Bud Brutsman
Encyclopedia
Bud W. Brutsman is a television show creator, executive producer, and the President of Brentwood Communications International.
His best known productions include Overhaulin'
and Rides for the Learning Channel (TLC), and Living with Ed for Planet Green. Brutsman was also one of the creators of King of the Cage
, garnering attention on Pay-Per-View
and worldwide video sales. , Brutsman is involved in the mixed martial arts
organization, Shark Fights
.
Brutsman's first project was producing a country line dancing
video in conjunction with Denim and Diamonds, a country dance club in Los Angeles and Dallas. He successfully sold the distribution rights of the video to a company in California and began creating television shows. In 1997, Brutsman established an independent television production company
, which he named Brentwood Communications International, Inc. (BCII).
Military genre
Brutsman has produced several shows focusing on the U.S. military. Some of these shows include the History of Navy SEALs
, Special Operations
, U.S. Customs
; The Complete History of Green Berets
; and Inside the Britannic. He was additionally approached by a group of Navy SEALs with a consultant company outside of the military, which resulted in producing several military training
videos. His documentaries have been shown on The History Channel
and Discovery Channel
, and sold worldwide.
In 2006, Brutsman and BCII created a U.S. Military
corporate sponsorship program for a Marine platoon stationed in Iraq and their families back home. He oversaw efforts to collect exercise equipment, DVDs, magazines, and other supplies to be sent to the troops overseas, as well as organizing events and functions for the troops' families.
.
His best known productions include Overhaulin'
Overhaulin'
Overhaulin' is an American automotive reality TV show that ran for five seasons on TLC between 2004–2009. The show remains available via re-runs and syndication.-Hosts:...
and Rides for the Learning Channel (TLC), and Living with Ed for Planet Green. Brutsman was also one of the creators of King of the Cage
King of the Cage
King of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
, garnering attention on Pay-Per-View
Pay-per-view
Pay-per-view provides a service by which a television audience can purchase events to view via private telecast. The broadcaster shows the event at the same time to everyone ordering it...
and worldwide video sales. , Brutsman is involved in the mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
organization, Shark Fights
Shark Fights
Shark Fights is a Mixed Martial Arts promotion based out of Amarillo, Texas. It made its debut on October 24, 2008. On September 11, 2010 Shark Fights had its biggest card in Shark Fights history by having former UFC veterans Keith Jardine, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Paul Daley, and Houston...
.
Professional background
In the summer of 1991, Brutsman decided follow the lead of his cousin, Joe Brutsman, who was a working actor, writer, and director living in Los Angeles. After starting a production company,Brutsman's first project was producing a country line dancing
Line dance
A line dance is a choreographed dance with a repeated sequence of steps in which a group of people dance in one or more lines or rows without regard for the gender of the individuals, all facing the same direction, and executing the steps at the same time. Line dancers are not in physical contact...
video in conjunction with Denim and Diamonds, a country dance club in Los Angeles and Dallas. He successfully sold the distribution rights of the video to a company in California and began creating television shows. In 1997, Brutsman established an independent television production company
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
, which he named Brentwood Communications International, Inc. (BCII).
Military genre
Brutsman has produced several shows focusing on the U.S. military. Some of these shows include the History of Navy SEALs
United States Navy SEALs
The United States Navy's Sea, Air and Land Teams, commonly known as Navy SEALs, are the U.S. Navy's principal special operations force and a part of the Naval Special Warfare Command as well as the maritime component of the United States Special Operations Command.The acronym is derived from their...
, Special Operations
Special forces
Special forces, or special operations forces are terms used to describe elite military tactical teams trained to perform high-risk dangerous missions that conventional units cannot perform...
, U.S. Customs
United States Customs Service
Until March 2003, the United States Customs Service was an agency of the U.S. federal government that collected import tariffs and performed other selected border security duties.Before it was rolled into form part of the U.S...
; The Complete History of Green Berets
Green Berets
A green beret was the headgear of the British Commandos of World War II. Certain military organisations still wear green berets because they have regimental or unit histories that form a connection with the British Commandos of World War II....
; and Inside the Britannic. He was additionally approached by a group of Navy SEALs with a consultant company outside of the military, which resulted in producing several military training
Military education and training
Military education and training is a process which intends to establish and improve the capabilities of military personnel in their respective roles....
videos. His documentaries have been shown on The History Channel
The History Channel
History, formerly known as The History Channel, is an American-based international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts a variety of reality shows and documentary programs including those of fictional and non-fictional historical content, together with speculation about the future.-...
and Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel
Discovery Channel is an American satellite and cable specialty channel , founded by John Hendricks and distributed by Discovery Communications. It is a publicly traded company run by CEO David Zaslav...
