MergeTV, a new family, faith, and lifestyle network founded by Dr. Holly Carter, Executive Producer of renowned shows like “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” and “Kingdom Business,” is coming soon. The network aims to provide elevated content, redeeming conversations, and inspired entertainment. It will be streaming on In The Black Network.
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Launching on April 2nd, MergeTV unveiled its slate of original programming, featuring a variety of shows catering to diverse interests. The flagship show, “Food for Thought with DeVon Franklin,” will be hosted by the New York Times best-selling author, producer, and preacher, DeVon Franklin. Franklin will be joined by celebrity guests like Smokey Robinson and Cedric the Entertainer to bake delicious desserts and engage in deep conversations.
Other shows in the lineup include “Chatter,” a talk show format featuring five women of faith and influence discussing important issues, “Finding My Romeo,” a Romeo and Juliet-inspired dating show hosted by musician and actor Romeo Miller, and “Preachers Reunion,” which reunites high-profile Pastors and First Ladies from the hit series “Preachers of LA” after 10 years.
THE OFFICIAL LINE UP:
- Food For Thought, With Devon Franklin
Producer: Jaiyde Simone
Executive Producers: Dr. Holly Carter, DeVon Franklin, Keesha Brickhouse, T Jones
Concept: Marcus Carter
Talent: Smokey Robinson, Angela White, Tabitha Brown, Trai Byers, Cedric The Entertainer, Gloria Govan and Derek Fisher
Logline: New York Times best-selling author, producer, preacher and motivational speaker, DeVon Franklin invites some of his famous friends over to bake sumptuous desserts and engage in lively, honest, and thought-provoking conversations that include everything from the challenges of managing a successful career to the ups and downs of love to celebrating the wins of life while surviving difficult life losses.
- Chatter
Producer: Jaiyde Simone
Executive Producer: Dr. Holly Carter, Keesha Brickhouse, T Jones, Dr. DeeDee Freeman
Talent: Dr. Holly Carter, Kimberly Jones Pothier aka Real Talk Kim, Dr. DeeDee Freeman, Monique Idlett-Mosley and Jewel Tankard
Logline: Five women of faith and influence sit down for weekly honest, no-holds-barred discussions about important, timely issues, relationships, family, faith and lifestyle. These women are raw, real and ready to tackle an array of thought-provoking topics.
- Finding My Romeo
Executive Producers: Dr. Holly Carter, Romeo Miller, Keesha Brickhouse, Paul Mays
Talent: Romeo Miller
Logline: Rapper, actor and musician Romeo Miller hosts a new and exciting dating show featuring our “Romeo”, a sure to be sought-after bachelor, who is on the quest to find his “Juliet”. These amazing contestants lay it all on the line as they participate in several amazing challenges in this always culturally-relevant dating show.
- Preachers Reunion
Producer: Loretta Jones
Executive Producer: Dr. Holly Carter, Keesha Brickhouse, Lemuel Plummer, T Jones
Talent: Bishop Noel Jones and First Lady Loretta Jones, Pastor Deitrick Haddon, Bishop Ron Gibson and First Lady LaVette Gibson, and Pastor Wayne Chaney.
Logline: A special two-part event that catches up with the cast of Preachers of LA ten years later! Debuting before the premiere of the Preachers Wedding Edition series, these no-holds-barred Pastors and First Ladies dig deep into past situations to revisit old drama—and new!
- Preachers Wedding Edition
Executive Producers: Dr. Holly Carter, Keesha Brickhouse, Paul Mays
Talent: Bishop Noel Jones and First Lady Loretta Jones, Pastor Deitrick Haddon and First Lady Dominique Haddon, Bishop Ron Gibson and First Lady LaVette Gibson, Bishop Clarence McClendon, Pastor Wayne Chaney and Myesha Chaney.
Logline: The long-awaited wedding event of Bishop Noel Jones and Loretta Jones is finally happening and your favorite high-profile Pastors and First Ladies are together again to celebrate–but will they be able lay those long-standing arguments to rest, or will the drama surface again after all these years?
- Katching Kierra
Executive Producer: Kierra Sheard-Kelly
Talent: Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Jacky Clark-Chisholm, Twinkie Clark, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Karen Clark-Sheard
Logline: Katching Kierra is a fun, uplifting and sometimes zany cooking show with Kierra Sheard-Kelly inviting members of her famous family into her kitchen to whip up their favorite mouth-watering recipes.
Samantha Johnstone, COO of In the Black Network, welcomed MergeTV, highlighting the network’s commitment to celebrating diverse Black storytelling. “This underscores our mission to be the definitive destination for Black voices,” Johnstone emphasized.
MergeTV’s arrival on In The Black Network marks a significant addition to the streaming platform’s offerings, further solidifying its position as a destination for Black storytelling.