Credits

Below are Chris Cassel's primary credits as a showrunner, director and writer (1998 – 2011):

Punkin' Chunkin' (Discovery/Science – 2011)
An immensely popular annual two-hour special about the wild world of engineers who build massive machines to sling pumpkins as far as they possibly can.

The Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero (Discovery/Science – 2011)
A six-hour series chronicling the people and engineering behind the most ambitious construction project in American history. Steven Spielberg is Executive Producer.

The Uprising (Animal Planet – 2010)
A dramatized special exploring the frightening trend of animals turning against humans.

Clash of the Gods (History – 2009)
A 10-hour series that dissects popular ancient myths and analyzes their real-world connections. Shot in Morocco and Lithuania.

The White House: Behind Closed Doors (History – 2008)
An exclusive look at the past and present of America's most famous residence. Features Chris' exclusive interviews with President and Mrs. Bush.

Apocalypse How? (The Discovery Channel – 2008)
A tongue-in-cheek look at 11 ways our world could end. Chris' concept & title. Emmy nominated for Outstanding Animation.

Scandals of Ancient Egypt (The Discovery Channel – 2008)
A cinematic expose of five ancient stories that rocked the Egyptian Empire. Shot in Morocco.

Clash of the Cavemen (History – 2008)
A two-hour docudrama exploring the period when two human species, Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals, co-existed in Europe. Shot in Romania. Chris' original concept.

Engineering an Empire: The Series (History – 2006)
Creative oversight and script doctoring on the 12-episode series that explores the structural feats that propelled history's greatest empires to power.

The Dark Ages (History - 2007)
A two-hour cinematic special exploring Europe's forgotten medieval centuries. Shot in Lithuania.

Egypt: Engineering an Empire (History – 2006)
Two-hour premiere episode of the series. Nominated for Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Art Direction.

Rome: Engineering an Empire (History – 2005)
A two-hour look at the trailblazing engineering feats of the ancient Romans. History's highest-rated special of 2005, nominated for four Primetime Emmys. Winner for Outstanding Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Picture Editing.

Biography: Fathers & Sons in Hollywood (A&E – 2004)

Deep Sea Detectives: Japanese Sub at Pearl Harbor (History – 2003)

Armored and Dangerous (Travel Channel – 2003)

Medical Profile: Larry Hagman (Discovery Health – 2003)

Biography's 15 Sexiest People (A&E – 2002)

Profiles: Geena Davis (Bravo – 2002)

Korean War in Color (Home Video/DVD release, 2001)