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NEW SERIES "ON PATROL: FIRST SHIFT" LEADS AUGUST 2022 PREMIERES ALONG WITH STORIES ABOUT THE LEGACIES OF BELOVED MUSIC, MOVIE AND TV STARS AND THE TRUTH ABOUT THE FINAL DAYS OF PRINCESS DIANA
New Series "On Patrol: First Shift" Premieres Friday, August 12, 2022 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT with "On Patrol: Live" Team of Dan Abrams, Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson Providing a Sneak Peek at New Episodes of "On Patrol: Live" and Sharing Memorable Moments From Previous Programs
"On Patrol: Live" New Episodes Every Friday and Saturday Night Starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT Featuring Host and Executive Producer Dan Abrams and Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin Alongside Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson Providing Viewers with Live Analysis and Context, Offering Unique Insight Into the Experiences of Law Enforcement Appearing on the Show
"Autopsy: The Last Hours of... " Returns with New Stories About the Bright Careers and Untimely Deaths of Celebrated Music, Movie and TV Stars Buddy Holly, Paul Walker, Chadwick Boseman, Brandon Lee, Johnny Carson and Freddie Prinze
"Diana: The Ultimate Truth" New Original Special Marks the 25th Anniversary of Her Tragic Death with an Investigation Into the Crash Featuring Insight From Those Close to Diana Speaking Out for the First Time
Six Back-to-Back Episodes of The Original 'Cops' Documentary Reality Series Make Their REELZ Premieres Every Week in August Showcasing the Real Stories of Law Enforcement in the Line of Duty Across America
(Albuquerque, NM) Wednesday, July 20, 2022 - REELZ today announced its August 2022 premieres led by new original series On Patrol: First Shift premiering Friday, August 12 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT featuring Dan Abrams, former Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson discussing what's in store for the upcoming episode of On Patrol: Live and providing a sneak peak of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night. The hosts also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes including everything from police pursuits to encounters with unforgettable suspects as well as inspiring acts of heroism and courage under fire. New episodes of On Patrol: First Shift premiere every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT leading into new episodes of On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT every Friday and Saturday night. August 2022 premieres also mark the return of original series Autopsy: The Last Hours of... with new stories celebrating the lives of entertainment legends Buddy Holly, Paul Walker, Chadwick Boseman, Brandon Lee, Johnny Carson and Freddie Prinze while also examining their tragic and untimely deaths. New original special Diana: The Ultimate Truth answers the lingering questions surrounding the tragic car crash that took the life of beloved Princess Diana of Wales with fresh interviews from those close to Diana in her final days who are speaking out for the first time. Every week in August includes six back-to-back episodes of the original hit documentary real life series COPS making their REELZ premieres showcasing the adrenaline filled unscripted action from the front lines of law enforcement across America.
"We're excited to give viewers more of the action from On Patrol: Live in new series On Patrol: First Shift with the stellar team of Dan Abrams, Sean Larkin and Curtis Wilson highlighting moments from prior shows that left viewers saying 'I can't believe that happened' while getting them ready for a thrilling new episode of the series that shows how policing is done in 2022," said Steve Cheskin, SVP of Programming at REELZ. "August 2022 premieres also bring the real stories of beloved stars who brightened the world with their incredible talent, memorable characters and spectacular performances whose tragic deaths left fans searching for answers."
August 2022 premieres begin Friday, August 5 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT with a new live episode of On Patrol: Live with host and executive producer Dan Abrams, Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson live on set providing minute-by-minute live analysis as the series documents for viewers in real time the everyday work of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America. The recently announced law enforcement agencies participating in On Patrol: Live include Marion County and Volusia County Sheriff's Offices in Florida; Beech Grove Police Department in Indiana; Nye County Sheriff's Office in Nevada; Paterson Police Department in New Jersey; Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office in New Mexico; and Richland County Sheriff's Department and Berkeley County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina. On Patrol: Live will also engage the community by inviting them into the series. "Citizen Ride-Alongs" will give local residents, within the communities of the departments appearing on the show, a first-hand perspective as they ride along with officers followed by On Patrol: Live cameras on live nights; "Citizens On-Set" invites community members into the studio as guests where they can share their Ride-Along experiences and observations and comment on the night's live activities. Both features offer a unique opportunity for viewers and members of the community to gain unprecedented access to law enforcement - from routine calls and high-stakes incidents to tracking down fugitives of justice and recovering missing children. On Sunday, August 7 original series Autopsy: The Last Hours of... returns with the real story about one of the most influential rock and roll artists ever in Buddy Holly whose brief life came to a violent end in a tangle of twisted metal at the edge of a frozen Iowa cornfield in the winter of 1959. Holly was just 22 years old but his influence on music is beyond measure. The modest and unassuming young Texan was there at the very start of rock and roll creating a style that influenced Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones among many others. His official autopsy report states that he died of multiple traumas but questions remain about his state of mind to be on the flight. The conditions before takeoff were minus nine degrees with strong winds and official reports stated the flight was "unwise". Holly had usually traveled via bus so now Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Buddy Holly" at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT examines the circumstances in his life that led him to take the flight in such poor conditions and if there was something in his medical history that could help explain his decision making that day.
