ReelzChannel today announced the network is the exclusive broadcast home for the 3rd Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards special premiering Sunday, June 16 at 1am ET/ 10pm PT. Entertainment reporter and REELZ contributor Sam Rubin along with TV personality Jessica Holmes will host the one hour special featuring highlights from the red carpet where stars from New Girl, Breaking Bad, and The Big Bang Theory are all expected. The special also features highlights from the Award Ceremony itself including the winners for Best Drama and Best Comedy; The Most Exciting New Series honorees; as well as comedy legend Bob Newhart receiving the 2013 Critics' Choice Television Icon Award. Viewers have an additional chance to watch on Sunday, June 23 at 10am ET/ 7am PT.
"The shows and performances being recognized at the third annual Critics' Choice Television Awards reflect the constant evolution of dynamic storytelling on television and we're excited to celebrate the best in television with our viewers," said Stan E. Hubbard, CEO of ReelzChannel. The Critics' Choice Television Awards honor programs and performances that aired between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. In addition to honoring the best shows and performers from the previous season in Drama, Comedy, Reality, Movie/Miniseries, Animated and Talk Show categories, the Critics' Choice Television Awards also spotlights the Most Exciting New Series premiering in the coming months, judging from pilots and early episodes. Parks and Recreation star and stand-up comedian Retta will host the Critics' Choice Television Awards ceremony on June 10, 2013 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. About BTJA The Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) is a partner organization to the Broadcast Film Critics Association. BTJA includes TV, radio and internet journalists who cover television on a regular basis. For more information, visit: www.CriticsChoice.comVideos