VH1 What to Watch Coming Up on VH1 May 30 - June 5 2003
NEW YORK, May 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark your calendars! Below are the music
series, specials and premieres you won't want to miss on VH1 May 30 - June 5, 2003. * (*All times are ET/PT.) LISA MARIE PRESLEY IS "DRIVEN" AND ROCK STARS MAKE GREAT TV "25 Greatest Rock Star Cameos" Premieres Friday May 30 At 9:00 P.M.* Counting Down The Best And The Bizarre TV Cameos By Our Favorite Rock Stars And Premiering Sunday, June 1 At 9:00 P.M.* Driven: Lisa Marie Presley Premiering Friday, May 30th at 9:00 p.m.*, "Greatest Rock Star Cameos" narrows down the best, the most hilarious, and the greatest rock star cameos in one show. Alice Cooper on "The Muppet Show," Barry White on "Ally McBeal," Sammy Davis on "All in the Family," and many more rock stars have graced the small screen. Find out which cameos launched rock stars on stellar new careers and which ones sent them right back to their day jobs. Plus, "25 Greatest Rock Star Cameos" reveals which appearances gave the ratings big boosts and which ones were total busts! On Sunday June 1st at 9:00 p.m., "Driven: Lisa Marie Presley" tells the story of a little girl who was famous before she was born and spent the next 35 years finding her way to music on her own terms. Born to the King of Rock 'n Roll, Lisa's musical legacy is stronger than any single singer alive today. She did not have the luxury of a normal childhood much less a musical career. This episode will tell of her search to find her own voice and tell her own story through her recently released debut album, "To Whom It May Concern." On Friday, May 30 "TV Land on VH1: Inside TV Land: Taboo TV" A revealing look at the steadily shifting standards that govern what viewers can -- and can't see and hear on television. From Steve Allen to Richard Pryor, from Norman Lear to Steven Bochco, from Rowan and Martin to Ellen Degeneres -- there have always been artists and producers pushing the limits of what's acceptable on the small screen. (Premieres at 8:00 p.m.) "25 Greatest Rock Star Cameos" They're unexpected. They're unpredictable. They're literally jaw- dropping. They are those unforgettable moments when rock stars dropped in on our favorite TV shows and shook up the little screen. Remember Davy Jones kissing Marcia Brady? Alice Cooper crooning with the Muppets? Barry White melting Ally McBeal? Sammy Davis smooching Archie Bunker? Barbra Streisand popping up on Saturday Night Live for a little coffee talk? Some of us will never forget. Today, our favorite TV shows feature rockstars all the time. Cher does Will and Grace. Bob Dylan rocks Dharma and Greg. Alanis Morisette heats up Sex in the City. Bette Midler plays softball on Seinfeld. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards goof around on The Simpsons. Elton John invades South Park. No Doubt and Jack bleepin' Osbourne do Dawson's Creek. "The 25 Greatest Rock Star Cameos" narrows down the best, the most hilarious, and the most unforgettable cameos in one show. Find out which cameos launched rockstars on stellar new careers and which ones sent them right back to their day jobs. Plus we'll tell you which appearances gave the ratings big boosts and which ones were total busts. (Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_gr...3/episode.jhtml "Reality Wrap-Up" #107 Missed another week of your favorite reality shows?" Tune in to tonight's edition of "Reality Wrap-Up" to catch up on all your favorite guilty- pleasures! (Premieres at 10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/realit...up/series.jhtml On Saturday, May 31 "Movies That Rock: Original Gangstas" Marvin Bookman is a small shop owner in Gary, Indiana, USA. After he sees a drive-by shooting of Laurie Thompson's son by a local gang, he gives up the license number of the car to the police. The gang doesn't like this so they go to the store and rough him up. Soon, John Bookman comes to town to set the wrong things right. With the help of Laurie and his old friend Jake, they attempt to take back the streets and show the new breed of gang members what the true originals can do. Starring Fred Williamson, Jim Brown and Pam Grier. (Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) On Sunday, June 1 "Driven: Lisa Marie Presley" "Driven: Lisa Marie Presley" is the story of a little girl who was famous before she was born and spent the next 35 years finding her way to music on her own terms. Born to the King of Rock 'n Roll, Lisa's musical legacy is stronger than any single singer alive today. She did not have the luxury of a normal childhood much less a musical