A&E is reloading primetime with a fresh crop of unscripted series that fit the channel's "real life drama" brand.

Joining the channel's roster of stars such as Gene Simmons and Kirstie Alley is one-time Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.

"What we set out to do in 2003 was lay out a long-term play that introduces A&E to a wider, newer, younger audience," said A&E TV Networks boss Abbe Raven. "We stick to the plan, and started out one-by-one developing these franchises."

As a result, A&E's median age dropped from 61 -- in mid-2003 -- to 48. The channel also finished among the top 10 ad-supported cable nets in 2009 with adults 18-34; the channel placed a dismal 28th in 2003.

"I'm extremely proud of how we evolved," Raven said. "We haven't done it with just one show, but a number of shows consistently."

A voice that helped define a music form has been silenced.  Ronnie James Dio--the voice that inspired legions of singers--is gone.  He was a great influence on me and I am grateful that I got to tour and hang with the man.  Kerrang magazine once said, he had a voice that could pierce chain mail.  True, but  it could also be so tender it would make you weep.  Ronnie was small in stature, but had the voice of a giant.  Thank God we have all his amazing recordings, so future generations will know the talent that was Ronnie James Dio!  Now raise your metal horns in the air in his memory! - Dee Snider