MUMBAI:
US media conglomerate Viacom has announced that its channel Nick at Nites
hidden-camera series, Hi-Jinks, returns for more laughs and pranks for
kids of all ages on 11 July.
Each
week features a celebrity prank segment in which famous faces use their talents
to dupe unsuspecting targets, from ages 7 to 27, no one is safe. Actors Ted McGinley
Hope & Faith, John Schneider Smallville, Alfonso Ribeiro Fresh
Prince of Bel Air, Corbin Bernsen L.A. Law and Bo Bice American
Idol are among the celebrities who have conspired with parents to prank kids.
Each
half an hour episode features several pranks taking place everywhere from homes,
malls and even schools across the country. Grammy Award-winner Patti Labelle,
Academy Award-winner Susan Sarandon, boxing champ Evander Holyfield, NBA All-Star
Chris Webber and The View's Meredith Vieira were among the celebrities who conspired
with parents to prank kids in past episodes.
In
the first episode, viewers will find out what breaks loose when John Schneider
tries a hazardous stunt, Dukes-style. Also featured are pranks involving an overzealous
crossing guard, an ice cream machine that goes haywire, a Panda bear that steals
candy and a messy experience at a salad bar.