Logo’s Summer Programming Big on Food, RuPaul
Logo is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and is ready to party.
Hence, the cable channel is amping up summer with a new “Sunday Funday” evening block. This includes “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Season 4 RuVealed,” the Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos-produced lifestyle reality series “Secret Guide to Fabulous,” as well as new cooking series “Food To Get You Laid.”
Logo is also bringing back “Trailblazer Honors,” the tribute special that honors LGBT leaders and allies who are breaking new ground in the quest for LGBT equality,
“With eight consecutive quarters of growth and the highest ratings in Logo’s history, we are aiming even higher,” said Chris McCarthy, general manager of Logo TV and MTV2. “From new series ‘Food to Get You Laid’ to a special edition of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ this summer we are set to own the post brunch party with our new ‘Sunday Funday’ block.”
The full summer slate is below.
NEW SERIES
“Food To Get You Laid” – Premiering 9:30 pm ET/PT Sunday, August 16, 2015
Anyone can cook a meal in an industrial kitchen with the support of a full staff, but “Food To Get You Laid” will find out who has the skills and the dedication to create a romantic meal in their own home, using only the ingredients in their fridge and pantry. Featuring real people, real relationships, real kitchens and real ingredients, each episode will focus on one couple trying to take their relationship to the next level. Guiding these culinary wannabes will be expert chef Ronnie Woo, helping to ensure that love fills their hearts and their stomachs. “Food to Get You Laid” is produced by Den of Thieves and the executive producing team of Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, Ilan Hall, Rich Kim, Kevin Johnston & Roy Orecchio.
RETURNING SERIES AND SPECIALS
“Trailblazer Honors” – Airs Saturday, June 27, 2015
From the continued march to marriage equality to the growing visibility of transgender people and issues, the LGBT community is still steadfast in its tireless dedication for rights and acceptance. Logo will once again honor the pioneers who have broken new ground in the quest for LGBT equality, with its annual “Trailblazer Honors,” the largest televised LGBT Pride month event. The one-hour special will feature celebrities, politicians, activists and trendsetters who are transforming our cultural landscape, as well as musical performances from some of today’s biggest stars.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race: Season 4 RuVealed” – Premieres 7 pm ET/PT Sunday, July 26, 2015
Cultural icon RuPaul revisits season 4 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to offer insider info, colorful commentary and a unique perspective on this exciting season. Relive Season 4 with commentary from RuPaul on all of your favorite queens including Latrice Royale, Jiggly Caliente, Chad Michaels and season winner Sharon Needles. “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Season 4 RuVealed” is produced by World of Wonder Productions with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell and RuPaul Charles serving as executive producers.
“Secret Guide to Fabulous” – Special preview at 8:30 pm ET/PT Sunday, July 26, 2015 followed by season premiere at 8 pm ET/PT Sunday, August 2, 2015
Last year, the first season of “Secret Guide to Fabulous,” from Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ Milojo Productions, built a strong and growing fan following. This summer our experts Rob Younkers, John Gidding and Theodore Leaf will once again turn life from ordinary to extraordinary and teach viewers how to put the “u” in fabulous. Ripa, Consuelos, and Albert Bianchini are executive producers for Milojo Productions.
Chris McCarthy is the general manager of Logo. Pamela Post serves as Logo’s head of original programming and Tim Palazzola and Stevenson Greene are executive producers of Logo’s original programming. Ryan Kroft is the executive producer of Logo’s “Trailblazer Honors.”
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