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History Developing 'Hatfields & McCoy's Reality Series?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:45:26 +0000

These days, one of the surest ways to capitalize on an original blockbuster success is to develop a reality series inspired by its premise. We saw an example earlier this week with The CW putting into development a reality series with a striking similarity to 'The Hunger Games,' though this may be the most surprising example to date. Based on the runaway award-winning success of History's 'Hatfields & McCoys' the cable channel is going back to the well to develop a reality TV series around the descendants of the famous family. Will it be just as buzz-worthy?

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Ellermann Making the Most of his Fame

Jim Bell — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:50:21 +0000

Angelina County's very own Top Shot in the country -- Dustin Ellermann of Zavalla -- isn't just kicking back and enjoying his fame since winning the History Channel's Top Shot competition a few months ago. Hardly.

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Zavalla Man Wins "America's Top Shot"

Jim Bell — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:23:40 +0000

Dustin Ellermann of Zavalla took the $100,000 grand prize on The History Channel’s “Top Shot” Tuesday night, in an elimination challenge that left little doubt that he really is the best competitive shooter in the country. Let's just say he hits what he aims at.

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Angelina County Sharpshooter Shows His Stuff on National TV

Jim Bell — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:12:22 +0000

Dustin Ellerman, a 28-year-old summer camp director from Zavalla, is also a crack shot with a rifle. That's why Dustin will be featured in the upcoming third season of "Top Shot," a History Channel show where marksmen compete for a grand prize of $100,000.

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"American Pickers" Cable TV Show Comes to Lufkin

Jim Bell — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:05:19 +0000

Those wild and wacky hosts of the popular cable TV show "American Pickers" recently spent the day "picking" through a familiar junk yard on hwy 59 north at Redlands, just north of Lufkin.

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