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“We Looked at Every Job”: How ‘Swamp People’ Became an Instant Hit for the History Channel
The History Channel’s Swamp People went from a simple idea to a hit series, thanks to Mathew Ostrom’s daring exploration of Louisiana’s wild side.
If reality TV viewers were to name at least one show that brought entertainment as well as amusement, many would name Swamp People. Reality TV boss Mathew Ostrom, who was also behind HBO’s The Chris Rock Show and ABC’s Wife Swap as a developer and producer, is one of the main reasons why fans are blessed to watch Swamp People today. However, Swamp People was not just an instant thing, or easy.
