By Jeff Pfeiffer Here we go again. Just as with all the Y2K worries in 1999 and several “end-of-the-world” scenarios and dates speculated about throughout history, people have again found something “apocalyptic” to fret about.
National Geographic Channel’s series Hooked returns with several new episodes detailing intriguing — and sometimes terrifying — encounters in megafishing, beginning with a two-night event this Sunday and Monday. Hooked: Extreme Angling —Oct. 18 at 9pm ET/PT. Meet daring anglers who use a variety of nontraditional methods to hook the biggest, baddest sea creatures. In Australia, see a marine biologist and his team lasso an injured — and angry — sand tiger shark with a 6-foot hook lodged in its throat, and then perform on-the-spot emergency surgery to save its life. Then, an expert angler in the Seychelles literally dives […]
This Monday, July 20, marks the 40th anniversary of one of humanity’s greatest achievements — reaching and walking on the moon. Because of this, you’ll notice the occurrence of moon-themed TV programming waxing this weekend: Direct From the Moon (repeat) — National Geographic Channel (HD), July 19 at 7pm ET. Stunning footage of the eerie silence of the moon comes from Japan’s Kaguya lunar orbiter in this cool special. Living on the Moon (premiere) — National Geographic Channel (HD), July 19 at 9pm ET. It’s been a while since we’ve visited the moon, but might we one day live on it? […]
By Jeff Pfeiffer National Geographic Channel has added two new episodes of the hit monster-fishing series Hooked to its summer schedule: Hooked: Hunt for the Monster Fish — July 27 at 10pm ET/PT. Zeb Hogan travels the world to see the most extreme encounters in megafishing and the groundbreaking research being done to protect these fish. Hooked: Flying Monsters — Aug. 3 at 10pm ET/PT. High-flying fish of the deep are the subjects of this episode, including battles with a black marlin in Panama; a silver king tarpon in Puerto Rico; a monstrous white sturgeon in British Columbia; and a […]
By Jeff Pfeiffer “The biggest fish we’ve seen! A real-life Loch Ness monster.” That’s how biologist Zeb Hogan describes a creature encountered in one of the new summer episodes of National Geographic Channel‘s popular Hooked series, which journeys across the globe with anglers and scientists to see the most extreme encounters in megafishing, and the research being done to protect these fish.
By Jeff Pfeiffer I wasn’t aware that “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan, pack leader on the hit National Geographic Channel series, was not an official U.S. citizen. That has now been changed. Don’t worry — he hasn’t been here illegally to do his dog training, but has been a legal resident for years. He passed his citizenship test earlier this year, then attended the official swearing-in ceremony yesterday in Los Angeles, joining dozens of others as new Americans. He was accompanied by his wife and two sons, who are already U.S. citizens. On his website, Millan, who was born in Mexico, […]
Posted By Jeff Pfeiffer Something fishy’s going on in the world of cable. Piscine programming is no longer being restricted to early Sunday mornings, where on a few local and national networks you can usually watch some guys floating lazily on a lake and rather easily reeling in a couple of fairly unimpressive bass or other harmless catches, all the while exclaiming excitedly about what beauties they are. Sorry, but no matter how sexy and adventurous ESPN tries to make the Bassmasters look, they’re just feeding us a line. But certain fish — not necessarily fishing — related programming seems […]
Posted By RabbitEars Some programs of note this month for you animal lovers: Dogs 101/Cats 101 — Animal Planet, Saturdays beginning Oct. 11. This 10-week series claims to be the most comprehensive look at dogs and cats on television. The first eight episodes explore the most popular dog breeds (the premiere looks at French bulldogs, Airedales, Labs, Chihuahuas and poodles), with the last two episodes focusing on cats. Rounding out the month: Rottweilers, Boston terriers, basset hounds shar-peis and St. Bernards on Oct. 18; and German shepherds, Jack Russell terriers, golden retrievers, vizslas and pembroke corgis on Oct. 25. (IN […]
Posted by RabbitEars Some programs of note for you animal lovers: Animal Witness — Animal Planet, Wednesdays beginning Sept. 3 at 9pm ET/PT. What if animals could testify to a crime? Thanks to dogged detective work and modern forensic science, they can. This new half-hour documentary series showcases amazing stories of animals helping investigators and forensic scientists solve high-stakes criminal cases. Each case unfolds through the unique perspective of the animal involved, whether it’s a cat, dog, bird, deer, or tiger. Keen-eyed detectives and scientists on the cutting edge of veterinary forensics will provide a voice for these powerful-but all […]
Posted By RabbitEars This month’s programming that may be of interest to you animal lovers: Rolex Grand Prix of Show Jumping — Animal Planet, Aug. 2. This prestigious event is the last chance for U.S. athletes and horses to make the U.S. Olympic Show Jumping team, which will be announced at the conclusion. A crowd of 35,000 spectators, as well as many top international riders, adds to the tension. Puppy Games 2008 — Animal Planet, Aug. 8. We’ve seen them run and tackle in the popular Puppy Bowl, and now more cuddly canines are taking part in different athletic endeavors […]
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