BRAVO ANNOUNCES SERIES PICK-UP OF 'WELCOME TO THE PARKER' (WORKING TITLE) - AN ALL NEW ORIGINAL SERIES
BRAVO ANNOUNCES SERIES PICK-UP OF 'WELCOME TO THE PARKER' (WORKING TITLE) - AN ALL NEW ORIGINAL SERIES
BRAVO INKS DEAL WITH SNACKAHOLIC FOR PRODUCTION OF NEWEST DOCU-DRAMA
NEW YORK - November 7, 2006 - Bravo announces series pick-up of "Welcome to the Parker" (working title), a docu-series that takes viewers into the world of the luxurious Parker Palm Springs hotel. Each one-hour episode will uncover the lives, relationships and drama of the hotel staff and their guests. Bravo has signed Snackaholic production company, the producers of the critically acclaimed series "Tabloid Wars," to produce the series. The announcement was made today by Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President, Programming and Production, Bravo. Production begins this month and series will air on Bravo in 2007.
"Bravo continues to create the kind of docu-drama series that our viewers crave," said Berwick. "This time we're pulling the curtain back on the culture of high class hotels and taking a look at the unique personalities that work and play at The Parker."
The Parker Palm Springs is a happy, chic estate known for laid-back relaxation. The hotel sits on 13 acres of landscaped property and gardens with a natural backdrop of desert and mountains. The hard-working staff at The Parker is filled with varying personalities who have the responsibility of keeping all of the hotel's demanding guests content. Viewers will see the work that goes into keeping The Parker's sterling reputation intact. "Welcome to the Parker" follows everyone from the concierge to the housekeeping department to the maitre'd and all of the colorful guests found inside its walls.
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