Discovery Communications Inc. : TLC Reveals The Hidden Lives of American Gypsies in MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING
January 13, 2012 at 05:44 pm
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January 13, 2012
(Pasadena, Ca.) TLC takes viewers on a journey into the
lives of America's Gypsy and Traveller communities in
the all-new series MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING. More
than 45 million people tuned in to watch the original UK
series when it ran on TLC in 2011, and now the network is
revealing the hidden culture and over-the-top weddings that
exist in our own backyards. A premiere date has not been
set.
There are an estimated one million Gypsies and Travellers
throughout the US, but most live in complete secrecy, away
from the judgment and discrimination that plague their
communities. However, their lifestyles are anything but
discrete - they blend traditional values with modern-day
influences, resulting in weddings and other celebrations
that are large, loud, and lavish. TLC will go inside their
homes and attend their parties to share what it's like
to be living as a Gypsy in America.
"TLC loves a great wedding, and no one does it bigger
than the Gypsies. The community's extravagant events
are the perfect backdrop to explore their rich history and
modern-day lifestyle," said Amy Winter, GM, TLC.
"At the same time, MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING
will continue TLC's tradition of introducing viewers to
a group of people they might not otherwise interact with,
offering a compelling mix of the remarkable and the
relatable.
MY BIG FAT AMERICAN GYPSY WEDDING, which has been in active
production across several states including West Virginia,
Georgia, and Maryland, will share the lives of several
Gypsy and Traveller families. Some of the people featured
include:
23 year-old Bill is preparing to marry 18 year-old
Tamara, who is a non-Gypsy and struggles to become
accepted by the local community.
Nettie and JR married in secret when they were teenagers,
and now want to celebrate with their families in a
wedding renewal -- thrown the traditional, extravagant
way.
At 14, it's time for Priscilla to start looking for a
future husband. Her father plans a big party to bring
together the available Gypsy men to see if she can find
her true love.
Chris and Amanda are planning lavish baptism celebrations
for four of their children. They must all look their
best, and they commission a Swarvoski crystal-crusted
pacifier.
Plans for a family reunion -- with a guest list numbering
into the hundreds -- risks ruin at the hand of rebel
Mellie, who refuses to conform to the role expected of
her.
TLC has ordered 8 hour-long episodes of MY BIG FAT AMERICAN
GYPSY WEDDING. Firecracker Films is producing the series.
About TLC
TLC is a global brand that celebrates extraordinary people
and relatable life moments through innovative nonfiction
programming. A top 10 cable network in key female demos,
TLC has built successful franchises around the Cake Boss
and Say Yes to the Dress brands. In 2011, TLC had 28 series
averaging 1.0 million P2+ viewers or more including Sister
Wives, My Strange Addiction, Extreme Couponing, Toddlers &
Tiaras, NY Ink, 19 Kids and Counting, and What Not To Wear.
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