Memphis, May 11, 2016ย โย WGN Americaโs Underground Railroad escape thrillerย โUnderground,โย among the most critically acclaimed series of the year and the network’s highest-performing original series ever, was honored yesterday by the City of Memphis at City Hall as Mayor Jim Strickland officially declared Tuesday, May 10 โUnderground Day,โ kicking off day-long celebrations throughout the city, including aย โMemphis Fan Appreciationโย event with the stars of โUndergroundโ โย Aldis Hodge, Alano Millerย andย Amirah Vannย โย at the National Civil Rights Museum.ย ย ย Memphis is the highest-rated local market for the hit series throughout its run, delivering +302% above the average metered market in Live+3 ratings.ย ย Nationally,ย โUndergroundโ draws 3 millionย Total Viewers on Wednesdayย nightโs season-to-date in Live + 7 delivery.
Hundreds of fans at the National Civil Rights Museum were treated to a sneak-peek of the highly anticipated โUndergroundโ finale, airing tonight, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, followed by a Q&A with the stars moderated by Dr.
Noelle Trent, the Museumโs Director of Interpretation, Collections and Education.ย ย The star-studded event was capped off by a meet-and-greet with enthusiastic fans.ย ย Earlier in the day, the cast visited a local Memphis school, surprising students with โUndergroundโ gear.
The festivities are a homecoming for โUnderground,โ which kicked off its season one awareness campaign in Memphis lastย October with an exclusive screening and panel event at the National Civil Rights Museum.ย ย The original series has since been lauded across the country at screenings, panels and appearances including a special presentation at The White House during Black History Month.
WGN Americaโs standout series โUnderground,โ produced by Sony Pictures Television and Tribune Studios, was recently renewed for a second season.ย ย Production on season two will begin this summer for a 2017 premiere.
We can’t wait for season two! ย Tell us yourย thoughts on Season one?
