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Discovery greenlights third season of 'Gold Rush'

Posted by whalewatching

Anchorage Daily News

Posted: February 16, 2012 - 3:59 pm

From Kyle Hopkins in Anchorage --

This today from Discovery:

Discovery Channel’s hit series GOLD RUSH, which follows men who, in a difficult economy, risk everything to strike it rich gold mining, gets the green light for a third season. The renewal announcement comes just days before the season two finale, slated for Friday, February 24th at 9PM E/P. The finale is followed by two behind the scenes specials airing on subsequent Fridays.

GOLD RUSH has been a top performer for Discovery Channel, netting an average of 4.5 million viewers each week since the season two premiere on October 28th, 2011. The series has consistently been #1 in all of television (including broadcast) on Friday nights among Persons 18-49 and Men 25-54/18-49 ratings and delivery during its sophomore run.

Not everybody likes the show. Particularly in Alaska.

The state says the 'Gold Rush' producers did not apply for a state film subsidy.

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