Just what the world needs, another family reality series. Have these people learned nothing from The Hogans?
On Monday, TV Land — basic cable’s nostalgic caravan — ordered a six-episode docusoap starring actress Lisa Rinna and her husband, former L.A. Law star Harry Hamlin.
Harry Loves Lisa follows the duo as they navigate parenthood and their celebrity-driven Hollywood lifestyle.
“Harry Loves Lisa brings to life the romantic notion that opposites attract as Lisa’s playful spontaneity differs from Harry’s more reserved demeanor,” the network boasted in a statement issued Monday. “Audiences will watch as the two balance their differences in the midst of insane professional lives as working actors and entrepreneurs who are parenting two pre-teen daughters. One of Hollywood’s most enduring couples, the Hamlins’ contradictory personalities make for amazing chemistry both on-screen and off.”
The ex-Melrose Place star married PEOPLE’s former “Sexiest Man Alive” more than 11 years ago. After years in relative obscurity, the twosome re-entered the Hollywood spotlight as light-footed contestants on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars; Lisa on Season 2 and Harry on Season 3. Lisa even recently landed on The New York Times Best Seller list with her 2008 memoir, Rinnavation. Now The Hamlins are ready for another close-up.
“We are thrilled to be working with TV Land! Our show will shine the spotlight on the adventure that is our life and the magic that holds us together,” Lisa and Harry exclaimed in a press release of their own.
“There is no denying the chemistry of this amazingly beautiful, smart and sexy couple,” states Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “When I met them, I was immediately blown away by their relationship. They are so proud and supportive of each other. It’s clear why this relationship works on so many levels. Our audience will love seeing their honesty, humor and often-outrageous antics.”
Harry Loves Lisa is slated to debut this fall as part of TV Land’s PRIME original-series block.