TY PENNINGTON JOINS FASHION GURU TIM GUNN FOR ABC DAYTIME’S “THE REVOLUTION”

TY PENNINGTON JOINS FASHION GURU TIM GUNN FOR “THE REVOLUTION,” ABC DAYTIME’S NEW DAILY SHOW ABOUT HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE TRANSFORMATIONS

“The Revolution” Premieres in January 2012

Ty Pennington, the inspiring and passionate host of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” joins “The Revolution,” ABC Daytime’s new daily show about health and lifestyle transformations, it was announced today by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group. Pennington joins previously announced “Project Runway” star Tim Gunn and renowned fitness and nutrition expert Harley Pasternak in a quest to help viewers take positive steps toward a better way of life. “The Revolution” team will help viewers with complete transformations in all areas of their lives, including family, physical and emotional well-being, fashion, home design, personal finance, food, jobs and more. In addition to being a motivating and interactive resource for viewers at home, the show features a unique concept: each week one woman’s five-month weight loss journey will unfold in just five days, with daily results and a final transformation reveal on Friday. “The Revolution” will premiere in January 2012. “Ty’s passionate and deep connection to everyone he helps makes him the perfect choice to join “The Revolution” said Frons. “The energy he brings with him is an excellent complement to our previously named hosts, Tim Gunn and Harley Pasternak. Our goal is to include inspiring and informative motivators as we build “The Revolution” team and continue to evolve our lineup with the type of lifestyle programming that daytime viewers are interested in seeing.” “The Revolution” is produced by 3Ball Productions, the producers of “The Biggest Loser,” “Masterchef” and ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition.” JD Roth and Todd Nelson serve as executive producers. Pennington believes that, often, changing your life begins with changing your space and how you live in it. Along with his design expertise, he will also bring his love of food, art, style and his passion for supporting and championing people to go after their dreams to “The Revolution.” For the last decade, he has witnessed the impact that having a safe and beautiful home can have on a family, and he will apply this personal credo to “The Revolution.” The instantly recognizable sound of Ty Pennington’s “Good Morning!” has become an unmistakable sign of hope for families and communities, as he has helped transform the lives of thousands, while inspiring millions more around the world. Under the leadership of the charismatic design and style expert, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is consistently rated among the top 20 of all television programs. It has won two Emmys for Outstanding Reality Program and two People’s Choice Awards. In addition to many international series, Pennington also spearheads a wide range of lifestyle and decor brands under his name, including Ty Pennington Impressions with Westminster Fabrics, and continues his partnership with industry leader Howard Miller, designing new pieces for his Signature Home Furnishings by Ty Pennington. The line features high-quality, casual contemporary furniture that’s easily coordinated. Ty Pennington Style is Pennington’s seasonal home decor line carried at Sears, and his flooring Ty Pennington Collection for Lumber Liquidators is available in stores and online nationwide. Pennington’s latest book, How Good Design Can Change Your Life (Simon & Schuster), is an intimate look at his design inspirations with dŽcor advice and tips. It followed up his New York Times bestseller Ty’s Tricks (Hyperion), which is part reference and part behind-the-scenes in his own home, which he completely remodeled himself. Pennington first won national attention as the quirky and creative carpenter on the groundbreaking home improvement series “Trading Spaces.” He lives in Los Angeles. Previously announced “The Revolution” hosts include Tim Gunn, the star and notable “Mentor” of Lifetime’s “Project Runway,” and Harley Pasternak, renowned fitness and nutrition expert known for the 5-Factor Fitness diet. Gunn is on a mission to make good style accessible for any women with any body shape, at affordable prices. He will help find that stylish woman inside and can help women express their true selves to the world. Pasternak doesn’t believe in spending hours in the gym, and realizes everyone has a limited time. He will help each individual find a personalized diet and fitness plan that works for them. In April, ABC announced that it was expanding the focus of its daytime lineup to include more programming that is informative and authentic and centers on transformation, food and lifestyle. In addition to “The Revolution,” “The Chew” is an innovative and groundbreaking daily talk show that celebrates and explores life through food that premiered on September 26th.