career. This episode will tell of her search to find her own voice and tell her own story through her recently released debut album, "To Whom It May Concern." (Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/65943/episode.jhtml Monday, June 2 "VH1 All Access: Celebrity Weddings" When celebrities date and get engaged, people pay attention ... but when two celebrities decide to get married, ALL eyes are on the happy couple. Celebrities do weddings best; from their picture-perfect looks to the beautiful locations to their hefty price tags. "All Access: Celebrity Weddings" will chronicle some of the most fabulous weddings in the worlds of music and Hollywood. We'll unveil the different ways the stars made their big day special and the wedding trends they put into action. Footage and photos from these weddings will be shown along with interviews with the celebs about the happiest day of their lives. There will also be commentary on celeb nuptials from wedding planners, and the players involved in making these major celebrity weddings happen. Featured weddings include: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, Marc Anthony and Dayanara Torres, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr, and many more. The show will also feature a special segment with Jessica Simpson on the simple steps to an incredible yet affordable wedding. (Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_al...5/episode.jhtml Tuesday June 3 "VH1 All Access: Awesomely Bad Hair" From the perm that ruined junior high to the beehive that haunted our wedding photos, we've all experienced the horror of tragic hair. Fortunately, so have celebrities. Join VH1 as we turn a nationwide schadenfreude into a hysterical hour-long special recounting a myriad of the most infamous hairstyles in recent memory. "All Access: Awesomely Bad Hair" will profile the demonic 'dos' that athletes, musicians, actors, and politicians have inflicted upon the public, and explore some of the stories behind what made them commit such follicular atrocities. (Airs at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_al...2/episode.jhtml Wednesday June 4 "Ultimate Albums: AC/DC: Back In Black" It's one of the best selling albums in history and arguably the finest hard rock album ever made. AC/DC's "Back In Black" is a sonic manifesto of survival, minted just months after the tragic death of original frontman Bon Scott. Shattered, AC/DC's surviving foursome forged on with a new singer, but at first few were betting on "Back In Black." Undaunted, the boys took refuge in a tropical paradise and promptly made rock 'n' roll history. "Ultimate Albums" brings you the incredible story behind the making of this classic disc. (Premieres at 10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/ultima...1/episode.jhtml Thursday June 5 "VH1 TV Moments: Eminem" Since his debut video, "My Name Is," off the Slim Shady LP, Eminem has been taking audiences by storm, showing them a brand new kind of performer- potent, original, and unpredictable. His all-out media assault includes music videos, televised performances and appearances that all but guarantee front- page news. This episode of "TV Moments" chronicles Eminem's remarkable televised career -- and the astounding moments he's given us. Every move Eminem makes on TV intensifies his reputation as one of today's most gifted and inventive artists. This show will revisit these moments -- and vividly illustrate Eminem's enduring power. "VH1 TV Moments: Eminem" is a one-hour show which explores the magnitude of the moments that have shaped the artist's career-as well as pop culture itself. The show finds its sources through acquired footage, photos, previously filmed interviews, and newly produced interviews with artists, producers, and journalists. (Airs at 10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/vh1_tv...8/episode.jhtml VH1 produces and programs a variety of music-based series, specials, live events, and acquisition-based programming that keeps viewers in touch with the music they love. VH1 is a registered trademark of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. MTV Networks owns and operates the cable television programming services MTV: Music Television, M2: Music Television, Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite, TV Land and VH1 as well as The Suite from MTV Networks, a package of 10 digital services, all of which are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks also has joint ventures, licensing agreements and syndication deals whereby its programming can be seen worldwide.
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