A&E Presents the Series Premiere of Knievel's Wild Ride

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A&E NETWORK PRESENTS THE SERIES PREMIERE OF

KNIEVEL'S WILD RIDE

FEATURING ROBBIE KNIEVEL AND HIS TEAM

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 at 10PM ET AND PT / 9PM CT

NEW YORK, MARCH 11, 2005 - Get ready for the wild rides of your life! April 5 is the series premiere of A&E Network's new real-life series KNIEVEL'S WILD RIDE, featuring the extraordinary exploits of daredevil Kaptain Robbie Knievel. An exuberant and unfiltered look into the life of a wild man who lives hard, plays hard, and most certainly works hard. KNIEVEL'S WILD RIDE premieres on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 at 10PM/9C and carries a rating of TV PG L. 

KNIEVEL'S WILD RIDE tracks the day-to-day life of our generation's greatest living daredevil, Robbie Knievel. Robbie also happens to be the son of Evel Knievel, the most legendary daredevil of them all! Each episode revolves around the preparations for a single life-or-death jump. No rules, no fabrications, no trumped up premise. The stakes are totally real. The show also features "Team Knievel," Robbie's ragtag crew of buddies, offering viewers a rare glimpse into the authentic world of outlaw bikers as they crisscross the country on their hogs from jump to jump. From the muscle-bound Austrian mechanic to the Heavy Metal rocker turned roadie, this band of loveable rogues serve as Robbie's surrogate family on the road. Robbie's real family will also appear in the series, from conflicts with hard-bitten father to tender moments with his beautiful daughter. KNIEVEL'S WILD RIDE also chronicles the emotionally charged struggle of a son trying to live outside of the enormous shadow of a larger-than-life father.

KNIEVEL'S WILD RIDE features: Kaptain Robbie Knievel, a real life action-hero who is one of the most compelling characters to ever to blast across the television landscape; Team Knievel Crew Chief and Bike Mechanic Bill Rundle, who has known Robbie his entire life; Robbie's beautiful daughter Krysten Knievel; martial arts champion "Master" Brian Gates, Robbie's bodyguard; Roman, an muscle-bound Austrian-turned-American who "couch surfs" when Robbie's not on the road; ramp builder and backup crew chief Todd, a volatile builder who fronts a C&W band when he's not out with the Team; Rocker Pete, another singer turned Knievel Roadie; little person Jon Simanton, who surprises the crowds with his miniature "Weeble Knievel" stunts; Grizzly Adams' Dan "The Griz" Haggerty, one of Robbie's closest pals; Spanky Spangler, one of the most renowned stunt artists in the business; and Dan "Zuck" Zucker, Robbie's meticulous Manager, the fish out of water. -more-

In the series' premiere episode, "The Jersey Curse," Robbie's big summer tour is riddled with bad omens. He's going to New Jersey to jump 25 cop cars in the "Above the Law" jump. Haunted by the memory of a previous crash in New Jersey, he's decided the place is cursed. His first stop in the long trip from Washington State to New Jersey is in Butte, Montana where he was born and raised. The nostalgic visit turns sour when he goes to a local watering hole and winds up in a barroom brawl that leaves his face and his ego seriously battered. Once he finally reaches New Jersey, he discovers that the jump site itself is not what he expected. To make matters worse, ramp builder Todd and Crew chief Bill Rundle aren't getting along, and their lack of communication is creating confusion among the crew. Welcome to Robbie's world!

Nancy Dubuc and Robert Sharenow serve as the A&E executive producers. KNIEVEL'S WILD RIDE is produced by Screaming Flea Productions for A&E Network. Matt Chan and Lisa Knapp serve as the Executive Producers for Screaming Flea.

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Now reaching more than 88 million homes, A&E Network brings viewers the Art of EntertainmentTM through a unique combination of three genres - The Art of Biography, The Art of Documentary, and The Art of Drama. A brand synonymous with excellence in television, A&E Network offers a diverse mix of programming ranging from critically acclaimed original series and movies, to innovative documentaries, to the Emmy Award-winning BIOGRAPHY® series, to dramatic specials, feature film presentations, and contemporary performances. In 2004, A&E Network holds the distinct record for the most Primetime Emmy nominations (24) for a basic cable network.

The 2005 primetime line-up includes several new series, featuring the premieres of: Caesars 24/7, an unprecedented peek behind the scenes at Las Vegas' most legendary resort and casino; Intervention, a powerful and gripping new program featuring real people at the boiling point of a personal crisis as they are confronted by friends and family who have staged a surprise intervention; Knievel's Wild Ride an exuberant and altogether surreal look into the life of Kaptain Robbie, one of our generation's greatest living daredevils and son of Evil Knievel. Also set to debut in 2005, Being…, executive produced by Mick Jagger, giving viewers an exclusive, all-access pass into the lives of today's most popular and fascinating people. The 2005 schedule also includes a host of topical and timely documentary specials under the A&E Indie Films including Bearing Witness, Murderball and Rock School and a quarterly series titled Movie Real, bringing viewers the true stories behind the topics of Hollywood's biggest releases. Great drama also remains the heart of the A&E Network brand with upcoming original movies such as Faith of My Fathers, and Blackout. Returning real-life series in 2005 include Dog The Bounty Hunter, Growing Up Gotti, Airline, Family Plots and The First 48.

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