Kevin Hart, Nick Cannon, Boris Kodjoe, Duane Martin, J.B. Smoove
and Robin Thicke Star in the Fakest Reality Show Ever - "Real
Husbands of Hollywood," Brand New Series Debuts Tuesday, January
15, 2013 @ 10 p.m. EST/PST on BET Networks
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comedian and
actor, Kevin Hart teams up
with BET Networks to bring viewers one of the funniest shows
on television "Real Husbands of Hollywood."
(#BETRealHusbands) The semi-scripted
series is the fakest reality show ever following these men of
Hollywood along their surreal
lives. Enjoy the ride as these guys take on all things,
from the husband's point of view. You may recognize some
situations or characters from those other reality shows. That
is completely on purpose, tune in to the network premiere
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
from 10-10:30 p.m.
EST/PST.
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"I haven't been this excited about a project of mine in a while,
there is nothing like this on television......the levels of funny
that will be reached on this show are endless!!!," said
Kevin Hart.
Kevin Hart recently
divorced, Nick Cannon,
husband of superstar Mariah Carey,
Boris Kodjoe, husband of
actress Nicole Ari Parker,
Duane Martin, husband of
actress Tisha Campbell-Martin, J.
B. Smoove, husband of the songstress Shahidah Omar and Robin Thicke, husband of actress
Paula Patton, round off the main
cast of characters with a number of special guest appearances by
television, film, music and sport's top stars including
Jay Leno, Ed O'Neill, Shaquille
O'Neal, Nelly, Faizon Love, Common,
Trey Songz, Cedric the Entertainer and several other
A-list surprises.
"We knew after the response to the 'Real Husbands' sketches on
the BET Awards that we had something special. Look in the
dictionary under the word 'obvious' and you see a picture of us
deciding to turn the sketches into a series," said Stephen Hill, BET's President of Music
Programming and Specials. "Kevin
Hart leads an incredible cast in this show that turns all of
the conventions you hate to love in those wives shows on their
collective ear. We are SO proud to be working with this
all-star production team. This is the best funny you'll see on TV
this year."
"Real Husbands of Hollywood" is executive produced by
Kevin Hart ("Think Like A
Man," "Laugh At My Pain"); Stan
Lathan ("Martin," "Moesha"); Ralph Farquhar ("The Parkers," "Married With
Children"); Jesse Collins
("The BET Awards," "The 54th Annual Grammy
Awards"); Tim Gibbons ("Curb
Your Enthusiasm"); Chris
Spencer ("MTV 2012 Video Music Awards," "Def
Comedy Jam"); Dave Becky
("Everybody Hates Chris"); along with BET Networks' President of
Music Programming and Specials, Stephen
Hill are the executive producers behind this bold, new
series.
Follow the cast of husbands on Twitter: @KevinHart4real,
@NickCannon, @RobinThicke, @BorisKodjoe, @DuaneMartin and
@ohsnapjbsmoove.
The new scripted comedy "Second Generation Wayans"
(#BETWayans) will debut at 10:30
p.m. EST/PST, after the premiere of "Real Husbands of
Hollywood." This hilarious half-hour series stars
Damien Dante Wayans,
Craig Wayans, George O. Gore II and Tatyana Ali. During the show, viewers
will see the good, the funny and the ugly as Damien Dante and Craig emerge from the long
shadows of their uncles to carve out their own paths to stardom in
Hollywood. Joining the duo on this ride is friend and
business partner George O. Gore II
and their office assistant Maya (played by Tatyana Ali). "Second Generation Wayans" is
executive produced by Devon
Shepard, Marlon Wayans,
Rick Alvarez, Damien Dante Wayans, Craig Wayans and George O. Gore II for BET Productions.
"The Wayans family name is synonymous with comedy and
entertainment, and you'll indulge in plenty of laughter and
amusement in 'Second Generation Wayans.' You'll also witness
firsthand that life as a Wayans and childhood star isn't all fun
and games in Hollywood. In a way, this series is a
behind the scenes look at what it's like to juggle the pressures of
being famous while trying to create your own path," says
Loretha Jones, President of Original
Programming, BET.
This new comedy series will also feature special guests
Marlon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Kevin
Hart, Regina Hall, DeRay
Davis, Gabourey Sidibe, Erik
Estrada, Terry Crews,
LeToya Luckett, Keith Robinson, Affion Crockett amongst
others.
For more information about "Second Generation Wayans" visit
BET.com/SecondGenerationWayans.
Follow the cast of "Second Generation Wayans" on Twitter:
Starring @DamienDW, @CraigWayans, & @OfficialTatyana.
For video sneak peeks and first looks of "The Real Husband of
Hollywood" and Second Generation Wayans visit their official
pages respectively at BET.com/rhoh and
BET.com/SecondGenerationWayans. Viewers can also find series
updates on Facebook by liking the fan pages at
facebook.com/BETRealHusbands and facebook.com/BET2ndGenWayans.
Also, join the conversation about the shows on Twitter by
using hashtags: #BETRealHusbands and #BETWayans; follow the show
for all updates & special surprises @BETRealHusbands and
@BET2ndGenWayans.
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and public affairs television programming for the African-American
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households and can be seen in the United
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and oversees the extension of BET network programming for global
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