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Confessions of a Matchmaker
AMERICA HAS MET ITS MATCH...
A&E PRESENTS THE REAL-LIFE COMEDY
CONFESSIONS OF A MATCHMAKER
PREMIERING, SATURDAY JUNE 16 AT 10PM EST/PST
This is no ordinary dating show and she is no ordinary matchmaker. For the past six years, matchmaker Patti Novak has been warming up the lonely hearts of Buffalo – a city with one of the highest populations of singles per capita – with her no-nonsense style of tough love. Now, she is letting cameras into her sessions and on dates with her clients….sharing the secrets of her success with the world.
Set in Buffalo, New York, CONFESSIONS OF A MATCHMAKER follows singles desperate for Patti's help, from their initial interview, through the date, and finally, to the often painfully honest follow-up where Patti assesses their performance and reveals whether or not a match has been made. The series goes inside the real world of dating, where people are flawed and sometimes just need a good swift kick. And Patti is not afraid to give it to them. The Simon Cowell of dating, Patti’s brutal honesty and gut instincts are like nothing you’ve ever seen. They may not end up in a hot-tub at the end of every episode… in fact, more than likely, they’ll end up in hot water with Patti for not following her advice!
Robert Sharenow and Colleen Conway are executive producers for A&E. CONFESSIONS OF A MATCHMAKER is produced for A&E Network by Sharp Entertainment. Executive producers are Matthew Sharp and Smash Advertising. Co-executive producer is Jerry Kolber. Supervising producer is Joshua Seftel.
About A&E NetworkNow reaching more than 92 million homes, A&E Network offers a diverse mix of high quality entertainment; ranging from the network’s signature Real-Life Series franchise, including the hit series “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” “Intervention,” “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” “Flip This House” and “Criss Angel Mindfreak,” to critically acclaimed original movies, dramatic series and the most successful justice shows on cable. A&E is the official basic cable home to the high-profile series “The Sopranos,” “CSI: Miami” and “24.” The A&E Network website is located at www.aetv.com. The A&E Insider is located at www.aetv.com/insider. For more information and photography please visit us on the web at www.aetvpress.com.
PATTI NOVAK Biography
Patti Novak, the strong-willed middle child of five, was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. Throughout her life, Patti worked for companies whose products and services revolved around matters of human nature, from weight loss to matchmaking. Nearly six years ago, after taking a job with a well-known, national dating service, Patti decided to open her own matchmaking service, Buffalo Niagara Introductions, which remains the only locally owned and operated dating service in the Buffalo area. Patti has received awards from Buffalo Spree Magazine (WNY Best Dating Service, 2006) and has been featured in Buffalo News on several occasions.
Her series for A&E, CONFESSIONS OF A MATCHMAKER, is set to premiere on the network (airdate). Patti is excited to give viewers this candid look at her world. Matchmaking is truly and age-old art-form, but no one does it quite like Patti Novak. This intimate peek inside will show viewers the tips, tribulations, and the triumphs of successful dating that, until now, were available only to Patti’s clientele. PATTI’S DATING TIPS
Preparing for the first date: · When setting up the first date spend no more than 5 minutes on the phone. You want there to be an air of mystery and have a lot to talk about on the actual date · Guys should make the initial call and suggest where to have the date. It shows initiative. · Early evenings are a great time for dates. Mornings remind too much of work and lunch is too informal. Early evenings allows you the opportunity, if you do like each other, to have more time together. · The best places to meet for a first date are PUBLIC places. Restaurants are safe. Do not go the movies or secluded, quite places. Keep it as public as possible. · Stay away from bars and the club scene. There are too many people and to much activity to look at. You may lose focus of your date. · Also, stay away from bookstores. That is where you meet, not where you date. · A first date should never be a coffee date; it is the direct eye contact that makes women uncomfortable. Try a nice restaurant or take a walk and have a chat. · You have 10 seconds to pass a physical inspection and about 30 more minutes to develop an emotional chemistry….So look your best and be a proactive communicator. The art is in listening and talking. · When dressing for a first date, dress casual, but nice. · Do not wear sneakers or sweats. · Make sure your hair and your appearance is neat. · Less is better when it comes to jewelry, which goes for both men and women. · Make sure you carry breath mints. · And most importantly, be on time!
Dating Etiquette: · Do understand table manners. If going out to a restaurant for a first date, learn dining etiquette. · Do not chew with your mouth open or hold your utensils like a toothbrush. · Do not drink too much on a date. It will affect how you look, the way you feel the next day, and how you represent yourself. · If you are a smoker do not smoke on the way to a date. You do not want to show up smelling like an ashtray. You have no choice today as a smoker to be polite, so maintain that from the beginning of the date until the end. · If you are trying to get out of a date, you should plan a phone call before hand with a girlfriend or your kids, tell your date something came up and you have to go. If you feel you have to be honest, try not to offend your date, you do not want to hurt anybody’s feelings.
Conversation: · Once you are on a date, do not waste time having long conversations about your children, pets, crazy hobbies and interests, or past relationships (a definite do not). · Make sure conversation is not all about you. Ask questions. Make sure you are listening when they are answering. Make sure you ask questions as much as you answer them. Remember, the art of communication comes in two forms. Listening and Talking. · Stay away from politics and religion. These subjects are too intense for a first date. If it comes up during the date, change the subject. Try to keep conversation light and fun. · Do not talk about your sex life….past, present, or what you would like in the future. Leave it in the bedroom, where it belongs. · Do not use an enormous amount of foul language on a date. · Do not talk about tough family wounds and history, or sadness. · Do not talk about the medications you are taking. That is your private business.
Internet Dating: · It is scary. At the very least, you should take some precautions. Like the five-minute rule on the phone, you should spend no more than five minutes on the Internet, do not spend 2 months talking to someone via email. · When it comes to meeting them face to face, you should meet them quickly, be safe, and always have someone know where you are.
For Men: · A turn off for women…..Bragging -- about career, toys, and especially other women. · A woman likes a man that can be sensitive. Show a bit of your softer side. Be attentive on the date. Ask questions and listen · Also be careful not to flirt with the bartenders and waitresses etc. Being nice can sometimes be mistaken for flirting. Women are very sensitive to where men’s eyes are.
For Women: · Show that you can be sexy, intelligent and beautiful all in the same breathe. Do not be afraid to show all of those traits. Show your sense of humor, Smile, and make great eye contact. · Most importantly, be yourself. Trying too hard to impress, can end up leaving a bad impression on your date.
Pictures From the Show(Click on any image to enlarge)
Contest Rules:1) Only one submission per person. 2) Prizes can only be shipped to mailing addresses within the USA and Canada (No PO Boxes). 3) There will be One winners picked at random. The first place winner will receive a Confessions of a Matchmaker prize package consisting of a dating kit and a Fandango gift card. 4) If you are under 18, please ask an adult before entering. 5) The contest shall end at 5 P.M. on July 31st, 2007. 6) If a winner does not respond within two (2) days after notification, they will forfeit the prize and another winner will be picked at random. Submission Form:Fill out the form below:
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