Exclusive: Inside The NBA analyst and former NBA star Kenny Smith has inked a multi-series pact with director-producer Deon Taylor (Meet The Blacks), which includes a zinger out the gate in the shape of new reality TV show Ready For The League, showcasing 2018’s hottest college basketball talent.
The pact is formally between Taylor’s Hidden Empire Film Group and Smith’s Seg Productions and the duo are already underway on their first show, in which Smith, one of the most respected NBA analysts around, will profile a different draft prospect in each 30-minute episode. Taylor, himself a former college player at San Diego State and later a pro in Germany, will direct.
In a similar vein to Jon Gruden’s Qb Camp series for ESPN, two-time NBA champ Smith will sit down with college stars and discuss what it takes to make it in the pro league both on and off the court.
The pact is formally between Taylor’s Hidden Empire Film Group and Smith’s Seg Productions and the duo are already underway on their first show, in which Smith, one of the most respected NBA analysts around, will profile a different draft prospect in each 30-minute episode. Taylor, himself a former college player at San Diego State and later a pro in Germany, will direct.
In a similar vein to Jon Gruden’s Qb Camp series for ESPN, two-time NBA champ Smith will sit down with college stars and discuss what it takes to make it in the pro league both on and off the court.
- 6/6/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: With tonight's NBA Playoffs Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals about to begin between the reigning champions Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics, Kenny Smith is part of the team fronting TNT's coverage of the match-up. But today the two-time NBA champ and his wife and producing partner, Gwendolyn Osborne-Smith dunked a new deal – this one with ITV America. The multi-year exclusive development deal could see the duo individually or together fronting…...
- 5/18/2017
- Deadline TV
[[tmz:video id="0_q64iyjrh"]] Kenny Smith's wife says she knows the perfect candidate for the Houston Rockets head coaching job -- Kenny Smith!!!! Smith had a "date" with the team earlier this month to discuss the job -- but according to multiple reports, he's already out of the running. So, when we saw Kenny and his wife Gwendolyn Osborne-Smith leaving Mastro's Thursday night, we had to ask who he thinks is the right candidate. That's when Gwendolyn spoke up -- "It's Him!
- 5/20/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
[[tmz:video id="0_ang2yj73"]] Kenny Smith's wife says race was Definitely a factor when the ex-nba star was denied a ride in NYC last week ... saying Kenny Watched the guy pick up a white passenger moments later. We got Gwendolyn Osborne-Smith at Lax moments ago -- and she's Pissed about the situation TMZ Sports caught on video ... when Kenny was rejected by a driver who said his shift was over despite the fact his light was on. [[tmz:video id="0_k602groo"]] The...
- 3/14/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kenny Smith is signing to Team TBS for a new reality show, “Kenny Smith and Family,” which will center around Smith, his wife Gwendolyn Osborne-Smith and their five children, TBS said Tuesday. Smith is a former NBA star with the Houston Rockets and other teams, as well as a current NBA analyst for Turner Sports. His wife, meanwhile, is an actress/model whose credits include “The Price Is Right,” “Ocean Ave.” and “Any Given Sunday.” The couple has five children, ranging in age from two years-old to 20 years-old. Also read: ‘Friends’ Scores 20-Episode Marathon on TBS for 20th Anniversary “The family at.
- 9/30/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
TBS has greenlighted a reality series starring former NBA player-turned-analyst Kenny Smith and his family. The Smiths, set to shoot in Los Angeles and Atlanta, will follow Smith and his wife, The Price Is Right model Gwendolyn Osborne-Smith, and their blended family of five kids, who range in age from 2 to 20. See more TV Premiere Dates 2014-15: The Complete Guide Smith is an NBA studio analyst for Turner Sports alongside Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and Ernie Johnson and also a main studio analyst for the Ncaa Division I Men’s Basketball Championship on TNT, TBS,
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- 9/30/2014
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rob Wilson, come on down! You’re joining The Price Is Right!
CBS’ long-running game show announced at the close of Friday’s telecast that the 24-year-old Boston native was the winner of its search for a male model. As such, he will join Amber Lancaster, Gwendolyn Osborne, Manuela Arbelaez and Rachel Reynolds in brandishing shiny new washer-dryers, Jet-Skis and, of course, brand new cars.
Just minutes after Rob received word of his big W, TVLine asked him about putting in his bid on the gig, how he came out of his shell to wow the judges and which game...
CBS’ long-running game show announced at the close of Friday’s telecast that the 24-year-old Boston native was the winner of its search for a male model. As such, he will join Amber Lancaster, Gwendolyn Osborne, Manuela Arbelaez and Rachel Reynolds in brandishing shiny new washer-dryers, Jet-Skis and, of course, brand new cars.
Just minutes after Rob received word of his big W, TVLine asked him about putting in his bid on the gig, how he came out of his shell to wow the judges and which game...
- 10/5/2012
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
"The Price Is Right" might be known for its sparkly prizes and beautiful ladies, but the show is revamping its format by launching a search for a male model.
CBS announced Monday that "The Price Is Right," currently hosted by actor/comedian Drew Carey, is searching for its first male model in nearly 40 years.
The male model search will air as part of a five-episode web series competition and fans will be able to vote online for their favorite hunk, according to the official website.
An open call is scheduled for Aug. 30 in Los Angeles.
Male model hopefuls will be judged on “qualities such as their verbal skills, posing and ability to properly showcase a product,” a press release revealed, according to Entertainment Weekly. The show's producers and female models will pick the six finalists.
Those six finalists will be revealed on Sept. 28, and viewers will then be able to vote online on PriceIsRight.
CBS announced Monday that "The Price Is Right," currently hosted by actor/comedian Drew Carey, is searching for its first male model in nearly 40 years.
The male model search will air as part of a five-episode web series competition and fans will be able to vote online for their favorite hunk, according to the official website.
An open call is scheduled for Aug. 30 in Los Angeles.
Male model hopefuls will be judged on “qualities such as their verbal skills, posing and ability to properly showcase a product,” a press release revealed, according to Entertainment Weekly. The show's producers and female models will pick the six finalists.
Those six finalists will be revealed on Sept. 28, and viewers will then be able to vote online on PriceIsRight.
- 8/14/2012
- by Cavan Sieczkowski
- Huffington Post
If you’re a decent enough-looking chap with a knack for caressing the contours of a washer-dryer set, your time is now.
The longest-running game show in history, CBS’ The Price Is Right, is launching its first-ever casting call to find a male model, with portions of the process airing as a web series. At the end of the search, one lucky looker will join Amber Lancaster, Gwendolyn Osborne, Manuela Arbelaez and Rachel Reynolds in helping players navigate the likes of Plinko and best appreciate eye-widening prize showcases.
The search begins Aug. 30 with an open call in Los Angeles, where...
The longest-running game show in history, CBS’ The Price Is Right, is launching its first-ever casting call to find a male model, with portions of the process airing as a web series. At the end of the search, one lucky looker will join Amber Lancaster, Gwendolyn Osborne, Manuela Arbelaez and Rachel Reynolds in helping players navigate the likes of Plinko and best appreciate eye-widening prize showcases.
The search begins Aug. 30 with an open call in Los Angeles, where...
- 8/13/2012
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
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