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“History Exposed” Military Channel’s latest offering

September 12, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Years ago, when History was still The History Channel, a lot of people came to call it The Hitler Channel because seemingly every time you turned it on, that little guy with the mustache or his minions were there, bringing devastation to Europe and the rest of the world. That has changed as History has abandoned a good deal of its former mission and left such frequent examination of World War II events to others — like Military Channel, which jumps into the deep well of information about that particular conflict in its new series History Exposed, premiering Thursday, Sept. […]

Clive Owen narrates FOX Sports documentary series about Liverpool FC

September 7, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

Oscar-nominated actor Clive Owen has been selected to narrate a new documentary series from FOX Sports Media Group called Being: Liverpool. Before airing regularly on FOX Soccer, the six-episode series will kick off its first episode to a potentially much larger audience Sept. 16 on FOX Broadcasting, either preceding (3pm ET) or following (4:30pm ET) local NFL on FOX singleheader coverage (check listings in your area). Being: Liverpool profiles one of soccer’s most iconic and influential sporting institutions — the Liverpool Football Club, of which Owen is a lifelong fan. One of the most decorated soccer clubs in the world, […]

Where to watch 9/11 anniversary programming

September 7, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

As we come upon the 11th commemoration of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, there are several notable new and returning documentaries, specials and movies on television recalling the events and their impact on our nation from various perspectives over the next few days. Here are are a few. All times are ET. Inside 9/11: The War Continues (encore) — Sept. 8 at 5pm on National Geographic Channel. This update to NGC’s landmark 2005 Inside 9/11 series of documentaries tells the evolving story of radical Islam’s war against the West. Osama bin Laden has finally been brought to justice, […]

Discovery and Science also to honor Neil Armstrong

August 28, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Not to be outdone by History’s Aug. 28 celebration of Neil Armstrong’s life and accomplishments, Discovery Channel and Science have likewise announced a two-network tribute to the first human to set foot on the moon. At the center of this salute is the premiere of a new documentary, One Giant Leap: A Neil Armstrong Tribute, on Discovery Channel this Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8pm ET/PT, with an encore presentation on Science at 10pm ET/PT. But programming highlighting Armstrong’s life and achievements will be featured throughout the week: Friday, Aug. 31: The Planets (Science, 9am-5pm ET/PT) This eight-part series, to be […]

History to honor Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11 mission

August 27, 2012 StayTuned Staff

In honor of the passing of Neil Armstrong, whose first step on the lunar surface marked a “giant leap for mankind,” History plans to air a full day of programming about the astronaut and the Apollo 11 mission that first brought humankind to the moon. Beginning at 8am ET, the stunt will take viewers on a multi-perspective trip through the pivotal years of Armstrong’s career, and in particular the mission for which his name became synonymous. The event launches with Failure Is Not an Option, based on Mission Control Flight Director Gene Kranz’s best-selling book. (Movie fans will remember Ed Harris’ […]

MSNBC premiering new documentaries on Romney and Obama

August 24, 2012 Jeff Pfeiffer

MSNBC’s Long Form unit will be premiering two new documentary specials chronicling the lives and political careers of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama, in advance of their respective parties’ national conventions. The first one, Mitt Romney: The Making of a Candidate, premieres tonight, Aug. 24, on MSNBC at 10pm ET, just days before the Republican National Convention begins on Monday. This one-hour special is hosted by NBC News Chief White House Correspondent and Political Director Chuck Todd, and follows the former Massachusetts governor through the trials and tribulations of a prolonged 2012 presidential primary season as […]

Discovery F&H’s “Addicted” back for Season 2

August 24, 2012 StayTuned Staff

It’s a tough path to watch someone trod, but it’s nothing compared to what’s gone through by those who are on it. And you know — enough of you have been watching people on that journey to hell and (hopefully) back on Discovery Fit & Health’s Addicted that the series returns for Season 2 on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 10pm ET/PT, with unconventional interventionist Kristina Wandzilak taking on nine more individuals whose addictions to drugs and alcohol have them on the road to ruin or worse, to see if she can turn them back from the brink and help them […]

“Cheating Vegas” debuting on Destination America

August 16, 2012 StayTuned Staff

Just about anyone who’s ever been to Las Vegas or dreamed of going there has thought of it in some way or other. How would you go about beating the odds in Vegas when those odds are fixed so solidly in the house’s favor? Counting cards? A new series from Destination America focuses on the elaborate lengths to which Vegas’ casinos have gone to prevent those dream scenarios from unfolding. Cheating Vegas, premiering Sunday, Aug. 19 at 10pm ET/PT (note that the series moves to Mondays as of Sept. 3), interviews former cheaters — in the jailhouse, apparently — as […]

Late Add: Discovery’s “Mars Landing 2012”

August 10, 2012 StayTuned Staff

It’s been one of the chief goals of NASA scientists’ efforts for years, and we’re at one of the most exciting points in the journey. The search for the answers to whether or not the planet Mars has had, or ever had, the chemical building blocks for life took a major step with the landing of Curiosity on the Martian landscape this past week. And Discovery Channel is rushing to sate the curiosity of viewers about the mission with a new special, Mars Landing 2012: The New Search for Life, premiering tomorrow, Aug. 11, at 7pm ET/PT. In this special, […]

TLC puts the focus on “High School Moms”

August 9, 2012 StayTuned Staff

High school can be a terrible time for almost anyone. Dealing with issues of self-esteem, identity and sexuality while trying to make the grade are tough enough, but going through it all as a teen mom or while pregnant makes the pressure exponentially more unbearable. But in one Denver high school, the effort is being made to help some of these young moms to keep up and stay in school so that they and their children might have a chance at a better life. And it’s all being detailed in a six-part series, High School Moms, premiering on TLC Aug. […]