Operation Undercover is the new series we’re producing over at Joke Productions.
Making it was a wild ride. The show was put together with police vest-cam and undercover footage, as well as our own documentary video. Our pilot episode was filmed in Pickens, South Carolina.
The crew was amazing to work with. Operation Undercover came together when long time Executive Producer Bo Kaprall brought us an initial concept with some incredible talent. It was amazing former undercover agent Lou Valoze. We pitched and re-pitched the project (and re-developed the concept with Bo and input from Lou) for several years.
Jedd Thomas of Vice fame (plus his Emmy and a basket of other awards) came on board as show-runner. He brought along some terrific crew members. Joke and I (Biagio) and Bo joined Jedd in Pickens. Together we were there to guide the production…and witness some amazing police work.
Lou Valoze – Living Legend, Former Undercover Agent
It is NOT an exaggeration to call Lou one of the most prolific undercover agents in American History. Yeah, his career is like that. In fact, you can check out South Magazine for an awesome article about Lou.
He’s one of the most decorated undercover agents in the country. He went undercover for long stretches at a time. Sometimes years. Facing lethal criminals. He squared off with the Chicago Mafia, some intense outlaw biker gangs. Oh, and domestic terrorists and international car theft rings. He’s no danger to life and death situations.
He personally helped take more than a thousand illegal weapons off of America’s streets.
Operation Undercover Sneak Peek
Have a look at this preview clip from the Operation Undercover pilot episode:
And if you’d like a little more, here’s a cool teaser. This clip features Chief of Police Randal Beach from Pickens. Gives you an idea of all the things that go through your mind when you’re waiting to pull off a final sting:
Operation Undercover Airs Soon..
Catch it on Investigation Discovery and MAX November 28th at 11pm | 10c. Hope to see you there!