Tag: TAPS
“Coast to Coast” was dropped by WABC (770 AM)
Feb. 24, 2010, under Ghost News, Paranormal News, Psychic News, UFO News
“George Noory says his popular “Coast to Coast” overnight radio show will be back on a New York station shortly,” reports NYDailynews.com.
Syfy takes Ghost Hunters International global once again
Dec. 21, 2009, under Ghost News, Paranormal TV News
New York, NY – December 21, 2009 – Syfy rings in New Year’s with the return of the hit reality series, Ghost Hunters International (GHI), premiering on Syfy on Wednesday, January 6 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). The seven, hour-long episodes will have the GHI team traveling to a different international country each week in pursuit of the truth behind bizarre supernatural claims. These real-life ‘ghost-busters’ will globe trot to such locations as Argentina, Australia, Tasmania, Jamaica, Costa Rica and Malaysia. (continue reading…)
Former member of TAPS claims rumor of a ’staging crew’
Nov. 16, 2009, under Ghost News

Donna Lacroix
“Recently I heard one of GhostDivas’ podcast in which they interviewed Donna Lacroix,” reports Javier Ortega for GhostTheory.com. “Donna Lacroix, a former TAPS team member, in what at first appeared to be a disgruntled former-employee, quickly made sense and defended her point of views about her former bosses,” reports Ortega. In the interview she talks about some really juicy gossip…
Ghost Hunters Academy is Syfy’s highest rated “reality” premiere in 2 years
Nov. 12, 2009, under Ghost News

Ghost Hunters Academy
The latest in the successful ‘Ghost Hunters’ franchise delivers more than 2 Million total viewers on Wednesday, November 11, at 10PM (ET/PT) beating our Comedy Central’s ‘South Park’ and FX’s ‘Nip/Tuck’ in Adults 25-54.
Jason and Grant are Television Ratings Magnets
Nov. 11, 2009, under Ghost News

Jason and Grant (TAPS)
Taps is a famous musical piece, sounded by the U.S. military during flag ceremonies and funerals, generally on bugle or trumpet. The TAPS we’re talking about however is the Trans-Atlantic Paranormal Society. “Mr. Hawes and Mr. Wilson (of TAPS) are the shadow-chasing sleuths on “Ghost Hunters,” the Syfy reality series that has made believers out of its producers — believers in paranormal programming, if not in the spirits themselves,” reports Brian Stelter for the New York Times. (continue reading…)
The paranormal haunts television networks
Nov. 06, 2009, under Ghost News
“Halloween may be over, but for the paranormal television industry anytime of the year is good for a scare or two,” reports Jeremy Davis for The News Record. “Just like any popular trend in TV, be sure that once a hit is apparent, you can expect a saturation of copy-cat shows to cash in on the latest TV niche .” (continue reading…)
Halloween 2009 is Syfy.com’s best day in history for visitors
Nov. 03, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News, UFO News

We still like "Sci-fi" better
New York, NY – November 3, 2009 – Syfy’s annual 31 Days of Halloween, sparked by the Ghost HuntersHalloween Live Countdown, scared up a record number of Adults 18-34 (319,000) and Adults 18-49 (759,000), along with nearly 1.5 million (1.48 million) total viewers, during its month-long spook-a-thon from October 1-31.
Is Ghost Hunting science or all show?
Oct. 21, 2009, under Ghost News
“In the past, scientists were easy to recognize, white lab coats, horn rimmed glasses, and a collage degree. Today’s scientists blend in a little bit better, backwards facing hats, cargo shorts and t-shirts. The equipment however is no less impressive, and the purpose hasn’t changed, to discover and learn about the world around us,” reports Cynthia Boris for SFUniverse.com.
Ghosts are big business for reality shows
Oct. 21, 2009, under Ghost News
“They see dead people and they don’t use any sixth sense, either. They use EMF (electromagnetic field) detectors in trying to corroborate instances of EVP (electronic voice phenomena). This is science. They don’t need no stinkin’ psychics,” reports Diane Werts for Newsday.com.
‘Coast to Coast’ transforms into ‘Ghost to Ghost’
Oct. 20, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News, UFO News
Once a year on Halloween Coast to Coast AM transforms into Ghost to Ghost AM and invites callers to share their personal ghost stories.
Ghost Hunters Academy recruits to make their debut October 31st
Oct. 19, 2009, under Ghost News

TAPS
“Beating their own show debut by eleven days, the new recruits of Ghost Hunters Academy will make their first televised appearance on October 31st, when they join in the Ghost Hunters Live Halloween event,” reports Laura Merwin for MassLive.com.
Ghost Hunters (TAPS) has just gotten bigger
Oct. 12, 2009, under Ghost News
New York, NY – October 12, 2009 – The #1 paranormal franchise on television has just gotten bigger. Building upon the enormous success of Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunters International that has made it the top cable network on Wednesdays at 9PM among Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54,Syfy is launching Ghost Hunters Academy, premiering Wednesday, November 11 @ 10PM (ET/PT).
SyFy’s ‘Ghost Hunters’ to sign autographs at Universal Studios Orlando
Oct. 05, 2009, under Ghost News
Orlando, FL (CNS) – “Ghost Hunters” fans will get a chance to meet the stars of the paranormal reality series at Orlando’s Universal Studios – They will sign autographs Thursday, October 8th from 7pm – 8:30pm.
Paranormal Daily News is excited to announce the launch of its Forum
Sep. 13, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News, Space News, UFO News
Discuss your Paranormal topics here or by selecting the forum option on top of the right-hand sidebar.
Ghost Hunters spin-off featuring Gonsalves and Tango
Sep. 08, 2009, under Ghost News

