June 24, 2013
Bounce TV Acquires Broadcast Rights To American Bible Challenge & The Newlywed Game
Bounce TV, the nation’s only broadcast television network for African Americans, has acquired broadcast television rights to The American Bible Challenge and the Catch 21 game show in a new agreement with GSN, it was announced today by Bounce TV Chief Operating Office Jonathan Katz. Both shows will debut later this summer.
The American Bible Challenge, is currently the highest-rated original series in GSN history. The one-hour game show, hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, brings together contestant teams who compete based on their knowledge of the Bible as they strive to win prize money for the charity of their choice. The show also features multiple Grammy award-winner Kirk Franklin as the musical co-host. Jeff Foxworthy also serves as Producer.
Catch 21 is one of GSN viewers’ favorite series, with ratings and key demo delivery having progressively grown with each season. Its fast-paced game play features host Alfonso Ribeiro quizzing contestants three at a time as they compete to win playing cards, and try to build the hand that comes closest to 21. Catch 21 was created by industry veteran Merrill Heatter and is executive produced by Heatter and Scott Sternberg of Scott Sternberg Productions.
Bounce TV also recently landed the broadcast network rights to The Newlywed Game, hosted by The View’s Sherri Shepherd.
“After only a few weeks on the air, The Newlywed Game is already an audience favorite and stellar performer, consistently delivering key demos of scale to Bounce TV. We are very confident that the broadcast premieres of The American Bible Challenge and Catch 21 will add fuel to Bounce TV’s skyrocketing growth,” commented Bounce TV Chief Operating Office Jonathan Katz.