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| Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Outdoors |
| Created by | Hank Parker Michael Runnels |
| Presented by | Hank Parker |
| Narrated by | William A. Landers (1985-present) |
| Theme music composer | William A. Landers |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Parker/Runnels Productions (1985-1998; seasons 1-14) Hank Parker Productions (1999-present; seasons 15-present) Wm. A. Landers Company (1985-present) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication (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) |
| Release | January 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 18). 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 broadcast 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 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 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, putting his fishing rod onto the motorboat, getting into his Choo-Choo Customs van, the back of the 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 Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine logo. To celebrate the show's 10th anniversary in 1994, a "10th Anniversary" graphic can be seen. 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. At the end, we see a silhouette of Parker fishing, and then, the picture freezes, as the show's logo appeared onscreen; The sponsors appear, and we see a shot of the trees as the van drove away, followed by footage of Parker fishing as the Hank Parker's Outdoor Magazine logo appeared. The closing version is the same as the opening.
References
- "Hank Parker, Larry Nixon join 'FLW Outdoors' TV". Major League Fishing. September 9, 2002. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- 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.