Personal Credits

Heli-skiing: Livin’ the Dream – 1x60 for Discovery HD Theater.

This one-hour special follows the people, the powder and perils of heli-skiing British Columbia.  Shot on the remotest mountaintops of the Cariboos and Monashees mountain ranges, Heli-skiing: Livin’ the Dream takes viewers past glaciers and crevasses during post avalanche season for an extreme Discovery Club 1080 adventure.  (Writer/Producer.)

Cougars on the Edge – 1x60 HD special, currently in production.

This one-hour natural history doc follows the plight of a family of mountain lions trying to survive in the Hollywood Hills -- as human development explodes around their shrinking habitat.  The proposal won the first-ever Silverdocs/ACE grant.  (Executive Producer/Writer)

Chasing Lance – 8x60 for Discovery Channel, FitTV & HD Theater.

This series of one-hour specials unveils the arduous training regimen of the world-renowned Discovery Cycling Team and its leader Lance Armstrong.  The eight one-hour specials take viewers behind the scenes during the team’s spring racing competitions; Lance Armstrong’s early training season, and the days and nights during his amazing 7th Tour de France win. The final one-hour compilation episode was nominated for two Emmy’s. The series also received the acclaim of cycling magazine Velo News. (Executive Producer/Series Producer/Writer)

Wildlife Wars 1x90 for Animal Planet

This two-hour movie/documentary hybrid follows the true-life and harrowing close calls of undercover wildlife agent Terry Grosz.   The sleeper hit received rave reviews and unexpected ratings.  Terry’s unique storytelling -- and even more unique case solving – bring these entertaining and true conservation journals to life. You’ll never look at wildlife the same way again. (Executive Producer)

Home for the Holidays – 1x60 for the Travel Channel

TV Guide gives a thumbs-up to this innovative one-off that incorporates vintage home movies with celebrity commentary on the subject of traveling for the holidays – ye old Christmases of our childhood. Celebs include “Desperate Housewives” Eva Longoria and Comedians Robert Schimmel, Greg Proops, Adele Givens, and Judy Gold. (Executive Producer)

Second Opinion with Dr. Mehmet Oz 13x60 for Discovery Channel

This talk show series is the brainchild of New York Presbyterian’s acclaimed heart surgeon Mehmet Oz.  It’s the “do it yourself” guide to your own body.  Each hour is devoted to the intricacies of an internal system…the brain, the heart, even the plumbing and pipes.  Stories are told through the personal accounts of celebrities and patients.  Guests include Oprah, New York Yankees coach Joe Torre and legend Quincy Jones.  Dr. Oz credits the series for helping inspire his New York Times Bestseller “You, the Owner’s Manual.” (Supervising Producer/Segment Writer)

Busted 20x60 for Animal Planet

Combine “CSI” and “Lassie” and you’ve got “Busted”.  This highly produced reenactment drama is the only series of its sort that shows how animals solve crimes…forensically and instinctively. This is true crime at its most curious. (Executive Producer/Writer)

World’s Best Beaches 2005 -- 1x60 for the Travel Channel & HD Theater

This one-hour special takes viewers to beach paradises as remote as Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, and as modish as Barcelona, Spain.  Travel experts from Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s and USA Today debate the options, and come up with the top ten beach excursions.  (Executive Producer)

Battles on the Beach – 1x60 for the Travel Channel & HD Theater

Another one-hour special that taunts viewers to take in new beach hangouts -- as well as some of the hottest action on the sand.  This hour showcases the top sports and competitions on America’s beaches.  (Executive Producer)

Best Beach Havens - 1x60 for the Travel Channel & HD Theater

Where do you head for the ultimate beach experience?  This one-off narrows the choices down to seven of America’s top beach towns.  Don’t miss what the hippest neighborhoods have to offer once you brush off the sand and hit the town for fun and leisure. (Executive Producer/Writer)

Breed All About It 52x30 for Animal Planet

What’s better than a series devoted to our best friend?  “Breed All About It” celebrates the purebreds of the world. Each half hour episode is devoted to one breed.  The popular daytime strand has been part of the network mainstream since its inception.  (Executive Producer/Supervising Producer)

Emergency Vets 130x30 for Animal Planet

You want reality TV? This breakout series is the cream of the reality crop.  “Emergency Vets” remains one of the most popular strands on the network.  Its raw, documentary-style storytelling of people and their animals in crisis still captures our emotions and interest years after its premiere. (Series Segment Producer/Writer, Show-runner for Ep’s 30-31).