'selfnews Destitute Channel' Will Cater To Growing Demographic Of Americans Living In Poverty NEW YORK, NY (September 15, 2011) - Following this week's report from the U.S. Census Bureau that more Americans than ever are living below the poverty line, the selfnews News Network is pleased to announce the launch of the 'selfnews Destitute Channel,' the first television network catering specifically to the poor. 'With the number of Americans in poverty rising for the fourth year in a row, there has never been a better time to tap into this rapidly growing demographic,' says selfnews Programming Director Harris Zweibel. 'For the 46.2 million of you barely making enough money to feed your children: Finally there's a TV channel for you.' ODC will offer an exciting mix of news and entertainment programming focusing on the poor lifestyle. Fashion show 'Off The Rack,' hosted by laid-off Detroit bus driver Marcus Plath, highlights the hottest trends from TJ Maxx and the Salvation Army. Cooking show 'Patti's Kitchen' features disabled former autoworker Patti Clark teaching viewers how to whip up tasty dishes like ramen with ketchup, beans, and beans with ketchup. And home-improvement program 'Ace Your Space' shows former interior designer turned scrap-metal-salvager Alan Robinson sprucing up real families' cars each week to make them more livable. ODC will also feature informative programs like 'House Call' a medical show which instructs viewers without health insurance how to treat chronic injuries themselves using items easily foraged from dumpsters, as well as primetime sitcoms like 'The New Crew' about a group of sexy single friends living in a housing project who are constantly stressed out and crying because they don't have enough money to pay the rent and are frequently being robbed. Several suffer from rickets. 'The great thing about this network is that its viewership is guaranteed to increase steadily for the foreseeable future,' says Zweibel. 'The only thing we are worried about is the economy improving. Hahahahahahahahaha. I am joking.' The second season of selfnews News Network premieres October 4th on IFC at 10pm / 9 Central. 