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Mere weeks after announcing it would be venturing into animation, Glenn Beck's Internet-only network will now enter the reality space as well.our editor recommendsGlenn Beck Talks Digital Media Revolution, CapitalismGlenn Beck's GBTV Plans Animated Series (Exclusive)'The Five' Officially Replaces Glenn Becks Fox News Slot GBTV, which the conservative firebrand launched as he was exiting Fox News this past spring, is prepping its first reality show, Independence U.S.A. PHOTOS: The Most Talked-About TV News Faces The series, which will airs on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 18, centers on Frank Belcastro and his family as they try to become completely independent and prepare for life "off the grid." He will do such things asbuild a car that runs on wood in the event that gasoline supplies are interrupted; become an expert hunter in case grocery stores are no longer in existence; and make his own alcohol for barter on the off chance the dollar collapses. "Independence U.S.A. is the perfect way for GBTV to enter the reality genre and promises to be an entertaining and informative look at how one family tries to grapple with their concerns for America," says GBTV programming president Joel Cheatwood of theseries, which will be jointly produced GBTV and The WorkShop. PHOTOS: Keith Olbermann's Famous Feuds Adds Belcastro:"This show, for me, is a fun and sometimes funny way to get people to open their eyes and see what's going on. Americans are so reliant on the infrastructure around them butwhen you can create something with your own hands and everybodyworks as a team, everybody does a part, you can focus on the positive ofthis." The reality entry will join a slate of original programming that includesLiberty Tree House, Mercury Theaterand the comedy news showThe B.S. of A,along with Beck's two-hour show, which is broadcast live weekdays from 5 to 7 PM. A source close to the company said that GBTV is in conversations with several companies about licensing content to air on the network as well. Email: Lacey.Rose@THR.com; Twitter: @LaceyVRose PHOTO GALLERY: View Gallery The Most Talked-About TV News Faces Related Topics Glenn Beck