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BROADCAST
HISTORY:
9/7/14
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STATUS:
canceled/ended (2013-2014 season) |
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season |
SEASON(S):
1 (13 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air) |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled |
DESCRIPTION:
(from OWN's press release, August 2014) The groundbreaking docu-series shares the funny, honest story of five housemates with intellectual disabilities living the classic student lifestyle in England. Filmed over four years and narrated by housemates Sam, Hilly, Lucy, Lewis and Megan, all between the ages of 19-23 and close friends since childhood, "The Specials" shares the ups and downs of their daily lives from first love to heartbreak, from leaving college to finding a job, as well as the day-to-day interactions and complications of sharing a house together. The housemates live life to the max - they enjoy everything from surfing and karaoke to even competing in the Special Olympics. The award-winning series was originally produced as short form, 10-minute webisodes in England. OWN will televise fresh, newly adapted episodes following housemates as they continue to support each other through major changes in their lives -- everything from breakups, to a parents' divorce and finally an engagement. The series truly highlights that we are all more alike than different. "The Specials" is produced by Katy Lock and Daniel May for KADA Media and executive produced by Carolyn Strauss and D.B. Weiss ("Game of Thrones"), Rosie O'Donnell in association with KidRo Productions and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. |
CREW INFORMATION:
· Carolyn Strauss as EP
· D.B. Weiss as EP
· Daniel May as EP
· Katy Lock as EP
· Rosie O'Donnell as EP
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GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· KADA Media
· KidRo Productions
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