Exclusive: 'Funeral Boss' premiere sees dead people
Warning: This may be disturbing to some viewers
It turns out that every tiny niche of daily existence from the cradle to the grave has been plumbed for the purposes of creating reality TV. To make that case, Discovery Fit & Health has created "Funeral Boss," a series about life (and death) at a mortuary premiering tonight at 10 p.m. As this show isn't for everyone, this exclusive clip may not be, either, so consider yourself warned.
Though this footage isn't graphic, it does feature an honest-to-God dead person, which might distress some viewers. Good thing the series' star, Bill Harris, and his kids have no such qualms about seeing dead people. In fact, the show focuses on the siblings jockeying for position to take over their dad's place someday to become the next funeral "boss."
Harris is an expert in the funeral industry, and he's a perfectionist who insists on running the business a certain way — his way. But with three sons and a daughter working for him, he’s hoping to pass that dedication on to the next generation.
Bill’s oldest son, William III, thinks he is second in command and aspires to one day take over the family business. But Tiara, CFO and Daddy’s “baby girl,” is not afraid to play that baby girl card to get ahead of her brothers. Windall is the laid-back son, but he knows how to keep his slacking siblings in line. Last, there’s Westley – the light-hearted member of the bunch who is all about family and a good time, as long as he isn’t asked for any favors.
Can Bill keep his children in line or will their struggle for power cause him and the business to come crashing down? More importantly, can that question be answered in a 6-part series?
Watch the exclusive clip.
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April 11, 2013 at 11:59PM EST Reply to CommentI LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! It is a great show; I hate that it just lasted for a few weeks. I definately hope there is another season. If I lived in St. Louis I would entrust my loved ones in Mr. Harris's care to prepare them for burial. Please keep this show on the air Discovery Channel.
Billie Underwood I have really enjoyed this show and also watching Mr. Harris at work I would love to have the opportunity to meet him in person my favorite is Ms. Tiara she is dynamic in every since and an attractive woman and guess what I am single and looking be blessed always
April 12, 2013 at 10:30AM EST.
kathy
April 12, 2013 at 6:33PM EST Reply to CommentI love this show!!Please come back for a new season..Beautiful Family makes me look at death differently.. This show is no where near creepy..Its funny especially the youngest son,also it comforting. I watch the repeats over and over again that's how good it is!Great job guys;)
Kathy
April 12, 2013 at 6:35PM EST Reply to CommentPlease bring the show back!!I love it..Its funny ,loving ,and comforting. We want Funeral Boss Back!!!!!:)
Lishia This show is the best reality show on tv. Love it! I hope it come back on Tv. All those other drama fake acting tv shows need get the hell off tv. This show really make you look at life so different.
April 17, 2013 at 8:48PM ESTtracy
April 17, 2013 at 8:34PM EST Reply to CommentI love this show and i hope it comes back for season 2