TV One's UNSUNG Celebrates 100th Episode with 'Keepin' It 100' Marathon Today

In a network first, TV One is airing all 99 episodes of its entire library of its signature series, Unsung, beginning THANKSGIVING night, tonight, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. ET. In an epic six-day marathon, the network will air UNSUNG all day and all night leading up to the 100th episode premiere on Tuesday, Dec.1 at 8 p.m. ET. Hosted by radio and television legend Donnie Simpson, the landmark episode, Unsung: Top Ten That Changed The Game, will feature a countdown of the top 10 most exceptional UNSUNG episodes.

In Unsung: Top Ten That Changed The Game, Simpson will take viewers through 10 of the artists featured on the series that had the most impact on the audience and the culture. These profiles were selected for their representation of the breadth and depth of the series through fan feedback, social engagement and impact on pop culture.

"Since its conception over seven years ago, UNSUNG has been, hands-down, one of our most loved series," commented Brad Siegel, TV One's President. "Music is at the root of black culture and this show continues to celebrate and honor artists vital to those roots and explore stories that continue to shock and amaze our viewers today."

The marathon and 100th episode will be touted across TV One's digital and social landscape with episodic trivia, quizzes and user guesses for the top 10 artists. In addition to the six-day UNSUNG event, themed episodes will air in primetime throughout the marathon:

Primetime Episode Themes:

Motown Masters: Thursday, Nov. 26, 8 - 11 p.m. ET

8 p.m. ET - David Ruffin
9 p.m. ET - Eddie Kendricks
10 p.m. ET - Tammi Terrell
Legendary Icons: Friday, Nov. 27, 8 - 12 a.m. ET

8 p.m. ET - DeBarge
9 p.m. ET - Teena Marie
10 p.m. ET - Rick James
11 p.m. ET - Ike Turner
Disco Infernos: Saturday, Nov. 28, 8 - 12 a.m. ET

8 p.m. ET - Jennifer Holliday
9 p.m. ET - Sylvester
10 p.m. ET - Nile Rodgers & Chic
11 p.m. ET - Rose Royce
R&B Groups: Sunday, Nov. 29, 8 - 12 a.m. ET

8 p.m. ET - H-Town
9 p.m. ET - Force MDs
10 p.m. ET - Hi-Five
11 p.m. ET - DeBarge
Hip Hop Classics: Monday, Nov. 30, 8 - 12 a.m. ET

8 p.m. ET - Kid N Play
9 p.m. ET - Big Daddy Kane
10 p.m. ET - DJ Quik
11 p.m. ET - Nate Dogg
Unsung, a four-time NAACP Image Award winning series, delves into the rarely or never before told stories of the unparalleled talents of R&B and Hip Hop from the 50s through the 90s. The perennial fan favorite series highlights the works of these artists while breaking down the obstacles and trials that hindered them from reaching the mainstream success many felt they deserved.

Unsung is narrated by actor Gary Anthony Williams and is Executive Produced by ARTHUR Smith, Kent Weed and Frank Sinton of A. Smith & Co. Productions for TV One. Mark Rowland is Co-Executive Producer. Lamar Chase is Producer; Jubba Seyyid is Executive-in-Charge of Production; Robyn Arrington Greene is Vice President; and D'Angela Proctor is Head of Original Programming and Production for the network.

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