ROB DYRDEK TO HOST A SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MARATHON, FEATURING EPISODES FROM HIS SERIES "RIDICULOUSNESS," "ROB & BIG" AND "ROB DYRDEK'S FANTASY FACTORY"

The Rob Dyrdek Marathon Kicks Off On Saturday, May 26 at 1:30 A.M. ET/PT, And Will Air All Weekend, Leading Up To an All-New Episode Of "Ridiculousness" Guest-Starring Duff Goldman of "Ace of Cakes," On Monday, May 28 At 10:00 P.M. ET/PT On MTV

Santa Monica, CA (May 24, 2012) - Die-heart Rob Dyrdek fans can rejoice as MTV is airing a Rob Dyrdek marathon this Memorial Day weekend, hosted by Rob himself, which will include episodes of "Ridiculousness," "Rob & Big" and "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory." Rob will also be sharing his favorite "Ridiculousness" episodes. The marathon kicks off this Saturday, May 26 at 1:30 a.m. ET/PT, during which MTV will air thirty-four consecutive hours of Dyrdek programming, leading up to an all-new episode of "Ridiculousness" guest-starring "Ace of Cakes''" Duff Goldman, on Monday May 28 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Click here to check a sneak peek from the all-new episode.

"I am truly blessed to have been a part of the MTV family for so long. It's really amazing to see ten seasons of television and three shows all wrapped up into one weekend" said Rob Dyrdek.

The Rob Dyrdek Memorial Day Weekend Marathon Schedule Is As Follows (All Times ET/PT):

· "Ridiculousness:" Saturday, May 26, 1:30 a.m.-5:00 a.m.

· "Rob and Big:" Saturday, May 26, 5:00 a.m. - Sunday, May 27 at 9:00 p.m.

· "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory:" Sunday, May 27, 9:00 p.m.-Monday, May 28 at 12:00 p.m.

· "Ridiculousness:" Monday, May 28, 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., with an all-new "Ridiculousness" airing at 10:00 p.m. that night

"Ridiculousness" is executive produced by Rob Dyrdek, Jeff Tremaine, Shane Nickerson and Christian Duguay.

"Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" is executive produced by Rob Dyrdek, Jeff Tremaine, Shane Nickerson, Christian Duguay and co-executive produced by Sara Lager.

"Ridiculousness" and "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" are produced by Dickhouse. Lauren Dolgen, Michelle Klepper, Kristina Edwards and Sara Cohen are the MTV executives in charge.

"Rob & Big" was created and executive produced by Jeff Tremaine, Ruben Fleischer, Rob Dyrdek and Christopher "Big Black" Boykin. Lauren Dolgen and Heather Olander were executives in charge for MTV.

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