It's All Shiny and New; VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of November 25 - December 1, 2005

It's All Shiny and New; VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of November 25 - December 1, 2005

NEW YORK, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

"THE SECOND ANNUAL UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY"
ROCKS VH1 ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH 9:00 PM*

VH1 Classic Will Air Entire Two-Hour Ceremony
Following the Premiere on VH1

For the first time ever in the U.S., VH1 will broadcast "The Second Annual UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" with an exclusive extended version of the two-hour ceremony airing on VH1 Classic right after the premiere on VH1. The artists being inducted are: PINK FLOYD, BOB DYLAN, ARETHA FRANKLIN, EURYTHMICS, OZZY OSBOURNE AND BLACK SABBATH, THE WHO, THE KINKS, JIMI HENDRIX, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER and the late, great legendary DJ and producer JOHN PEEL. Leela James, Jamie Cullum, The Pretenders, and Alanis Morissette, are among the featured performers in this surprise filled evening.

The second annual "UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" took place at the famed Alexandra Palace in London on November 16th and premieres on VH1 as a two-hour live extravaganza on Saturday November 26th 9:00 PM.*

VH1 Classic will air the entire, unexpurgated ceremony on Sunday, November 27th at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT and again at 11:00 PM ET/8:00 PM PT. VH1 Classic viewers will witness the complete show, brimming with amazing performances and tributes too huge to be missed.

On Friday, November 25
"Best Week Ever" #610

This week: Thanksgiving festivities, Congress Gone Wild, Ted Koppel's last Nightline, the Sudoku craze and more.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/series.jhtml

On Saturday, November 26
"UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony"
See description above
(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/uk_music_hall_of_fame/series.jhtml

On Sunday, November 27
"Breaking Bonaduce: Danny's From Venus" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

On the verge of moving out of his home and possibly leaving his wife, Danny realizes that he has a great life ... worth keeping ... but the small thing that's missing is just so important. Dr. Garry tries to get through to him one last time that Gretchen is not the woman Danny wants her to be. Still unconvinced, Danny has high hopes for his Father's Day present. But true to form, Gretchen botches the romantic element again. After a bout of anger, Danny finally realizes that Gretchen can't speak his language, and he can't ask her to. Will they now live happily ever after?

(Premieres at 9:30 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/breaking_bonaduce/series.jhtml

"But Can They Sing?" #105 *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

Playtime is over. Everyone has had their shot singing both the group song and solos. With Antonio Sabato Jr. eliminated and only 4 contestants remaining, it's up to America to decide who goes and who stays.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/but_can_they_sing/series.jhtml

On Monday, November 28
"All Access 2005 Hook-Ups and Break-Ups"

In Hollywood, someone's always hooking up or breaking up, and this year was jam packed with celebrity romance news -- from the on & off again couples like Leo & Gisele, Jake & Kirsten, and Sienna & Jude, to the newly married couples like Heidi & Seal, and Ben & Jen. "All Access 2005 Hook-Ups and Break-Ups" will reveal all of the year's hottest couples news.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

"Hollywood Snappers" #104

Another group of rabid paparazzi play candid camera with celebrities in this brand new episode of the series.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_hollywood_snappers/series.jhtml

Tuesday, November 29
"I Love the Holidays"

All the wit, humor, pensive reflection and poetic waxing you can take from our newest batch of comics, rock stars, actors, and celebrities as they take their stab at the 5 major holidays. That's right, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas and New Year's. We cover it all. From the Great Pumpkin to Thanksgiving leftovers. From spinning dreidels to dead Grandmothers run over by reindeer.

(Airs at 10:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/i_love_the_holidays/series.jhtml

Wednesday, November 30
"All Access: Red Carpet Special 2005"

On the red carpet, anything can happen. Like a giant celebrity fishbowl, the red carpet is where America's Funniest Home Videos meets A-list celebrities. Every year, there are hundreds of red carpet events packed with celebs ... from major award shows and movie premieres to industry parties to club and restaurant openings. "Red Hot Red Carpet" will highlight the hottest celebrities and the newest trends when it comes to working the red carpet.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_all_access/series.jhtml

Thursday, December 1
"The Fabulous Life of Celebrity Super Spenders"

More money more problems? Nah. The more money, the more fabulous the life!

