By April MacIntyre Aug 16, 2009, 23:58 GMT
Mark Burnett's new reality baby "Shark Tank" does not feature actual sharks.
Shark Tank creator Mark Burnett - Mark Burnett Honored With A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame - 6664 Hollywood Blvd - Hollywood, CA. USA © Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos
However, the ABC series does feature hopeful entrepreneurs in the "Shark Tank" along with ruthless investors who ask the hard questions, airing tonight, Sunday August 16.
On tonight's new "Shark Tank," the Sharks hear from a inner-city schoolteacher, a gourmet food business owner and an entrepreneur with a life-saving idea that causes an astonishing one million dollar offer.
Tune in every week at 9/8c on ABC.
For more information about "Shark Tank," visit www.ABC.com
Tension is high on “Shark Tank” All the Sharks like one contestant’s idea, how far will one go to make sure they go home with the prize?
Burnett, executive producer of Survivor and The Apprentice, and Sony Pictures Television, brings ABC TV "Shark Tank," described as a platform for budding entrepreneurs to get the chance to make their dreams come true and become successful -- and possibly wealthy -- business people.
But the entrepreneurs must first try to convince five tough, multi-millionaire tycoons to part with their own hard-earned cash and give them the funding they need to jumpstart their ideas.
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