or


[10/05/04 - 12:00 AM]
Jason Alexander, Shannon Elizabeth, Dave Navarro, Tori Spelling, Jamie Lynn Discala, Lance Bass, Dennis Rodman and Adam Carolla Among the Stars Doubling Down for a Total Pool of One Million Dollars for Charity in GSN's Second Season of 'Celebrity Blackjack

[via press release from GSN]

Jason Alexander, Shannon Elizabeth, Dave Navarro, Tori Spelling, Jamie Lynn DiScala, Lance Bass, Dennis Rodman and Adam Carolla Among the Stars Doubling Down for a Total Pool of One Million Dollars for Charity in GSN's Second Season of 'CELEBRITY BLACKJACK

13-Episode Tournament Premieres Tuesday, October 12 at 10 PM on GSN

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 5 -- GSN's hit original series CELEBRITY BLACKJACK will return on a new night starting Tuesday, October 12 at 10pm with an all new tournament featuring 40 stars. Jason Alexander, Dennis Rodman and Jamie Lynn DiScala are among the fan favorites competing for $300,000 for charity in the series. Matt Vasgersian (San Diego Padres play-by-play announcer) returns as host, along with Blackjack expert "Hollywood Dave" Stann as dealer.

The series has become one of GSN's most popular original programs and has increased the time period's performance in households by 24 percent and Adults 18-49 by an impressive 60 percent.

Some of players participating this season are:

* Jason Alexander -- "Listen Up," The Producers," "Seinfeld"

* Billy Baldwin -- "Flatliners," "Primary Suspect," "Backdraft"

* Lance Bass -- "*NSYNC," certified cosmonaut

* Adam Carolla -- "The Man Show," "Loveline"

* Jamie Lynn DiScala -- "The Sopranos," "Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss"

* Shannon Elizabeth -- "Love Actually," "American Pie," "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"

* Cheryl Hines -- "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Along Came Polly"

* Ricki Lake -- "The Ricki Lake Show," "Hairspray"

* Camryn Manheim -- "The Practice," Wake Up, I'm Fat

* Dave Navarro -- "Till Death Do Us Part," "Jane's Addiction"

* Caroline Rhea -- Returning champ; "Sabrina The Teenage Witch," "The Caroline Rhea Show"

* Dennis Rodman -- NBA basketball player

* Tori Spelling -- "Beverly Hills 90210," "Maybe Baby, It's You"

Filmed in Los Angeles, the first 10 episodes of CELEBRITY BLACKJACK features a new group of stars competing against each other at 21 hands of blackjack for the charity of their choice. The winner from each week's game will go on to compete in two semi-final match-ups. The top two winners from each semi-finals game will compete in the championship episode.

New to CELEBRITY BLACKJACK this season are the graphics that appear onscreen from time to time with statistical information pertaining to player win percentages on certain hands. For example, a player who doubles down on 11 when the dealer has 7 results in a win 62% of the time.

The premiere episode of CELEBRITY BLACKJACK features Jason Alexander, Ricki Lake, Jeff Probst and Steve Howey taking on each other and the dealer, as they vie for the $25,000 charity prize and a slot in the semi-finals round.

Viewers will have the opportunity through GSN iTV to compete with the stars by playing their own hand of blackjack against the on-air dealer and answering side bet and bonus questions. Viewers can also obtain blackjack tips via wireless text message, as well as vote on blackjack strategies. In addition, viewers can log on to http://www.gsn.com and play the "You Bet Your Stars" sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Hollywood.

Each star will receive a minimum of $10,000 for their charity, with the winner of each first-round game receiving $25,000 and a place in the semi-finals. In the semi-finals, the first place winners will receive another $75,000 and the second place winners $25,000 -- both win a seat in the final game where the four qualifiers compete for a first place prize of $200,000 and a second place prize of $50,000. The first place winner of the series earns an impressive total of $300,000 for their charity.

The winner of the first CELEBRITY BLACKJACK series was comedienne Caroline Rhea who earned a grand prize of $100,000 for her charities.

CELEBRITY BLACKJACK is produced by Pariah. Executive producer Gavin Polone's credits include "Panic Room," "Secret Window," "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Gilmore Girls." Executive producer Andrew Golder's credits include "Star Search" and "Win Ben Stein's Money."

GSN, the Network for Games, is the only U.S. television network dedicated to game-related programming and interactive game playing. The network features game shows, reality series, documentaries, video game programs and casino games. As the industry leader in interactivity, GSN features 84 hours per week of interactive programming, which allows viewers a chance to win prizes by playing along with GSN's televised games via GSN.com. Reaching 57 million Nielsen homes, GSN is distributed in the U.S. through all major cable systems and satellite providers. The network is jointly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation. For further media information, visit GSN's press website at corp.gsn.com.

SOURCE GSN
Web Site: http://www.gsn.com





  [october 2004]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
     


· BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 (FOX)
· CALL ME: THE RISE AND FALL OF HEIDI FLEISS (USA)
· CAROLINE RHEA SHOW, THE (SYNDICATION)
· CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO)
· GILMORE GIRLS (CW)
· LISTEN UP (CBS)
· MAN SHOW, THE (COMEDY CENTRAL)
· PRACTICE, THE (ABC)
· RICKI LAKE (SYNDICATION)
· SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH (WB)
· SOPRANOS, THE (HBO)
· STAR SEARCH (CBS)
· 'TIL DEATH DO US PART: CARMEN & DAVE (MTV)





[11/22/24 - 01:31 PM]
Video: "Suits LA" Arrives February 2025 - NBC
The all-new spinoff of the beloved legal drama, starring Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg, lands on the West Coast.

[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look at the Third Season of Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Returning January 9 with Alan Cumming as Host
Last season, "The Traitors" became the #1 unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms during launch week, according to Nielsen.

[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
Starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm, "Your Friends & Neighbors" will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 11 with two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly through Friday, May 30.

[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
The psychological horror thriller stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, and more!

[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.