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{{About|the 2001 TV series||Manhunt (disambiguation)}}
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'''''Manhunt''''' was a reality television series that aired on [[UPN]] in the summer of [[2001 in television|2001]].
'''''Manhunt''''' is an American reality television series that aired on [[UPN]] in 2001.


The contestants on the show posed as [[fugitives]] who tried to escape actors who pretended to be [[bounty hunters]]. The one who eluded the bounty hunters the longest would receive a cash prize.
The contestants on the show posed as [[fugitives]] who tried to escape actors who pretended to be [[bounty hunters]]. The one who eluded the bounty hunters the longest would receive a cash prize.


''Manhunt'' was plagued with problems during its brief run. First, a deal collapsed with the [[WWE|World Wrestling Federation]] (where ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'' aired in the same network) in which a number of their "superstars" were to be a part of the show's cast.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Meltzer |first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=August 27, 2001 |title=August 27, 2001 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: SummerSlam Review, More|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/august-27-2001-wrestling-observer-newsletter-summerslam-review-more-265571 |journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|url-access=subscription |access-date=2021-06-11}}</ref> Then, the bottom fell out when separate investigative reports by [[conspiracy theorist]] [[Peter Lance]] and game-show enthusiast Steve Beverly revealed that the show was being filmed at [[Griffith Park]] in [[Los Angeles, California]], rather than on location in [[Hawaii]] as claimed<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitytvhallofshame.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=4&article=article1062.art&page=1|title=
''Manhunt'' encountered multiple problems during its brief run. A deal collapsed with the [[WWE|World Wrestling Federation]] (where ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'' aired in the same network) in which a number of their "superstars" were to be a part of the show's cast.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Meltzer |first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=August 27, 2001 |title=August 27, 2001 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: SummerSlam Review, More|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/august-27-2001-wrestling-observer-newsletter-summerslam-review-more-265571 |journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|url-access=subscription |access-date=2021-06-11}}</ref> Later, separate investigative reports by [[Peter Lance]] and game-show enthusiast Steve Beverly revealed that portions of the show were being filmed at [[Griffith Park]] in [[Los Angeles, California]], rather than entirely on location in [[Hawaii]], as the producers were not satisfied with the original material.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitytvhallofshame.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=4&article=article1062.art&page=1|title=UPN's 'Manhunt' a Maggot For Real|access-date=June 13, 2006|publisher=Reality TV Hall of Shame|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822171035/http://www.realitytvhallofshame.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=4&article=article1062.art&page=1|archive-date=August 22, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1339.art&page=1|title=Coming Up to Date on the Manhunt Scandal|access-date=June 13, 2006|publisher=Reality News Online|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502132107/http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1339.art&page=1|archive-date=May 2, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilkes |first1=Neil |title=UPN to dump Manhunt? |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a3566/upn-to-dump-manhunt/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=2021-06-15 |date=2001-08-18}}</ref> Allegations were also made that Paramount Television had convinced a producer to rig the show in favor of a particular contestant,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kaplan |first1=Don |title=WAS 'MANHUNT' MANIPULATED? |url=https://nypost.com/2001/08/16/was-manhunt-manipulated/ |website=New York Post |accessdate=4 November 2020 |date=16 August 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Steve |title='Manhunt' prompts a search for truth in reality TV |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2001-08-24-0108240143-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |accessdate=4 November 2020 |date=August 24, 2001}}</ref> which violated FCC regulations put in place following the [[1950s quiz show scandals]].
UPN’s ‘Manhunt’ a Maggot For Real|access-date=June 13, 2006|publisher=Reality TV Hall of Shame|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822171035/http://www.realitytvhallofshame.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=4&article=article1062.art&page=1|archive-date=August 22, 2006}}</ref> (it was indicated that the show was originally shot at Hawaii, but was later reshot at Griffith Park after the producers were not satisfied with the shoots)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1339.art&page=1|title=Coming Up to Date on the Manhunt Scandal|access-date=June 13, 2006|publisher=Reality News Online|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502132107/http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1339.art&page=1|archive-date=May 2, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Wilkes |first1=Neil |title=UPN to dump Manhunt? |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a3566/upn-to-dump-manhunt/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=2021-06-15 |date=2001-08-18}}</ref>. It later came out that Paramount Television had convinced a producer to rig the show in favor of a particular contestant,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kaplan |first1=Don |title=WAS ‘MANHUNT’ MANIPULATED? |url=https://nypost.com/2001/08/16/was-manhunt-manipulated/ |website=New York Post |accessdate=4 November 2020 |date=16 August 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Steve |title=`Manhunt' prompts a search for truth in reality TV |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2001-08-24-0108240143-story.html |website=chicagotribune.com |accessdate=4 November 2020 |date=August 24, 2001}}</ref> which violated FCC regulations put in place following the [[1950s quiz show scandals]].


