Family Plots is an American reality series that followed the events and employees at the family-run Poway Bernardo Mortuary in Poway, California.[2] It ran for four seasons, beginning in 2004, on the A&E Network.

Family Plots
GenreReality
StarringShonna Wissmiller-Smith
Chuck Wissmiller
Melissa Wissmiller
Rick Sadler
John Greeney
David Moravee
Emily Vigney
Opening theme"Hell" by Squirrel Nut Zippers[1]
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes52
Production
Executive producersDaniel Elias
David Houts
Production locationsPoway, California, United States
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkA&E Network
ReleaseApril 19, 2004 (2004-04-19) –
May 8, 2006 (2006-05-08)

Overview

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The show centered on the relationships between the employees, in particular Chuck Wissmiller and his three daughters, all of whom worked together at the mortuary during the show's run. Each episode featured one or two funerals with families who shared their grief while celebrating the life and contributions of their loved ones. The departed themselves were seen from time to time on the show. While the work done in the preparation room was also shown, the more graphic portions of mortuary work were limited.

The show was also aired on the Seven Network in Australia, in Canada, and Europe.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Death's a reality in new A&E series".
  2. ^ "Reality show 'Family Plots' is a grave misstep by A&E – the Boston Globe".
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