As those of us in the northeast part of the U.S. are huddled indoors waiting for Hurricane Sandy (aka Frankenstorm) to pass, we look toward Halloween (perhaps its just that bowl of candy that could turn into storm rations). And what better way to spend the holiday than with Mike, Evan, Audra and everyone from Oddities and Oddities: San Francisco? Science has an all-day marathon of both Oddities franchises planned…
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Nothing to be ‘Sorry!’ About: The Hub’s ‘Family Game Night’ Returns Sunday
There’s something irresistible about board games. From the nostalgia of childhood favorites (Sorry! and Monopoly were among mine) to the competitive spirit that spans young to old, The Hub‘s Family Game Night is back for its third season this Sunday with host Todd Newton. The premiere (at 7pm ET) will feature an all-new format with more families participating and a new Battleship challenge, as well as the addition of Sorry!,…
Meet the Most Pup-ular Dog in America
Who doesn’t love Pound Puppies? He would probably kill me for saying this, but when my fiance’s family moved out of his childhood home, the main item he was interested in rescuing from the trash heap was his beloved childhood stuffed Pound Puppy. The Pound Puppy safely survived the move and now lives with us in Washington — very cosmopolitan. You can spend your Saturday with the Pound Puppies, as The…
Happy ‘Firefly’ Fourth!
Apple pie, BBQ and Firefly: nothing says “America” like a good old-fashioned space Western. As we head into the July 4th holiday here at Discovery, it wouldn’t be a holiday if we didn’t have some killer marathons for you, and Science is not going to disappoint. For us space geeks, what better way to celebrate Independence Day than with an all-day Firefly marathon? Starting at 8am ET, you can catch…
Celebrate Earth Day with Our Discovery Family
Each year on April 22 people around the world mark Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 in order to celebrate our planet and encourage its protection. At Discovery Communications, our commitment to celebrating the Earth stems from our company’s founding in 1985 continues today. This Sunday, Discovery Channel in the U.S. will be marking Earth Day with a special presentation of Frozen Planet — beginning with a…
Fill Your Holidays With Marathons From Discovery Communications
If you’re looking at long days ahead at your in-laws’ and wondering how you’re going to pass those hours, we have just the answer for you: marathons of your favorite Discovery Communications programs! Here’s a guide to what we’ve got over the next week or two: Friday December 23: Gold Rush on Discovery starting at 9am ET/PT, Dr. G: Medical Examiner Fan Favorites on Discovery Fit & Health starting at…
Science Airs 9/11 Tribute of ‘Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero’
This weekend, as the nation’s collective thoughts turn to the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Science will air all six episodes of Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero commercial-free, starting at 5pm ET on Sunday. Rising celebrates the men and women who are driven by single purpose – re-imagining and rebuilding the former site of the World Trade Center’s twin towers. The series assembles a cast of real people facing the challenge of…
Celebrate the Fourth of July Weekend with Marathons of Your Favorite Shows
July 4th. Time for family, food, fireworks…and marathons! While most of us will spend time outside at the pool or in the backyard, you have to cool off sometime — and our networks have just what you need. Check out the schedule below and, most of all, have a happy and safe holiday weekend! Saturday, July 2 Discovery Channel’s Swamp Loggers: 9am – 12am ET/PT TLC’s My Big Fat Gypsy…
Need Some Inspiration for Father’s Day? We’ve Got You Covered
Father’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, to be exact)… do you know what you’re doing for the dads in your life? If you’re a last-minute kind of shopper, here are some great – and original – Father’s Day gift ideas from Parentables for all types of dads. Whether you’re shopping for a foodie, a handyman, or just someone who likes cool gadgets, you may find exactly what you need…
Join Investigation Discovery for a Night of Real-Life Horror on Friday the 13th
If you’re looking for a good scare tomorrow night, but supernatural stories of ghosts and goblins aren’t your thing, Investigation Discovery is offering a lineup of real-life horror tales that will leave you gripping your seats…and locking your doors. Starting at 9pm ET/PT, ID will premiere the documentary Pig Farm,a chilling film that chronicles the life of Robert Pickton, Canada’s most prolific serial killer and the alleged murderer of as many as 49 women. Then, at…