SPANKY SPANGLER STARS IN NEW SERIES |
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“AMERICAN DAREDEVILS” | |||
PREMIERING TUESDAY OCTOBER 22ND | |||
ON HISTORY CHANNEL | |||
Spanky
Spangler has been a daredevil his entire life. Tough as iron, Spanky earned
his nickname at a young age taking a spanking for a classmate he knew couldn’t
handle the punishment. But he could and always has been stronger than anyone
else. After surviving 22,000 stunts and setting a number of world records, he
has earned the title of the greatest living daredevil. However, now he’s
staring down the twilight of his career as his son Bryan, “Spanky Jr.,” is
gearing up to take over the family business. “American Daredevils” premiers Tuesday, October 22nd
at 10/9c on the History Channel, showcasing the stunts that have made them
famous and continue to delight audiences across the country. Joining the Spanglers duo, Texas daredevil Dr.
Danger’s seeks legitimacy as a professional daredevil and Mr. Dizzy is setting
out to bolster his world record-setting reputation. Spanky leads the team in 16
episodes of death-defying acts without the luxuries of rehearsals or second
chances. They launch themselves through the air in cars and motorcycles, light
themselves on fire, jump off tall buildings and risk their lives in countless
crash-and-burn stunts, all for the freedom of making a living while doing what
they love. They are the last of the daredevil breed, and as their lives unfold,
it becomes clear that the stunts are only part of their stories. From the dirt tracks of America’s heartland to the
bright lights of the country’s biggest speedways, American Daredevils brings to
life the stories of the men who proudly carry the torch lit by Evel Knievel. These
daredevils travel the country performing live. Robert “Spanky” Spangler , America’s
greatest professional daredevils for over four decades began performing stunts
at the age of 12, and by his teenage years, he was sneaking onto Hollywood film
lots to try to meet the stunt guys and learn how to become one of them. As one
of the youngest Green Berets ever, Spangler distinguished himself in Viet Nam
and honed his skills among the “Screaming Eagles” jumping from helicopters amid
the terrors of war. His stunt career has included jumping from a helicopter onto
the top of a semi-truck moving down the highway at 45mph, jumping a rocket truck
across the Rio Grande River, falling from countless buildings into an airbag,
and crashing hundreds of cars. Unbreakable, the Falling Star, Spangler continues
to build a reputation doing the death defying stunts that brought him to fame. American Daredevils premiers Tuesday, October 22nd
at 10/9c on the History Channel (61 on Cox, 120 on Dish, 269 on Direct)
Check out History Channel online at
www.history.com. See Spanky Spangler and
crew at www.spankyarmy.com. Please tell all of your friends to tune in and
support our local daredevil and good friend Spanky Spangler! For more info contact LeeAnn Sharpe 602-565-5785
or lasharpe@cox.net |
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