Dan Protess

Executive Producer, Writer, Storyteller

[Dan Protess @danprotess]

It was an honor to produce this video for @ChicagoMuseum

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For Back Home: Polish Chicago, which opens 5/20, 5 Chicago-based Polish artists have contributed installations that capture the hopes & fears of uprooting a life in a home country & facing the unknown in a new one. Learn more about their work: https://t.co/VdwNee2SvH #BackHomeCHM

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@CoreyNYC wow that's a deep cut

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@robertloerzel Great show, good seeing you there. Chicago‘s Sharon Jones?

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Thank you @chi_natas for honoring The Birth of Gospel, The Union Stockyards, Beyond Chicago from the Air, and Jay Shefsky's work. #wttw #Chicago/MidwestEmmy
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@robertloerzel Thanks @robertloerzel Wish I could have been there. Thanks for your hard work on Stockyards. And congrats to all!

[Dan Protess @danprotess]

Had a great time filming the Chicago Marathon. As a runner myself with a torn hamstring, it was a bit frustrating at times as I hobbled to keep up with the athletes I interviewed!

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It was an excellent night at the Emmy nominations:
Outstanding Achievement for Documentary - Cultural
-Inventing Improv
-The Birth of Gospel
Outstanding Achievement for Documentary - Historical
-The Real Mad Men of Chicago
-The Union Stockyards

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Today I’m excited to announce the launch of Protess Communications. There are so many stories that I feel compelled to tell—and I can't tell them alone—so let’s work together! https://t.co/zS1PIjkxFt

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@headlineclub Congratulations @danprotess , @srobi719, Yasmin Rammohan, Katerina Simic, Tim Boyd, Sam Rong, Anthony Fleming, @judeleak, Ian Bertorelli, Allie n Steve Mullen, @BrandisFriedman, @ndblumberg, @HedyWeissCritic, @Pat_Odom, @ajgleason, Jessica Martinaitis, and Alejandro Marin!

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Coming Friday at 8:00...Kudos and a job well-done @srobi719 @ball_mizani Katerina Simic, Aaron Britton, Brian Wingert with music by Chris Paultre

[Dan Protess @danprotess]

Every once in a while I get the chance to work on a project that reminds me of the power of storytelling. This is one such project. It's the product of the hard work of Edgar Vargas, Katerina Simic @ray_santisteban @ball_mizani and Tim Boyd with music by @SonMonarcas. Watch it!

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Premiering tomorrow at 8 pm, which should give you time to digest before viewing. This somewhat disgusting look at the stockyards will change the way you think about your food. Spectacular storytelling & big thanks to Daniel Andries, @robertloerzel, Ian Bertorelli, Patty Kaniff

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Coming this Friday. Incredibly proud of the team that brought the Real Mad Men to life.

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SNEAK PEAK: In 1949, a Chicago advertising agency called the Leo Burnett Company got its largest client yet: Kellogg. A famous mascot was born. Watch The Real Mad Men of Chicago tomorrow at 8:00 pm on WTTW. #ChicagoStoriesWTTW https://t.co/GWBWC3sS46

[Dan Protess @danprotess]

A nice overview of the season—and some personal insights—from @rickkogan Watch for episode 3 on Friday night.

[Rick Kogan @rickkogan]

‘Chicago Stories’ returns to WTTW with the one and only Jane Byrne, a Loop flood, devastating/deadly fire and other stories from our raucous past https://t.co/B7vERDtHJG

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@robertloerzel Does their spicy chicken sandwich taste better in the Metaverse?

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A really exceptional score

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Downtown Disasters airs tomorrow night on @wttw, featuring a soundtrack by Andrew M Edwards @Driouxbie performed by yours truly: https://t.co/GBase62fGO

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Week 2 of #ChicagoStoriesWTTW Many thanks to @rachelruizbooks @kirafahmy @Driouxbie for their hard work.

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Downtown Disasters premieres this Friday, April 8 at 8:00 pm on WTTW. #ChicagoStoriesWTTW https://t.co/GWBWC3sS46

[Dan Protess @danprotess]

Coming tonight! And watch for 6 new documentaries in the next 6 weeks.

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From mentee of the powerful Mayor Richard J. Daley, to underdog political candidate, to Chicago's first woman mayor, Jane Byrne had a lasting impact on the city. Chicago Stories: Jane Byrne airs tonight at 8:00 pm on WTTW. #ChicagoStoriesWTTW https://t.co/GWBWC3sS46

[Dan Protess @danprotess]

This was such a great conversation with @TheMartyCastro @MRivasRodriguez Edgar Vargas, and Angel Rosario. Watch for the full documentary later this month. https://t.co/l0eo2DEQhA

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Join me tonight

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TOMORROW AT 6 PM: Join WTTW for a preview of the new season of #ChicagoStoriesWTTW. We'll discuss one of the new docs - Our Soldiers, Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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