Worst-Case Scenario series explained

Worst-Case Scenario is the name of a series of merchandise based on a 1999 book written by Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht and published by Chronicle Books.[1] The series first entry, The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, sold over 10 million copies worldwide and prompted a series of related books, games, calendars, and two television series.[2] Later works have been published via Quirk Books and have been credited with giving the company enough funding to expand.[3]

Concept

A worst-case scenario is the most severe possible outcome that can be projected to occur in a given situation. Conceiving of worst-case scenarios is a common form of strategic planning to prepare for and minimize contingencies that could result in accidents, quality problems, or other issues. The books provide instructions for situations like landing a plane and surviving a shark attack.

Television series

There have been two television series that have been loosely based on the book series, a 2002 TBS reality show and a 2010 survival skills television series on the Discovery Channel.[4] [5] Both series ran for only one season.

TBS (2002)

The show Worst Case Scenarios ran on TBS from July 10, 2002, through November 13, 2002, and had a total of 13 episodes.[6] [7] It was narrated by Mike Rowe and featured demonstrations by stunt men and stunt women.[8] Each episode was hosted by new experts on how to survive worst-case scenarios. It also aired clips of real life situations, tips, volunteer challenges, and gadgets shown by Gear Girl (Danielle Burgio).

Discovery Channel (2010)

Worst-Case Scenario ran on the Discovery Channel beginning on May 5, 2010, and had a total of 12 episodes.[9] It was hosted by Bear Grylls, who was shown using skills he learned in the 21 SAS, which included self-defense, evasive driving, parkour, urban survival, and wilderness survival.

Books

Cards

Calendars

Other media

In popular culture

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: NOW WHAT? 'WORST-CASE SCENARIO' AUTHORS HAVE ADVICE FOR MOST ANY SITUATION, FROM FLYING LEAPS TO ETERNAL MEETINGS.(DAYBREAK) . McKissack . Fred . April 27, 2003 . The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) (subscription required) . March 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170312042254/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-100794592.html . 2017-03-12 . dead.
  2. Web site: Be prepared for the worst! . Anonymous . February 9, 2011 . Worst-Case Scenario . Quirk Books . Philadelphia, PA . Featured Post . January 26, 2012 . With over 10 million books sold worldwide, it’s clear that the desire to be prepared is universal..
  3. Web site: Quirk books its wares in odd places . Van Allen . Peter . May 16, 2005 . Philadelphia Business Journal . 2017-03-10.
  4. Web site: Piven. Joshua. About. Joshua Piven. 10 March 2017.
  5. News: DStv.(Entertainment). September 14, 2010. The Star (South Africa) (subscription required). March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312043931/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-237048403.html. 2017-03-12. dead.
  6. News: TBS will bow 'Worst Case'.(reality show 'Worst-Case Scenario')(Brief Article). Grego. Melissa. March 20, 2002. Variety (subscription required). March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312043325/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84350983.html. 2017-03-12. dead.
  7. News: Worst Case Scenario. (Television Review).. Gallo. Phil. July 10, 2002. Variety (subscription required). March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312041744/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-89924601.html. 2017-03-12. dead.
  8. News: Tune in tonight: Estrange yourself from this 'Big Brother'; 'Worst Case Scenario' is bad adaptation of book. McDonough. Kevin. July 10, 2002. Charleston Daily Mail (subscription required). March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312044232/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-9871298.html. 2017-03-12. dead.
  9. Web site: Bear Grylls' Worst Case Scenario : Discovery Press Web . Press.discovery.com . 2010-01-14 . 2012-11-12.
  10. News: MALFUNCTIONING PARACHUTE GOT YOU DOWN? AUTHORS ARE THERE TO HELP.(Showcase)(Review). Wineke. William R.. February 13, 2000. The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) (subscription required). March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312042729/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-69309904.html. 2017-03-12. dead.
  11. News: PREPARING FOR THE WORST. November 5, 2000. Boston Globe (subscription required). March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312043726/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-8618225.html. 2017-03-12. dead.
  12. News: Dating: The survival handbook. Hageman. William. Chicago Tribune. 2017-03-08. en-US.
  13. News: Nonfiction Book Review: The Worst-Case Scenario Book of Survival Questions by Joshua Piven, Author, David Borgenicht, Author, Brenda Brown, Illustrator. PublishersWeekly.com. 2017-03-08. en.

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