Paul Stojanovich
Television producer, World's Wildest Police Videos
Born
1955
70 years ago
Died
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A television producer specialized in unscripted programming. Created and produced the series World's Wildest Police Videos, which showcased real police chases and arrests. The program contributed to the popularity of reality television in the 1990s. Stojanovich's work emphasized the often dramatic situations faced by law enforcement and included various segments such as high-speed pursuits and standoff scenarios. The show became a significant part of American pop culture during its run and influenced subsequent reality-based series.
Created World's Wildest Police Videos
Produced other reality television shows
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