Paul Walker was a beloved action movie star blessed with good looks and charisma to match. His real life love for cars led to the role of undercover cop Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious and in a twist of fate his passion for motorsports would play a role in his demise. On November 30, 2013 Walker died when the supercar Porsche in which he was a passenger spun off an LA street. How it happened baffled crash investigators. Walker had spent years in fast cars and the Porsche driver had professional racing experience so what exactly happened on that fateful day? In Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Paul Walker" on Sunday, August 14 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Hunter examines his autopsy report, two extensive crash investigation reports and first-hand accounts from friends present the day of the crash to show what happened and if any health factors contributed to the crash. The O'Conner role led to global stardom for Walker just as Chadwick Boseman's role as superhero Black Panther T'Challa in the Marvel franchise spawned legions of fans around the world. Before Black Panther Boseman had already built an acting legacy with memorable roles as Jackie Robinson in 42 and James Brown in Get on Up. On Sunday, August 14 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Chadwick Boseman" celebrates his powerful career and examines his tragic and untimely death. Boseman died of colon cancer at just 43 years old but the survival rate at his age is between 72-90% so was there something in his health history that contributed to his shocking passing and did his rigorous work schedule interrupt screenings that could have caught the cancer earlier? Sharing the path of being a young and hard working actor who is also a talented martial artist like Boseman was Brandon Lee. He was rising talent who was establishing a name for himself following in the footsteps of his movie and martial arts legend father Bruce Lee. But a freak accident on a movie set killed Brandon after he was hit in the abdomen by a projectile from a gun that was supposed to be shooting blanks. The bizarre onset accident shocked the world and his death became shrouded in mystery, controversy and conspiracy. On Sunday, August 14 at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Brandon Lee" explores the theories surrounding his death and examines the medical circumstances of his death given that nearly 90% of victims of single gunshot wounds to the abdomen survive.
Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late night TV with more than 5,000 episodes over a 30 year run with an average of 38 million viewers for his shows during the 1960s. His final appearance as host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1992 attracted more than 50 million viewers. His perfect formula of light-hearted reviews of the day's news, super star guests and silly sketches made him an entertainment icon on screen but off screen he battled the respiratory illness emphysema. After he started smoking at just 13 years old Carson claimed he stopped smoking more than a decade before his death at 79. Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Johnny Carson" on Sunday, August 21 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT celebrates the late-night legend and examines his lung condition and the other contributing health factors that cost him his life. In 1973 a then up and coming comedian Freddie Prinze appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and was such a hit he became the first young comedian to be asked to sit for an interview with Carson. At the time Prinze was 19 years old and after the hit performance his comedy and acting career took off. But it was just three years later that Prinze would commit suicide ending a bright and promising career. Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Freddie Prinze" on Sunday, August 21 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT presents his short but successful career with a look at what was happening in his personal life and his health that might have created the perfect storm leading him to his final act. Closing out August 2022 premieres and marking the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of Princess Diana is Diana: The Ultimate Truth delving into the lingering questions surrounding the car crash that took her life. On Sunday, August 28 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT Diana: The Ultimate Truth features security experts and crash investigators who are speaking out for the first time about working with Diana in her final days. Was her death truly the result of a tragic car accident or was it something more sinister?
Below is August 2022 programming listed by premiere date and time. Full synopses for every show follow this list.
Thursday, August 4
COPS - Six back-to-back episodes starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Friday, August 5
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Saturday, August 6
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Sunday, August 7
*NEW* Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Buddy Holly" at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Thursday, August 11
COPS - Six back-to-back episodes starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Friday, August 12
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Saturday, August 13
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Sunday, August 14
*NEW* Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Paul Walker" at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
*NEW* Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Chadwick Boseman" at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT
*NEW* Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Brandon Lee" at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT
Thursday, August 18
COPS - Six back-to-back episodes starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Friday, August 19
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Saturday, August 20
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Sunday, August 21
*NEW* Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Johnny Carson" at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
*NEW* Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Freddie Prinze" at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT
Thursday, August 25
COPS - Six back-to-back episodes starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Friday, August 26
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Saturday, August 27
*NEW* On Patrol: First Shift at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT
*NEW* On Patrol: Live at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Sunday, August 28
*NEW* Diana: The Ultimate Truth at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Below are detailed descriptions for August 2022 programming in order of premiere date and time:
COPS - Every Thursday in August features six back-to-back episodes of the original COPS making their REELZ premieres starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. The original reality ride-along series and pioneer of the unscripted television explosion takes viewers coast to coast and to the front lines with the men and women of American law enforcement where the action is visceral, unpredictable and as real as it gets. COPS is produced by Langley Productions.