, and sold worldwide.
In 2006, Brutsman and BCII created a U.S. Military
Military of the United States
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
corporate sponsorship program for a Marine platoon stationed in Iraq and their families back home. He oversaw efforts to collect exercise equipment, DVDs, magazines, and other supplies to be sent to the troops overseas, as well as organizing events and functions for the troops' families.
Filmography
Executive producer- 1990: Rock-N-Roll Legends Series
- 1998: Natural Disasters
- 1999: The Complete History of the Navy Seals
- 1999: Femme Fatales
- 1999: Hollywood Hall of Fame
- 2000: Action Heroes
- 2000: Cheating Las Vegas
- 2000: The History of the Green Berets
- 2000: Young Hollywood Superstars
- 2001: U.S. Customs: Special Agents
- 2001: Special Operations (Four-part military series)
- 2001: Hollywood RawHollywood RawHollywood Raw: The Original Sessions is an L.A. Guns album of previously unreleased recordings from 1987. Re-recorded versions of some of these songs later appeared on the band's eponymous first album.Collector's Edition No...
- 2002: Elvis and June: A Love Story
- 2002: Inside the Britannic
- 2000–2003: King of the CageKing of the CageKing of the Cage, also known as KOTC, is a mixed martial arts promotion based in Southern California, USA.-History:KOTC was founded in 1998 by Terry Trebilcock. KOTC features up and coming MMA stars as well as experienced combat fighters....
(V. 1–24) Live PPV - 2004: Rides
- 2006: CES: Consumer Electronics ShowConsumer Electronics ShowThe International Consumer Electronics Show is a major technology-related trade show held each January in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Not open to the public, the Consumer Electronics Association-sponsored show typically hosts previews of products and new...
- 2006: Extreme Yachts Special
- 2006: Hot Rod TV
- 2006: Payback
- 2007: Forza Motorsports Showdown (mini series)
- 2007: Get Out Way Out
- 2007: Stress Test
- 2007–2008: Celebrity Rides (Burt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsBurton Leon "Burt" Reynolds, Jr. is an American actor. Some of his memorable roles include Bo 'Bandit' Darville in Smokey and the Bandit, Lewis Medlock in Deliverance, Bobby "Gator" McCluskey in White Lightning and sequel Gator, Paul Crewe and Coach Nate Scarborough in The Longest Yard and its...
) - 2004–2008: Overhaulin
- 2008: Chasing Baja (documentary)
- 2008: Celebrity Rides (Kevin DillonKevin DillonKevin Dillon is an American actor.Kevin Dillon is also the name of:*Kevin Dillon , character from Rodman Philbrick's young adult novel Freak the Mighty and the film based on it, The Mighty...
) - 2008–2009: Celebrity Rides (Jay LenoJay LenoJames Douglas Muir "Jay" Leno is an American stand-up comedian and television host.From 1992 to 2009, Leno was the host of NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Beginning in September 2009, Leno started a primetime talk show, titled The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ,...
) - 2008–2009: Hot Import Nights
- 2008–2009: Livin' the Low Life
- 2009: Raptor Documentary
- 2009: Celebrity Rides (Steve McQueenSteve McQueenTerrence Steven "Steve" McQueen was an American movie actor. He was nicknamed "The King of Cool." His "anti-hero" persona, which he developed at the height of the Vietnam counterculture, made him one of the top box-office draws of the 1960s and 1970s. McQueen received an Academy Award nomination...
) - 2009: Jet Set: with Jay LenoJay LenoJames Douglas Muir "Jay" Leno is an American stand-up comedian and television host.From 1992 to 2009, Leno was the host of NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Beginning in September 2009, Leno started a primetime talk show, titled The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ,...
- 2007–2010: Living with Ed
- 2009–2011: Garage Mahal
- 2009–2011: Car CrazyCar CrazyCar Crazy is a Speed Channel television series about automotive enthusiasts, hosted by Barry Meguiar, President and CEO of the Meguiar's car care product empire. Each episode features various interviews with automotive enthusiasts, which Barry refers as 'car guys'...
- 2011: American TruckerAmerican TruckerAmerican Trucker is a 2011 television show on the Speed cable channel. Hosted by , the pilot episode featured Robb helping another mechanic restore one of the classic 1980 Kenworth K-100 Aerodyne trucks used in the TV show B. J. and the Bear, along with a short piece about the world's largest truck...
Personal background
Brutsman spent his early 20s managing a gym. He is married to model and actress, Adrienne JanicAdrienne Janic
Adrienne Janic , , sometimes credited simply as AJ, is an American actress and television host of Serbian and Mexican descent.-Career:...
.