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History’s “Vietnam In HD” brings the war up close and personal

November 8, 2011 Jeff Pfeiffer

By Jeff Pfeiffer As America slogs on into its second decade of war in Afghanistan, and is finally starting to bring its troops in Iraq home after nearly a decade, we have heard descriptions of these conflicts as “quagmires” and heard them compared with the Vietnam War. Whether that comparison is accurate or not, it’s hard for those who were not alive during the Vietnam War to understand just how controversial and devastating — in so many ways — it was. Even some who lived during the time might not fully realize its nature and impact unless they were actually […]

History’s “Hairy Bikers” explores America’s culinary underbelly

October 12, 2011 StayTuned Staff

by Karl J. Paloucek Follow @ChannelGuideK Like a lot of shows, this one started in Britain: Two hairy guys on motorcycles who really know their food set out to explore the local cuisines their country had to offer and in doing so established a template for a show that was all but tailor-made for America. With its inventive food history rooted in its incredibly varied cultures, to say nothing of its highway infrastructure and motorcycling tradition, America was the next logical step, and as such, Hairy Bikers premieres Friday, Oct. 14, on History. At the center of Hairy Bikers are […]

Have two hours? See “History of the World in Two Hours”

September 20, 2011 StayTuned Staff

You could do a whole lot worse than to spend your Sunday night checking out the entire history of our so-great-yet-so-small planet. Sunday, Oct. 2, to be precise, H2 will present History of the World in Two Hours, tracing the story of us and this stone we inhabit in space from the time of the Big Bang to the dawn of life, from the Precambrian through the Mesozoic eras and up to what we know as human civilization today. And it will all unfold in a minuscule 120 minutes. Every beat in the story will present a connection from the […]

Air travel and 9/11 … are some networks taking advantage?

September 9, 2011 StayTuned Staff

by Karl J. Paloucek Follow @ChannelGuide I’ve been accused of a number of things in my lifetime, and if there’s one thing I have to cop to, it’s confusing people at times as to whether I’m serious or joking. In truth, sometimes I’m not even sure. Sometimes a topic has sufficient irony to lend itself to being oddly humorous and at the same time, it might not be appropriately timed for humor. I’m not even sure that what I want to discuss here is one of those topics, but consider yourselves forewarned — I feel like it’s gonna be one […]

History to present “Targeting bin Laden”

August 31, 2011 StayTuned Staff

With the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks nearly upon us, a lot of recent history is being revisited. The slaying of Osama bin Laden after a rigorous 10-year search brought the events of 9/11 full circle, reopening old wounds for some, bringing closure to others and leading many Americans to wonder: How did we get bin Laden? Sept. 6, History will present Targeting bin Laden, a two-hour special exploring the effort it took over two administrations to bring the goal of the CIA’s most wanted within reach and how the mission was carried out. Using historical footage, photos and […]

TV specials mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11

August 17, 2011 Jeff Pfeiffer

Ten years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, our country remains scarred, physically and psychically, as we continue to deal with the swirling negative feelings of anger, vengeance, fear and, in some cases, prejudice, that have lasted since that fateful day. But over the past decade, other feelings have begun to rise as steadily as the memorials to the victims — feelings of patriotism, reflection, remembrance, regained confidence and hope that we can start to move forward. All of these emotions, and probably many more, in varying degrees, will be found in abundance over the next few weeks […]

Who Watches This Stuff?: “Pawn Stars”

August 2, 2011 Tom Comi

By Tom Comi Follow @ChannelGuide Channel Guide Magazine‘s never-ending quest to understand why you are watching the stuff you are watching continues today as we explore History’s fascinating reality hit Pawn Stars. With a marathon airing tonight (beginning at 8pm), we sought feedback from reader Lauren Anderson about what draws her to the show that revolves around a Nevada pawn shop owned by the Harrison family. CGM: What is it about this show that you find interesting? Lauren:The history of the items is what I find fascinating. I majored in history and love when the Harrisons bring in experts to […]

“Boston” Rob Mariano and Dennis Anderson Go “Around the World in 80 Ways”

August 2, 2011 Barb Oates

By Barb Oates Follow @ChannelGuide The tensions of being with someone 24/7 were still evident when I sat down to talk to Survivor‘s “Boston” Rob Mariano and Monster Truck “Gravedigger” creator Dennis Anderson in August. The duo just returned from a 67-day globe-trotting expedition for their new History series Around the World in 80 Ways, debuting Sunday, Oct. 2 at 10pm ET. While sitting on a hotel balcony overlooking Beverly Hills, Anderson, jokingly annoyed with Mariano’s relentless banter and unasked expertise along the way, says “I nicknamed him Bossy Rob.” Mariano interjects, “That’s cute, right? That’s his claim to fame. […]

History and NGC jousting for position with latest reality trend

July 14, 2011 Jeff Pfeiffer

For too long, fans of the medieval sport of jousting have been greatly underserved by television. Aside from watching a film set in the Middle Ages, if you wanted to see people knocking each other off of horses with lances, you had to visit your local Renaissance Faire. If you wanted to participate in the action, one of your only options might have been to “bicycle joust,” or, if you were really desperate, to play the video game Joust. But soon, ye olde fans of this ancient sport will have thy patience rewarded when two jousting reality series hit the […]

What to Watch: Independence Day 2011

June 30, 2011 Jeff Pfeiffer

This Independence Day weekend, if you choose to exercise your unalienable right to the pursuit of sitting around and watching TV, here’s a roundup of some of the best patriotic shows and specials, and movie and series marathons, to enjoy! All times are Eastern unless otherwise indicated; programming subject to change. Wimbledon: Men’s Semifinals — July 1 noon-5pm on NBC. “Ax Men” Marathon — July 2 from 7am-8pm on History. If you happen to be lying on the couch sawing logs, why not tune in to this marathon of the series about actual loggers? 98th Tour de France — Stage […]