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| genre = Outdoors | genre = Outdoors
| presenter = Hank Parker | presenter = Hank Parker
| narrated = William A. Landers (1985-present) | narrated = Wm. A. Landers (1985-present)
| creator = Hank Parker<br>Michael Runnels | creator = Hank Parker<br>Michael Runnels
| theme_music_composer = William A. Landers | theme_music_composer = Wm. A. Landers
| company = Parker/Runnels Productions (1985-1998; seasons 1-14)<br>Hank Parker Productions (1999-present; seasons 15-present) | company = Parker/Runnels Productions (1985-1998; seasons 1-14)<br>Hank Parker Productions (1999-present; seasons 15-present)<br/>Wm. A. Landers Company (1985-present)
| country = United States | country = United States
| picture_format = ] (]) (1985-2009; seasons 1-24)<br/>] (]) (2009-present; seasons 25-present) | picture_format = ] (]) (1985-2009; seasons 1-24)<br/>] (]) (2009-present; seasons 25-present)
| runtime = 30 minutes | runtime = 30 minutes
| network = Syndication (1985; season 1)<br>TNN<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://majorleaguefishing.com/press-releases/2002-09-09-hank-parker-larry-nixon-join-flw-outdoors-tv/|title=Hank Parker, Larry Nixon join ‘FLW Outdoors’ TV|work=]|date=September 9, 2002|access-date=May 27, 2022}}</ref> (1986-2003; seasons 2-17)<br>] (2003-2016; season 19-20)<br>] (2005-present; season 21-present)<br>] (2012-present; seasons 28-present)<br>] (2014-present; seasons 30-present) | network = Syndication (1985; season 1)<br>TNN<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://majorleaguefishing.com/press-releases/2002-09-09-hank-parker-larry-nixon-join-flw-outdoors-tv/|title=Hank Parker, Larry Nixon join ‘FLW Outdoors’ TV|work=]|date=September 9, 2002|access-date=May 27, 2022}}</ref> (1986-2003; seasons 2-17)<br>] (2003-2016; season 19-32)<br>] (2005-present; seasons 21-present)<br>] (2012-present; seasons 28-present)<br>] (2014-present; seasons 30-present)
| first_aired = {{start date|1985|1|18}} | first_aired = {{start date|1985|1|12}}
| last_aired = present | last_aired = present
}} }}


'''''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine''''' is an American half-hour outdoor fishing television series hosted by former professional tournament angler ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/outdoors/2012/06/tv_host_hank_parker_cant_resis.html|title=TV host Hank Parker can't resist the lure of Lake Erie's bass|work=]|first=D'Arcy|last=Egan|date=June 9, 2012|access-date=May 27, 2022}}</ref> The show made its debut in syndication on January 18, 1985. The show was created in 1984 by founding executive producers ] and Michael Runnels; For the first 14 seasons of the show's run (1985-1998), Parker/Runnels Productions produces the show; In 1999, longtime executive producer Michael Runnels left the show, leaving Hank Parker as the sole executive producer; The company was renamed Hank Parker Productions. The show was broadcast in ] from 1985 to 2009 (seasons 1-24). In 2009 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, ''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine'' began broadcasting in ] ]. '''''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine''''' is an American half-hour outdoor fishing television series hosted by former professional tournament angler ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/outdoors/2012/06/tv_host_hank_parker_cant_resis.html|title=TV host Hank Parker can't resist the lure of Lake Erie's bass|work=]|first=D'Arcy|last=Egan|date=June 9, 2012|access-date=May 27, 2022}}</ref> The show debuted on January 12, 1985, and was syndicated to local stations; TNN picked up the show in 1986 during Season 2, and stayed until 2003 (season 19). Created in 1984 by executive producers ] and Michael Runnels; For the first 14 seasons (1985-1998), Parker/Runnels Productions produced the show; Beginning in Season 15 (1999), original executive producer Michael Runnels left the show, and Hank Parker became the sole executive producer; The company was renamed Hank Parker Productions. The show was broadcasted in ] ] from 1985 to 2009 (seasons 1-24). In 2009 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, ''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine'' began broadcasting in ] ].


==Format== ==Format==
During each half-hour episode, ] takes viewers on a fishing journey to the great outdoors. He offers fishing tips and techniques, invites guests, and meets some of the world's famous animals to eat. During each half-hour episode, the legendary angler takes viewers on a fishing journey to the great outdoors. Parker offers fishing tips and techniques, invites guests who fish alongside Parker, and meets some of the world's most amazing animals to eat.


