Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Premieres Today

New Nat Geo:
American Gypsies



Premieres Monday, July 17, 9:00PM ET/PT

Meet Bobby Johns: your average middle-aged businessman.  He’s got respect on the street, connections in the community and is always looking for money-making opportunities.  He’s also a Gypsy.  Add a psychic mother.  An ailing father.  A hot-headed younger brother vying for power.  A missing wife.  A daughter dreaming of acting.  A nephew dating a rival Gypsy family’s daughter.  A son ready to take on the psychic shop business.  These days, it’s getting tougher and tougher to make a fortune in the fortune-telling business. See the Show Open here. and the Trailer here.

American Gypsies, premiering July 17, 2012 at 9 pm EST/PST on National Geographic Channel gives an intimate portrayal of an extended family steeped in honor, living by their own rules and traditions, and trying to realize their version of the American dream.  Compelling and colorful, passionate in their beliefs, strong-minded in their decisions, respectful of family and tradition, the Johns family demystifies Rom culture as we are given the opportunity to share in the drama of their everyday lives.

For more information visit: www.natgeotv.com/americangypsies