Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced its new series Lucky Dog: Down Under, premiering Saturday, October 4 on CBS. The original series, based on the hit international format The Dog House Australia, will be hosted by animal trainer, Brandon McMillan, the host of the original Lucky Dog series.
Lucky Dog: Down Under will air weekend mornings on CBS as part of its CBS WKND educational/informational programming block (check local listings). It will follow Lucky Dog: Reunions, creating a one-hour block of the Lucky Dog franchise, which debuted in 2013.
Lucky Dog: Down Under captures the heartwarming stories of Australian shelter dogs as they transition from rescue and rehabilitation to cherished members of loving families. Whether it’s a scrappy terrier, an energetic kelpie, or a partially deaf cattle dog, audiences will discover that second chances can transform lives on both ends of the leash.
“The Lucky Dog franchise has informed and captivated audiences for more than a decade,” said Bryan Curb, HMPG executive vice president and general manager, education/information. “Taking viewers ‘Down Under’ will add an international spin with uplifting stories told by America’s favorite animal trainer, Brandon.”
Since its inception in 2013, the Lucky Dog series has helped to rescue, rehabilitate, train and re-home more than 200 dogs. The show has received three Daytime Emmy® Awards, 55 Telly Awards, seven Parents’ Choice Awards and five Cynopsis Kids Imagination Awards. For his work on the series, McMillan earned two Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel/Children’s or Family Viewing Program.
HMPG’s current program portfolio comprises more than 30 original series and hundreds of hours of original content annually on leading broadcast networks and station groups and on connected TV and streaming platforms. It has a series library of more than 6,000 episodes and its content can be found in 100 countries.