==Theme music== ==Theme music==
The theme music for his show was composed by William A. Landers. It consisted of Landers singing the "do do do do do do" part, along with a harmonica and tapping drum, and ends with Landers singing "The house needs painting, grass needs mowing, where's he at?; He's gone fishing". The closing version features the same tune, and ends with Landers singing "Gone fishing". The theme music for his show was composed by Wm. A. Landers. It consisted of Landers singing the "do do do do do do" part, along with a harmonica and tapping drum, and ends with Landers singing "The house needs painting, grass needs mowing, where's he at?; He's gone fishing". The closing version features the same tune, and ends with Landers singing "Gone fishing".


==Segments== ==Segments==
*'''Kid's Korner''': Sponsored by Mercury Outboards, the Kid's Korner kids demonstrate their fishing tips and techniques. This segment debuted in Season 10 (1994). *'''Kid's Korner''': Sponsored by Mercury Outboards, the Kid's Korner kids demonstrate fishing tips and techniques. This segment debuted in Season 10 (1994).
*'''Tip of the Week''': Hank Parker offers viewers on giving fishing tips and techniques. *'''Tip of the Week''': Parker offers fishing tips and techniques.
*'''Tricks of the Trade''': Hank gives the scoop on fishing tricks. *'''Tricks of the Trade''': Parker gives the scoop on fishing tricks.


==Opening and closing sequence== ==Opening and closing sequence==
The original opening and closing sequence, which was used for the first 10 seasons (1985-1994), and shows Parker's daily morning routine; starting with a clock saying "5:30", turning on the light, feet hitting the floor, leaving his house with his fishing rod, getting into his Choo-Choo Customs van, Parker starting his motorboat, an exterior shot of the house, a shot of the answering machine, and a silhouette of Parker fishing, which transforms into a title card; and it opens up to reveal a still drawing of Parker himself. Starting in Season 2 (1986), it flips over to see the headline reading "PARKER'S CLASSIC VICTORY '79 B.A.S.S. Masters Classic", and in later seasons, the banner reads "'89 CHAMPION", and it flips over to see the headline reading "1983 Special Issue B.A.S.S. Angler-of-the-Year "SUPER PRO" Hank Parker", and then, it flips over to see the headline reading "PARKER COMPLETES GRAND SLAM Winner, SUPER B.A.S.S. IV April, 1985", all in ] font; the same font used for the answers on '']'', followed by the show's logo again. The closing credits feature Parker returning home from his fishing trip, and closes to reveal the Parker/Runnels Productions logo, with the title card next to it. The original opening and closing sequence, which was used for the first 10 seasons (1985-1994), showing Parker's daily morning routine; starting with a clock saying "5:30", turning on the light, feet hitting the floor, leaving his house with his fishing rod, getting into his Choo-Choo Customs van, Parker starting his motorboat, an exterior shot of the house, a shot of the answering machine, and a silhouette of Parker fishing, which transforms into a title card. Starting in Season 2 (1986), it flips over to a still drawing of Parker, and flips over to see the headline reading "PARKER'S CLASSIC VICTORY '79 B.A.S.S. Masters Classic", and in later seasons, the banner reads "'89 CHAMPION", and it flips over to see the headline reading "1983 Special Issue B.A.S.S. Angler-of-the-Year "SUPER PRO" Hank Parker", and then, it flips over to see the headline reading "PARKER COMPLETES GRAND SLAM Winner, SUPER B.A.S.S. IV April, 1985", all in ] font; the same font used for the answers on '']'', followed by the show's logo again. The closing credits feature Parker returning home from his fishing trip, and closes to reveal the Parker/Runnels Productions logo, with the title card next to it.


Starting in Season 11 (1995), this opening was replaced by video footage of different families fishing, as well as scenes of Parker himself, and an image of Parker winning the 1989 ] is shown. At the end, we see a silhouette of Parker himself fishing, and then, the picture freezes, as the show's logo appeared onscreen. The closing version is the same as the opening. Starting in Season 11 (1995), this opening was replaced by video footage of different families and guests from previous episodes in a painting effect, as well as scenes of Parker himself, and an image of Parker winning the 1989 ] is shown. At the end, we see a silhouette of Parker fishing, and then, the picture freezes, as the show's logo appeared onscreen. The closing version is the same as the opening.


