Thursday, April 11, 2013

New USA Network Reality Series 'The Moment' Is a Show With “Christian Values”

USA has ruled the cable ratings for seven straight years, with light, bright procedurals like Burn Notice, White Collar, Royal Pains, and Covert Affairs. Now, starting with The Moment, USA is adding reality shows and comedies to its lineup. USA appears to believe that it has maxed out its current audience. Earlier this week, USA’s co-president Chris McCumber told me, “To grow, we need to be in reality.”

The Moment drawns on many of the standard USA procedural elements. It’s aspirational and upbeat—what could be more pleasant than seeing good people get another chance to accomplish their life goals?  There is a wholesomeness to the show that’s sometimes hard to find in reality television. And though faith and religion aren’t specifically mentioned in the first two episodes, executive producer Charlie Ebersol told Slate that the show is designed to promote Christian values.

The series has been heralded as a game-changer in today's reality television culture and will make is premiere on USA tonight..The network's unscripted original series hosted by former NFL star Kurt Warner should have a wide appeal.

Based on the fact that many Americans are dissatisfied in their jobs and that very few are living their dreams, "The Moment" offers ordinary people the opportunity to do what they have always wanted to do.

Each week Warner will appear at the doorstep of one nominee with a unique offer. Depending on the career they have always dreamed of- from a college football coach to a race car driver- Warner will provide the tools and expert mentors needed to work toward rewriting the story of their lives.

Providing nine people with a second chance at their lifelong dreams, "The Moment" is complete with strong undertones of God's plan and a commitment to family.

In the series premiere of "The Moment" on Thursday, Tracie Marcum will train with famed sports photographer Lou Jones as she strives to fulfill her dream of being a photographer for Sports Illustrated.

Warner is an outspoken Christian who has won awards for his work both on and off the football field. His 12-year career in the NFL is considered one of the greatest stories in the NFL's history.