living legendary: The show

season 1 ~ featuring Captain Anthony and his merry pirate crew

{part documentary, part reality, always legendary}

AARGH! Welcome aboard the Pirate Shipwreck Pool Adventure by Legendary Escapes!
This fully themed custom pirate pool is a backyard dream come true—featuring a hybrid swimming pool, relaxing sun shelf, playful turtle fountain, towering pirate ship, immersive grotto with hidden booty, cascading waterfall, thrilling waterslide, and iconic concrete palm trees that complete the tropical escape.

This homeowner discovered Legendary Escapes online, watched our videos, met us at a pool show, and knew instantly they wanted something truly unique, handcrafted, and unforgettable. After the first visit, it was clear they were our kind of people—fun, easygoing, imaginative, and ready to turn their backyard into a destination for family and friends to enjoy for years to come.

During early design meetings, a simple idea—Skulls—sparked an entire storyline. That spark turned into a Shipwreck theme, which evolved into this fully realized Pirate Shipwreck Pool, complete with a waterfall off the bow, a slide swooping into the lagoon, a swim-in grotto in the hull, pirate stowaways, buried treasure, and endless handcrafted details that made this project an adventure for everyone involved.

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Living Legendary

As our work grew more notable, we began hearing from several production companies interested in creating a pool show featuring our builds. But when we really considered what would reflect our unique process—our craftsmanship, creativity, homeowner relationships, and our life/work philosophy—we knew that “traditional” television wasn’t the right fit.

Instead, we envisioned something more meaningful: a “This Old House”-style documentary series that shows our process honestly and authentically. So we hired our own crew, invested time, energy, resources, and heart—and brought that vision to life.

Living Legendary blends interviews, firsthand accounts, and raw job-site action, giving viewers an inside look at how a badass pool crew brings impossible ideas to life in a Michigan backyard.

Special kudos to Katie Curtis, the only person who could tell this story in the way it deserved to be told. She spent nearly every day on the pirate pool job site—filming, interviewing, editing, and even jumping in to help with shoveling, shotcrete days, and everything in between. As Al’s daughter and a long-time member of the construction team, Katie brought unmatched insight, passion, and storytelling skill to capture this project from start to finish.

This Pirate Shipwreck Pool isn’t just a build—it’s a story, an adventure, and a truly Legendary experience. AARGH!

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The Shows in Season One – Episodes

Living Legendary ~ Feature Film

AARGH! Welcome aboard the Pirate Shipwreck Pool Adventure by Legendary Escapes!
This fully themed custom pirate pool is a backyard dream come true—featuring a hybrid swimming pool, relaxing sun shelf, playful turtle fountain, towering pirate ship, immersive grotto with hidden treasure, cascading waterfall, thrilling waterslide, and iconic concrete palm trees that complete the tropical escape.

This homeowner discovered Legendary Escapes online after watching our videos and checking out our unique pool-building style. After meeting us at a pool show, they knew they wanted something truly one-of-a-kind, creative, and handcrafted. When Al visited their backyard for the first time, it was clear they were the perfect fit—fun, friendly, imaginative, and ready to turn their space into a destination for family, friends, and unforgettable memories.

During the design discussions, a simple idea—Skulls—sparked an entire storyline. That concept evolved into a Shipwreck theme, which ultimately became this fully realized Pirate Shipwreck Pool, complete with a waterfall off the bow, a slide swooping into the lagoon, a swim-in grotto built into the ship’s hull, pirate stowaways, buried treasure, and tons of handcrafted details that made this project an adventure for both our team and the homeowners.

This Legendary Escapes creation is more than a pool—it’s an immersive experience, a backyard resort, and a pirate adventure brought to life. AARGH!

#LegendaryEscapes #CustomPoolBuilder #PiratePool #ShipwreckPool #ThemedPools #BackyardOasis #CustomBackyardDesign #HybridPool #LuxuryPools #CreativePoolDesign #PoolConstruction #PoolInspiration #PoolDesignIdeas #WaterfallPool #GrottoPool #TropicalPool #BackyardMakeover #OneOfAKindPools #HandcraftedPools #MichiganPoolBuilder #PoolArtistry #ThemedBackyards #UniquePools #PirateShipPool #PoolGoals