About

About The Folklorist

The Folklorist is NewTV’s Emmy® Award-winning television series that offers a captivating look at some of the lesser-known occurrences in history. Whether it’s a tale of a legendary lost city, a forgotten hero, or a hoax beyond belief, The Folklorist brings audiences back to each story’s origins and uncovers what’s been left out of text books, and what lives on as folklore.

A NewTV Original Program
Hosted by John Horrigan
Produced by Andrew Eldridge & Angela Harrer
Executive Producer Robert Kelly

Available on Cable TV

The Folklorist is now available On Demand in the New England Area, click here for more details. The series is also airing on over 500 local cable channels across the country. Click on the state below to see if the show is available in your community.

Where The Folklorist Airs - Local Cable Channels

Meet The Team

John HorriganHost, Co-Creator

John Horrigan is the host and co-creator of “The Folklorist” and has won five Boston/New England Emmy® Awards for his role on the show. John is also a prolific professional sports announcer, narrator, historical researcher and lecturer who has performed in over 2,500 venues across North America.

Andrew EldridgeProducer, Director

Andrew Eldridge is the Co-Director of Original Programming at NewTV and is the Producer and Director of NewTV’s Emmy® Award-winning production of The Folklorist.

Angela HarrerProducer, Director

Angela Harrer is the Co-Director of Original Programming at NewTV and is the Producer and Director of NewTV’s Emmy® Award-winning production of The Folklorist.