The Getaway (TV series) explained
The Getaway is an American travel documentary television series that aired on the Esquire Network and premiered on September 25, 2013. The Getaway was executive produced by Anthony Bourdain and followed celebrities as they have tours of their favorite or dream destinations for a quick trip.[1]
Synopsis
The Getaway featured travel-loving celebrities, exploring and showcasing their favorite or dream vacation spots.[2] The season premiere featured The Soup host Joel McHale in Belfast, United Kingdom. Other episodes had actor/comedian Aziz Ansari in Hong Kong; actress/comedian Aisha Tyler in Paris, France; rapper Eve in Kingston, Jamaica; and acclaimed chef José Andrés in San Juan, Puerto Rico.[3] [4]
Broadcast
It was set to premiere April 24, 2013,[5] on but was pushed to September 25, 2013,[6] the same week the network re-branding took place in order for Esquire Network to have a broader range of original programs aside from this series and Knife Fight.[7] Season 2 premiered on October 15, 2014.[8]
Internationally, the series premiered in Australia on January 9, 2015 on Nat Geo People.[9]
Episodes
Season 2 (2014)
Notes and References
- Bierly. Mandi. 'The Getaway' vacations with Joel McHale, Aziz Ansari, Aisha Tyler and more. Entertainment Weekly. March 27, 2013.
- Web site: Rawden. Jessica. The Getaway Gets A Full Celebrity Lineup Including Joel McHale, Aziz Anzari And More. TV Blend. July 5, 2013.
- Web site: Joel McHale & More Set for Esquire Network's The Getaway. Wisdom Digital Media. April 23, 2013.
- Web site: Matheson. Whitney. 'The Getaway': Series takes celebs around the world. USA Today. July 22, 2013.
- From Executive Producers Anthony Bourdain and Zero Point Zero Production, World Premiere Series "The Getaway" Kicks Off Tuesday, April 23 on Esquire Network. The Futon Critic. March 27, 2013.
- Take a Trip Around the Globe with Joel McHale, Aziz Ansari, Josh Gad, Seth Meyers, Rashida Jones and More When "The Getaway" Premieres September 25. The Futon Critic. September 6, 2013.
- Web site: Rose. Lacey. Esquire Network Pushes Back Launch to Summer. The Hollywood Reporter. April 15, 2013.
- Web site: Chrissy Teigen, Adam Pally, and more join 'The Getaway' season 2.
- Web site: The Green Room. Charles. Purcell. NEW on JAN 4: 40+ new shows including Tiny House Australia, Project Runway and live sport. 2 January 2015. 3 January 2015. 2 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160102232312/http://community.foxtel.com.au/t5/Foxtel-Blog/NEW-on-JAN-4-40-new-shows-including-Tiny-House-Australia-Project/ba-p/107934.
