July 30, 2015

 

“THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT’S EPIC!” ADDS TWO NEW SERIES TO ITS SATURDAY MORNING LINEUP WITH ITS THIRD SEASON PREMIERE, OCT. 3

 

“The Inspectors,” an Original Scripted Dramatic Series, and

“Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden Heroes,” Hosted By Brooke Burke-Charvet,

Join the Three-Hour Saturday Morning Block

 

CBS announced today that two new series, THE INSPECTORS and CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL'S HIDDEN HEROES, will join THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT’S EPIC! three-hour Saturday morning block when it returns for its third season Saturday, Oct. 3 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.

 

The CBS DREAM TEAM Saturday morning line up is a diverse, family-friendly schedule featuring compelling shows and stories of hope and compassion designed to enlighten, teach and inspire viewers to make a greater commitment to themselves, their families and their communities. The block is FCC educational/informational-compliant, targeted to 13- to 16-year-olds and appealing to all viewers.

 

THE INSPECTORS is a new scripted dramatic series set in Washington, D.C., inspired by compelling real cases handled by the United States Postal Inspection Service. In the series, Preston Wainwright (Bret Green), a determined teen who is thriving after being paralyzed in a car accident, works as an intern for his U.S. Postal Inspector mom, Amanda (Jessica Lundy), helping to solve crimes ranging from Internet scams, identity and mail theft, to consumer fraud. THE INSPECTORS strives to educate young people about making the right choices in their daily lives, encourages open communication between teens and parents and includes positive messaging regarding living with disabilities, overcoming challenges, beating the odds and the power of perseverance. Also starring in the series are Terry Serpico, Harrison Knight and Erica-Marie Sanchez. The United States Postal Inspection Service, the nation’s oldest federal law enforcement agency, will serve as the show's official programming resource.

 

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL'S HIDDEN HEROES, hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet, is a hidden camera television show developed for teens in which each episode reveals the widespread goodwill in our world by secretly capturing heroes in action as they demonstrate acts of kindness, compassion and commitment to others. Highlighted by funny, light-hearted moments, the show shines a bright light on everyday people who selflessly share their positive attitudes towards society and life with others by doing good deeds.

 

In addition, the following series will return to THE CBS DREAM TEAM, IT'S EPIC! Saturday morning lineup:

 

LUCKY DOG

Emmy Award-winning host and animal trainer Brandon McMillan works with animal shelters across the U.S. to save one dog at a time, as he rescues lonely, unwanted dogs living without hope. Taking them to Brandon's training facility, known as the Lucky Dog Ranch, he goes to work on the seemingly impossible task of turning the frightened pooches into perfect pets. “From hopeless to a home” is Brandon's mission, which he brings to life in each episode as a lucky family adopts an even luckier dog.

 

DR. CHRIS PET VET

Chronicling the adventures of Dr. Chris Brown, DR. CHRIS PET VET allows viewers a unique insight into the life of one of the world's busiest vets and the animals he devotes his days to caring for and treating. For those animals that require specialist services, Dr. Chris calls on his good friend and colleague, Dr. Lisa Chimes, who works at a small animal specialist hospital. Each episode delivers a carefully crafted mix of human and animal interest stories, and features a variety of animals.

 

THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION

INNOVATION NATION, hosted by Mo Rocca of CBS SUNDAY MORNING, is an Emmy Award-winning celebration of the inventor’s spirit, from historic scientific pioneers throughout past centuries to the forward-looking visionaries of today. Each episode tells the dramatic stories behind the world’s greatest inventions, and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life. Featuring “what if it never happened,” “the innovation by accident” and a strong focus on “junior geniuses” who are changing the face of technology, this series appeals to young viewers and their families.

 

GAME CHANGERS WITH KEVIN FRAZIER

Celebrating athletes and fans who reach out in their communities to make life better for others, GAME CHANGERS, hosted by “Entertainment Tonight’s” Kevin Frazier, highlights professional athletes who use their public image to make positive changes in the lives of fans in need. Young reporters go out in the field to file their stories and bring back journalistic gold to the GAME CHANGERS studios to culminate in heartfelt reflection and insight from the host. Whether on or off the field, GAME CHANGERS takes an inspirational look at how sports positively impact individuals and the communities they serve.

 

Following is the “CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic!” Saturday morning lineup for the 2015-2016 season as of Oct. 3: (Schedule's day and time may differ market-to-market. Check local listings.)

 

9:00-9:30 AM, ET LUCKY DOG

9:30-10:00 AM, ET DR. CHRIS PET VET

10:00-10:30 AM, ET THE HENRY FORD'S INNOVATION NATION

10:30-11:00 AM, ET THE INSPECTORS (New)

11:00-11:30 AM, ET CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL'S HIDDEN HEROES (New)

11:30-12:00 PM, ET GAME CHANGERS WITH KEVIN FRAZIER

 

Please note: In some markets, CBS News' CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY will be broadcast 7:00-9:00 AM, ET/PT.

 

CHEAT TWEET: 3rd season of #CBSDreamTeam Saturday morning line up premieres 10/3 with 2 new shows! #Inspectors & #HiddenHeroes! http://bit.ly/1IuqDo3

 

Photos available: www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/cbs-dream-team-its-epic/photos

 

CBS Twitter: @CBSTweet

 

Talent on Twitter:

Mo Rocca	@MoRocca
Kevin Frazier	@KevinFrazier
Brandon McMillan	@BrandonMcMillan
Dr. Chris Brown	@BondiVet
Brooke Burke-Charvet	@brookeburke

 

Shows on Twitter:

CBS Dream Team	@CBSDreamTeam
Lucky Dog	@CBSLuckyDog
Innovation Nation	@CBSInnovationTV
Dr. Chris Pet Vet	@CBSPetVet
The Inspectors	@CBSInspectors
Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden Heroes	@CBSHiddenHeroes
Game Changers with Kevin Frazier	@CBSGameChangers

 

About Litton Entertainment

Litton Entertainment is the preeminent independent producer and distributor in the U.S. television industry creating and distributing quality programming for over twenty years. Litton's Weekend Adventure, produced by Litton Studios, is the first program block of its kind airing Saturdays on ABC stations nationwide. Litton's Weekend Adventure features all original E/I series including Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown, Emmy® winning Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin, Emmy® winning Born to Explore with Richard Wiese, and Emmy® nominated Sea

Rescue. Litton Entertainment provides CBS Network with six original programs for Saturday mornings called CBS Dream Team, It’s Epic!, including Emmy® nominated Lucky Dog, The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation hosted by Mo Rocca, and Emmy® nominated Game Changers with Kevin Frazier. Litton recently announced the new block of programming for The CW, One Magnificent Morning. This new block launched October 4, 2014. Litton’s news division, Litton News Source, distributes Consumer Reports TV and The Consumer Alert News Network. For more information about Litton Entertainment, visit www.litton.tv.

 

About CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world’s largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand —”the Eye” — one of the most recognized in business. The Company’s operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS’s businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group (CBS Studios International and CBS Television Distribution), CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Films, CBS Interactive, Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, POP (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to www.cbscorporation.com.

 

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Kate Aconfora (CBS)	818-655-1589	Kate.aconfora.cbs.com
Meg Lavigne (Litton)	617-340-4155	mlavigne@litton.tv

 

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Paula Breck	212-975-3811	pjbreck@cbs.com