[05/04/15 - 12:46 PM] American Heroes Channel Sets Its Sights on Season Two of Breakout Hit Docudrama "Gunslingers" Currently in production on six all-new episodes, the series exposes real, often little-known adventures of the Old West's legendary characters and how their fearless pursuit of freedom and profit still resonates in America today.
[via press release from American Heroes Channel]
AMERICAN HEROES CHANNEL SETS ITS SIGHTS ON SEASON TWO OF BREAKOUT HIT DOCUDRAMA "GUNSLINGERS"
-- The Network's #1 Original Series Will Return in July 2015 --
American Heroes Channel (AHC) has greenlit a second season of its breakout hit docudrama, GUNSLINGERS, a series that immerses viewers in the true stories behind infamous icons and fabled conflicts of the Wild West. Currently in production on six all-new episodes, GUNSLINGERS exposes real, often little-known adventures of the Old West's legendary characters and how their fearless pursuit of freedom and profit still resonates in America today. Each episode offers a thrilling, heart-pounding ride alongside an infamous lawman or outlaw as he navigates his way through a series of pivotal showdowns in a volatile place and time, when death could be lurking around any corner. Juxtaposed with cinematic recreations featuring dramatic stunt work, expert commentary is layered throughout each episode to ensure the authenticity and historical accuracy of each story. Season two of GUNSLINGERS will premiere on AHC in July 2015.
GUNSLINGERS is AHC's #1 original series in Prime delivery among P25-54 (213k) and M25-54 (151k). The series debut on July 20, 2014, at 10p still holds the record for the network's best original debut telecast in Prime delivery among P2+ (770k), P25-54 (247k) and M25-54 (183k).*
GUNSLINGERS is produced for American Heroes Channel by Castle Pictures, Inc., with Chris Cassel as executive producer. For American Heroes Channel, Max Culhane is executive producer, Sara Kozak is SVP of production, Kevin Bennett is general manager, and Henry Schleiff is Group President.
About American Heroes Channel
American Heroes Channel (AHC) is a network from Discovery Communications that tells timeless stories in which a challenge appears - be it a situation or a villain - and a hero arises. Currently in 60 million homes, AHC provides a rare glimpse into major events that shaped our world, visionary leaders and unexpected heroes who made a difference, and the great defenders of our freedom. For more information, please visit AHCtv.com, facebook.com/AHCtelevision, or Twitter.com/AHC_TV . American Heroes Channel is part of Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world's #1 pay-tv programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.
*Source: Nielsen, NHI Calendar, 3/3/14-4/27/15, L+3, Time Period Averages, Prime (M-Su 8p-11p).
