· ALIAS (ABC)
· AMERICAN DREAMS (NBC)
· BLOW OUT (BRAVO)
· BLUEPRINT (BRAVO)
· CANE (CBS)
· CHEF ACADEMY (BRAVO)
· DOUBLE EXPOSURE (BRAVO)
· ERIC B (BRAVO)
· FAMILY GUY (FOX)
· FASHION SHOW, THE (BRAVO)
· FLIPPING OUT (BRAVO)
· GOSSIP GIRL (CW)
· INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO (OVATION)
· JACKIES GYM TAKEOVER (BRAVO)
· KATHY GRIFFIN: MY LIFE ON THE D-LIST (BRAVO)
· KELL ON EARTH (BRAVO)
· LAUNCH MY LINE (BRAVO)
· LAURA BENNETT (BRAVO)
· MIAMI SOCIAL (BRAVO)
· MILLION DOLLAR LISTING: LOS ANGELES (BRAVO)
· NEWLYWEDS: NICK & JESSICA (MTV)
· NYC PREP (BRAVO)
· OSBOURNES, THE (MTV)
· PROJECT RUNWAY (BRAVO)
· RACHEL ZOE PROJECT, THE (BRAVO)
· REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA, THE (BRAVO)
· REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY, THE (BRAVO)
· REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY, THE (BRAVO)
· SECRET LIFE OF SUPERMODELS (BRAVO)
· SHEAR GENIUS (BRAVO)
· SHEAR GENIUS (BRAVO)
· SIX FEET UNDER (HBO)
· SOCIAL HEIGHTS (BRAVO)
· SUPERNANNY (LIFETIME)
· SURVIVOR (CBS)
· TABATHA TAKES OVER (BRAVO)
· TOP CHEF (BRAVO)
· TOP CHEF MASTERS (BRAVO)
· WATCH WHAT HAPPENS: LIVE (BRAVO)
· WORK OF ART: THE NEXT GREAT ARTIST (BRAVO)
· WORK OUT (BRAVO)





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