The program was pulled after six episodes.
The program ended after six episodes.


[[John Cena]] (then a WWE developmental talent)<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Meltzer |first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=August 6, 2001 |title=August 6, 2001 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WCW Purchase Price Revealed|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/august-6-2001-wrestling-observer-newsletter-wcw-purchase-price-revealed-263966? |journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|url-access=subscription |access-date=2021-06-11}}</ref> and former [[American Gladiators (1989 TV series)|American Gladiator]] [[Raye Hollitt|Raye "Zap" Hollitt]] were among the cast members.
[[John Cena]] (then a WWE developmental talent) <ref>{{Cite journal |last=Meltzer |first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer |date=August 6, 2001 |title=August 6, 2001 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WCW Purchase Price Revealed|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/august-6-2001-wrestling-observer-newsletter-wcw-purchase-price-revealed-263966? |journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|url-access=subscription |access-date=2021-06-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1970.art&page=1|title=Whatever Happened to Manhunt's "Big Tim"?|access-date=June 15, 2021|publisher=Reality News Online|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060118065404/http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article1970.art&page=1|archive-date=January 18, 2006}}</ref> and former [[American Gladiators (1989 TV series)|American Gladiator]] [[Raye Hollitt|Raye "Zap" Hollitt]] were among the cast members.


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{imdb title|0299349|Manhunt}}
* {{IMDb title|0299349|Manhunt}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060507001951/http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=2&page=page1013.php ''Manhunt'' overview on Reality News Online]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060507001951/http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=2&page=page1013.php ''Manhunt'' overview on Reality News Online]


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Latest revision as of 09:08, 14 May 2024

This article is about the 2001 TV series. For other uses, see Manhunt (disambiguation).
Manhunt
GenreReality competition
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Running time43 minutes
Production companyParamount Television
Original release
NetworkUPN
ReleaseAugust 3 (2001-08-03) –
September 7, 2001 (2001-09-07)

Manhunt is an American reality television series that aired on UPN in 2001.

The contestants on the show posed as fugitives who tried to escape actors who pretended to be bounty hunters. The one who eluded the bounty hunters the longest would receive a cash prize.

Manhunt encountered multiple problems during its brief run. A deal collapsed with the World Wrestling Federation (where SmackDown! aired in the same network) in which a number of their "superstars" were to be a part of the show's cast.[1] Later, separate investigative reports by Peter Lance and game-show enthusiast Steve Beverly revealed that portions of the show were being filmed at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California, rather than entirely on location in Hawaii, as the producers were not satisfied with the original material.[2][3][4] Allegations were also made that Paramount Television had convinced a producer to rig the show in favor of a particular contestant,[5][6] which violated FCC regulations put in place following the 1950s quiz show scandals.

The program ended after six episodes.

John Cena (then a WWE developmental talent) [7][8] and former American Gladiator Raye "Zap" Hollitt were among the cast members.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Meltzer, Dave (August 27, 2001). "August 27, 2001 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: SummerSlam Review, More". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  2. ^ "UPN's 'Manhunt' a Maggot For Real". Reality TV Hall of Shame. Archived from the original on August 22, 2006. Retrieved June 13, 2006.
  3. ^ "Coming Up to Date on the Manhunt Scandal". Reality News Online. Archived from the original on May 2, 2006. Retrieved June 13, 2006.
  4. ^ Wilkes, Neil (2001-08-18). "UPN to dump Manhunt?". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2021-06-15.
  5. ^ Kaplan, Don (16 August 2001). "WAS 'MANHUNT' MANIPULATED?". New York Post. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  6. ^ Johnson, Steve (August 24, 2001). "'Manhunt' prompts a search for truth in reality TV". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 4 November 2020.
  7. ^ Meltzer, Dave (August 6, 2001). "August 6, 2001 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WCW Purchase Price Revealed". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. ^ "Whatever Happened to Manhunt's "Big Tim"?". Reality News Online. Archived from the original on January 18, 2006. Retrieved June 15, 2021.

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