Stevie TV is an American comedy television series that starred Stevie Ryan and aired on VH1. The series, which aired from March 4, 2012, through July 12, 2013, parodied films, television shows, and actors.[1] VH1 canceled Stevie TV in February 2014.[2]

Stevie TV
Genre
Created by
  • Dan Levy
  • James Kirkland
  • Stevie Ryan
Presented byStevie Ryan
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes14
Production
Executive producers
  • Brian Volk-Weiss
  • Dan Levy
  • James Kirkland
  • Jeff Olde
  • Jill Holmes
  • Jim Biederman
  • Laurel Stier
  • Michael Pelmont
  • Paul Croce
  • Stevie Ryan
Running time22 minutes
Production companyNew Wave Entertainment
Original release
NetworkVH1
ReleaseMarch 4, 2012 (2012-03-04) –
July 12, 2013 (2013-07-12)

History

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Stevie Ryan moved to L.A. at age 19 to pursue a career in acting and modeling, but she wanted to make people laugh. It was YouTube that inspired Ryan to be funny. She received a camcorder from her ex-boyfriend originally to shoot silent films. Instead, she focused on impersonating celebrities including Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Rachel Zoe, and Amy Winehouse. She also developed her own characters on YouTube, such as Mexican-American homegirl Little Loca, and Katrina, who was a parody of poorly behaved teenagers who appear on Maury.

Ryan's portrayals of these characters garnered thousands of YouTube views, which eventually caught the attention of VH1, resulting in her own show on the network.[3]

Production

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It was announced in April 2012 that Stevie TV was renewed for a second season,[4] which premiered on May 31, 2013.[5]

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18March 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)April 22, 2012 (2012-04-22)
26May 31, 2013 (2013-05-31)July 12, 2013 (2013-07-12)

Season 1 (2012)

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season
TitleOriginal air date
11"Episode 1"March 4, 2012 (2012-03-04)
Kim Kardashian presents her family board game. A parody of Kendra, Drita and Karen fight over baked Ziti on Mob Wives. Moments with Ryan Gosling. Justin Bieber offers women a "ride" on his birthday. A clip of VH1's new reality series: "Artist Wives". And, Katy Perry encourages a girl to be bad in her new video.
22"Episode 2"March 11, 2012 (2012-03-11)

Lady Gaga introduces mixed gender action toys.Megan Fox stars in her own sitcom. A clip of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.Dave Coulier sees Lindsay Lohan's ghost on Celebrity Ghost Stories. Lost footage of Audrina. A man makes a deadly choice on The Bachelor. A look at the Basketball Wives spin-off, "Basketball Wives:Newark". And, Angelina Jolie plays Jenga.

Guest Star: Dave Coulier.
33"Episode 3"March 18, 2012 (2012-03-18)
The cast of Jersey Shore work for endorsements. A darker look at Toddlers & Tiaras. A man shows off his engagement ring to a drunk girlfriend in a St.Patrick's Day jewelry ad. A kids show teaching you to not drunk text your ex. Stevie plays the New Girl moving in with her creepy roommates. Stevie traces her recent one night stand on The First 48. And, comments from homegirl Little Loca.
44"Episode 4"March 25, 2012 (2012-03-25)

Paris Hilton's school ad. Jillian Michaels introduces The Hunger Games workout. An unscripted look at Keeping Up With The Kardashians. A mob wife goes on a blind date with two guys on The Bachelorette spinoff. Plus, moments with Matthew McConaughey.

Guest Star: Drita D'Avanzo.
55"Episode 5"April 1, 2012 (2012-04-01)
Jennifer Lopez returns to her block on American Idol. Bad girl Katrina is accused of mothering a baby on a Maury spoof. Deena from Jersey Shore advertises a do sex line. And, the premiere of the hipster soap-opera As The World Whatevers. Plus, scenes from Ice Loves Coco.
66"Episode 6"April 8, 2012 (2012-04-08)
Lady Gaga's video forcing a straight teen to turn gay. A clip of True Life, and the conclusion of the soap-opera, "As The World Whatevers". Plus, more comments from Little Loca, and Coco tries on a space outfit on Ice Loves Coco.
77"Episode 7"April 15, 2012 (2012-04-15)

Katy Perry pulls a prank on a customer on her hidden camera show, and a girl wins a dream date with Justin Bieber. Plus, Stevie gets confronted by Mob Wives star, Renee Graziano.

Guest Star: Renee Graziano
88"Episode 8"April 22, 2012 (2012-04-22)
Atlanta Housewife Kim Zolciak gets the Behind The Music treatment. A woman gets pranked on Scare Tactics, a clip of Operation Repo, and Katrina causes chaos on The Bad Girls Club.

Season 2 (2013)

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No.
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season
TitleOriginal air date
91"Episode 1"May 31, 2013 (2013-05-31)
102"Episode 2"June 7, 2013 (2013-06-07)
113"Episode 3"June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)
124"Episode 4"June 21, 2013 (2013-06-21)
135"Episode 5"June 28, 2013 (2013-06-28)
146"Episode 6"July 12, 2013 (2013-07-12)

References

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  1. ^ "VH1 Introduces Pop Culture Chameleon Stevie Ryan in New Sketch Comedy Series "Stevie TV"". The Futon Critic. January 14, 2012.
  2. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (February 28, 2014). "'Single Ladies' Canceled After Three Seasons; 'Stevie TV' Canceled After Two by VH1". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 24, 2011). "VH1 Picks Up Weekly Pop-Culture Show Starring Stevie Ryan". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. ^ "VH1 Renews Sketch Comedy Series "Stevie TV" For A Second Season Of Hilarity And Mischief". The Futon Critic. April 19, 2012.
  5. ^ "VH1 Announces the Second Season of Sketch Comedy Series "Stevie TV" Starring Master Impressionist and Comedienne Stevie Ryan". The Futon Critic. May 7, 2013.