== References == == References ==

Revision as of 08:59, 5 June 2022

Outdoor television series


Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine
GenreOutdoors
Created byHank Parker
Michael Runnels
Presented byHank Parker
Narrated byWm. A. Landers (1985-present)
Theme music composerWm. A. Landers
Country of originUnited States
Production
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesParker/Runnels Productions (1985-1998; seasons 1-14)
Hank Parker Productions (1999-present; seasons 15-present)
Wm. A. Landers Company (1985-present)
Original release
NetworkSyndication (1985; season 1)
TNN (1986-2003; seasons 2-17)
Outdoor Life Network/Versus (2003-2016; season 19-32)
The Outdoor Channel (2005-present; seasons 21-present)
Pursuit Channel (2012-present; seasons 28-present)
Destination America (2014-present; seasons 30-present)
ReleaseJanuary 12, 1985 (1985-01-12) –
present

Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine is an American half-hour outdoor fishing television series hosted by former professional tournament angler Hank Parker. The show debuted on January 12, 1985, and was syndicated to local stations; TNN picked up the show in 1986 during Season 2, and stayed until 2003 (season 19). Created in 1984 by executive producers Hank Parker and Michael Runnels; For the first 14 seasons (1985-1998), Parker/Runnels Productions produced the show; Beginning in Season 15 (1999), original executive producer Michael Runnels left the show, and Hank Parker became the sole executive producer; The company was renamed Hank Parker Productions. The show was broadcasted in 480i NTSC from 1985 to 2009 (seasons 1-24). In 2009 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine began broadcasting in HDTV 1080i.

Format

During each half-hour episode, the legendary angler takes viewers on a fishing journey to the great outdoors. Parker offers fishing tips and techniques, invites guests who fish alongside Parker, and meets some of the world's most amazing animals to eat.

Theme music

The theme music for his show was composed by Wm. A. Landers. It consisted of Landers singing the "do do do do do do" part, along with a harmonica and tapping drum, and ends with Landers singing "The house needs painting, grass needs mowing, where's he at?; He's gone fishing". The closing version features the same tune, and ends with Landers singing "Gone fishing".

Segments

  • Kid's Korner: Sponsored by Mercury Outboards, the Kid's Korner kids demonstrate fishing tips and techniques. This segment debuted in Season 10 (1994).
  • Tip of the Week: Parker offers fishing tips and techniques.
  • Tricks of the Trade: Parker gives the scoop on fishing tricks.

Opening and closing sequence

The original opening and closing sequence, which was used for the first 10 seasons (1985-1994), showing Parker's daily morning routine; starting with a clock saying "5:30", turning on the light, feet hitting the floor, leaving his house with his fishing rod, getting into his Choo-Choo Customs van, Parker starting his motorboat, an exterior shot of the house, a shot of the answering machine, and a silhouette of Parker fishing, which transforms into a title card. Starting in Season 2 (1986), it flips over to a still drawing of Parker, and flips over to see the headline reading "PARKER'S CLASSIC VICTORY '79 B.A.S.S. Masters Classic", and in later seasons, the banner reads "'89 CHAMPION", and it flips over to see the headline reading "1983 Special Issue B.A.S.S. Angler-of-the-Year "SUPER PRO" Hank Parker", and then, it flips over to see the headline reading "PARKER COMPLETES GRAND SLAM Winner, SUPER B.A.S.S. IV April, 1985", all in Korinna font; the same font used for the answers on Jeopardy!, followed by the show's logo again. The closing credits feature Parker returning home from his fishing trip, and closes to reveal the Parker/Runnels Productions logo, with the title card next to it.

Starting in Season 11 (1995), this opening was replaced by video footage of different families and guests from previous episodes in a painting effect, as well as scenes of Parker himself, and an image of Parker winning the 1989 Bassmaster Classic is shown. At the end, we see a silhouette of Parker fishing, and then, the picture freezes, as the show's logo appeared onscreen. The closing version is the same as the opening.

References

  1. "Hank Parker, Larry Nixon join 'FLW Outdoors' TV". Major League Fishing. September 9, 2002. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  2. Egan, D'Arcy (June 9, 2012). "TV host Hank Parker can't resist the lure of Lake Erie's bass". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved May 27, 2022.

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