Bam's Unholy Union
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Bam's Unholy Union is an American reality series
that aired on MTV
and MTV Canada. It follows Bam Margera
and his fiancee Missy Rothstein as they plan their wedding (which occurred on February 3, 2007). In addition to Margera and Rothstein, the show features several members of the CKY Crew
.
, with visits to Delaware
, Detroit
, Las Vegas
, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City
and Palm Springs
. Bam's parents, April
and Phil Margera
, also appear in the show. Margera's uncle Don Vito
does not make regular appearances due to MTV's concerns about his legal problems, stemming from sexual assault charges in Colorado
in August 2006. Although he did attend Bam's wedding, he is only seen in the background on one shot.
The show ran for 9 episodes. Margera has stated that MTV approached him about a second season and that the network wanted to stage a fake pregnancy with Margera and Rothstein acting as if it was actually happening.
The release of the DVD for the show was delayed contrary to the previously planned date of June 12 but was released in Region 2
on October 22, 2007. Margera has also said that it has been released in Australia as well. On September 4, 2009, Amazon.com
made the DVD available exclusively through their Amazon Video on Demand service.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
that aired on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
and MTV Canada. It follows Bam Margera
Bam Margera
Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera is an American professional skateboarder, television and radio personality, actor and daredevil. He released a series of videos under the CKY banner and came to prominence after being drafted into MTV's Jackass crew...
and his fiancee Missy Rothstein as they plan their wedding (which occurred on February 3, 2007). In addition to Margera and Rothstein, the show features several members of the CKY Crew
CKY Crew
The Camp Kill Yourself Crew are a group of friends and relatives centered around Bam Margera, many of whom are from or located in and around West Chester, Pennsylvania...
.
Overview
The show was primarily filmed in and around West Chester, PennsylvaniaWest Chester, Pennsylvania
The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census.Valley Forge, the Brandywine Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, Marsh Creek State Park, and other historical attractions are near West Chester...
, with visits to Delaware
Delaware
Delaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania...
, Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and Palm Springs
Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a desert city in CaliforniaPalm Springs may also refer to:* Palm Springs, Florida* Palm Springs, Hong Kong, a residential development in Yuen Long, Hong Kong* Coachella Valley, also known as the Palm Springs area...
. Bam's parents, April
April Margera
April Margera is an American reality television personality, best known for her appearances on MTV's Viva La Bam, Jackass, the CKY videos, Minghags: The Movie and Bam's Unholy Union....
and Phil Margera
Phil Margera
Phillip "Phil" Margera is an American reality television personality, best known for appearing on Viva La Bam, the CKY Videos and the Jackass television series and movies...
, also appear in the show. Margera's uncle Don Vito
Vincent Margera
Vincent Roy Margera , more commonly known as Don Vito, is an American former reality television personality known for his appearances in Viva La Bam, Jackass, Haggard and the CKY videos alongside his nephew Bam...
does not make regular appearances due to MTV's concerns about his legal problems, stemming from sexual assault charges in Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
in August 2006. Although he did attend Bam's wedding, he is only seen in the background on one shot.
The show ran for 9 episodes. Margera has stated that MTV approached him about a second season and that the network wanted to stage a fake pregnancy with Margera and Rothstein acting as if it was actually happening.
The release of the DVD for the show was delayed contrary to the previously planned date of June 12 but was released in Region 2
DVD region code
DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region...
on October 22, 2007. Margera has also said that it has been released in Australia as well. On September 4, 2009, Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
made the DVD available exclusively through their Amazon Video on Demand service.
Cast
- Bam MargeraBam MargeraBrandon Cole "Bam" Margera is an American professional skateboarder, television and radio personality, actor and daredevil. He released a series of videos under the CKY banner and came to prominence after being drafted into MTV's Jackass crew...
– Professional skateboarder and television personality - Missy MargeraMissy MargeraMelissa "Missy" Margera is an American model and photographer. She is known for her marriage to professional skateboarder and MTV stunt man, Bam Margera.-Biography:...
– Bam's new bride - Brandon NovakBrandon NovakBrandon Novak is a professional skateboarder, actor, stuntman, and friend of Bam Margera and is a prominent member of the CKY Crew...
– Skateboarder and good friend of Bam - Brandon DiCamilloBrandon DiCamilloBrandon Ralph DiCamillo is an American actor, stuntman and screenwriter. He was a founding member of the CKY Crew and rose to fame through appearances in the CKY video series and MTV's Jackass, Viva La Bam and Bam's Unholy Union.-Personal life:He previously worked for Neiman-Marcus, and is the...
– Longtime friend of Bam - April MargeraApril MargeraApril Margera is an American reality television personality, best known for her appearances on MTV's Viva La Bam, Jackass, the CKY videos, Minghags: The Movie and Bam's Unholy Union....
– Bam's mother - Phil MargeraPhil MargeraPhillip "Phil" Margera is an American reality television personality, best known for appearing on Viva La Bam, the CKY Videos and the Jackass television series and movies...
– Bam's father
DVD releases
| Release dates | Discs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Region 1 DVD region code DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region... |
Region 2 DVD region code DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region... |
Region 4 DVD region code DVD region codes are a digital-rights management technique designed to allow film distributors to control aspects of a release, including content, release date, and price, according to the region... |
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| September 4, 2009 | October 22, 2007 | October 4, 2007 | 2 |
External links
- Bam's Unholy Union at MTV.comMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....