LAUGH UNTIL YOU CRY TEARS OF JOY ON THIS EPISODE OF “EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” (November 28, 2010)

The No-Tears Episode is Guaranteed to Make You Laugh Out Loud with Celebrity Volunteers, Including Hilarious Comic Cedric the Entertainer and Fashion Model Brooklyn Decker

“Johnson Family” — To match the sound of joy and laughter in the Houston, Texas home of Eric and Elaine Johnson and their five daughters, this episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will be filled with tears of joy. Along with help from top comedians Cedric the Entertainer, Tommy Davidson, Ralphie May, Paul Rodriguez and fashion model Brooklyn Decker, the design team guarantee that the audience will be laughing instead of crying throughout this episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” SUNDAY, NOV. 28 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. (Rebroadcast. OAD 10/10/10)

Eric and Elaine Johnson — along with their five flamboyant and fashion-loving daughters who range in age from 5 to 14 years — were just having a fun time at a local Houston comedy club. Then design team leader Ty Pennington came out, inviting the unsuspecting family to join him onstage, and told them that they would be the latest recipients of a home makeover. Later on, the excitement continued to build as the red carpet was rolled out and all of the volunteers, builders and celebrity volunteers came to the Johnson family home for a comedy roast. The Johnsons had planned to transform their run-down house, but the one-two punch of 2008′s Hurricane Ike and the economic downturn put that dream on hold.

Both Eric and Elaine have dedicated their lives to rescuing family life and marriage. As Eric observed the African American community being overpowered by a seeming epidemic of family disintegration, he became passionate about African American fathers stepping up to play a larger role in their children’s lives. The Johnsons began a marriage and family counseling non-profit called Optimum Lifestyle, with the goal of strengthening marriages in fun, creative ways. Their couples’ seminars have possibly saved 1500 marriages and kept countless kids from growing up in single-parent homes. Eric and Elaine continued their mission while living in their dangerously dilapidated house. Now the “EM: HE” design team can help make their home safe and sound — and most importantly — match the delight and happiness that lives within it.

The design for this episode features team leader Ty Pennington, designers Michael Moloney, Ed Sanders and Paige Hemmis.

The series is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.

For more information on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” visit ABC.com.

IN A NEW TWIST, “EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION” ANNOUNCES DESERVING FAMILY IN FRONT OF PACKED STADIUM AT NEW YORK’S YANKEE GAME

On Sunday, the Lutz family of East Setauket, New York thought they had simply been invited to attend an afternoon baseball game between the Yankees and the New York Mets. Instead they were surprised to find out they would be the latest recipients of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” re-build via the Jumbotron screen at Yankee Stadium. In place of design team leader Ty Pennington’s traditional morning wake up call to the deserving family, he stormed the field and announced the good news just before the game.

Adding to the excitement of both the spectators and family was the appearance of several New York Yankees baseball players who were there to offer encouragement and support. Also, hundreds of volunteer workers, clad in the now- iconic “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” blue shirts, ran out from the dugout to join the Lutz family, Ty and fellow designers on the baseball field.

In an episode that will air later this season, the theme of this build will be “New York! New York!” There’ll be a Broadway-like production, with the entire blue shirt crew and design team singing and dancing while the home is being demolished. Also, during the week of the build, there will be an extravagant parade on the family’s block, complete with huge floats.

The Lutzes are another representation of the kind of family “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” aims to help by building a new home in just seven days. Unable to have children of their own, loving couple Grace and John Lutz gave their hearts to 18 adopted kids, including seven with Down Syndrome. After the couple passed away, their daughter, Kathleen, gave up her career and gladly came home to take care of six Down siblings who currently range in age from 20 to 25 years. Everyone agreed that putting the kids in a group home or institution was not an option. It was a good plan, until Kathleen suddenly and unexpectedly had a grand mal seizure and was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. Her brother, John Jr., was next at bat, sacrificing his successful career as a gymnastics coach to move home and care for his sister and siblings. Kathleen’s health is now stabilized and both brother and sister care for their family as a team.

Nothing can dampen the spirits of this cheerful group. They love to sing and dance, cook and play games together. But the crumbling condition of their 40-year-old home has become a concern. The electrical wiring is unsafe, water leaks everywhere and there is mold and woodrot. Everybody in town loves this charming and special family. They’re local celebrities, and the community rallies to help them in every way. Unfortunately their home is at a point where band-aids are not enough. The Down siblings will not grow up and move away, they will not marry or drive cars. They need their home to be a safe, permanent one, with everything to accommodate their special needs.

The Lutz family will go on vacation to the Hamptons while “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” team leader Ty Pennington, designers Paul DiMeo, Paige Hemmis, Tracy Hutson, local builder Alure Home Improvements and community volunteers rebuild their home.

The location address is: 12 Ringneck Lane, East Setauket, NY 11733

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America.