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[02/17/22 - 11:32 AM]
A&E Strips Away the Mystery Behind the Rise and Fall of Chippendales in New Four-Hour Documentary "Secrets of the Chippendales Murders"
The special will air across four weeks beginning Monday, March 14 at 10:00/9:00c following all-new episodes of "Secrets of Playboy" which was A&E's #1 series launch in more than five years.

[via press release from A&E]

A&E STRIPS AWAY THE MYSTERY BEHIND THE RISE AND FALL OF CHIPPENDALES IN NEW FOUR-HOUR DOCUMENTARY "SECRETS OF THE CHIPPENDALES MURDERS"

LIMITED SERIES GIVES A FRESH LOOK AT AN EMPIRE THAT WAS BUILT ON LUST, GREED, JEALOUSY AND SCANDAL PREMIERING MONDAY, MARCH 14 AT 10PM ET/PT

New York, NY - February 17, 2022- A&E Network unveils the shocking story behind the Chippendales empire in new 4-part documentary event "Secrets of the Chippendales Murders" which gives a look beyond the bright lights into a dark world of drugs, arson, a love triangle and a murder. Chippendales was a nightclub that aimed to allure and please women with its scantily clad male dancers and vivacious music, and quickly advanced toward a pop culture phenomenon, until it came crashing down. Through exclusive interviews, never-before-seen crime scene video and declassified FBI surveillance audio, the special unravels the hidden tale of how sex, jealousy, arson, hefty-bags filled with cash and mafia shakedowns all led up to one of the most outrageous murders in American history. The special will air across 4-weeks beginning Monday, March 14 at 10pm ET/PT following all-new episodes of "Secrets of Playboy" which was A&E's #1 series launch in more than five years.

Launching its first show featuring male strippers in 1979, Chippendales became an overnight sensation with lines wrapping around the block. Creator Steve Banerjee immediately recognized the growth potential Chippendales had, thus bringing on Emmy-winning TV producer and choreographer Nick DeNoia to help him expand. When Banerjee signed an ill-advised contract on the back of a napkin that gave DeNoia rights to the touring productions of the show, the two men were set off on a collision course that would destroy the multi-million-dollar empire and ultimately cost DeNoia his life. However, Banerjee's thirst for power didn't end with DeNoia's death. With rival nightclubs being set afire and the attempted murders of two ex-Chippendales employees, the FBI was faced with trying to bring Banerjee to justice and embarked upon a sting operation that spanned two continents.

Former dancers, producers, investigators and family members including Eddy Prevot, Hodari Sababu, Mike Waldron, Eric Gilbert, Christian Banerjee, and Tom and Cathy DeNoia share their stories of what being part of the Chippendales phenomenon was really like, and the heartbreak they suffered when it all came crashing down. For the first time ever, viewers will hear an exclusive interview from hitman Louie Lopez's defense attorney, Frank Rothman, who shares a detailed play-by-play of the killer's rationale, up until the minute he pulled the trigger. Additional exclusive interviews are featured with former Chippendales' associate producer Jay D. Schwartz, Banerjee's best friend Howard Metz as well as from DeNoia's secret lover, David Arad and Arad's ex-boyfriend David Shrem who got mistakenly caught up in the search for DeNoia's killer.

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"Secrets of the Chippendales Murders" is produced for A&E Network by Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM company, for A&E Network. Executive Producers for Big Fish Entertainment are Dan Cesareo, Lucilla D'Agostino, Jordana Starr, Brent Hodge and Joe Venafro. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Shelly Tatro and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E Network.

About A&E Network

A&E leads the cultural conversation through high-quality, original programming that captivates viewers and brings them to the heart of the stories that matter. Through its distinctive brand of award-winning non-fiction and documentary programming, A&E always makes entertainment an art. For more press information and photography, please visit us at press.aenetworks.com. Website: aetv.com | Twitter: @aetv | Facebook: aetv | Instagram: @aetv | TikTok: @aetv

About Big Fish Entertainment

Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM Company, is a full-service production company that creates multi-platform, visually driven content that compels and entertains audiences with the "unexpected." Founded in 2006 by President Dan Cesareo, Big Fish has since produced more than 1000 hours of award-winning and top-rated programming in the live, unscripted reality, lifestyle and documentary space. Big Fish series and credits include History's Greatest Heists with Pierce Brosnan (History); Secrets of the Chippendales Murders; America's Top Dog, Live Rescue and Animals Saved My Life (A&E); Ugliest House in America, Martha Knows Best, and A White House Christmas (HGTV); A White House Thanksgiving with First Lady Jill Biden, and the Emmy-nominated Amy Schumer Learns to Cook and (Food); Regular Heroes (Amazon); the Black Ink Crew franchise; mental health special In Session Live With Dr. Jess and Girls Cruise (VH1); Hustle & Soul (WE tv); Chris Paul's Chapter 3 (ESPN); Snap's Driven and Swae Meets World; Tattoo Girls (TLC); How Far Is Tattoo Far? (MTV); Animal ER Live (Nat Geo WILD); and Truth Behind the Moon Landing (Science Channel), as well as the Gates Foundation's Reality PD public schools project. For more information, visit bigfishusa.com.





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