Gary Engberg Outdoors

gengberg December 28th, 2010

OUTDOOR CHANNEL RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH
19 NEW SHOWS, 50 RETURNING FAVORITES & CELEBRITY STAR-POWER“Buccaneers and Bones,” “Spanish Fly,” “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show,” “Wardens,” “American Whitetail Authority (AWA) Pro Series” and “Friends of NRA” Make Their Debut on America’s Leader in Outdoor TV

Tom Brokaw, Michael Keaton, Jeff Foxworthy and Matt Hughes Featured on the Network

Temecula, Calif. - December 27, 2010 - Outdoor Channel, America’s Leader in Outdoor TV, today announced the debut of its compelling first quarter (Q1) programming schedule, produced in 100 percent native high definition (HD). Nineteen shows will make their network debut, including four former ESPN series. Outdoor Channel is also proud to present all new episodes of 50 of its top returning outdoor programs.

Outdoor Channel provides high quality content designed to entertain America’s 87 million outdoor enthusiasts. The network’s shows cover the most prominent outdoor themes: hunting, fishing, shooting, off-road motorsports, and adventure. Additionally, conservation is a theme that is prominently featured in the network’s programming line-up. Outdoor Channel is home to the biggest celebrities and producers in the outdoor industry, bolstered by a powerful slate of notable entertainers and athletes who have a passion for the outdoors.

“Outdoor Channel continues to be the top network for outdoor enthusiasts. We’re excited about our 19 new shows and 50 returning favorites - all available in the pristine clarity of HD,” said Tom Hornish, COO, Outdoor Channel. “On tap this season are some of the outdoor genre’s marquee names, including Michael Waddell, Ted Nugent, Lee and Tiffany Lakosky and Jim Shockey. These marquee personalities will be joined by stars like Tom Brokaw, Michael Keaton and Jeff Foxworthy. New shows like ‘Wardens’ and the ‘AWA Pro Series’ really push the envelope in outdoor programming, reinforcing that Outdoor Channel is ‘America’s Leader in Outdoor TV.’”

Bolstered Fishing Line-up

In a deal announced earlier this year, Outdoor Channel will premiere four former ESPN fishing shows, including “Buccaneers and Bones,” starring veteran journalist Tom Brokaw, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Michael Keaton and actor Zach Gilford of “Friday Night Lights”; “The Saltwater Series”; “Spanish Fly”; and “Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show.” Also new to Outdoor Channel is “Ultimate Match Fishing” co-host Fish Fishburne with his new show, “The Fish Fishburne Show.” Further stacking Outdoor Channel’s line-up of fishing shows is “Fishing University,” “Wild on the Fly Presented by Grizzly Hackle” and “Ford’s Fishing Frontiers” featuring fishing legend Flip Pallot.

“The addition of these fishing shows is a clear demonstration of Outdoor Channel’s commitment to bringing the best outdoor programming of all genres to our loyal viewers,” said Hornish.

Innovative Hunting, Shooting & Adventure Programming

In addition to Outdoor Channel’s slew of new fishing shows, the network will also debut several new and notable hunting, shooting and adventure series. Among those is “Bass Pro Shops AWA Whitetail Pro Series Presented by GhostBlind,” an exciting, one-of-a-kind deer hunting competition that culminates in the crowning of the AWA World Champion. Also new to Outdoor Channel’s Q1 schedule is “Wardens,” a show that follows conservation officers in Montana as they defend the great outdoors from poachers and other hazards. And, “Friends of NRA Presented by Brunton” joins the line-up, featuring Matt Duff and Jessie Abbate as they explore the behind the scenes aspects of the shooting world.

NEW Series:

Young Blood - Debuts Monday, December 27th at 10:30 p.m. ET

Fourteen-year-old McKenzie Sims proves that you don’t have to be an adult to travel the world in pursuit of the world’s most elusive and dangerous game. This family oriented show follows McKenzie and his father Jack, along with world renowned professional hunters and outfitters, from the frozen mountains of Turkey, through the blistering heat of Africa, and all the way to the rolling hills of Montana. Together, their combined experience and wisdom help guide McKenzie on his quest to become an expert outdoorsman himself. Notable highlights from this season include McKenzie’s attempt to tackle Africa’s “Big Five” in a single safari.

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