or


[06/05/06 - 12:00 AM]
Ten Teams Seek a Hidden Treasure as Their Quest Begins This Summer in NBC's "Treasure Hunters"

[via press release from NBC]

TEN TEAMS SEEK A HIDDEN TREASURE AS THEIR QUEST BEGINS THIS SUMMER IN NBC'S "TREASURE HUNTERS"

TEN TEAMS SEEK A HIDDEN TREASURE AS THEIR QUEST BEGINS THIS SUMMER IN NBC'S "TREASURE HUNTERS"

BURBANK � June 5, 2005 � From the producers of "The Da Vinci Code" and "Last Comic Standing" comes NBC's "Treasure Hunters," a fast-paced adventure/mystery reality series where multi-player teams try to stay one step ahead of each other as they are mentally and physically challenged in their quest for a promised hidden treasure. The teams must avoid elimination as they travel to historically significant locations around the globe where they decipher cryptic codes and puzzles, each with a clue leading them closer to solving the ultimate puzzle, and obtaining the coveted grand prize.

The adventure series kicks off with a special 2-hour premiere episode on Sunday, June 18 (8-10 p.m. ET), and then moves to its regular Monday timeslot (9-10 p.m. ET), beginning on Monday, June 19.

The teams are:

AIR FORCE
Matt Rillos, 28, Highlands Ranch, CO
Brooke Rillos, 28, Highlands Ranch, CO
Matt Zitzlsperger, 28, Plymouth, MN

BROWN FAMILY
Tonny Brown, 38, Garland, TX
Keith Brown, 43, Corvalis, OR
Terrance Brown, 40, Fort Worth, TX

EX-CIA
Jacob Porter, 34, McLean, VA
Mark West, 36, Pensacola, FL
Todd Moore, 32, Sterling, VA

FOGAL FAMILY
Brad Fogal, 48, Orange County, CA
Margie Fogal, 47, Orange County, CA
Kayte Fogal, 25, San Clemente, CA

GENIUSES
Charles Taylor, 22, Dallas, TX
Francis Goldshmid, 20, Dallas, TX
Sam Khurana, 21, Dallas, TX

GRAD STUDENTS
Jessica Schilling, 27, San Diego, CA
Melissa Schilling, 27, San Diego, CA
Kathleen Krapfl, 26, San Diego, CA

MISS USA
Melissa Witek, 25, Cocoa Beach, FL (Miss USA Florida 2005)
Kaitlyn Christopher, 20, Indianapolis, IN (Miss USA Indiana 2005)
Kristen Johnson, 24, Evanston, IL (Miss USA Kentucky 2005)

SOUTHIE BOYS
Matthew Mullen, 37, Los Angeles, CA
Martin Mullen, 37, Los Angeles, CA
John Collins, 33, Boston, MA

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Taryn Brown, 28, New York, NY
Drew Brown, 26, Boston, MA
Chandra Lewis, 26, Edgewater, NJ

WILD HANLONS
Josh Hanlon, 19, Copperas Cove, TX
Patrick Hanlon, 39, Copperas Cove, TX
Ben Hanlon, 50, Lampasas, TX

Laird Macintosh ("Ultimate Playground") hosts the series, which is produced by NBC Universal Television Studio in association with Magical Elves Productions, Imagine Television and Madison Road Entertainment. Dan Cutforth and Jane Lipsitz (Bravo's "Project Runway," NBC's "Last Comic Standing") of Magical Elves Productions, along with Imagine Television's Brian Grazer ("The DaVinci Code") and David Nevins ("Arrested Development," "24"), and Tom Mazza, Danica Krislovich and Jak Severson of Madison Road Entertainment, serve as executive producers.





