The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
Building Courage, New Hampshire
Posted on October 19, 2013 by James RileyThe Performance Art Angle Our fundraising campaign for season II is now in full swing and you can make your tax-deductible donation here. Do it right now before you forget! Several years ago the producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart called and asked if I would appear on the program. This was shortly […]
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The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
For You Newcomers to Courage…
Posted on June 1, 2013 by James RileyCatching up with Courage, New Hampshire Welcome: This last week brought our show to a national audience on INSP, and the newcomers have questions. Is this the end? Will there be more? Is this a true story? What happened to __________ ? One viewer said, and I was flattered by this, “wow, it looks […]
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The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
Our First Week on National Television
Posted on May 30, 2013 by James Riley“Courage New Hampshire is some of the smartest TV I’ve seen in a while!” “..Really enjoyed the series, wish there were more episodes…” “.. loved it all. Can’t wait to see more. I love history and everything about the American Revolution. Can’t wait for tomorrow. I won’t miss one show. The more I see, the […]
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The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
1771 — A Day in the Life of a Country Lawyer
Posted on April 11, 2013 by James RileyMore Glorious Times Anon In June of 1771, the travelling attorney, John Adams, then thirty-five years old, had this to record in his journal about a day on the circuit court: Overtook Judge Cushing in his old curricle and two lean horses, and Dick, his negro, at his right hand, driving the curricle. This is the […]
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The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
INSP’s New Courage, NH Spot
Posted on April 8, 2013 by James RileyINSP Channel’s New 60 Second Promotion for Courage, New Hampshire The promotion team at INSP released a new 60 second spot for the national cable debut of Courage, New Hampshire. Watch it here. This one is a beauty, hitting all the major themes: family, justice, danger, corruption, triumph. It’s absolutely rapid-fire too, a Courage […]
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The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
“Cutting Room Floor” and What’s Next for Courage, New Hampshire?
Posted on March 22, 2013 by Monique LewisWell 2013 has already been an amazing year for Colony Bay and for our groundbreaking period drama Courage, New Hampshire! The show has attracted a huge grassroots audience and now, as many of you may know, Colony Bay has a national broadcast partner, INSP! The Inspiration channel has a potential broadcast reach of 73 million […]
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The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
A National Cable Debut for “Courage, New Hampshire” On the INSP Network
Posted on March 20, 2013 by James RileyOkay, the fun news we’ve all been waiting to announce.. “Courage, New Hampshire” will have a national broadcast audience starting Memorial Day. (Details) INSP (Inspiration Network) has a potential reach of 73 million viewers and their goal is the same as ours — produce more original period drama. According to INSP Senior Programming vice president […]
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The King’s Church
Posted on September 24, 2012 by James RileyIf you’ve been following Courage, you’ve been watching the exploits of one Reverend “Silence Laud,” marvelously portrayed by Rutgers-educated actor Donal Thoms-Cappello. Quite a few fans have demanded this particular villain receive some heavy measure of justice, and one fan has even detailed the precise methods of retribution, many of which I cannot share […]
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The research and history side of Courage, New Hampshire and Colony Bay Productions.
Courage, New Hampshire Production Blog #4: Meet Kathryn Gallagher and the Art Department
Posted on August 26, 2012 by Monique Lewis“Ambition” is currently in post-production. This episode, chapter 4 of a Courage, New Hampshire miniseries, (otherwise known as “season one”), promises to be a real thriller. You can watch the “Ambition” trailer Here! Before the end of filming, and as I promised, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Kathryn Gallagher, who is […]
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