'The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich': 5 things you need to know about the HGTV show
HGTV's newest series 'The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich' stars Melissa McCarthy and her cousin Jenna Perusich. The series was first announced in November 2021.
In the new series, Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich, who HGTV viewers first saw in action together on the popular TV series 'Celebrity IOU,' merge their love of remodeling and design to amaze some incredible people with lovely home transformations. Melissa, the multi-Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, flea market aficionado, and fashion designer, and her cousin and fellow actress Jenna, uncover the wonderful tales of extraordinary people chosen by their loved ones during the six-episode season. The self-proclaimed design and vintage aficionados then grab sledgehammers, pick bespoke finishes, and demo and reno with their skilled team to astound recipients with dazzling, life-changing reveals, fueled by the motivating narratives. HGTV brings accessible tales, celebrity real estate and renovation specialists, and remarkable house changes to a dedicated audience.
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When does 'The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich' release, and where can you watch it?
The six-episode season will debut on HGTV on Monday, June 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and will also be available to watch on discovery+. New episodes will drop on Mondays.
What is 'The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich' all about?
Melissa McCarthy and her cousin, Jenna Perusich, will renovate homes for six needy families. “The Great Giveback shines a light on people who are doing amazing things,” Melissa stated in a press release. “Even when circumstances are hard, they say ‘what can I do and how can I help’ to make others’ lives better. If those that give and give and give don’t deserve a great giveback, I don’t know who does. Goodness matters, and it’s contagious, and Jenna and I are so fortunate and grateful to have met such special people.”
Katie, a war veteran who overcame major hurdles - including homelessness - after her years of duty, will be featured in the inaugural episode's "giveback." Katie, who was nominated by her fiancée Lily and is expecting their first child, will get a lovingly planned, entirely remodeled kitchen, living room, and surprise nursery from Melissa and Jenna. The cousins will zhuzh places for five more wonderful homeowners and tenants through the course of the season.
Jenna said that Melissa and she are highlighting remarkable people who give back and do good daily. They are improving those families' lives by making their houses more functional, while also presenting the tale of what they do for others. "Kindness breeds kindness, and that’s been our biggest takeaway from making the show,” she continued.
Who stars in the HGTV reality show?
'The Great Giveback With Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich,' a six-episode series ordered by Discovery+, reunites the team following the success of their earlier home restoration series, 'Celebrity IOU,' on HGTV.
Who are the showrunners?
Scott Brothers Entertainment produces 'The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich,' with Jonathan and Drew Scott, Melissa McCarthy, Sammy Rosenman, and Ben Falcone serving as executive producers.
Trailer
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