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Scott Hallock Biography

Birth Name:Scott Hallock

Birth Place:Washington, United States

Profession Producer, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Communication and Media Studies
  • Started out as a writer, producer, and performer on a sketch comedy show called "Live at Eight" at Washington State University
  • Was a producer for "Roggin's Heroes" and was a staff writer for "New Mickey Mouse Club," which featured future stars like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears
  • Quote: "(On why prank shows are popular): "As a viewer you're in on the joke․ It's about to happen and you can't wait to see how this person reacts․ It's like being that person who's hiding in the dark at a surprise party․""
  • Quote: "(On "Scare Tactics"): "Things do go wrong and that's the beauty I guess of this show is that you have to be on your toes because you don't know how․․․the victim is going to react․ So you have to be prepared for anything․""
  • Best known as the creator and executive producer of "Scare Tactics" and as the executive producer of "Betty White's Off Their Rockers․"
  • Is the founder and president of LikeMineDid Media and is the co-founder of Hallock Healey Entertainment

Awards

  • 1995CableACE-Children's Programming Series - 7 and Older: nominated