Behind the Mask (TV series)

Behind the Mask
Created byJosh Greenbaum
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20
Original release
NetworkHulu
ReleaseOctober 29, 2013 (2013-10-29) –
February 25, 2015 (2015-02-25)
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Behind the Mask is a documentary television series that chronicles the trials and tribulations of sports mascots. The 20-episode series focuses on the unsung heroes of sports, mascots.

The series follows the lives of seven mascots at different levels, both inside and outside the suit. The series focuses on mascots at four levels: high school, college, minor leagues, and major leagues[1] and in professional freelancing.

The first season of the series premiered on October 29, 2013 on Hulu and Hulu Plus and the season finale aired on December 17, 2013.[2] The second season of the series premiered on February 25, 2015.

On March 26, 2014, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) has announced that the show has earned a Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding New Approaches in Sports Programming, a first for Hulu.[3]

  1. ^ David Hinckley (October 29, 2013). "Team mascots are game for a demanding gig in 'Behind the Mask'". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
  2. ^ ET Online: Mascot Mania in 'Behind the Mask'
  3. ^ "Hulu Earns First-Ever Emmy Nomination with 'Behind the Mask'". Mashable. 26 March 2014.