| Better Late Than Never | |
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| Genre | |
| Based on | Grandpas Over Flowers by Na Young-seok |
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| Directed by | Troy Miller |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 12 (list of episodes) Preview warning: Page using Template:Infobox television with "list_episodes" parameter using self-link. See Infobox instructions and MOS:INFOBOXPURPOSE. |
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| Production locations | Tokyo, Kyoto, Seoul, Hong Kong, Phuket, Chiang Mai |
| Running time | 43–45 minutes |
| Production companies | Storyline Entertainment CJ E&M Small World International Format Television Universal Television Alternative Studio |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | August 23, 2016 – February 5, 2018 |
| Related | |
| Grandpas Over Flowers, South Korea | |
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Better Late Than Never is an American reality travel show which aired on NBC and was produced by Universal Television (under its Universal Television Alternative name), in association with Storyline Entertainment.[1][2] The series is an adaptation of the South Korean Grandpas Over Flowers series.[3][4] The cast includes four "seasoned" North American celebrities William Shatner, Henry Winkler, George Foreman, and Terry Bradshaw, accompanied by younger comedian Jeff Dye, as they travel overseas, experiencing new cultures and checking off their bucket lists.[4][5] The series started productions in August 2015[6] and premiered August 23, 2016.[7]
On September 22, 2016, NBC renewed the series for a second season, set in various European countries, which premiered on January 1, 2018. A special preview aired on December 11, 2017.[8][9] On July 16, 2018, the series was canceled after two seasons.[10]
- ^ Nakamura, Reid (June 9, 2015). "Henry Winkler, William Shatner Set for NBC 'Better Late Than Never' Reality Series". TheWrap. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- ^ Stanhope, Kate (June 9, 2015). "Henry Winkler, William Shatner to Headline NBC Adventure Series 'Better Late Than Never'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- ^ Lee, Hyo-won (September 2, 2014). "This will be the first U.S. adaptation of a Korean variety show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- ^ a b Hong, Tae (June 10, 2015). "NBC casts William Shatner, George Foreman, Henry Winkler in 'Grandpas Over Flowers' remake". The Korea Times/Yonhap. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- ^ "Better Late than Never TV Show". TV Guide. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (June 9, 2015). "William Shatner, Henry Winkler Set For NBC Reality Show 'Better Late Than Never'". Variety. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
- ^ "NBC Sets for Comedy Event Series 'Better Late Than Never' and Season Debut for Adventure Series 'Running Wild with Bear Grylls'". The Futon Critic. June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 22, 2016). "'Better Late Than Never' Reality Series Renewed For Season 2 By NBC". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ McCarthy, Tyler (September 26, 2017). "William Shatner talks 'Star Trek: Discovery,' 'Better Late Than Never' Season 2 and latest 'new idea'". Fox News. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
- ^ Pena, Jessica (July 16, 2018). "Better Late Than Never: Cancelled; No Season Three for NBC TV Show". TV Series Finale. Retrieved December 12, 2018.