Loveline (TV series)
Loveline was a weekly television talk show that aired on MTV from 1996 to 2000,[1] hosted by Drew Pinsky, a doctor and addiction medicine specialist, and comedian Adam Carolla. It is an adaptation of Loveline, a radio call-in show that the two hosted at the same time.[2] The show always featured a third, female call-in host; eight different women appeared in that role throughout the show's run. There was typically a celebrity guest as well, usually an actor or musician. Together, the group would take questions from, and offer advice to, teenagers and young adults on subjects including sex, relationships and drug use.[3]
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Genre | Late-night talk show |
Presented by | Drew Pinsky, Adam Carolla |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 5 |
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Camera setup | Multiple |
Running time | 60 minutes |
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Original network | MTV |
Original release | November 11, 1996 – 2000 |
Loveline was produced by Stone Stanley Productions, and was distributed by Westwood One.[1]
The show's female co-hosts were:
- Kris McGaha (1996–1997)
- Laura Kightlinger (1997)
- Lou Thornton (1997)
- Carmen Electra (1997)
- Idalis DeLeon (1997)
- Diane Farr (1998)
- Catherine McCord (1999–2000)[2]
- Donna D'Errico (Loveline: Live in Times Square) (2000)
- Sasha Alexander (2001)
References
- Dempsey, John (September 18, 2000). "MTV axes 'Loveline' after four-year run". Variety.
- Armstrong, Mark (September 18, 2000). "Flatline for MTV's "Loveline"". E! Online.
- Kelly, L. (March 28, 1997). "Mtv's 'Loveline' Jazzes Up Lessons In Sex Education". The Spokesman-Review.