Nearly 15 years ago, the American people were glued to their TVs as one of the worst tragedies in U.S. history unfolded before their eyes. September 11, 2001 began as any normal day, but quickly evolved into a catastrophic series of events that changed the course of history forever. American Heroes Channel (AHC) and ABC News’ Lincoln Square Productions have teamed up to revisit the events of that day through…
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Nominate Your Hero for American Heroes Channel’s ‘Red Bandanna Hero Award’
American Heroes Channel (AHC) is honoring everyday heroes who exemplify the American spirit with their second annual ‘Red Bandanna Hero Award.’ Held in partnership with the Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust and The Huffington Post, the award is a celebration of the heroic life of Welles Remy Crowther, known for often wearing his red bandanna, who, according to survivor accounts, saved as many as 12 people during the 9/11 attacks. Last year’s inaugural recipient was Jake…
‘What History Forgot’: American Heroes Channel Tells the Previously Untold Tales of World History
Beyond history textbooks and college lectures, there exist a host of stories that played vital roles in shaping our world’s history, but that you’ve probably never heard of. American Heroes Channel is here to tell those forgotten stories in the return of its breakout series, What History Forgot, which premieres this Saturday, March 5 at 10pm ET. High school teacher and history buff Joe Moniaci hosts the series, bringing his…
Murder Mysteries, Telescopes and Puppies: Welcome to TCA 2016
Twice a year, reporters gather for CTAM’s (Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing) TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour. (That’s a lot of acronyms, I know. And parenthesis.) The event, held in Pasadena in January and in Beverly Hills in July, provides cable, broadcast and digital networks the opportunity to share with those in attendance some of the most exciting upcoming programming news. (The Wrap has a good “who, what, why” of TCAs. You can…
American Heroes Channel Hosts Second Annual ‘Duty, Honor, Courage Week’ with Special Patriotic Programming
American Heroes Channel is honoring men and women of the armed forces this Veterans Day with its second annual Duty, Honor, Courage Week. Featuring seven nights of the network’s most patriotic programming, Duty, Honor, Courage Week kicks off today, November 9th and runs through Sunday, November 15. Here is what fans can tune into throughout the event: Monday, November 9 8/7c: Against the Odds, “A Chance in Hell: The Battle for Ramadi”…
Discovery Communications’ Networks Showcase Upcoming Programming Slate at Summer 2015 TCAs
Several dozen Discovery Communications team members are in Beverly Hills this week for the semi-annual Television Critics Association press tour. Held in January and July each year, the event provides cable, broadcast and digital networks the opportunity to share with press in attendance some of the most exciting upcoming programming news. Folks from American Heroes Channel, Discovery Family, Investigation Discovery, Velocity, Science Channel and Discovery gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel yesterday to host their panels. Here’s what each network announced: American Heroes Channel We know…
American Heroes Channel Reveals “What History Forgot”
Do you know the true origins behind our beloved Star Spangled Banner or the secret ingredient in the original Coca-Cola recipe? Have you ever heard of the Wall Street terrorist attack of 1920 or how the Statue of Liberty was nearly destroyed? Today, a new six-part series premieres on American Heroes Channel, What History Forgot, revealing the great stories in our history that remain untold. Hosted by history buff Joe Moniaci, What…
This Week In…Discovery Buzz
Hi, everyone! There’s a larger-than-normal amount of news coming from us this week, as our TV networks announced their upcoming 2015-2016 programming slates: Discovery announced new scripted series Harley-Davidson as well as unscripted series/specials Naked & Afraid XL, Treasure Quest, Pacific Warriors, Lunar XPrize, Killing Fields and Cuban Chrome. To learn more, please read the official press release. TLC announced new family-focused series Long Lost Family, Hardly Royal, I Got You Babies…
Discovery Communications Honors 70th Anniversary of Auschwitz-Birkenau Liberation with “One Day in Auschwitz”
There are moments peppered throughout history that not only changed the world, but changed how we perceive our place as individuals in the world. The liberation of Nazi German concentration and extermination camps is one of those moments in time, and one that I find particularly fascinating. In a visit to Washington D.C. earlier last year (before I moved to the area to be a part of the Discovery Communications team) I…
Discovery Communications and National Military Family Association Celebrate Veterans Day Together
Serving your country is not only incredibly honorable, but also an incredibly difficult adjustment for service members – and it’s hard on the families of those who serve, too. That’s where the National Military Family Association (NMFA) comes in: they’re a non-profit organization that works to strengthen and protect military families. Founded in 1959, they work to meet the needs of military families through a variety of services – from…