HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Hawaii State Legislature will honor CBS and Hawaii Five-O Thursday for engaging a new era of viewers and showcasing the beauty of the islands as never seen before.
CBS' Hawaii Five-0 took the beloved police procedural drama set in the picturesque backyard of Hawaii, and updated the show's brand appeal with a new generation of fast-paced, high-action, eye-seducing, crime-fighting quartet.
At noon March 31 in the House Chamber, the legislature will honor representatives from CBS, the show's producers, cast and crew on the global success of Season One.
Honorees include Senior Vice President of Current Programming for CBS Glenn Geller, Executive Producer Peter Lenkov, Co-Executive Producer Paul Zbyszewski, Co-Executive Producer and Director Brad Turner, Producer and Co-Unit Production Manager Jeff Downer, cast members Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett) and Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly).
"While some may have had their doubts about bringing back this iconic series," said Rep. K. Mark Takai (District 34 - Aiea, Pearl City), "It really was a win-win for everyone involved-especially our local film and television industry. The success of the new series tells other production companies that Hawaii is a good place for film and television ventures."
Shot entirely on-location, Hawaii Five-O has brought the flavors and stunning backdrop of the Hawaiian islands to viewers across the country and the world - in over 200 international markets. Locals here and abroad look forward to new episodes (CBS, Mondays 9 p.m. on KGMB) to spot their favorite hangouts and maybe even their friends and family as extras.
"In the words of the late James MacArthur," Takai said. "I, too, am heartened to see the legacy of this popular cultural icon, preserved and perpetuated in the hands of the terrific people now at the helm."
Source: Hawaii News Now
Hawaii Five-0: Hawaii state legislature to to honor CBS and the show
31 Mar 2011
Hawaii 5-0
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They deserve every honor, they are doing a great job with the show. Hope they will have a nice long run.
ReplyDeleteHe He He, that's a joke , the remake only got 10 million viewers last week, it has been losing viewers since the pilot.. Only one Steve McGarrett and his name was Jack Lord !
ReplyDeleteHow about honoring LOST? Everyone knows LOST was filmed in Hawaii lol
ReplyDeleteIt's likely to be picked up. If you have heard online that there is a yes. It's not true 5-0 Undercover got way too excited and ended up fiding out the news was the for the original.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to them they deserved it. They use a lot of Hawaiian culture into the show and I love it makes me want to move there or go there for a holiday.
Alex & Daniel went there last night. But there was mention why on Grace but they say that Scott had another prior engagement he had to go to.
Fiona Garner - They get more numbers than just 10 mill and there is a huge worldwide fanbase as well. I talk to a lot of 5-0 fans everywhere they totally love the show.
We'll eventually get the news it's getting close now. If CBS were honoured for this as well for the show they definitely would have to mention a 2nd season pick up