TAPS
Steven Gonsalves (TAPS) has recently talked about a Ghost Hunters spin-off involving himself and TAPS member Dave Tango, featuring a location from the original show’s 4th season. Gonsalves offered little information about the location, only saying that fans would, “crap their pants.”
SyFy set to deliver ‘Death Tunnel’ and 31 days of Paranormal in October (Video)
Sep. 04, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News, UFO News

Sci-Fi Channel's Ridiculous New Image
The SyFy Channel has scheduled some great programming during the month of October with ‘31 Days of Halloween.’
Ghost Hunters (TAPS) continue with ratings success
Sep. 03, 2009, under Ghost News

TAPS
Jason, Grant and team are the #1 Cable Program in the 9pm hour and #2 most-watched episode ever among adults 25-54. General Electric had better open their wallets to keep these guys on the Syfy network…
Win an amazing adventure with television’s Ghost Hunters (TAPS)
Sep. 03, 2009, under Ghost News

Jason and Grant, two famous plumbers
Win an amazing adventure with television’s Ghost Hunters® (TAPS) on a ghost hunt at the Stanley Hotel in Colorado, site of the filming of Steven King’s classic “The Shining.”
SyFy renews the paranormal smash hit ‘Warehouse 13′ for 13 more episodes
Aug. 24, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News, UFO News

Warehouse 13
On Track to Be Biggest Hit in Syfy History – Syfy has ordered 13 episodes of its smash hit original series Warehouse 13 for a second season. Warehouse 13 is slated for a summer 2010 return.
“Ghost Hunters” (TAPS) visits Brentsville
Aug. 16, 2009, under Ghost News

TAPS
Rob Orrison said he was skeptical when he got a call from the “Ghost Hunters” about the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre. “They called me randomly out of the blue, and I didn’t believe the guy at first,” said Orrison, site manager at the center in Brentsville, a community in Prince William County, reports Keith Walker for the Richmond Times Dispatch.
The countdown has begun for the new season of Ghost Hunters
Aug. 07, 2009, under Ghost News

TAPS
“With less than two weeks until SyFy begins airing new episodes of Ghost Hunters, fans of the show are becoming increasingly excited,” Matthew Keane reports.
Reporter Dennis Nartker says Ghost Hunters (TAPS) are ’so-called professionals’
Aug. 01, 2009, under Ghost News

Nartker says Ghost Hunters are, "hokey"
In his riveting article (not really), Nartker passionately writes, “I watched only long enough to conclude the show was hokey, lacked spontaneity like a good reality show and was about as entertaining as a Roseanne re-run. I changed channels.”
TAPS holds ghost hunter training at the Spalding Inn
Aug. 01, 2009, under Ghost News

TAPS
Members of The Atlantic Paranormal Society held a ghost boot camp Friday in the dining room of the Spalding Inn. The purpose– to teach the public how to track down a ghost.
Syfy’s Ghost Hunters International Sweeps Wednesday Night As The #1 Cable Program
Jul. 30, 2009, under Ghost News

Ghost Hunters International
Syfy’s hit paranormal reality series, Ghost Hunters International (GHI) stole Wednesday night away with the premiere of a brand new hour-long episode titled, “Skeleton in the Closet.”
Colorado branch of TAPS search for ghosts at Loveland ranch
Jul. 24, 2009, under Ghost News

The building's history documents a strange presence
It’s easy to feel spooked walking through the old Loveland house on the Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center property.
‘Ghost Hunters’ Jason and Grant return to Lily Dale this weekend
Jul. 22, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News

Lily Dale
Jason and Grant will make their third visit to Lily Dale Assembly, and once again their workshops promise to be sold-out. Lily Dale is a town of Spiritualists and Psychics in Chautauqua, NY one-hour south of Buffalo.
James Randi to pay $1 Million if you can prove anything supernatural or paranormal
Jul. 18, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News, UFO News

James Randi, a former magician who's built a career out of debunking paranormal phenomena
Pssst! Want to win $1 million? All you have to do is prove you can read minds, see the future, find a UFO, capture a ghost or leap tall buildings in a single bound.
Sci-Fi Channel defends its ridiculous new name and talks about the future of Syfy
Jul. 10, 2009, under Ghost News, Psychic News, UFO News

Sci-Fi Channel's Ridiculous New Image
Highly educated yet idiot executives are falling out of the woodwork lately, it’s no wonder we’re in a financial crisis – Who are the ad wizards and marketing genius’ that came up with this one? Funny you should ask, the miracle-man to blame is Syfy’s very own Michael Engleman. In this captivating article, he discusses how he created their dumb new image… we’ll even find out more about how they hired a bunch of people who have never even watched the Sci-Fi channel to run their programming department. There’s no shortage of brilliance and brains at the Sci-Fi, I mean, Syfy Channel!
REVIEW: Ghost Hunters International, Season 2, Episode 1
Jul. 09, 2009, under Ghost News

Ghost Hunters International
It wasn’t long into the investigation until the team began hearing noises, mostly footsteps with no one around to claim them.
Larry King: “That was not Michael Jackson’s ghost”
Jul. 07, 2009, under Ghost News

Michael Jackson and Larry King
Last week, Larry King Live turned into an episode of Ghost Hunters when a shadow figure resembling Michael Jackson walked across the hallway.

