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Hearst to Debut ‘Donkey King’ Docuseries on ABC’s Weekend Adventure Jan. 3

The series follows former Time Inc. executive Ron King at Oscar’s Place as he works to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome at-risk donkeys.

Overview

  • The 30-minute weekly program will air weekend mornings on ABC stations as part of the educational/informational Weekend Adventure block, with local times varying.
  • Filmed at Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary in Mendocino County, California, the show spotlights a 75-acre nonprofit that has saved more than 440 donkeys.
  • Ron King hosts the series after leaving a senior role at Time Inc. to found the sanctuary, a pivot he says was inspired by a viral TikTok video.
  • Hearst Media Production Group produces the series in partnership with Monument, whose founder Marty Patch and HMPG executive Bryan Curb praised the project’s mission.
  • People reports a 17-episode run, a detail not specified in Hearst’s announcement.