Man vs. Beast

Man vs. Beast
GenreReality television
Presented bySteve Santagati
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Eric Schotz
  • Bill Paolantonio
Production companyLMNO Entertainment
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseJanuary 15, 2003 (2003-01-15)
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Man vs. Beast is a series of sensationalistic television specials aired in the United States by the Fox television network in 2003. The shows were produced by Brian Richardson and directed by Bob Levy. They involve a variety of challenges in which people and animals compete against each other. Although the initial special, Man vs. Beast, was panned by critics[1] and animal rights groups,[2] Fox commissioned a sequel, Man vs. Beast 2, which aired on February 20, 2004.

In 2003, ITV commissioned Granada Productions to re-create the American special for British audiences. A six-part series was filmed, hosted by John Fashanu. However, owing to heavy lobbying by animal rights groups,[3] transmission of the series was postponed indefinitely.

  1. ^ Robert Weintraub (January 16, 2003). "Aaron Sorkin Mauled by Fox: The disturbing appeal of Man vs. Beast". Slate.com. Retrieved 2006-06-15.
  2. ^ "Unnatural Animal Acts A Turnoff". Born Free Foundation. Retrieved 2006-06-15.
  3. ^ "Man vs Beast – programme may be scrapped". Captive Animals' Protection Society. Archived from the original on 2003-12-22. Retrieved 2006-06-15.