By April MacIntyre Jul 10, 2008, 4:30 GMT
TCA today saw TV Land intro heavyweight boxing champion and pitchman George Foreman, George III and IV to panel up and talk about their new show.
Foreman and his wife and children – four of whom are also named George – will grace “Family Foreman” on Wednesday, July 16 at 10:00PM ET/PT.
The six thirty-minute episode series follows Foreman as he balances his paternal duties with his business endeavors, and attempts to offer candid, behind-the-scenes look at this pugilist's inner world. “Olympic gold medal winner, minister, businessman – there are so many ways to describe George Foreman – but viewers have never seen how he juggles all of these demands with being a loving father,” states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “Foreman truly lives life to the fullest, and our viewers can easily relate to how he gets caught up in the frenzy of his busy life.” Fans will see it's a painted as a full-on family affair as Foreman's daughters tend to the animals on the family’s multi-acre Texas ranch, while one pursues a singing career. Big brother Monk helps manage both his father’s multi-million dollar empire and his sister’s budding singing career as the clan tries to put together a gala dinner benefiting a near-by college. Per TV Land:
Mary Foreman (Joan/Mom)Mary Foreman, also known as Joan, is the backbone of the Foreman clan whose fiery personality motivates her family and keeps them in line -- whether they like it or not.
Described as the "perfect match" for Mr. Foreman, keeping him grounded even when he comes up with crazy ideas like stepping back into the ring. A softie at heart. she loves her husband and her family and doesn’t let anything get in the way of their individual or collective success and happiness. Natalie (The Songbird)Natalie is a tiny pretty dynamo and blessed with a beautiful voice, as she yearns to break out as a performer and will do just about anything to make sure that happens. However, these dreams conflict with a promising career as a physician that her parents have always wanted her to pursue. She balances a modeling contract with charity work.
George III “Monk” (The Manager)George III, or “Monk”, is one of the driving forces behind his father’s multi-million dollar businesses and acts as Mr. Foreman’s manager and ultimate 24/7 job of gatekeeper.
Together with his older brother, George Jr., nothing reaches dad without their approval. The two vet any and all requests and proposals for Team Foreman. Leola (Daddy’s Little Girl)The baby girl, she is studying for her degree in child psychology, Leola loves to shop and play with her Yorkshire terrier.
George IV “Big Wheel” (The Jock)Finishing his sophomore year at the University of Redlands, “Big Wheel” is the running back on his college football team. Popular and philanthropic, Big Wheel supports a charity that aids kids with cancer.
George V “Red” George V is the tallest and was chosen this fall to play on the local high school varsity football squad, his summer and fall were filled with school work by day and grueling workouts at night. When it comes to school work, “Red” has all the ability, but his passion is to excel on the playing field. He and his brother “Big Wheel” are competitive. George VI “Joe”The real baby. Eight-year-old “Joe” is spoiled by the entire Foreman clan. Joe’s day starts early in the morning as he commutes to the other side of the Foreman property to be home-schooled.
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