Mark Burnett on 'Shark Tank's' Secret: How the ABC Reality Show Became an Unlikely Smash
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Hitting series highs in season five and riding a wave of off-net success on CNBC, Mark Burnett explains to THR how it was always the plan for Friday TV's crown jewel to be a slow-burn hit.
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Shark Tank' Stars Reveal Behind the Scenes Secrets
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ABC Orders 'Shark Tank' Spinoff
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ABC Orders 'Shark Tank' Spinoff
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Mark Burnett on 'Shark Tank's' Secret: How the ABC Reality Show Became an Unlikely Smash
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Mark Burnett Settles $70 Million Legal Battle With Former Partner (Exclusive)
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Mark Burnett, ABC team for business-themed reality show
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