Meet The “Art Breakers”!
I want to share some exciting news: Story Monster TV’s new series “Art Breakers” premieres October 4 on Ovation!
We had a blast making this show, and Carol Lee and Miller are terrific to work with, sharing their extensive knowledge of the world of art. Our team included fellow Executive Producer Emerlee Nelford, who did a great job putting together a terrific production team!
Steve Harvey Welcomes The “Art Breakers!”
One of the best parts of making a new TV show is promoting it, and there is a ton of great stuff happening. More on their appearance on Steve Harvey’s talk show in a moment, but first, here is the official press release for the series:
OVATION TV GIVES VIEWERS A BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR OF THE ART WORLD WITH THE PREMIERE OF “ART BREAKERS” ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4!
New Original Series Stars Powerhouse Art Advisors Miller Gaffney and
Carol Lee Brosseau; Mario Lopez Guest Stars in Premiere Episode
SANTA MONICA, CA – August 19, 2015 Ovation TV, America’s only arts network, takes viewers inside the high-stakes, high-priced world of art collecting with the premiere of its new original series, “Art Breakers”. The four-part series features two of the top art advisors in the country, Miller Gaffney and Carol Lee Brosseau, on their quest to find the perfect pieces of art to satisfy their clients. “Art Breakers” is set to premiere October 4 at 8 pm ET, only on Ovation TV.
“Art Breakers” will show you exclusive private art collections as well as fun memorabilia that anyone can collect. Carol Lee and Miller also visit some of America’s greatest Artists, as well as some of the most influential galleries and events.
Mario Lopez Gets “Art”!
EXTRA’s Mario Lopez is in the first episode – check out the promo for the series:
Here are the highlights of each episode:
Art Breakers Episode 101 – “COMMISSION CONTROL”
Premieres Sunday, October 4 at 8pm ET
Carol Lee and Miller are hired by EXTRA TV star Mario Lopez to find a fine artist to create an original work, inspired by Mario’s new brand of tequila.
Art Breakers Episode 102 – “VEGAS VIBES”
Premieres Sunday, October 11 at 8pm ET
A wealthy Las Vegas couple call in Carol Lee and Miller to help replace the art that came with their lavish new home. Although their budget is limitless, they only want new pieces with which they feel a “spiritual” connection.
Here’s a great writeup on this episode from the Las Vegas Weekly:
http://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/fine-art/2015/sep/23/art-breakers-reality-show-vegas-episode/#
The next two episodes were shot in New York City:
Art Breakers Episode 103 – “ART FROM THE OUTBACK”
Premieres Sunday, October 18 at 8pm ET
Joe Cross, the millionaire owner of juicing empire “Reboot with Joe,” hires Carol Lee and Miller to fill the walls of his new office in New York City, but throws them some curveballs when he insists that the collection represent his home country of Australia – including pieces to hang in the office restroom!
Art Breakers Episode 104 – “NO BUDGET REQUIRED”
Premieres Sunday, October 25 at 8pm ET
Miller meets up with a New York City millionaire looking to invest in one new piece, no matter the cost. However, his very specific tastes make him a tough nut to crack. As Miller traverses the city with him, Carol Lee has a big event at New York’s famous AIPAD art show for photography.
The “Art Breakers” On Steve Harvey!
Carol Lee and Miller will be on Steve Harvey’s NBC talk show on October 8 to promote the series as well – they find hidden treasures among Steve’s audience!
Here’s another great article about the show, including an interview with Carol Lee and Miller:
Everyone at Story Monster is excited about this project, and hope you enjoy the show!
Thanks for your support – leave a comment and let us know!
