Fugitives You Better Run -- The Dog is BACK!

Posted Feb 19th 2008 12:37PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has learned that Duane "Dog" Chapman will be back in business and back on the air on A&E. Woof!

A network official confirms to TMZ that the show is going back into production, but they've not yet set a premiere date. As of now, they're gearing up -- big time -- in Hawaii and production will begin ASAP. Makeup artists and camera crews have been hired, and houses and cars have been rented, all for the return of the show.

A&E had suspended production on "Dog the Bounty Hunter" indefinitely after a recording surfaced featuring Chapman making racial slurs. Chapman immediately began a tour of forgiveness, working with CORE and other groups to promote racial equality. We're told network execs were "very pleased" with Dog's attempt to make amends and his reaching out to members of the African American community.

A&E isn't just making this decision out of the goodness of their hearts either. The show was insanely popular for the network, here and internationally -- airing in over 20 countries.

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181. I can only say I am very glad Dog is back. I think is son should be ashamed of himself for recording his father in the heat of anger (oh and by the way for all of you out there in the media that bought it. It was also illegal and you should be sued) And as for all of you "HIGH AND MIGHTY" that believe in the Bible and condem Dog for what he said. Jesus said, "Judge not lest ye be judged" and He also said "He who is without sin cast the first stone" guess what A&E, the media, and the tabloids (yes TMZ you fall into this catigory) none of you are with out sin. Oh and one last little thing not from the Bible this time just something my great grandmother use to say, "Dont point a finger cause there are always three pointing back at you." I cant wait to see you again Dog.

Posted at 5:33PM on Mar 1st 2008 by Julie

182. Welcome Back Chapmans!! I am so glad to see that A&E has finally come to their senses. The man and his family caught a man who drugged and raped so many women when no one else would or could! Regardless of their tatics (which I think are GREAT) this family does catch what they go after.
Again welcome back you've been gone to long!

Posted at 6:57AM on Mar 2nd 2008 by Fan in Ohio

183. thanks for the interesting news

Posted at 1:04PM on Mar 2nd 2008 by Foxy

184. WE LOVE YA DOGG WELCOME BACK ABOUT TIME A@E

Posted at 1:57AM on Apr 13th 2008 by Bev Dupuis

185. I SO miss Duane & Beth & all the kids & all on the show every week ...plus reruns! They bring much to this world with their positive attitudes towards felons (catch & rehab), and their work ethic, and family ties, including raising their little kids. I'll be SO happy when I see a date for re-starting the show! Heather, Portland OR (age 67)

Posted at 12:46PM on Apr 14th 2008 by Heather

186. thank goodness that you people have now relized that Duane "dog" Chapman is a kind hearted man and would do anything in his power to keep not only his family and friends but yet the community safe by capturing criminals that you people so many times i have heard you say that you wish some one would capture these criminals and put them away and that is simply what Duane "dog" Chapman is trying to do.

Posted at 6:15PM on Apr 20th 2008 by sarah cowell

187. Its a good show but I always thought Dog looked more like a wrestler, gee mybe Vince McMahon could give him a job.

Posted at 4:41AM on Apr 29th 2008 by HONOLULU2NDHOME

188. Thank You .we have not watched A & E sence dog went off the air. Welcome Back Brother..love ya cant wait to see you all again..

Posted at 10:54AM on May 1st 2008 by Theresa & Sarah

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