Embassy Row is an American television, global-based format, and digital production company based in

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and a subsidiary of

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. It was founded in 2005 by

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television producer Michael Davies, the current executive producer of Sony's game show, ''

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'' (though Embassy Row holds no current credit for that show).

History

Diplomatic Productions

Davies' first production company, Diplomatic Productions (or just Diplomatic), was founded on December 12, 2000 with the help of ABC and

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. Davies was originally a senior vice president for Buena Vista Productions, who later joined ABC in February 1998 as executive vice president.

Embassy Row

On May 12, 2005, Davies joined forces with entertainment marketer Tera Banks and

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co-founder and former CEO Chris Moore to form a new company, Embassy Row. Diplomatic was immediately folded into the new company in the process. In January 2009, Embassy Row was acquired by SPT, the two having signed a partnership deal three years prior in January 2006.Sony Pictures Television Acquires Michael Davies' Embassy Row
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Titles by Embassy Row

Entertainment

Diplomatic

*'' 2 Minute Drill'' (

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'' (USA 2001) (in association with

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and USA) *'' Pepsi’s Play for a Billion'' (

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2003, ABC 2004) (in association with

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Beverages North America) *''

Studio 7 :''"Studio 7" was also the original developmental title for the NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.'' ''Studio 7'' is an American game show that premiered on July 22, 2004 on The WB. ''Studio 7'' was hosted by Pat Kiernan. Each episode feat ...

'' (The WB 2004) (in association with Monkey Entertainment)

Embassy Row

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'' ( ABC, 2005; in association with Monkey Kingdom) *''

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'' ( GSN, 2006–2007; in association with

and GSN) *'' Grand Slam'' ( GSN, 2007; in association with Monkey Kingdom, Sony Pictures Television, and GSN) *'' The World Series of Pop Culture'' ( VH1 2006-2007; in association with VH1) *''

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, 2007-2008; in association with Sony Pictures Television) *''

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'' ( GSN 2009–2013; in association with Sony Pictures Television and GSN) *''Make My Day'' (

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2009; in association with Monkey Kingdom, Sony Pictures Television, and TV Land Originals) *'' Watch What Happens: Live'' ( Bravo 2009–present) *''Hidden Agenda'' ( GSN 2010; in association with Sony Pictures Television and GSN) *''

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'' (

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2011–2012) *'' Talking Dead'' ( AMC, 2011–present) *'' Talking Bad'' ( AMC, 2013) *''

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'' ( GSN, 2012–2014; in association with Sony Pictures Television, Relativity Television, and GSN Originals) *''

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'' (2011–present; in association with Phear Creative and

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'' (2012–2013; in association with Sony Pictures Television, Donut Run, and Bravo Originals) *''

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'' ( GSN 2012; ;in association with Sony Pictures Television and GSN Originals) *'' The Job'' (

2013; in association with Sony Pictures Television) *'' Crowd Rules'' (CNBC, 2013) *''

Fashion Queens ''Fashion Queens'' is an American fashion-based talk show that aired on Bravo. The series premiered on March 17, 2013, with a three-week trail run. ''Fashion Queens'' is hosted by Bevy Smith, Derek J, and Miss Lawrence. Derek J and Miss Lawrence ...

'' (Bravo 2013–2015, co-produced by

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and Bravo Originals) *''

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, 2013/2014–present; co produced by Rock Shrimp Productions) *''Street Art Throwdown'' (

, 2015; co-produced by Pretty Ugly Productions) *''Bianca'' ( Syndicated, 2015; co-produced by Lucky Gal Productions) *'' The Grace Helbig Show'' ( E!, 2015–present) *'' Recipe for Deception'' ( Bravo, 2016–present; in association with Realizer Productions) *''Comedy Knockout'' (

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, 2016–present; in association with

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) *''Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff Live'' ( Spike, 2017–present) *'' Beyond Stranger Things'' (

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, 2017–present) * ''Unapologetic with Aisha Tyler'' ( AMC, 2018) *''

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'' ( ABC, 2020–2021; co-produced by

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and Valleycrest Productions) *'' Kal Penn Approves This Message'' ( Freeform, 2020–present)

Sports & reality

*'' Fast Cars & Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race'' (ABC 2007) *'' Good Morning Football'' (

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, 2016–present) *'' The PDC US Open'' *The ''

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'' *The '' World Darts Challenge'' *''Garbage Time with

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2015-2017) *''Barstool Van Talk'' ( Pardon My Take presented by

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2017)

Factual

*''Boy Meets Grill'' (Food Network 2002–present) *''

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'' (Food Network 2013–2017) *'' In Search of Real Food'' *'' Real Food Cooking School'' *'' South Beach Food Fest''

Digital & branded entertainment

*'' American Idol Buzz Session'' *''Hook Me Up'' (Yahoo! Tech 2006–present) *'' The 9'' (Yahoo! 2006-2008) *'' Poptub'' (YouTube 2008–present) *''Talent Show''

Feature film

*'' Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos''

Notes and references

External links

Official Site
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