GMC To Premiere ‘Love Me Or Leave Me'

By R. Thomas Umstead
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GMC will telecast the world premiere of the John Ruffin-penned, inspirational stage play Love Me or Leave Me on Nov. 13.

The play stars Angela Evans as a troubled teen who abandons her fraternal twin infants, only to return 25 years later to try to re-enter their lives. The play also stars Elise Neal (The Hughleys), Justin Daniels (Madea Goes To Jail), Terrell Carter (Diary of A Mad Black Woman) and Shirley Murdock (A Mother's Prayer).

"Love Me or Leave Me is a great fit for our network," said Leslie Chesloff, executive vice president, programming in a statement. "It is a very engaging play with powerful music and drama that centers on family values and love. We are proud to bring it to our viewers."

R. Thomas Umstead
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.