[07/18/23 - 09:08 AM] A&E Fires Up the Grill with "Kings of BBQ" Following Comedians and Friends Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer as They Launch Their Own Barbeque Brand, AC Barbeque Produced by Propagate in association with A Bird And A Bear Entertainment and Just a Kid From Compton, "Kings of BBQ" premieres Saturday, August 12 at 9:00/8:00c.
[via press release from A&E]
A&E FIRES UP THE GRILL WITH "KINGS OF BBQ" FOLLOWING COMEDIANS AND FRIENDS ANTHONY ANDERSON AND CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER AS THEY LAUNCH THEIR OWN BARBEQUE BRAND, AC BARBEQUE
TEN-EPISODE SERIES PREMIERES SATURDAY, AUGUST 12 AT 9PM ET/PT
New York, NY - July 18, 2023 - A&E celebrates the art of barbeque this summer with the new unscripted series "Kings of BBQ" following Emmy(R)-nominated actor, producer and comedian Anthony Anderson ("black-ish") and renowned actor, producer, and comedian Cedric The Entertainer ("The Neighborhood") as they embark on a cross country barbeque adventure to learn all they can about the best techniques, flavors, and traditions while also working to launch their own brand, AC Barbeque. Produced by Propagate in association with A Bird And A Bear Entertainment and Just a Kid From Compton, "Kings of BBQ" premieres Saturday, August 12th at 9pm ET/PT.
In each one-hour episode, "Kings of BBQ" will follow Cedric and Anthony as they meet with barbeque chefs, pitmasters and everyday experts who share their knowledge and secrets of the trade, highlighting Black Excellence in the industry along the way. With the launch of AC Barbeque in stores nation-wide, Cedric and Anthony aim to take grilling to the next level with their signature flair and laugh-out-loud antics. The duo will do it all to master barbeque in all its glory and create a business that honors its legacy and flavors. The friends will travel to the Memphis in May BBQ festival, fire up the grill to feed the LA Rams, stop by backyard cookouts, and return to their hometowns for inspiration from friends and family.
Friends for years, Cedric and Anthony bonded over their shared love of barbeque and the unique history that surrounds it. Hailing from St. Louis, MO and Compton, CA, both Cedric and Anthony grew up with their own variations on the craft. Partnering on AC Barbeque, the friends combine their individual experiences, knowledge from experts in the field, and enthusiasm for the artform together to create a brand that has everything the home cook needs for a barbeque feast anywhere.
"Kings of BBQ" is produced by Propagate for A&E Network. Executive producers for Propagate are Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Drew Buckley, Linh Le, and Rebecca Graham Forde. Executive producers for A Bird And A Bear Entertainment are Cedric The Entertainer and Eric C. Rhone. Executive producers for Just a Kid From Compton are Anthony Anderson and Brian Dobbins. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Holcman serve as executive producers for A&E Network.
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About Propagate
Founded in 2015 by Ben Silverman and Howard T. Owens, who pioneered the global format business in the late 1990s, Propagate has offices in Los Angeles, New York and Paris. The Company produces English and Spanish-language scripted series, documentaries, unscripted series, and formats for network TV, streaming services, and cable. Propagate's expanding portfolio of companies includes Propagate Fuego, Propagate International, Electus (You vs. Wild, Running Wild With Bear Grylls, Jane the Virgin, Fashion Star), Big Breakfast (Adam Ruins Everything, Hot Date), Notional (Chopped franchise), and talent management firms Artists First, Authentic Talent & Literary Management and Select Management.
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