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Kentucky 'Turtleman' Joins Animal Planet

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Published November 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM EST
Ernie Brown Jr.'s new television show, "Call of the Wildman," premiered on the Animal Planet Sunday, Nov. 6, and he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week.
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Ernie Brown Jr.'s new television show, "Call of the Wildman," premiered on the Animal Planet Sunday, Nov. 6, and he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week.

Marion County resident Ernie Brown Jr., better known as the Turtleman, is taking on Hollywood with his turtle catching talents. His new television show, "Call of the Wildman," premiered on the Animal Planet Sunday, Nov. 6, and he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last week
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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