Wake Up Call (2014 TV series)

Wake Up Call
Also known asRock Wake Up Call!
GenreReality television
Created by
Directed byTimothy Baker
StarringDwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Theme music composerRussell Spurlock
Opening theme"Wake Up" by Zac Clark
Composers
  • Jungle Punks Music
  • Whatnot Industries
  • Vanacore Music Inc.
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
  • Craig Armstrong
  • Rick Ringbakk
  • Charles Wachter
  • Ben Silverman
  • Christopher R. Grant
  • Corie Henson
  • Dany Garcia
EditorsJason Steinberg, Paul Wiesepape, Anthony Carbone, Tom Munden, Jason Dolder
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
  • Five X Five Media
  • Electus
  • $7 Bucks Productions
Original release
NetworkTNT
ReleaseDecember 12, 2014 (2014-12-12) –
January 30, 2015 (2015-01-30)[1]

Wake Up Call is an American reality television series hosted by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson that premiered on December 12, 2014, and aired through January 30, 2015, on TNT.[2]

Premise

Opening introduction (narrated by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson):

Life is anything but predictable. By the time I was 23 years old, I had multiple arrests. My family was evicted. My dream of being a pro football player was shattered. I had 7 bucks in my pocket. That's when I made a choice. I rebuilt myself, and I started over. This show is about real people picking themselves up and saying, "I can do better." The people I'll be helping—everyday Americans down on their luck. If you're willing to meet me halfway and challenge yourself…you've got the power to change your life. It's time to make a choice. It's time to take a stand. It's time for your wake up call.

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Terrell: Hits Keep Coming"December 12, 2014 (2014-12-12)508,000[3]
In the series premiere, Terrell, an 18-year-old high school drop out who has aspirations of becoming a mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC gets his wake up call from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The Rock surprises him with a family intervention, meeting UFC president Dana White, training with former fighter-turned-nutritionist Mike Dolce, and a chance to get sponsored by American Top Team's young fighters program.
2"Javier: Football Coach Needs Coaching"December 19, 2014 (2014-12-19)496,000[4]
Javier, an overweight high school football coach who needs to improve his health for himself and his family gets his wake up call from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson who calls on Biggest Loser personal trainer Jillian Michaels to help him lose the weight.
3"Tedesco Family: Pizzeria Problems"December 26, 2014 (2014-12-26)540,000[5]
4"Alyssa: High School Dropout"January 2, 2015 (2015-01-02)759,000[6]
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and teen expert Josh Shipp must cut through the tension in this caustic mother-daughter relationship. But first they challenge young Alyssa with eye-opening realities that land the high-schooler in prison.
5"Kevin: 40-Year-Old Momma's B"January 9, 2015 (2015-01-09)563,000[7]
6"Mason Family: Dad Dreams of Rapping"January 16, 2015 (2015-01-16)480,000[8]
7"Wooten's Airboat Tours: Sinking Business"January 23, 2015 (2015-01-23)571,000[9]
8"Kenny Anderson: Former NBA Star at Crossroads"January 30, 2015 (2015-01-30)N/A

References

  1. ^ "WAKE UP CALL (TNT)". Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. ^ "TNT Offers On-Demand Sneak Peek of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's New Series 'Wake Up Call' - Ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on 2014-11-28.
  3. ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Friday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 12.12.2014". Showbuzzdaily.com. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  4. ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Friday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 12.19.2014". Showbuzzdaily.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  5. ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Friday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 12.26.2014". Showbuzzdaily.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  6. ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Friday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 1.2.2015". Showbuzzdaily.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  7. ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Friday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 1.9.2015". Showbuzzdaily.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  8. ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Friday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 1.16.2015". Showbuzzdaily.com. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.
  9. ^ "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 25 Friday Cable Originals (& Network Update): 1.23.2015". Showbuzzdaily.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2015.