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'''''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine''''' is an American half-hour outdoor fishing television series hosted by former professional tournament angler ]. 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, 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 ] (480i) from 1985 to 2009 (seasons 1-24). In 2009 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, ''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine'' began broadcasting in ] (1080i). '''''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine''''' is an American half-hour outdoor fishing television series hosted by former professional tournament angler ]. 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 ] (480i) from 1985 to 2009 (seasons 1-24). In 2009 to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, ''Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine'' began broadcasting in ] (1080i).


==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, ] 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.

==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".


==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 their fishing tips and techniques. This segment debuted in Season 10 (1994).
*'''Tip of the Week''': Hank Parkers offers viewers on giving fishing tips and techniques. *'''Tip of the Week''': Hank Parker offers viewers on giving fishing tips and techniques.
*'''Tricks of the Trade''': Hank gives the scoop on fishing tricks. *'''Tricks of the Trade''': Hank gives the scoop on fishing tricks.


==Opening and closing sequence== ==Opening and closing sequence==
The original opening sequence, which was used from the show's debut until 1995, and it shows ] getting up early in the morning to go fishing, which transforms into a title card, and it opens up to reveal a still drawing of Hank himself, with his signature on it. But starting in season 2 (1986-1987), it flips over to see the headline reading "PARKER'S CLASSIC VICTORY '79 B.A.S.S. Masters Classic" is shown, 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 clues on '']'', followed by the show's logo again. The closing credits consisted of Hank returning home from his fishing trip, and it closes like a book 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), 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.


Starting in season 11 (1995-1996), this opening was replaced by video footage of different families fishing, as well as scenes of Hank himself, and an image of Parker winning the 1989 ] is shown. At the end, we see a silhouette of Hank 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 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.


==External links== ==External links==

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1985 American TV series or program
Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine
GenreOutdoors
Created byHank Parker
Michael Runnels
Presented byHank Parker
Narrated byWilliam A. Landers (1985-present)
Theme music composerWilliam 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)
Original release
NetworkSyndication (1985; season 1)
TNN (1986-2003; seasons 2-17)
Outdoor Life Network (2003-2004; season 19-20)
The Outdoor Channel (2005-present; season 21-present)
Pursuit Channel (2012-present; seasons 28-present)
Destination America (2014-present; seasons 30-present)
ReleaseJanuary 18, 1985 (1985-01-18) –
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 made its debut in syndication on January 18, 1985. The show was created in 1984 by founding executive producers Hank Parker 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 NTSC (480i) 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, Hank Parker 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.

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".

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).
  • Tip of the Week: Hank Parker offers viewers on giving fishing tips and techniques.
  • Tricks of the Trade: Hank 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), 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 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 fishing, 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 himself fishing, and then, the picture freezes, as the show's logo appeared onscreen. The closing version is the same as the opening.

External links

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