On Patrol: Live -New episodes every Friday and Saturday starting at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. Host and executive producer Dan Abrams reunites with former Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin alongside Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson. Together, they provide minute-by-minute live analysis as the series documents for viewers in real time the everyday work of police officers on patrol from diverse departments across America. On Patrol: Live will also engage the community by inviting them into the series. "Citizen Ride-Alongs" will give local residents, within the communities of the departments appearing on the show, a first-hand perspective as they ride along with officers followed by On Patrol: Live cameras on live nights; "Citizens On-Set" invites community members into the studio as guests where they can share their Ride-Along experiences and observations and comment on the night's live activities. Both features offer a unique opportunity for viewers and members of the community to gain unprecedented access to law enforcement - from routine calls and high-stakes incidents to tracking down fugitives of justice and recovering missing children. The live show content is complemented by public-service segments dedicated to finding missing children and tracking down America's worst and most wanted criminals. It all adds up to the most dynamic and compelling show on live TV where the promise of "anything can happen" and "I've never seen that before" is always delivered to the viewer. For updates on the series or to join the conversation go to OPLive.com and follow #OPLive, #OnPatrolLive, #OPNation on social media and r/OfficialOnPatrolLive on Reddit. On Patrol: Live is produced by Half Moon Pictures for REELZ.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Buddy Holly" premieres on Sunday, August 7 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. Buddy Holly's brief life came to a violent end in a tragic plane crash that also claimed the lives of fellow singers the Big Bopper and Richie Valens. Holly was just 22 years old but his influence on the history and development of rock and roll is beyond measure. The modest and unassuming young Texan was there at the very start of rock and roll creating a style that influenced Bob Dylan, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones among many others. The official report lists Holly's cause of death as gross trauma to the brain combined with multiple fractures and lacerations. He died on impact. But the crash report also describes the flight as "unwise". His aircraft took off in minus nine degrees and with a storm in his flight path. How did the writer of such luminous hits as "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be the Day" and "Oh Boy!" come to strap himself into a small plane in the early morning hours of a frigid and stormy Midwest night? Now renowned forensic pathologist and medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter analyzes the details of his case to understand the circumstances behind Holly's death. The singer often appeared to be a man in a hurry. He was always pushing - trying to make things happen. Did Holly push too hard to make the trip? Is there something in his medical history that could help explain his fateful decision to board the doomed flight? Autopsy: The Last Hours of... is produced by Potato, part of ITV Studios.
On Patrol: First Shift premieres on Friday, August 12 at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. Dan Abrams, Sean "Sticks" Larkin and Curtis Wilson discuss what's in store for the upcoming episode of On Patrol: Live and provide a sneak peak of the departments and officers that the cameras will be following. The hosts will also look back at the most memorable moments from past episodes including everything from police pursuits to encounters with unforgettable suspects, as well as inspiring acts of heroism and courage under fire. New episodes of On Patrol: First Shift will air on Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT leading into the new episodes of On Patrol: Live. On Patrol: First Shift is produced by Half Moon Pictures for REELZ.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Paul Walker" premieres on Sunday, August 14 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. On November 30, 2013 the shocking news that star of Hollywood action franchise The Fast and the Furious Paul Walker had died. In a tragic twist of fate for the lifelong car racing enthusiast the 40-year-old heartthrob was killed in a high speed car accident. The ultimate action hero Walker had a thirst for thrills etched into his DNA maternal grandfather raced cars at the famous Bonneville Speedway. Walker and the action movie industry became a perfect fit earning him a fortune and the means to indulge his passion for fast cars. But after a decade contracted to The Fast and the Furious series Walker was looking beyond movies after reconnecting with his daughter and launching his own disaster relief charity. During a Thanksgiving break from filming the latest turbo-charged outing of the multi-million franchise Walker hosted a charity event featuring a bevy of custom cars. Walker and his business partner Roger Rodas took a quick spin around the block in rare Porsche supercar but something went terribly wrong and the pair perished in a horrific accident. But what exactly happened? Now renowned forensic pathologist and medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter examines the details of the crash to determine what caused the crash and if there was anything in Walker's medical history that led to him not being behind the wheel and in control of his fate. Autopsy: The Last Hours of... is produced by Potato, part of ITV Studios.