Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

TLC Ups ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Creator Howard Lee To EVP Production

Howard Lee has been named EVP Production & Development for TLC based in the company’s Silver Spring, MD headquarters, the network’s GM Amy Winter said today. Lee will continue to oversee the network’s bi-coastal production and report to Winter. He also will continue as executive producer of the reality hit Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, which he created and co-developed. His other unscripted credits include Breaking Amish, Long Island Medium, Cake Boss, Sister Wives, Toddlers & Tiaras and The Little Couple. He joined the Discovery Communications-owned network in 2008. Before that he was VP Development and Production for the 2007 launch of Planet Green, which Discovery rebranded as Destination America last year. Prior to that, he was VP Development for the Travel Channel.

TLC Sets ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Season 2 Summer Return

By DOMINIC PATTEN | Monday May 6, 2013 @ 7:25am PDTTags: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, TLC

One day after tiny pageant sensation Alana Thompson’s parents actually tied the knot, TLC has announced that Here Comes Honey Boo Boo will be back for a second season this summer. The hit redneck reality series returns July 17 at 9 PM for another cycle. “This summer, get ready to watch the family take part in hijinks like butter rolling, tap dancing lessons and wrestling events,” said TLC in a statement this morning. On Sunday, June “Mama Bear” Shannon and Mike “Sugar Bear” Thompson got married in a ceremony where guests were encouraged to attend in full redneck attire but not allowed to bring cameras, according to the invite. The couple’s three daughters, including 7-year old Alana, were in attendance. The wedding will be part of the new season. Read More »

Discovery To Launch TLC In UK, Ireland

By NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor | Wednesday March 27, 2013 @ 3:12am PDTTags: Big Deals TV, Discovery Networks International, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, TLC

Discovery Networks says it has invested “millions” in the UK and Ireland launch of TLC which will go live on April 30. The channel will be available on the Sky, Virgin Media and BT platforms and … Read More »

‘Honey Boo Boo’ Halloween Special Pulls In 3.1 Million

By DOMINIC PATTEN | Tuesday January 8, 2013 @ 1:20pm PSTTags: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, TV Ratings

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo came back strong Sunday with a Halloween special, which drew 3.1 million viewers. The hourlong special was the TLC redneck reality series’ most-watched and highest-rated episode to date; it garnered a 1.7 … Read More »