Starting on
SABC3 this April, 2010:
Knight Rider (Original/Seasons 1 - 4)Premiere date: Thursday, 1 April 2010 at 12h00
Runs Mondays to Fridays at the same time
A broadcast of the original Knight Rider series starring David Hasselhoff and his partner-against-crime K.I.T.T.
The show's four seasons will be broadcast back to back.
A refresh of the scenario:
When a young detective is ambushed in a failed police stakeout, he is believed to have been killed. But a millionaire, Wilton Knight finds him and saves him and gives him a new face.
It seems that Knight wants to wage a war against criminals who operate above the law and Michael is the man he has chosen to wage that war. He has created the ultimate car, the Knight Industries Two Thousand or KITT, which is laced with a virtually indestructible alloy, and is also capable of moving on its own and also talks.
He gives the car to Michael, and gives him the new identity of Michael Knight. Michael is assisted by one of Knight's associates, Devon Miles. Bonnie is the mechanic who takes care of KITT.
During the second season Bonnie was replaced by April, as the new mechanic. The following season she left and Bonnie returned. The next season they acquired a new member, Reginald Cornelius III or RC3.
Law & Order SVU Season 7Premiere date: Thursday, 1 April 2010 at 22h15
Runs Tuesdays to Thursdays at the same time
Law & Order: SVU returns for the 7th season. In the premiere episode: Twenty years after being convicted of the rape of a teenage girl, Ray Schenkel (Robert Patrick) is released, much to the dismay of retired detective William Dorsey.
For more about the season, please see:
TVSA's Law & Order SVU Season 7 Show Page.
The PhilanthropistPremiere date: Sunday, 4 April 2010 at 20h30
Filmed in South Africa, Mozambique and Prague, The Philanthropist follows the heroic adventures of Teddy Rist (James Purefoy), billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante philanthropist, taking him across the globe from Haiti to Myanmar, Kashmir to Paris, Kosovo to San Diego.
But the story starts off in Nigeria.
For more about the series, see:
TVSA's The Philanthropist Mini-Site.
Gossip GirlPremiere date: Monday, 5 April 2010 at 21h00
Runs Mondays to Wednesdays at 21h00TVSA Recommends
Gossip Girl is an American television teen drama series based on the popular novel series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar.
Set in Manhattan's Upper East Side, gossip rules and affluent prep-school students find themselves with the money, access and appetite to explore all the temptations New York City has to offer.
The seris begins as privileged prep school teens first learn that Serena van der Woodsen is back in town the way they learn all the important news in their lives: from the blog of the all-knowing, albeit ultra-secretive Gossip Girl.
No one knows Gossip Girl's identity, but everyone in this exclusive and complicated vicious circle relies on her website and text messages for the latest scoop.
For more about the scenario and a who's who of characters, see:
TVSA's Gossip Girl Mini-Site.
Life's A JourneyPremiere date: Wednesday, 7 April 2010 at 20h00
A new 13-episode lifestyle series presented by current Mr South Africa, Stephen Segal and radio and TV presenter Zuraida Jardine Lindberg.
The show features South African wellbeing experts and celebrities who take a look at how they are living their best lives in terms of health, fitness, nutrition, happiness and general balance.
Each episode focuses on a different aspect of wellbeing - themes include: Time Out, Energy To Go and Natural Balance. The objective is to provide a practical guide on how to live the best life by exploring these various aspects in a 13-episode lifestyle course.
The show also features unsung heroes who are making changes in their lives and communities to bring the journey of wellbeing to all those around them.
Top DogsPremiere date: Wednesday, 7 April 2010 at 20h30
A new series that celebrates successful South Africans who have thought out of the box and gone on to make a difference in our country.
Each episode puts the spotlight on three different Top Dogs: the series goes into their homes, their workplace and their social environment's to discover the secrets to their success.
The show is presented by Hansa Pilsener personality Vuyo. More info. about him coming up.
Knight Rider 2008 (Season 1)Premiere date: Sunday, 18 April 2010 at 19h30
A remake of the original series, starring Justin Bruening as Mike Tracer, Michael Knight's estranged son.
The action takes place 25 years after the original series with Mike taking over to drive the next generation of K.I.T.T. - a Ford Shelby GT500KR.
Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship WrestlingPremiere date: Monday, 26 April 2010 at 20h00
Runs weekly at 20h00
Headsup: Once this ends, Survivor returns with Survivor 16: Fans Vrs Favourites
10 D-list celebrities come together to learn, train and compete in competitive wrestling while being eliminated one by one each week, based on judges' selections and head-to-head matches with one another.
World champion wrestler Hulk Hogan, former president of World Championship Wrestling Eric Bischoff and professional wrestling manager Jimmy Hart judge the celebrities on their performances throughout various challenges.
Challenges include mastering complex wrestling moves, trash talking to intimidate the opponent and working a live audience.
The cast is coached by former professional wrestlers Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake and Brian Knobbs.
The contestants begin their competition by being divided into two teams and are taught the same set of moves to create a wrestling match against each another in an attempt to win over the judges and a live audience.
Celebrities Frank Stallone, Todd Bridges and Danny Bonaduce. The series runs eight episodes.