As tough as it may be to show, "Deadliest Catch" is making sure that the late Captain Phil Harris gets a proper send-off after so many seasons of entertainment.
On June 22, the Discovery Channel show will start to discuss the impact Phil's sudden death from a stroke last February had on the Alaska fishing community and his family. This will be following by an "After the Catch" special on July 13 and ultimately a tribute hour to Phil the following week. A number of other captains -- along with Phil's two sons -- are expected to talk about the personality and the man that was Phil Harris.
In a statement by Discovery Channel President and General Manager Clark Bunting, the tribute unofficially begins:
“Captain Phil was a father, fisherman, funny man and, most importantly for fans worldwide, a friend. We celebrate his life and all those he has touched through Deadliest Catch ... I wish this would never have been a storyline of the series, but I am proud of the heart and emotion we have worked so hard to put into these very special episodes as a tribute to Phil.”
Do you think these episodes will serve as a fitting tribute to one of the more likable men in reality TV? Feel free to share your thoughts with a comment below and stay tuned for more TV news.
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