  [june 2006]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
    


· 24 (FOX)
· ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT (NETFLIX)
· LAST COMIC STANDING (NBC)
· PROJECT RUNWAY (FREEFORM)
· TREASURE HUNTERS (NBC)





[05/27/25 - 02:00 PM]
Paramount+'s Hit Spy Thriller "The Agency: Central Intelligence" Kicks Off Production on Season Two
Season two of the hit spy thriller stars two-time Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender, Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, Harriet Sansom Harris, John Magaro, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Andrew Brooke, India Fowler, Reza Brojerdi, Alex Reznik and Richard Gere.

[05/27/25 - 01:30 PM]
Hulu Has Pride: LGBTQ+ Premieres Streaming in June
The celebration includes the return of the U.K.'s first-ever gay dating show "I Kissed a Boy," the continued adventures of the GLAAD Award-nominated "The Bravest Knight," a front row seat to some of the nation's biggest Pride parades and much more.

[05/27/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of May 19: "Sirens" Makes a Splash with No. 1 Debut
The limited series starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon debuted in the No. 1 spot in English TV this week, claiming 16.7 million views in just four days and arriving in the Top 10 in all countries.

[05/27/25 - 11:03 AM]
Following Its Breakout Viewership, Paramount+ and MTV Documentary Films Set Worldwide Expansion for "The Children of October 7"
The film will now debut across every Paramount+ territory on Monday, June 2, coinciding with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

[05/27/25 - 09:15 AM]
CBS Adds "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen" to Late-Night Lineup for 2025/2026 Season
In fall 2023, the series aired in a successful limited run on CBS in the same time slot (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT).

[05/27/25 - 08:31 AM]
Netflix's "Little House on the Prairie" Casts New Roles Including Anticipated Characters from the Beloved Book
New cast will join previously announced series regulars Alice Halsey in the role of Laura Ingalls, Luke Bracey as Charles Ingalls, Crosby Fitzgerald as Caroline Ingalls and Skywalker Hughes as Mary Ingalls.

[05/27/25 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Original "Harry Potter" Television Series Sets Cast for Roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley
The series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley.

[05/27/25 - 08:00 AM]
AXS TV Celebrates Father's Day Weekend with "Father Fest" - A Two-Day Marathon Highlighting Music Legends & Classic Laughs, Airing June 14 & 15 Starting at 11AM ET
Handpicked with dads in mind, Father Fest features a lineup of all-time greats from the worlds of rock, country, and comedy.

[05/27/25 - 07:01 AM]
Emmy-Winning Director R.J. Cutler's Docuseries "Esports World Cup: Level Up" Premieres June 6 on Prime Video
The series goes behind-the-scenes of the inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) in 2024 - a defining moment in global esports, where over $60 million in prize money ignited a high-stakes, multinational battle to crown the world's top esports Club.

[05/27/25 - 06:30 AM]
Video: Ryan Reynolds Celebrates Nature's Unsung Heroes with "Underdogs" Trailer, A Boundary-Breaking Natural History Experience
From their hidden talents to their unconventional hygiene choices to their unsavory courtship rituals, "Underdogs" celebrates the unique behaviors of the animals who don't usually get to be the stars of the show.

[05/27/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "One Piece" Season 2 - Special Announcement - Netflix
Straw Hats! We're headed for the Grand Line! First stop: TUDUM.

[05/27/25 - 03:02 AM]
Netflix Begins Filming of Its New Adaptation: "All the Truth Behind My Lies"
The miniseries tells the story of Coco and Marín, two best friends who have been living together for years.

[05/26/25 - 01:09 PM]
Influx of Viewers Raises Global Audience to Over 90 Million for "The Last of Us"
In the U.S., the season 2 finale last night saw 3.7 million cross-platform viewers.

[05/26/25 - 01:02 PM]
17-Year High: FOX Sports Delivers 7.05 Million Viewers for Indianapolis 500
Sunday's 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 peaked at 8.4 million viewers from 4:15 PM ET - 4:30 PM ET.

[05/26/25 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Too Hot to Handle: Spain" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A group of flirty Spanish singles expect sun, parties and steamy hookups, but they quickly learn that winning €100,000 requires giving up sex completely.