Court TV to Debut New Series

Pasadena, Calif. -- Courtroom Television Network will premiere two new shows
over the next six months, including an interactive/quiz show, executives said
Wednesday at the Television Critics Association tour here.

I, Detective, premiering Aug. 30, gives viewers the opportunity to solve
mystery investigations by finding evidence and following clues throughout the
30-minute show. Viewers can participate in the process through several on-air,
interactive, multiple-choice questions.

Court TV executives said the program combines elements of a documentary,
murder mystery and quiz show. The show will air during Court TV's 'Forensics'
theme week (Aug. 27 through 31).

The network also announced at the TCA that it will air two episodes of
upcoming series Body of Evidence: From the Case Files of Dayle Hinman
Oct. 20. Hinman, one of the first detectives to be trained in forensic
profiling, will guide viewers through the investigative process used to solve
cases.

R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.