Destination Truth

Destination Truth
Destination Truth
DestinationTruthLogo.jpg
Title screenshot of Season 3.
Also known as The Monster Hunter (UK)
Genre Documentary
Reality
Paranormal
Mystery
Travel
Adventure
Outdoors
Format Live-action
Developed by Michael Mandt
Neil Mandt
Presented by Josh Gates
Starring Josh Gates
Narrated by Josh Gates
Jerry Bishop (intro only)
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 48 as of Apr. 19, 2011 (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Michael Mandt (S1-present)
Neil Mandt (S1-present)
Lucia Gervino (S1)
Rob Swartz (S1)
Casey Brummels (S2)
Brad Kuhlman (S2-present)
Bischa Gholam (S3.0)
Bobby Pura (S3.5-present)
Josh Gates (S4-present)
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Mandt Bros. Productions
Ping Pong Productions
Distributor NBC Universal Television Distribution
Broadcast
Original channel Syfy
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original run June 6, 2007 (2007-06-06) – present
External links
Website
Production website

Destination Truth is a weekly American paranormal reality television series that premiered on June 6, 2007 on Syfy. Produced by Mandt Bros. Productions and Ping Pong Productions, the program follows paranormal researcher Josh Gates around the world to investigate claims of the supernatural, mainly in the field of cryptozoology. In the United Kingdom, the show is known as The Monster Hunter and airs on Living TV, The Syfy UK channel has recently started to air the show under its original name Destination Truth.Season three concluded on April 21, 2010 and currently holds the highest ratings ever for the series, which continued with a fourth season, beginning on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 9PM ET/PT.[1]

Contents

Episode format

Each episode runs for about 45 minutes without commercials and features usually two investigations into the reports of paranormal creatures that are said to exist only in myth and superstition. Gates leads a group of fellow investigators and camera crew in his treks to various locations around the world where he begins his investigation by interviewing witnesses, reviewing any evidence, and researching local history. Later, Gates and his team go into the field, usually after nightfall, in an attempt to capture firsthand evidence of the existence of these legendary creatures. Any evidence gathered is then sent to independent experts, generally laboratories or academics in the United States, for further analysis.

The cases often rely heavily on field investigation. Typically, Gates' team members split up into two or more groups to survey an area using night vision systems, thermal imaging cameras. They also commonly use electromagnetic field monitoring\detection equipment when cases contain claims of the supernatural. The team use walkie-talkies to relay findings to a base camp, but also carry backpack mounted cameras\microphone rigs, and hand held night vision systems to gather evidence, and to replace a traditional camera\sound crew.

Footage from the show is edited from an entertainment perspective that relies on "suspense building mechanisms". Such as brief segments involving a team members becoming agitated or startled, asserting they have seen or heard something of interest, followed by a sudden cuts to a commercial break. Conclusion of what happened is then revealed after the break.

At the end of each segment the show details the teams findings, and there is a brief dialog in which Gates typically either states that the accounts on which the case was based are largely myth, or that they are supported by the teams findings.

Ratings

The season three premiere of Destination Truth hit a series high with 2.1 million viewers, the largest amount of viewers ever for an episode of the series and the first episode to be watched by over two million viewers.[1] The second episode of the season broke more ratings records, despite formidable competition, and achieved 2.021 million viewers, the second episode of the series to have more than 2 million viewers, and the second episode in a row to do so.[1] The fourth episode broke the record set by the season premiere, with 2.3 million viewers. When season 3 continued on March 17, 2010, the show received its best premiere rating, with 2.2 million viewers.[2]

Episodes

Cast and crew

A feature of Destination Truth is that along with Josh Gates, who heads up the investigations, members of his production crew also directly participate in the cases and double as his research team rather than remaining behind the scenes and off camera.

Current[3]
  • Josh Gates – host, lead investigator, co-producer
  • Allie Boettger – sound engineer
  • Gabriel "Gabe" Copeland – camera operator
  • Tony Gonzales – tech manager
  • Chris Lore – case manager
  • Erin Ryder – field investigator
  • Kyle Wheeler – camera operator
  • Rex Williams – medic
Former
  • Drew Adams – production assistant
  • Hank Braxtan – tech expert, post producer
  • Casey Brumels – camera operator, co-executive producer
  • Ron Carlson – producer
  • Jael de Pardo – researcher, field producer, investigator
  • Rey Delgado – medic
  • Vlad Garcia – audio technician
  • Bicha Gholam – case manager
  • Lindsay Gillette – researcher
  • Shawn A. Goodwin – medic
  • Naomi Grossman – production assistant
  • Araceli Haldeman – assistant producer
  • Sharra Jenkins – tech specialist
Former cont.
  • Mike Morrell – audio engineer
  • Bobby Pura – co-producer, investigator
  • Dan Ramirez – director, camera operator
  • Nick Scown – producer, editor
  • Star Seifert – producer, researcher
  • Ian Shorr – producer, researcher
  • Erica "Shush" Shusha – camera operator
  • Vanessa Joy Smith – tech manager
  • Michael "Ponch" St. Hilaire – audio technician
  • Evan B. Stone – camera operator
  • Jarrod Tomassi – medic
  • Jed Udall – camera operator
  • Rich Velazquez – audio technician
  • Eric Wing – camera operator, producer, casting director
  • Ali Zubik – field producer, investigator
Other
  • Michael Adler – sound mixer
  • Brad Kuhlman – executive producer, former investigator
  • Neil Mandt – creator, camera operator, executive producer
  • Michael Mandt – creator, executive producer
  • Angela Wittenberg – editor

Guest appearances

Over the seasons, Gates has built a relationship with the TAPS team from SyFy's paranormal show, Ghost Hunters and frequently brings his own ghost hunting evidence to them for review and comment. Likewise, Gates has been on their programs, frequently hosting their Halloween specials and other live events.

  • Robb Demarest – GHI investigator
  • Dustin Pari – TAPS/GHI investigator
  • Barry Fitzgerald – GHI investigator
  • Kris Williams – TAPS/GHI investigator
  • Allison Scagliotti – actress Warehouse 13

References

External links


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