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[08/04/22 - 07:59 AM]
Award-Winning CNN Original Content Available on discovery+ on August 19 in New CNN Originals Hub
Subscribers will be able to enjoy over 800 episodes of current and legacy programming from the CNN Original Series and HLN Original Series library.
[06/14/22 - 08:29 AM]
CNN Original Series to Premiere the Seventh Season of "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" This Summer
Across seven new episodes, CNN Original Series embarks on a cross country journey with comedian and political provocateur W. Kamau Bell as he visits communities across America to explore race, class, and the unique challenges they face.
[01/20/22 - 01:35 PM]
CNN Announces Full 2022 CNN Original Series Slate to Air on the Cable Network
In recognition of the annual Presidents' Day holiday, "LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy" premieres over two consecutive nights with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, February 20 and Monday, February 21.
[10/21/21 - 02:17 PM]
"King Richard," "The Sex Lives of College Girls," "South Side," "Black and Missing," "8-Bit Christmas" and More Arrive on HBO Max This November
Other premieres/returns include "Frayed," "Gen:Lock," "Head of the Class," "Sort of," "Stath Lets Flats" and "Tom and Jerry in New York."
[05/19/21 - 09:46 AM]
Premium Content From CNN Original Series and CNN Films Shines on Theatrical, Streaming, and Television Screens for 2021 and 2022
Six new CNN Original Series will premiere in 2022, including: "Patagonia" (wt), "Nomad with Carlton McCoy" (wt), "Dark Was the Night: The Life of Hitler," "LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy," and "Reframed: Marilyn Monroe."
[04/01/21 - 09:40 AM]
New CNN Original Series "The Story of Late Night" and Season Six of the Emmy Award-Winning "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" Premiere Sunday, May 2
"The Story of Late Night" is a six-part docuseries, produced by Cream Productions, that will take viewers on a journey through late-night television's most memorable moments.
[01/27/21 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - February 2021
Original programming in February includes the season eight return of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the second season of animated hit "Close Enough," the documentary premiere of "There Is No 'I' in Threesome," and five-episode limited series "Beartown."
[06/30/20 - 06:02 AM]
Season Five of Emmy Award-Winning CNN Original Series "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" Premieres Sunday, July 19
In the extended season five premiere, "America vs. Itself (wt)," Bell will examine white supremacy and systemic racism in America.
[06/24/20 - 06:33 AM]
CNN and HLN Announce 2020/2021 Original Series Slate
Emmy Award-winning series "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" will return for its fifth season this summer and the seventh season of "This is Life with Lisa Ling" will return this fall, with new seasons of both series airing in 2021.
[04/03/19 - 07:02 AM]
New CNN Original Series "The Redemption Project with Van Jones" and Season Four of the Emmy Award-Winning "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" Debut Sunday, April 28
In the series premiere, viewers will witness the first-ever dialogue between a victim and an offender in the history of the Alaskan prison system.
[04/11/18 - 09:53 AM]
CNN Adds Six New Original Series to 2019 Slate
The network has also renewed "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown," "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell," "This is Life with Lisa Ling," and "Declassified: Untold Stories of American Spies."
[03/29/18 - 09:21 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning CNN Original Series "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell" Returns for Season Three on Sunday, April 29
Said debut on April 29 will follow the super-sized season 11 premiere of "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown."
[05/17/17 - 06:02 AM]
CNN Greenlights Five New Original Series for 2018
Plus: "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown," "United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell," "This is Life with Lisa Ling," "The History of Comedy," "Believer with Reza Aslan," "The Wonder List with Bill Weir" and "The Hunt with John Walsh" are all due back.
[05/18/16 - 05:23 AM]
CNN Greenlights Three New Original Series for the 2017 Programming Slate
Also on tap are new seasons of "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown," "This is Life with Lisa Ling," "The Hunt with John Walsh," "Finding Jesus," "Death Row Stories" and "The Wonder List with Bill Weir."
[05/18/16 - 05:16 AM]
Turner Comes to 2016-17 Upfront with a Powerful Brand Portfolio & Bold Moves, Delivering More Content, More Solutions and More Results
Turner's portfolio of leading entertainment, kids, news and sports brands - including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, CNN, Great Big Story, HLN, TBS, TNT, truTV and Turner Sports - are being highlighted throughout the presentation.
[01/07/16 - 08:27 AM]
Turner Shines Spotlight on TBS, TNT, truTV and Cartoon Network at TCA's Winter 2016 Press Tour
Upcoming TBS originals include "Angie Tribeca" (January 17), "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" (February 8) and "The Detour" (April 11).
[05/13/15 - 07:18 AM]
CNN Announces Two New Original Series
"Declassified," an eight-part series, delves into true stories of America's covert operations around the world; while "The Eighties" follows in the footsteps of the critically-acclaimed series "The Sixties" and "The Seventies."
[05/13/15 - 07:15 AM]
Turner Broadcasting "Turns It Up" at 2015 Upfront
The strength of Turner's diverse portfolio of brands - including Adult Swim, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, HLN, TBS, TNT, truTV and Turner Sports - was highlighted throughout the presentation, which showcased content and offerings from the networks and brought Turner's "Turn It Up" message to life.
[03/10/15 - 07:58 AM]
Two Exciting New Original Series Come to CNN in 2016
Newly on tap are "Believer" hosted by Reza Aslan and "United Shades of America" with W. Kamau Bell.






UNITED SHADES OF AMERICA (CNN)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
4/24/16 - ???
STATUS:
on hiatus or fate to be determined
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
CURRENT SEASON:
7 (7 episodes)
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
completed airing its seventh season on 8/21/22; has yet to be renewed for an eighth season
DESCRIPTION:
(from CNN's web site, July 2022) The five-time Emmy® Award-winning documentary series returns with comedian and political provocateur W. Kamau Bell as he visits communities across America to explore race, class, and the unique challenges they face. Featuring Bell’s signature blend of empathy and humor, the seventh season gives voice to those whose perspectives are too often left out of the conversation. Produced by Zero Point Zero Production, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell premieres Sunday, July 10 at 10pm ET/PT on CNN.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· W. Kamau Bell
CREW INFORMATION:
· Amy Entelis as EP (CNN)
· Chris Collins as EP
· Jimmy Fox as EP
· Layla Smith as EP
· Lydia Tenaglia as EP
· Lyle Gamm as EP (CNN)
· Morgan Fallon as EP
· Sandra Zweig as EP
· Tim Pastore as EP
· W. Kamau Bell as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· All3Media
· Main Event Media
· Zero Point Zero Productions