October 12, 2012 HALLMARK CHANNEL PRESS RELEASE – ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY ON ‘HOME & FAMILY’ (October 15)

MARK STEINES AND PAIGE DAVIS WELCOME ACTOR MICHAEL URIE, FTINESS INSTRUCTOR JEANETTE DEPATIE TALKS ABOUT THE FAT CHICK WORKS OUT PROGRAM, HOW NOT TO LOOK BULKY IN A SWEATER WITH FASHION STYLIST LAURIE GRAHAM, THE 99 CENT CHEF BILLY VASQUEZ COOKS, FLORIST MICHAEL GAFFNEY SHOWS MARK AND PAIGE HOW TO KEEP FALL FLOWERS FRESH AND FORMER ‘X FACTOR’ CONTESTANT CHRIS RENE PERFORMS

Today on “Home & Family,” Mark Steines and Paige Davis welcome former “” star Michael Urie who talks about his new CBS series “Partners.” The 99 Cent Chef, Billy Vasquez prepares a meal using ingredients he purchased at the 99 Cent Store. Mark and Paige lead a round table discussion covering topics such as the best ways to deal with visiting relatives during the holidays, does age matter in a relationship and have you ever been the victim of road rage. Fashion stylist and image consultant Laurie Graham demonstrates how not to look bulky in sweaters. Floral designer Michael Gaffney goes over how to keep your fall flowers fresh for a month. Jeanette DePatie, also known as “The Fat Chick,” goes over her fat chick workout program designed for people who are just getting back into working out. Former ‘X Factor’ contestant and 3rd runner up Chris Rene performs.

“Home & Family” is a two-hour weekday lifestyle, ultimate how to show hosted by Mark Steines and Paige Davis. The program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (10a.m. – 12 Noon ET/PT) on Hallmark Channel.

Marty Tenney is the executive producer, Stacey Patterson, Natalie Thomas and Dan Trunfio are senior producers and Bob Levy is the director of “Home & Family” from Woody Fraser Enterprises.

“Home & Family” is broadcast in 1080i, Hallmark Channel’s selected HD Format. This program carries a TV-G parental guideline.

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