ARTHUR SMITH & CO. PRODUCTIONS
In November of 2000 Arthur joined forces with longtime friend Kent Weed to form A. Smith & Co. Productions. From its inception, the company hit the ground running, securing numerous commitments from broadcast networks, cable networks and syndicators. A Smith & Co. specializes in variety, reality, talk, game, sports music, documentary and live event programming.
In its brief history A. Smith & Co has worked with over 20 different networks and produced hundreds of hours of programming. Some of thecompany’s many highlights include Fox Prime Time hits, Hells Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, The Swan, Skating With Celebrities, Paradise Hotel and Celebrity Duets; CBS’ A Hero's Welcome, History Channel's Come Home Alive, Fox Sports Net's You Gotta See This, I'm Still Alive for UPN, and Mad Mad House for the Sci-Fi Network.
A. Smith & Co. is currently one of the most prolific production companies on television, with a reputation for reliability, creativity and entrepreneurial nature. The companies’ strength is first and foremost storytelling, allowing them to create groundbreaking, compelling and entertaining programming. The result is a diverse slate of product that crosses many platforms, including network, cable, sports and first-run syndication.
A. Smith & Co. has been fortunate to experience tremendous success in the growing reality arena. So much so that in 2007, A. Smith & Co. expanded their profile by forming A. Smith & Co. Properties, a division of the company geared to the rapidly expanding cable market. A. Smith & Co. Properties quickly ramped up an aggressive slate of programming with series commitments from The Discovery Channel, BET, VERSUS, Oxygen and My Network TV.
Already an established production power-house in the states, A Smith & Co is looking to expand upon its already solid history of international relationships. Previous partnerships include successful relationships with Granada, Mentorn, RDF and Fremantle on a variety of programming. The company is actively seeking new game shows, reality competition formats and strategic partnerships to take advantage of their strong presence in the United States.
