Complete Coverage: 2011 TCA Summer Press Tour
The Weather
Channel Companies (TWCC) announced Wednesday that it has greenlit the new series CoastGuardAlaska (wt).
Produced by Al
Roker Entertainment, the series will follow a team of coast guard swimmers who
are stationed in Kodiak, Alaska.
"Coast Guard
Alaska has all the elements we're looking for in original programming -
great storytelling, action and adventure, and most importantly, how the weather
affects someone's work and lifestyle," said Bob Walker, EVP/GM, networks and
content, The Weather Channel. "This series fits in perfectly with the strategy
we've developed for The Weather Channel's long-form content across all
platforms."
Roker commented:
"We just celebrated the second year of Wake Up with Al on The Weather
Channel, so this was my anniversary gift to the network. In all seriousness, Coast
Guard Alaska is a compelling series and one we feel will captivate The
Weather Channel audience."
Coast Guard
Alaska
is expected to premiere Wednesday, November 9, at 9 p.m.
