Fine Living for the family on the go

Alliance Atlantis is bringing nine new series to its Fine Living specialty net this month. The shows fit with the net's goal of guiding the high earner towards becoming a smarter consumer.
By Crissandra Ayroso
March 6, 2007

Specialty net Fine Living is debuting nine new series, beginning Monday, March 12. All nine new shows will revolve around providing consumer-info-friendly tips on money, dining, travel, design and well-being for the time-starved family.

Programming, with new shows like What’s Your Time Worth? and American Shopper, is geared toward the philosophy of ‘inspiring and empowering people to find ways to spend their time and money,’ and the net focuses on acting as a kind of buyer’s guide, providing consumers with useful tips and information on making buying decisions, says Sherida German, marketing manager at Fine Living.

The Fine Living demo (based on US viewers) is in the 25-54 age range, with an even men/women split, family-oriented and living a hectic lifestyle, and have an average income level of US$75,000+.

New series this month include:

We Live Here

Tues., at 8:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 p.m. PT beginning March 13

Hot spots like New York and San Francisco attract millions of viewers a year. We Live Here will take audiences to all the best places to eat, hang out and have fun with the locals, who will play host to the viewers.

Windshield America

Wed., at 9:30 p.m. ET/ 10:30 p.m. PT beginning March 14

This documentary-style show will reveal the stories of people who make a living doing what they love, regardless of the paycheque.

Me vs. Me

Wed., at 9 p.m. ET/ 10 p.m. PT beginning March 14

Each half hour episode will document the success of amateur athletes (‘weekend warriors’) reaching for the gold with the help of trained experts.

Dinner Date

Thurs., at 10:30 p.m. ET/ 11:30 p.m. PT beginning March 15

From Santa Monica’s ‘Hip Cooks’ Singles Night’ to Chicago’s ‘No Recipe Meals,’ Dinner Date takes a creative approach to cooking classes and meeting new people in the hot new social trend sweeping North America

What’s Your Time Worth?

Fri., at 11:30 p.m. ET/ 12:30 a.m. PT beginning March 16

For all the do-it-yourselfers out to save money but willing to spend time, experts will calculate what your time is worth.

I Want That!

Fri., at 9 p.m. ET/ 10 p.m. PT beginning March 16

Unique innovations, high-tech gadgets and the newest design trends are covered in I Want That!‘s money-saving ideas for your home.

American Shopper

Sat., at 11 a.m. ET beginning March 17

American Shopper compares products and prices on everything from plasma televisions to luggage.

design inc. (Canadian)

Mon., at 11 p.m. ET/ 12 a.m. PT beginning March 12

Sarah Richardson and her collaborative team of young designers solve problems and implement customized solutions for their clients. The result: uniquely stylish spaces that inspire.

This Food, That Wine (Candian)

Thurs., at 9:30 p.m. ET/ 10:30 p.m. PT beginning March 15

In every episode, hosts Angie and Stacey meet up with someone planning a party (birthday, games night, bachelorette party, home coming, etc.) and throw a surprise for their guest and their guest’s friends with fine wining and dining.