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**** NUNS ON THE RUN **** American Bible Challenge A team of Nuns from Ann Arbor, MI will compete on Season Two of the highest-rated show in GSN’s history when THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, returns tonight at 9:00 pm ET/PT. The Sisters of Mary will be competing for a total of $140,000, and are playing to benefit the Sisters in their Order. Team Sisters of Mary include Sisters Peter Joseph and Evangeline, both novices; and Sister Maria Suso, a Professed Sister. All members enjoy a challenge and use their free time to play everything from soccer to Scrabble. “We look up to our older Sisters who have generously given their lives to God, and the prize money from this show would be the perfect way to show our gratitude for all of their inspiration.” “These nuns are fun, funny and let me tell you, they came to win. Viewers are going to really enjoy seeing them in action,” said host Jeff Foxworthy.

**** GAME SHOW TELEVISION **** Kirk Franklin Jeff Foxworthy GSN announced today that GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum-selling musician and producer Kirk Franklin—known for his unique style of Gospel music that blends contemporary sounds, flawless harmonies and inspiring lyrics—will join THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE as musical co-host for the second season of the network’s highly rated original one-hour game show. Franklin, along with musical director Kris Pooley, will lead the show's choir with additional new members joining to support GSN’s hit series. Season 2 of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy and produced by RelativityREAL, will premiere on Thursday, March 21st at 8 pm ET/PT on GSN. “We are excited that Kirk will bring his exuberant sound to THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President of Programming for GSN. “Kirk Franklin, the consummate musician, joins host Jeff Foxworthy, the co...

**** GAME SHOW NETWORK GOSSIP **** Jeff Foxworthy GSN has ordered a second season of its highest-rated original series of all time, THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, a one-hour game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible. The network has ordered nine episodes for season two, which is slated to air in 2013.  “‘The American Bible Challenge’ is a hit with our viewers both on air and on-line and they have been clamoring for a second season even before the first has ended,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, GSN’s Executive Vice President, Programming. “With season two, we are honoring this request and promise to bring more Jeff Foxworthy, more heartwarming moments, and more joy and entertainment for the whole family.” Tom Forman, CEO, RelativityREAL said, "You hear a lot about networks ‘taking risks,’ but so few really do it. We were thrilled when GSN truly tried something new and exciting with ‘The...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION **** The American Bible Challenge The final episode of GSN’s new hit show, THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, will air this Thursday, October 18, 2012. Three teams, each with their own unique story, are set to compete to become champions of the entire tournament and to win the grand prize of $100,000 for their charity. The series, hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, was recently renewed for a second season set to air in 2013. In addition, THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE website will host an official viewing party called #TABCLive. During the finale, fans will be able to participate in a live chat and share pictures of their friends and family watching the show. The event will be featured here: http://GSNTV.COM/TABCLIVE THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE garnered the network’s highest delivery in its 17-year history with 1.7 million total viewers for its August 23rd series premiere. Factoring in the encore airing, the p...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION **** Jeff Foxworthy GSN’s highly anticipated original series THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE garnered the network’s highest delivery in its 17-year history with 2.3 million total viewers for the night and 1.7 million total viewers for its series premiere at 8 pm ET on Thursday, August 23rd. THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE outperformed the previous record by over half a million viewers and solidified itself as a destination program by posting triple digit gains from its strong lead-in across all demos (“Family Feud” hosted by Steve Harvey). The GSN original series ranked among the Top 5 cable networks in total viewers, women 25-54 and viewers 25-54 in its time period. “The best-selling book of all time is now GSN’s most viewed program of all time, which proves that consumers are yearning for fun, family- friendly entertainment,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President of Programming and Development, GSN. ...