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World Television Premiere

CToriginal — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:56:31 +0000

World Television Premiere of our film “A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour” on the Documentary Channel (schedule)!

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 14, 2011 — This July, Documentary Channel (DOC) hits the road on a month-long “American Road Trip.” Starting on the East Coast and traveling to the West, Documentary Channel makes an unconventional pit stop every weekend premiering a unique array of eclectic films as American as apple pie.

The journey begins on Saturday, July 2 (8:00 p.m. ET/PT) with “A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour” and continues throughout the country, culminating on Saturday, July 30 (8 p.m. ET/PT) with the premiere of the Los Angeles set “Firestorm.” With stops in New York City, New Mexico and even the Appalachian Trail, “American Road Trip” is an entertaining, sometimes quirky, and always inspiring look at the extraordinary people and places that make up this remarkable country we call home.

“A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour” (July 2, 8 p.m. ET/PT) — A deliciously unexpected film that takes a mouth-watering road trip to some of Connecticut’s most unique hot dog stands. From steamed to grilled, and even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise sure to please even the toughest connoisseur. Highlighting the history, house specialties and local hot dog culture, “A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour” is an entertaining examination of a true American favorite.

About Documentary Channel®: Documentary Channel (DOC) is the USA’s first 24-hour television network exclusively devoted to documentary films and the independent documentary filmmaker, providing viewers with round-the-clock opportunities to see fascinating, eclectic and award-winning documentary films of all lengths and genres. For more information on DOC, visit the network website at DocumentaryChannel.com, in addition to Facebook.com/DocumentaryChannel or Twitter.com/doc_channel.

Official Press Release

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious documentary film that celebrates Connecticut’s hot dog culture.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour – Trailer

CToriginal — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:03:00 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious documentary film that celebrates Connecticut’s hot dog culture.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Rawley’s Drive-In – Fairfield, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:15:07 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour visits Rawley’s Drive-In in Fairfield, CT, for their famous bacon topped Hot Dog with “The Works”.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Rawley’s Drive-In
1886 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

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Glenwood Drive-In – Hamden, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:14:39 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour visits Glenwood Drive-In in Hamden, CT for some of their famous charcoal grilled hot dogs.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Glenwood Drive-In
2538 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518-3032
Official Website

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Weiners On Water – East Haddam, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:13:58 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour takes you aboard Weiners On Water, a Hot Dog Boat on the Connecticut River in East Haddam, CT for their Chili Cheese Dogs with a view.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Weiners On Water
(a Hot Dog boat on the Connecticut River near the Goodspeed Opera house)

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Bobby’s Place – Niantic, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:13:31 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour visits Bobby’s Place on the Connecticut shore in Niantic, CT for their monster dog!

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Bobby’s Place I
22 Pennsylvania Ave
Niantic, CT 06357
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~~Bobby’s Place II~~ (closed)
65 Hartford Ave
Old Lyme, CT 06371

Frankies – Waterbury, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:12:41 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour visits Frankies in Waterbury, CT for their famous foot long hot dog.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Frankies
700 Watertown Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06708
Official Website

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Blackie’s Hot Dog Stand – Cheshire, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:12:07 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour takes you to back in time to Blackies Hot Dog Stand in Cheshire, CT for some of their famous hot relish.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Blackie’s Hot Dog Stand
2200 Waterbury Road
Cheshire, CT 06410
Official Website

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Capitol Lunch – New Britain, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:11:25 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour visits Capitol Lunch in New Britain, CT for a hot dog with the works and their famous meat sauce.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

Capitol Lunch
510 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051
Official Website

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The Dawg House – New Britain, CT

CToriginal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:10:42 +0000

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour visits The Dawg House in New Britain, CT for their famous Chili dog called The Strand Lunch Hot Dog.

A Connecticut Hot Dog Tour is a delicious film that celebrates some of Connecticut’s unique hot dog stands.

Whether you like your hot dog steamed, grilled, or even deep-fried, Connecticut is a hot dog paradise that’s sure to please.

A mouth-watering road trip that highlights some of the states distinctive hot dog stands, their house specialties, history, and local hot dog culture.

Reviews:
Yes! Every state should be so lucky to have great hot dogs and a fun documentary guide to many great places!
—Rick Sebak, PBS Producer – A Hot Dog Program

The Dawg House
1360 East Street
New Britain, CT‎ 06053
Official Facebook

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