One of Deadliest Catch‘s boats and captains have a cameo appearance in Disney/Pixar’s Cars 2, the animated film that opens in theaters today. The character is named Crabby, and it is a version of the Northwestern, voiced by the ship’s… continue reading
On the anniversary of Phil Harris death, Jake, Josh Harris on board the Cornelia Marie
One year ago late last night, Discovery Channel released a statement announcing that Deadliest Catch captain Phil Harris had died. Now, the show’s remaining captains–who are back after several of them quit over pay last summer–say that their time on… continue reading
12 days of reality: Six Deadliest Catch seasons
As entertaining and awesome as completely constructed reality shows can be, some of the best reality shows are just edited versions of a reality that would exist even if cameras weren’t there. Deadliest Catch remains the best example of this,… continue reading
Sig Hansen, Hillstrands un-quit Deadliest Catch after getting a pay raise
After quitting Deadliest Catch last week, Northwestern captain Sig Hansen and Time Bandit captains Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand have all rejoined the show after negotiating new contracts with Discovery. They announced they were leaving, citing the network’s lawsuit against the… continue reading
Deadliest Catch: now with just one boat
The Discovery Channel said yesterday that Deadliest Catch‘s seventh season will follow the Cornelia Marie and Josh and Jake Harris, the sons of its former captain, Phil Harris. This is an obvious emotional appeal to fans but still a not… continue reading
Sig Hansen’s brother suggests Northwestern captain may return to Deadliest Catch
Deadliest Catch lost its three biggest remaining stars last night when Sig Hansen, Johnathan Hillstrand, and Andy Hillstrand quit the show because the Discovery Channel sued the Hillstrands. But now, Sig’s brother suggests the Northwestern captain may stay with the… continue reading
Sig Hansen, Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand quit Deadliest Catch
Northwestern captain Sig Hansen and Time Bandit captains Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand have all quit Deadliest Catch over the Discovery Channel’s $3 million lawsuit against the Hillstrands. With the death of Phil Harris earlier this year, that leaves the show… continue reading
Discovery sues Deadliest Catch captains Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand for $3 million
Time Bandit captains and Deadliest Catch stars Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand have been sued for $3 million by the Discovery Channel, which claims they bailed on a spin-off show. The brothers “were to film a one-time special called ‘Hillstranded’” but… continue reading
Thom Beers calls Deadliest Catch’s Emmy loss to “boring” Ken Burns doc “an abomination”
Deadliest Catch executive producer Thom Beers has never been shy about the nonfiction and reality TV Emmy categories, which last year he told me were “ridiculous,” and he’s echoed that this year. “To be honest, I was totally crushed” that… continue reading
Record viewership for Phil Harris’ final episode; “Redemption Day” montage now online
Tuesday’s episode of Deadliest Catch, which ended with the death of Cornelia Marie captain Phil Harris, was the series highest-rated episode ever in addition to being extremely well-produced television and extremely emotional. Its 8.5 million viewers “is remarkably high for… continue reading
Phil Harris’ final Deadliest Catch episode full of raw emotion, exceptional artistry
At the same time that a ridiculously fake reality series was ending, an incredibly real storyline was coming to a close on another series. Deadliest Catch aired Phil Harris’ final episode, and it was better television and more emotionally engaging… continue reading
Deadliest Catch starts covering Phil Harris’ death, but skips “graphic hospital scenes”
The next four episodes of Discovery’s Deadliest Catch deal with the death of Cornelia Marie captain Phil Harris, concluding July 20 with an episode and a “Captain Phil Harris Remembered” special. After his stroke, which will be shown in tonight’s… continue reading
Deadliest Catch product manager charged with selling, using cocaine
A 22-year-old production manager who works on Deadliest Catch and is employed by Original Productions “was charged April 27 with using and selling cocaine after he delivered about $300 worth of cocaine to an undercover officer on March 20,” The… continue reading
Deadliest Catch stars play villains during superhero kid’s Make a Wish day
A 13-year-old with liver cancer had his wish come true Thursday in Seattle with the help of hundreds of people, including Deadliest Catch cast members. Erik Martin became a superhero, and thus needed villains to stop; they were played by… continue reading
Phil Harris’ memorial is live on the Internet, as is Deadliest Catch’s second Catchcon
A memorial service for Cornelia Marie captain and Deadliest Catch star Phil Harris is being broadcast live on the Internet tonight as part of the show’s second-annual Catchcon gathering. Harris died in early February, and his death will be part… continue reading