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Chadwick Boseman" premieres on Sunday, August 14 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT. On August 28, 2020 the iconic superhero Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman died from cancer at just 43 years old leaving fans shocked as many including friends and colleagues were unaware he was even battling colon cancer. Boseman was known for dedicating himself completely to important roles including Thurgood Marshall and Jackie Robinson so after seeing his weight loss fans thought he might have been losing weight for a role but Boseman was quietly fighting to live after a colonoscopy in 2016 revealed stage III colon cancer. The survival rate for colon cancer at his age of diagnosis at 39 is between 72-90% so why was his life cut so tragically short? Now renowned forensic pathologist and medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter will examine all of the available records including Boseman's medical history and first hand accounts about his life from family, friends and colleagues including his bodyguard Charles Carter and biographer Mia Johnson to understand why this shining star was died so young. Boseman was known for dedicating himself to his work and with the rigorous demands of being on set and frequent travel did his busy schedule prevent him from crucial cancer screenings further delaying proper treatment? Autopsy: The Last Hours of... is produced by Potato, part of ITV Studios.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Brandon Lee" premieres on Sunday, August 14 at 11pm ET/ 8pm PT. On March 31, 1993 the world was shocked by the news that 28-year-old Brandon Lee son of martial arts legend Bruce Lee was fatally shot on the set of The Crow in what was to be his breakout role. But how could an accident like this happen when the gun that fired the fatal shot was supposedly loaded with blanks? The freak accident was so rare that speculation swirled around its circumstances including a terrifying similarity between the Brandon shooting and a scene in his father's movie The Game of Death in which his character is killed by a real bullet in a hail of fake rounds. As part of their investigation authorities even tracked down possible ties to organized crime. Now renowned forensic pathologist and medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter explores the many theories surrounding his death and more importantly how the supremely fit martial artist died from an abdominal gunshot wound when the chances of survival seemed to be stacked in his favor as nearly 90% of victims of single gunshot wounds to the abdomen survive. Autopsy: The Last Hours of... is produced by Potato, part of ITV Studios.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Johnny Carson" premieres on Sunday, August 21 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. The undisputed king of late night TV Johnny Carson died in Los Angeles in January 2005. For nearly 30 years starting in 1962 he entertained millions of Americans every night as the host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. His humor and laid back demeanor attracted the biggest stars night after night and his famed monologues helped viewers take in the day's news with a wry smile. But away from the cameras Carson was a troubled man haunted by an emotionally impoverished childhood leading to heavy drinking and womanizing in his adult life. Carson paid a heavy price for the stresses in his personal and professional lives. A heavy smoker from childhood he was diagnosed with the lung disease emphysema nearly 20 years before his death which made it increasingly hard for him to breathe and took a heavy toll on his heart culminating in a heart attack in 1999 and his death six years later from respiratory arrest. Now renowned forensic pathologist and medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter examines Carson's life story and medical history to find out how his struggles with emotional and physical health combined to end the life of this entertainment giant. Autopsy: The Last Hours of... is produced by Potato, part of ITV Studios.
Autopsy: The Last Hours of... "Freddie Prinze" premieres on Sunday, August 21 at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT. Freddie Prinze was a standout talent in the New York City stand-up comedy scene who rocketed to fame after appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson at just 19 years old. Soon after he scored a starring role as Chico Rodriguez on the primetime sitcom Chico and the Man. But Prinze struggled to balance his fast rise to fame and fortune with the demands of being a husband and young father. His recreational drug use spiraled into full-blown dependence and his behavior became increasingly impulsive and reckless. Was it all becoming too much for Prinze to handle? On January 29, 1977 the world was stunned by the news that Prinze had taken his own life at the age of 22. Now renowned forensic pathologist and medical examiner Dr. Michael Hunter analyzes every detail in his medical records to piece together what exactly caused this bright young comic with the world at his feet to take his own life. Was there something else going on inside his body that could've influenced his decision making? Autopsy: The Last Hours of... is produced by Potato, part of ITV Studios.
Diana: The Ultimate Truth premieres on Sunday, August 28 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. In August 1997 the world mourned the loss of a global icon in Diana the Princess of Wales. A decade after her death an official British inquest concluded the car crash in which she died was caused by the grossly negligent driving of her chauffer Henri Paul and the group of paparazzi photographers who were following them. But now 25 years later many questions about what happened and who is responsible still remain. Featuring exclusive never before heard interviews Diana: The Ultimate Truth features former detective and investigative journalist Mark Williams-Thomas examining some of the theories that have emerged since Diana's death and will set out to answer key questions: Could Diana have actually survived the crash if she had been treated differently at the scene? What impact did Diana's explosive and controversial BBC Panorama interview have on the final years of her life and did the interview set off a chain of events that actually led to her death? And, finally, was the British establishment involved in her death? The investigation by Williams-Thomas includes exclusive interviews with security expert Grahame Harding who speaks out for the first time about being hired by Diana to examine her phones and personal living quarters out of concerns for wiretaps and microphones. Also interviewed photographers at the Metropolitan Police involved with the case as well as close friends of Diana and people involved with the infamous BBC interview. Diana: The Ultimate Truth is produced by Content Kings.
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