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For other uses of the name, see Ghosthunters (disambiguation) . ''Ghost Hunters'' is a Reality Television series featuring two Roto-Rooter plumbers, Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson , who investigate homes and other structures that residents believe are Haunted . The show debuted in October 2004 on the American Sci-fi Channel . It should not be confused with the original 1996 Inca Productions show '' Ghosthunters '' produced for the Discovery Channel . The format was sold to the US to become ''Ghost Hunters''. The only remaining link between the two shows is presenter Ian Cashmore who anchored the UK/Europe show. Cashmore piloted the U.S. show, but chose not to remain part of the US venture after he filmed the promos. EPISODE FORMAT Hawes and Wilson, along with other team members who belong to the group they founded, during their investigation to see if it would register any anomalous readings. When investigating a location, TAPS team members first survey the property with its owners, who describe their experiences at the site. Next, the team sets up electronic equipment in the apparent paranormal "hot spots." The TAPS team then spends several hours taking EMF and temperature readings, recording audio for EVP, and filming with digital video cameras. Many times, they will even try to verbally coax the "ghosts" into responding, while recording. Afterwards, the team spends several hours analyzing all of the data for signs of possible paranormal activity. A few days after reviewing the information, Hawes and Wilson discuss their findings with the location site owners, offer suggestions for dealing with any apparent activity, and answer any questions the owners may have. Since the show began airing, TAPS has recorded thousands of hours of audio and video data. Most investigations, according to TAPS, turn up cold with very little, if any, paranormal activity occurring. The ghost hunters claim to have several good recordings of strange mists, odd lights, moving objects, and shadowy figures that manifest before the camera and disappear quickly - all highlighted at the end of the show. TAPS does not believe every piece of evidence gathered is proof of the Paranormal . To lend credibility to their investigations, the team tries to Debunk what they find and look for reasonable explanations for things such as "cold spots" (that may be drafty windows), "moving objects" (that may have been accidentally bumped or tugged), "phantom lights" (that may be reflections of light from a passing vehicle), and "strange noises" (that may be a thumping branch or vermin in the walls). In addition to the investigative aspect, the show highlights personal conflicts and relationships among members of the TAPS team, which may be why the SciFi network categorizes the show as a Docu-soap . In earlier episodes, part of the hour showed Jason and Grant during their plumbing job or personal lives but that has diminished since then. SUCCESS AND GROWTH ''Ghost Hunters'' has garnered some of the highest ratings of any Sci-Fi Channel network programming. SciFi Network Ratings Release From the start, the show has found an audience for its mix of paranormal investigation and interpersonal drama. In the early shows, TAPS was headquartered in a trailer located behind Jason Hawes's house. Within one season, they had moved the entire operation to a storefront in downtown Warwick, RI , and acquired several new TAPS vehicles equipped with surveillance instrumentation. In addition to their successful television venture, TAPS operates a website where they share their stories, photographs, and Ghost Hunting videos with an ever-growing membership list. Because of the popularity of the show, TAPS cast members have signed contracts with at least two talent agencies, Escape Artistry and GP Entertainment, to manage their appearances at lectures, conferences and public events. CRITICISM |
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