Hearst Media To Debut ‘Jack Hanna’s Passport’

Alfonso Ribeiro

Hearst Media Production Group, a producer and distributor of wildlife programming, is set to launch a new show, Jack Hanna’s Passport. The program will take a fresh look at the most compelling stories from Hanna’s legendary career and his greatest past adventures across the globe.

The new weekly series debuts weekend mornings starting April 6 on ABC owned and affiliated stations across the country as part of the “Weekend Adventure” educational/informational program block (times vary, check local listings).

Jack Hanna’s Passport will be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, the Emmy-nominated actor and entertainer known for hosting roles on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and America’s Funniest Home Videos, the longest-running series on the ABC network. Ribeiro has had starring roles in network TV comedies including Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Silver Spoons and In The House.

“Jack Hanna’s Passport will celebrate the decades of adventures brought to audiences by the legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna,” said Bryan Curb, HMPG EVP and GM, education/information.

HMPG’s other wildlife programming includes Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild, hosted by Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant; Earth Odyssey, hosted by Dylan Dreyer; Wild Child, hosted by Sheinelle Jones; Oh Baby!, hosted by Janai Norman; and Wildlife Nation, hosted by Jeff Corwin.

HMPG recently acquired the library of programs hosted by Jack Hanna, further expanding its presence in the genre.