MEDIA ADVISORY - AMI launches fall programming schedule with new Canadian favourites, returning classics, Hollywood blockbusters and great original programs

TORONTO, Sept. 10, 2013 /CNW/ - Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) announced today its programming schedule for the 2013 fall season, featuring a mix of all new comedies and dramas, returning favourites and AMI originals.

AMI kicks off the fall season with a variety of new and exciting shows. Starting September 16 tune in to Boston Legal Monday through Thursday at 1 pm, 5 pm and 9 pm and catch all the legal drama of attorney Alan Shore (James Spader). Aided by his hilariously eccentric firm partner Denny Crane (played by William Shatner), Shore takes on high profile cases with the perfect blend of comedy and drama. On Tuesdays at 11 pm and Wednesdays at 7:30 pm travel back to the 1940's with Bomb Girls - a Canadian drama that explores the inspirational stories of women working in a factory building bombs for the allied forces fighting in World War II. Bomb Girls premieres Tuesday, September 17. What happens when a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost all live under one roof, try to get along and blend in with the human world? Find out with the much-talked-about supernatural drama Being Human on Mondays at 11 pm, beginning September 16.

Back by popular demand, Perry Mason makes his triumphant return to AMI Fridays at 1 pm and 9 pm, followed immediately by Matlock at 2 pm and 10 pm. AMI is delighted to bring back these fan favourites - be sure to catch this dynamic duo in these classic legal dramas beginning September 20.

Don't miss all new episodes of your returning favourites on AMI! Crime show aficionados can enjoy three all new seasons of CSI: NY, Monday through Thursday at 2 pm starting October 1, as well as all new episodes of the Canadian series Murdoch Mysteries premiering October 5 at 10 am. For those who prefer a good laugh, AMI is delighted to present never before described episodes of the classic series All in the Family. Tune in for the hilarious antics of Archie Bunker Monday through Thursday at 12:30, 4:30 and 8:30 pm starting September 16.

There's nothing better than a weekend movie night and AMI is pleased to present an array of Hollywood hits this fall including Silence of the Lambs, Cast Away, American Beauty, Dead Man Walking, The African Queen and many more! Grab the popcorn and get ready for great movies, weekends at 9 pm on AMI-tv.

As always, AMI is pleased to present a lineup of compelling original programming showcasing information to educate and fascinate everyone. Accessibility in Action is back for a third season with all new guests and empowering stories about living with disabilities. Join host Joanne Smith Tuesdays at 7 starting September 17 as she welcomes athletes, artists, entertainers, political and business leaders who have overcome adversity and prospered. Other AMI originals returning this fall include: all new episodes of Sports Access Saturdays at 4 pm starting October 12, season two of AMI This Week premiering Monday September 16 at 7 pm, and repeats of your favourite episodes of Canada in Perspective airing Sundays at 6:30 pm.

For a complete list of available programming with described video visit www.ami.ca/dvguide or call the DV Guide Call Centre at 1-855-855-1114.

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About Accessible Media Inc. 
Accessible Media Inc. (AMI) is a not-for-profit multimedia organization serving more than five million Canadians who are blind, partially sighted, deaf, hard of hearing, mobility or print restricted.

Operating two broadcast services: AMI-audio and AMI-tv, and a website (AMI.ca), AMI's mission is to make accessible media for all Canadians.

SOURCE: Accessible Media Inc. (AMI)

For further information:

Janis Davidson Pressick, Communications Manager
800-567-6755 ext. 0971, [email protected]

Taylor Turner, Communications Coordinator
800-567-6755 ext. 0977, [email protected]