REELZ & Time Inc. Prep Celebrity Specials

ALBUQUERQUE/NEW YORK: REELZ and Time Inc. are partnering to produce three specials about the real lives and stories of celebrities, including one focused on stars from the ’80s.

Entertainment Weekly Presents: ’80s Stars—Where Are They Now?, hosted by Growing Pains star Alan Thicke, is set to premiere Wednesday, November 30, at 9 p.m. On December 21, the network will debut TIME Presents: Milestones 2016—A Tribute to the Stars We’ve Lost, which pays homage to cultural icons and the movie, music, TV and sports stars who passed away in 2016. TIME Presents: Celebrities on Trial will air on Monday, February 6. The special takes viewers inside prolific, shocking and absurd cases where stars are in court and fighting for their money, freedom, vindication or all three.

“We’re thrilled to partner with an industry leader in Time Inc. to show our viewers more real stories of real celebrities with a dive into television nostalgia along with an unflinching look at stars who fell afoul of the law and a thoughtful look back at the incredibly talented roster of celebrities we lost this year,” said Steve Cheskin, the senior VP of REELZ programming. “We’re also pleased to continue working with P&L Media and know that their provocative and strong storytelling skills make for television our viewers enjoy watching.”

“As we continue to expand Time Inc.’s TV programming initiatives, we have found another terrific partner in REELZ,” added Bruce Gersh, the senior VP of brand business development for Time Inc. “We are delighted to bring our storytelling to its passionate fan base and look to build on the partnership with more original programming and specials.”