Tomorrow (Monday, November 12) Discovery Communications President & CEO David Zaslav will join Becky Quick, Andrew Ross Sorkin and Joe Kernen as a guest host on Squawk Box. Airing from 7-9am on CNBC, Zaslav will also be joined by special guests Emilio Azcárraga Juan, CEO of Televisa, Susan Lucci, of Investigation Discovery‘s Deadly Affairs, and Animal Planet‘s Dave Salmoni. Tune in for coverage of what you need to know before…
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Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Will’ Looks at the Last Wishes of Tammy Wynette
A death in the family is heartbreaking. But sometimes it’s the feuds around inheritances that are even more tragic. Investigation Discovery‘s The Will: Family Secrets Revealed, returning to Thursdays at 9pm ET/PT, looks at the family dynamics behind real-life stories. In tonight’s premiere, ID viewers will get a look at the battle over the estate of country queen Tammy Wynette, who left behind four daughters and her fifth husband —…
Susan Lucci Brings ID Addicts ‘Deadly Affairs’
First comes love, then comes marriage and sometimes…murder. After over 40 years playing Erica Kane on All My Children, no one knows more about dramatic relationships than Susan Lucci, so it’s completely fitting that her Investigation Discovery debut be hosting a show called Deadly Affairs. Deadly Affairs tells the real stories of passionate love affairs gone tragically wrong. Luckily, as an official ID addict myself, I am well versed in…
These Are the ‘Days of Our Knives’
Nobody knows drama better than soap stars, so who better to host Investigation Discovery‘s real-life tales of betrayal, murder, deceit and extortion? Today kicked off Days of Our Knives with 3 hours of programming about a specific soap opera theme, hosted by a soap star whose character had some experience in the subject. Check out the Days of Our Knives lineup below, and tune into Investigation Discovery weekdays at 1pm…
Discovery Networks Take to TCA, Share Upcoming Programming
As I post, television critics and journalists from across the country are continuing the bi-annual ritual that is the TCA Press Tour and getting ready for Discovery Communications‘ panels. Held each summer at the Beverly Hilton, the Television Critics Association‘s event allows broadcast and cable networks to unveil new and returning series and specials that will premiere in the coming months. You can read all the news by clicking on…
ISO: Daytime Viewers – Network Challenges & Opportunities
Today, we’re happy to share with you a new guest post from our colleagues in Ad Sales, taking a critical look at daytime television viewership. By Joe Piccirillo, Vice President of Ad Sales Research Daytime viewing had been a staple of broadcast network television since the 1950s, as soap operas littered the schedule; however, daytime soaps have declined in number. Just two years ago, broadcasters aired seven soaps and, by…
Investigation Discovery’s Paula Zahn to Moderate White House Panel on Domestic Violence
On Wednesday, April 18, Vice President Joe Biden will host an event in support of the White House’s initiative to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). As a part of tomorrow’s event, Investigation Discovery’s Paula Zahn will moderate a panel discussion with community leaders and advocates about the importance of VAWA and the issues that our country continues to face in combating domestic violence. The White House will broadcast…
‘The Woman Who Wasn’t There’: What if the Most Famous 9/11 Hero Wasn’t There at All?
After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we heard many stories about heroic acts in the face of such horror: firefighters and police officers who selflessly helped others, putting their own safety in jeopardy; communities pulling together to provide support; and volunteers helping their neighbors search for their loved ones. Tania Head was one of those heroes. A survivor of the Twin Tower attacks, Tania told a brave and…
Stars Come Out for Discovery Communications’ Upfront
Yesterday, Discovery Communications returned to Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City to host its annual Upfront for an audience of advertisers and press. While I shared news yesterday here about new and returning series coming to our networks, we wanted to give you a glimpse at the action — on stage and backstage — through the photos below. I’ve been fortunate to attend several Upfront presentations and what…
Discovery Networks Make News with 2012-13 Upfront in NYC
This afternoon, Discovery Communications will host its 2012-13 Upfront Presentation in New York City, unveiling new and returning series across our networks with the help of some familiar faces (more on that tomorrow). However, we have lots of news to share – from a new network, Destination America, to Animal Planet‘s Rhino Wars (wt) and an all-new series on Velocity from Grey’s Anatomy star and racing enthusiast Patrick Dempsey, so…