Premiering on Spike TV Wednesday, August 6 at 10 PM
NEW YORK, July 1st /TMRzoo.com/ — Spike TV has acquired the first season of the unscripted series, “Real Vice Cops Uncut,” produced by Associated Television International (ATI). Filmed on location in Memphis and Orlando, the series features exclusive ride-along access with local police agencies as they take down real-life criminals involved in the world of narcotics, prostitution and gambling. Six half-hour episodes of “Real Vice Cops Uncut” premiere on Spike TV starting Wednesday, August 6 (10:00 – 10:30 PM, ET/PT).
“Non-stop, action-packed programs speak directly to our audience,” says Spike TV vice president of programming and acquisitions, John Griffin. “‘Real Vice Cops Uncut’ satisfies their need by plunging viewers into the action right along with the squads.”
Viewers are given an eye-opening look at the dangerous and unpredictable conditions that real vice squad members are thrust into as they protect and serve their constituents. “Real Vice Cops Uncut” lets the viewer in on everything from the plan, to the execution and ultimately, the arrest of hard criminals.
Viewers can also catch the action of “Real Vice Cops Uncut” at Spike.com. Episodes will be available online following the weekly premiere.
“‘Real Vice Cops Uncut’ is an unprecedented television experience,” says Jim Romanovich, President of Worldwide Media & Entertainment for ATI. “We have been allowed exclusive access to various vice divisions to see how their undercover operations really work without compromising the security of its officers who have to remain undercover. In this series, you will see all the action and intense situations you could ever expect. This is not Crockett and Tubbs. There is no Porsche, houseboat, or pastel wardrobe. These are some of the toughest officers I have ever seen doing the toughest job imaginable.”
Executive producers for “Real Vice Cops Uncut” are Jim Romanovich and David McKenzie and Bryan Albright is producer/director.
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