Bravo
Announces New Series "Welcome to the Parker" 11/7/06
BRAVO INKS DEAL WITH SNACKAHOLIC FOR PRODUCTION OF NEWEST DOCU-DRAMA
NEW YORK - November 7, 2006 - Bravo announces series pick-up of
"Welcome to the Parker" (working title), a docu-series that
takes viewers into the world of the luxurious Parker Palm Springs hotel.
Each one-hour episode will uncover the lives, relationships and drama of
the hotel staff and their guests. Bravo has signed Snackaholic production
company, the producers of the critically acclaimed series "Tabloid
Wars," to produce the series. The announcement was made today by
Frances Berwick, Executive Vice President, Programming and Production,
Bravo. Production begins this month and series will air on Bravo in 2007.
"Bravo continues to create the kind of docu-drama series that our
viewers crave," said Berwick. "This time we're pulling the
curtain back on the culture of high class hotels and taking a look at the
unique personalities that work and play at The Parker."
The Parker Palm Springs is a happy, chic estate known for laid-back
relaxation. The hotel sits on 13 acres of landscaped property and gardens
with a natural backdrop of desert and mountains. The hard-working staff at
The Parker is filled with varying personalities who have the
responsibility of keeping all of the hotel's demanding guests content.
Viewers will see the work that goes into keeping The Parker's sterling
reputation intact. "Welcome to the Parker" follows everyone from
the concierge to the housekeeping department to the maitre'd and all of
the colorful guests found inside its walls.
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