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17 Facts About Alisa Bellettini

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Alisa Marie Bellettini was an American television producer.

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In 1989, Bellettini created the landmark MTV television series, House of Style.

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Alisa Bellettini produced the original run of the series, which aired on MTV for 78 episodes from 1989 to 2000.

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Alisa Bellettini was born on October 1,1954, in Napa, California.

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Alisa Bellettini began her career at a radio station before joining the staff of Rolling Stone magazine.

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In September 1988, Alisa Bellettini was hired by MTV News as a segment producer.

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Herzog told Alisa Bellettini is find an alternative host, since they could not get Rotten.

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Alisa Bellettini suggested that she read fashion magazines to find a possible host since the proposed show was focused on fashion.

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Alisa Bellettini, who had never read fashion magazines before, but noticed that the major models of the time were being called supermodels.

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Alisa Bellettini wanted a potential host who was firmly rooted in the fashion industry but could attract male viewers.

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Alisa Bellettini decided on Cindy Crawford, a pick supported by Herzog, who had noticed her in his wife's magazines.

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Undaunted, Alisa Bellettini asked Crawford's representatives to Crawford call her directly about the hosting offer.

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Alisa Bellettini remained the producer of House of Style during its original run from May 1989 until 2000.

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Alisa Bellettini supported the career of designer Todd Oldham, by having him host a regularly segment known as "Todd Time" during the 1990s.

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Alisa Bellettini recruited musicians and other celebrities to appear with Crawford during its early years, including Nick Rhodes, Onyx, and Will Smith.

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Alisa Bellettini was succeeded by a string of guest hosts after Crawford's departure, including Rebecca Romijn, Amber Valletta and Molly Sims.

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Alisa Bellettini died in her sleep at her sister's home in Sacramento, California, on February 16,2016, at the age of 61.