“The Marissa Mitchell Show” to debut on FOX 5 DC.
The hour-long show is hosted by FOX 5 anchor Marissa Mitchell, and will air weekdays at 11 a.m. ET and be available to stream on FOX Local, starting February 2nd.
In making the announcement, Carmean stated, “This show will be a daily spark of empowerment, authenticity and joy, where connection and community shine,” said Vice President of News and Content, Kyle Carmean. “Marissa has the innate ability to make viewers feel seen and supported and we know they will love her in this new format.”
“The Marissa Mitchell Show” will be a lifestyle program with the goal to inform, inspire, and entertain through discussions about a variety of topics, ranging from relationships, to finances, parenting, wellness, and more. Host Marissa Mitchell will insert heart and humor into each episode, exploring fitness, food, fashion, and pop culture trends as well as powerful, candid conversations with newsmakers and community leaders offering insight into real issues affecting viewers. The show will also include Mitchell’s popular franchise, “Motivation with Marissa,” which highlights people who have overcome incredible odds on the road to success as well as showcase Mitchell’s robust community involvement and appearances across the DMV. The viewers will also have a voice in segments via social media, polls, and other interactions. Executive Producer Jeff Gygax will lead the editorial content.
Mitchell joined FOX 5 DC in 2020 where she has served as anchor and reporter for “Good Day DC” and “LION Lunch Hour.” Prior to joining the station, she spent four years at WAGA, the FOX-owned station in Atlanta as anchor and reporter. Before that, Mitchell worked as an anchor and reporter at WBMA-TV in Birmingham, AL. She began her career in broadcasting as a multimedia journalist at WTVC-TV in Chattanooga, TN.
“This is a blessing beyond measure and a dream realized,” said Mitchell. “The DMV has embraced me for several years now and that hug is going to get even tighter as we explore all the colors of life together. Our goal is to deliver an hour of fun and encouragement, and fulfill our promise to make viewers and guests feel good about themselves.”
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