The Revolution (TV program)
The Revolution | |
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Presented by | Tim Gunn Harley Pasternak Ty Pennington Jennifer Ashton Tiffanie Davis |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | ≈105 |
Production | |
Executive producer | J. D. Roth |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Original release | |
Network | ABC |
Release | January 16 July 6, 2012 | –
The Revolution is an American health and lifestyle talk show that was broadcast by ABC from January 16 to July 6, 2012. Executive produced by J. D. Roth, the program focused on women's issues such as health and well-being, fashion, and home living, and also featured week-long storyline segments following life transformations by others (most commonly weight loss). It was hosted by five panelists specialized in a different subject area, including medical consultant Jennifer Ashton, fashion consultant Tim Gunn (of Project Runway), fitness trainer Harley Pasternak, home designer Ty Pennington (of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), and therapist/relationship expert Tiffanie Davis.
Replacing ABC's
Premise
The object of The Revolution was to effect positive change in the lives of women. Although the show's most prominent theme was women's weight loss, the show's other recurring themes involved promoting women's well-being, including mental health, style, and home environment.[1] The show featured various segments related to exercise, nutrition, fashion, medicine, and psychology.
Through
Ratings
The show never gained any foothold in the ratings. High-profile sponsorship with Macy's, guest appearances from stars like Toni Braxton and Dolly Parton, attempts to have hosts from higher-rated ABC daytime programs and actors from ABC primetime programs appear on the show all failed to draw viewers.
The Revolution was the lowest-rated show among all daytime programs on the
Cancelation
On April 11, 2012, three months after the show's debut, ABC canceled The Revolution, and renewed General Hospital and The Chew.[5] Its final episode aired nearly three months later, on July 6. The Revolution was replaced the following Monday by Good Afternoon America—an interim spin-off of ABC's morning show Good Morning America—until September 10, 2012,[6][7] when General Hospital was moved up into the timeslot, and the 3:00 p.m. hour was given back to its affiliates. The 3:00 p.m. timeslot was considered the recommended scheduling for Katie, a new Disney/ABC-produced syndicated talk show that premiered the same day.[8]
References
- ^ Petri, Erica (January 16, 2012). "Female health expert Jennifer Ashton ready to bring 'Revolution' to TV". USA Today. Archived from the original on August 28, 2012. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- Soap Opera Network. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ^ Deadline (2012-04-11). "ABC's The Revolution Cancelled, General Hospital Renewed". Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ "ABC Renews 'General Hospital' and 'The Chew,' Cancels 'The Revolution'". The Hollywood Reporter. April 11, 2012.
- ^ Deadline (April 11, 2012). "ABC's The Revolution Cancelled, General Hospital Renewed". Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- ^ "Josh Elliott, Lara Spencer to Anchor 'Good Afternoon America'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
- ^ The Deadline Team (May 21, 2012). "ABC Names Josh Elliott And Lara Spencer To Host 'Good Afternoon America' Run". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 21, 2012.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2012-06-26). "'General Hospital' To Move To New 2 PM Slot On September 10". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-10-10.
External links
- Official website (archives)
- The Revolution at IMDb