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who tried to escape actors who pretended to be bounty hunters. The one who eluded the bounty hunters the longest would receive a cash prize. ''Manhunt'' encountered multiple problems during its brief run. A deal collapsed with the World Wrestling Federation (where ''

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'' aired in the same network) in which a number of their "superstars" were to be a part of the show's cast. Later, separate investigative reports by Peter Lance and game-show enthusiast Steve Beverly revealed that portions of the show were being filmed at

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, rather than entirely on location in

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, as the producers were not satisfied with the original material. Allegations were also made that Paramount Television had convinced a producer to rig the show in favor of a particular contestant, which violated FCC regulations put in place following the 1950s quiz show scandals. The program ended after six episodes.

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(then a WWE developmental talent) and former American Gladiator Raye "Zap" Hollitt were among the cast members.

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''Manhunt'' overview on Reality News Online
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