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, entertainment marketer Tera Banks and film producer Chris Moore.

History

Diplomatic Productions

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

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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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Talk shows

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, 2016–2017) (in association with

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'' ( E!, 2015–present) *''Bianca'' ( Syndicated, 2015) (co-produced by Lucky Gal Productions) *'' Talking Bad'' (

, 2013) *'' Fashion Queens'' (Bravo 2013–2015) (co-produced by

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and Bravo Originals) *''

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, 2013) *''The Substitute'' (2011) (in association with Phear Creative and

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

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, 2005) (in association with Monkey Kingdom)

Sports

*''Prime Video Sports Talk'' (

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, 2014–2020) *''Garbage Time with

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presented by

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, 2017) *'' Fast Cars & Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race'' (ABC, 2007) *'' The PDC US Open'' *The ''

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'' *The '' World Darts Challenge''

Game shows

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'' ( GSN, 2021–2023) *''

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'' ( GSN, 2012–2014) (in association with Sony Pictures Television,

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, and GSN Originals) *''Hidden Agenda'' ( GSN, 2010) (in association with Sony Pictures Television and GSN) *''

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'' ( GSN, 2009–2013) (in association with Sony Pictures Television and GSN) *''

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

and GSN) *''Stump the Schwab'' (ESPN, 2005) (in association with Inward Eye Entertainment)

Food and reality competition

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, 2016) (in association with Realizer Productions) *''Street Art Throwdown'' (

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, 2015) (co-produced by Pretty Ugly Productions) *''

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'' (

, 2011–2012) *''

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'' (

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, 2013/2014–present) (co-produced by

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) *''

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, 2002) *'' In Search of Real Food'' *'' Real Food Cooking School'' *'' South Beach Food Fest''

Digital and 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

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