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The Iconic Brady Bunch Cast New York [July 15, 2019] Now that HGTV has fully renovated the iconic Brady Bunch house into a replica of the original TV set design from The Brady Bunch sitcom, the network will give one lucky winner the chance to “live like a Brady” with the HGTV “A Very Brady Contest.” Beginning at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, July 15, through 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 11, Brady Bunch superfans can submit their grooviest, most creative :30- to :90-second video that shares why they deserve to win the ultimate Brady fan prize—a six-night stay at the Brady Bunch house in Los Angeles from Dec. 9 to 15, 2019. The grand prize also includes coach roundtrip airfare for the winner and up to six guests, a curated LA tourist experience and $25,000 cash. In addition to a grand prize winner, eight runners-up will be awarded $500 each. Once the HGTV “A Very Brady Contest” entry period ends, the network will select the top nine finalists from the entries and America will vote...

A VERY BRADY RENOVATION New York -- As the massive renovation continues at The Brady Bunch house, HGTV is looking to America’s biggest Brady fans to help it complete the design of the famous television family home. Before A Very Brady Renovation premieres in September, fans who own vintage furniture and décor items true to the original TV series are encouraged to contact HGTV via social media for a chance to see the special items featured in the series. “Many of these 1970s items are very rare and hard to find,” said Abbi McCollum, vice president of convergence and social media for HGTV. “We’ve seen an incredible response from Brady Bunch fans across social media since we first announced the series. Now, we need their help to get the renovation of the house just right.” High-demand items for The Brady Bunch home reno include the living room couch and credenza, Greg’s attic radio, the front door handles and several of the home’s legendary tchotchkes, such as the horse s...

David Bromstad With Lottery Winners New York -- With the thrill of ever-growing lottery jackpots sparking dreams of winning big money, HGTV star David Bromstad returns to help the instantly rich find fantasy homes in a new season of My Lottery Dream Home. The fresh episodes are set to premiere Friday, Jan. 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Fans also can get a sneak peek of the new season at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET/PT during the HGTV All Premiere New Year on Jan. 1. “These winners are ordinary people whose lives have been changed forever,” said David. “I’m just as amazed as my clients when we tour these over-the-top houses that they never thought they could afford. I’m here to help them get exactly what they want with their newfound wealth.” From an oceanside retreat boasting picture-perfect sunsets in North Carolina to a secluded cabin getaway with river views in upstate New York or a modern townhome just minutes from the beach and nightlife in Fort Lauderdale, David searches ...

  ****  PAGE SIX TV The real reason Chip and Joanna Gaines quit HGTV Story By Emily Smith  **** PAGE SIX TV “Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines claim they are leaving their hit show because they “need to take a breath.” But Page Six TV on Monday reveals it is actually because of HGTV’s “horrible contracts” and the couple is betting on landing a bigger deal with Discovery. The Gaineses recently announced that the upcoming season five of “Fixer Upper,” which starts next month, will be their last on HGTV, even though it is the highest rating show in the network and its biggest ad revenue generator. HGTV is owned by Scripps, which is currently in the process of being bought by Discovery Communications – and insiders say Chip and Joanna are betting that Discovery will make them a bigger deal once the sale is finalized. An HGTV network insider told Page Six, “Many years ago, when Scripps, which also owns Food Network, sig...

Catastrophe Inc When disaster strikes, it's the police, paramedics, firefighters and other first responders that save the day, but the unsung heroes of every catastrophe are the guys who clean it up. HGTV provides a behind-the-scenes look of the recovery efforts of unpredictable storms and other natural disasters with its new series, Catastrophe Inc., premiering Sunday, July 14 at 10 a.m. ET. Long after the floods have receded and fires have been extinguished, the Catastrophe Inc. crew works relentlessly in the muck and grime to change people's lives by restoring their homes. HGTV’s half-hour documentary style series features the masters of disaster clean up – licensed recovery contractors Ed Ranieri and Enzo Maddalena, designer Kari Openshaw and Joe Charboneau, former Cleveland Indians player and all around construction worker. In the premiere episode, “Fallen Tree Fiasco,” newlyweds and first time home buyers Adam and Malissa, experience a major storm – called...

**** HGTV TELEVISION ****  Lara Spencer Viewer enthusiasm for the first season of Flea Market Flip has prompted HGTV to fast track the second season premiere to Friday, March 15 at 9 p.m. ET. More than 12.8 million adults have watched first season episodes of the series since its primetime premiere in September 2012. Featuring Good Morning America co-host and The New York Times’ best-selling author Lara Spencer, Flea Market Flip pits two teams of avid flea market patrons against each other to compete for $5,000.  With only one-hour to shop and $500 in pocket, each Flea Market Flip team must scavenge for items to fix-up and flip, ultimately creating worthy treasures for repurchase. Spencer, who also is an interior designer, assigns a “flip list” of elements to be used throughout the competition, including “mix-and-match,” repurposing and upholstery projects. The teams must then transform their drab finds into top-notch designs to sell at auction the ...

**** HGTV WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS **** Michelle Obama First Lady Michelle Obama will discuss the joys of giving, the power of service and the importance of remembering the contributions of troops and military families during HGTV’s White House Christmas 2012 on Saturday, December 8, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The annual one hour special, which has aired on the network since 1998, will return this season with Designer Genevieve Gorder providing a behind-the-scenes look at volunteers and White House staff as they activate the 2012 décor theme, “Joy to All.” In addition, visitors to HGTV.com will find an extensive behind-the-scenes photo gallery of the decorating process, as well as a retrospective of holiday décor at the White House. “I think next to the North Pole, this is probably one of the most magical places,” said the First Lady as she discussed the holidays at the White House. “The house comes alive in so many ways and with so many volunteers, and such excellent staf...

**** HGTV HOLIDAY PICKS **** Meg Caswell With Dee And Suzette Snider This winter, beginning Dec. 7, HGTV is featuring six glamorous specials highlighting celebrities and their A-list dwellings, from mansions and luxurious movie set trailers to a famous 16th century castle in Great Britain and America’s best-known home, the White House. HGTV decks the halls with Hollywood celebrities like Dancing with the Stars pro Cheryl Burke, and tours the places stars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kellie Pickler call home when they are on the road and on set. Viewers can also take a peek into some famous houses, including the former home of the Queen of Pop, Madonna, the home of America’s first family and the lavish estates of Great Britain’s most notable families, one of which can be seen on a critically-acclaimed PBS series. “We’re ready to dazzle viewers with a celebrity-packed line up of programming this winter,” said HGTV’s General Manager Kathleen Finch. “These specia...

****  TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION HOUSE HUNTERS INTERNATIONAL **** CR Smith HGTV, America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, and Paste, the leading online destination for pop culture enthusiasts, have named CR Smith the winner of the “Be The New Sound of HGTV” Contest. Smith’s winning song, “This Way Home,” chosen by Paste’s editors and HGTV’s producers, will become HGTV’s new sound for its upcoming House Hunters International marketing and promotional campaign.  Smith’s song will help invite HGTV viewers to take a virtual vacation around the world with House Hunters International. For a sneak peek of the House Hunters International 30-second promo and 60-second music video featuring “This Way Home,” visit HGTV’s YouTube page at www.youtube.com/hgtv . Photo Courtesy Of: HGTV