We’ve run a number of stories over the years about Mickey “Dean Ween” Melchiondo’s love of fishing and second career as a charter boat captain. Today, comes word that Deaner will be teaming up with Les Claypool of Primus soon to shoot a reality show that will “fuse sportfishing with music and comedy.”
For the new show, which will be produced by South Park masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Deaner and Claypool will bring celebrity guests out on the water for fishing trips. In addition to starring in the program, Melchiondo will also provide the soundtrack.
Deaner explains the concept of the show a little further…
“The show is personality-driven,” says Melchiondo, 42, a Trenton native. “The idea is to get the show on after Anthony Bourdain or ‘Tosh.O.’ It’s a fishing show that you do not have to be into fishing to enjoy.”
Other than mentioning it will be a “cable” show, there’s no word yet on what station Parker and Stone are targeting for the show to air on. That will probably be determined after the pilot is created and offers to broadcast the program are received. We’ll be sure to keep you posted on any more news about this exciting development.
Here’s a look at Deaner and Les fishing off the coast of Northern California…
9 Responses
Hells Yeah!!
This looks like the best thing to happen to reality TV, ever. LONG LIVE THE BOOGNISH!
Well this is joyous news
Oh my word, heavens to Mercketroid!
For the first time in my life I am looking forward to a reality TV show. All hail the Boognish, indeed!
NOT moron tv! or at least self-aware and having fun with the moronity! great combo – i heard the ween/claypool show at jazzfest one year was the sickness
NOT moron tv! or at least self-aware and having fun with the moronity! great combo – i heard the ween/claypool show at jazzfest one year was the sickness
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