September 2001

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GO FOR IT in Palm Beach County Go For It, a new children's game show, slated to air Saturday mornings on USA Networks filmed the first 13 episodes at Palm Beach Ocean Studios (PBOS). Sports celebrities flocked to PBC to participate in this energetic, unique show. The production company, No Studio Entertainment shipped in the amazing sets from L.A. PBC Commissioner Addie Greene visited the set and was thrilled with the production, with the dollars it generated and with the work it provided for locals. "I'm so happy with the invaluable experience these young people are getting," Greene commented. Players on the set at PBOS Wake Up PBC Wake Up To What's Happening: The Early Show with Bryant Gumbel and Jane Clayson, was shot by CBS News and WPEC Channel 12. Various PBC VIPs were filmed waking up to what's happening. Early morning spokespeople included CVB Director Mac McLaughlin, at PBC's future Convention Center, The Breakers Jennifer Genco happily jumping headfirst into the hotel pool, Representative Jeff Atwater & Palm Beach Shores Mayor Thomas Mills greeting viewers from a yacht near the Sailfish Marina. WPEC's Shawn Briggs stated, "Working with CBS was quite an experience." Rep. Atwater & Palm Beach Shores Mayor Mills near Sailfish Marina New Pilot Tapes in Boynton Beach The pilot for Family Flowers, a sitcom about the fictional Flores family and their Little Havana funeral home was shot at the WXEL studios with production assistance by Platypus Productions. Funded by a research and development grant from PBS and matching funds from Latin Public Broadcasting (LA-based consortium headed by Edward James Olmos), Family Flowers reunites Manolo Villaverde and Ana Margo, who played father and daughter on the landmark 70s sitcom Que Pasa, USA? Platypus used new high definition digital cameras for the shoot.   Family Flowers set at Ch. 42 Don't miss your chance for NATPE! The FTC and the State of Florida have joined forces to provide a professionally designed booth. join in making a Florida impact on the movers and shakers of the industry. For more information, please contact Michelle Hillery at mhillery@pbfilm.com or call 561-233-1000.