(Airs at 9:00 p.m.)
http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/series.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC

VH1 CLASSIC ROLLS OUT THE CELEBRITIES FOR A VERY
SPECIAL AND CLASSIC THANKSGIVING 2005

VH1 CLASSIC SETS THE TABLE FOR ITS ANNUAL
"A VERY CLASSIC THANKSGIVING" SPECIAL WITH CLARENCE CLEMONS,
PATTY SMYTH, WONDER MIKE (SUGAR HILL GANG),
CHRIS BARRON (SPIN DOCTORS) AND HOST DEE SNIDER

VH1 Classic is serving up its annual "A Very Classic Thanksgiving" special on multiple platforms this year including dishing out the "first course" on Vspot, VH1's broadband entertainment (http://vspot.vh1.com/) seven days before the special bows on VH1 Classic.

"A Very Classic Thanksgiving" invites some of the most accomplished names in music to the VH1 Classic family table for a four-course, holiday dinner set to premiere on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at 7:00 PM.* DEE SNIDER (Twisted Sister) hosts this year's gathering which includes CLARENCE CLEMONS (The E Street Band), PATTY SMYTH (Scandal), WONDER MIKE (Sugar Hill Gang) and CHRIS BARRON (Spin Doctors). In the spirit of Thanksgiving, these artists who represent different musical styles and eras join together and celebrate the one common passion that they are all thankful for -- their love of music. They gather at the "grown ups' table" at New York's Hard Rock Cafe and answer questions submitted by VH1 Classic viewers.

VH1 CLASSIC ORIGINAL SPECIAL "CARLY SIMON SPECIAL" PREMIERES ON
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27

VH1 Classic debuts an exclusive two-hour special "The Carly Simon Special," airing on Saturday, November 26 at 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM and Sunday, November 27 at 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Renowned singer/songwriter Carly Simon invited the VH1 Classic crew into her home on Martha's Vineyard for a rare and intimate interview that the network has turned into a two-hour special complete with music videos that span her award-winning career. VH1 Classic's Amy Scott sits down for an in- depth chat with Simon, covering the creative process behind her new release "Moonlight Serenade" and many aspects of her career including:

Her dream of turning her classic song "You're So Vain" into
a music video that would address one of the great mysteries of
classic rock: Who's that song about?

How Bob Dylan coached her in the studio while she made
her first-ever demos.

How she got involved in "Nobody Does It Better," the theme song
to the James Bond film "The Spy Who Loved Me."

The inspirations behind her song "Coming Around Again."

How her hit single "Anticipation" will forever be associated
with ketchup.

Her upcoming star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The special also includes an interview with her son Ben Taylor who, with his sister Sally Taylor, is opening for his mother on her upcoming tour. Ben shares memories of growing up in a creative household and advice that his mother gave him on writing.

In addition, The "You're So Vain" moment will premiere on Vspot, VH1 broadband entertainment network (http://www.vspot.vh1.com/) beginning Monday, November 21.

RAY DAVIES UNVEILS NEW SONG, "THANKSGIVING DAY" ON VH1 CLASSIC
ON THANKSGIVING DAY

VH1 Classic will air an exclusive performance of Ray Davies new "Thanksgiving Day" song every hour on the hour on November 24, Thanksgiving Day and throughout the weekend as well as on Vspot, VH1's broadband network (http://www.vspot.vh1.com/). He also sits down for an exclusive interview to discuss the new single. All net proceeds raised by "Thanksgiving Day" will benefit New Orleans music education programs.

http://www.vh1classic.com/

*all times ET/PT

Contact: Michelle Clark/VH1
212-846-5576
michelle.clark@vh1staff.com

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Michelle Clark of VH1, +1-212-846-5576, or
michelle.clark@vh1staff.com

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