Music/Entertainment 411 - April 2007

National Geographic Channel Primtetime Highlights For Week Of April 30 - May 6, 2007

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"The Final Report: Clinton Impeachment"

Tuesday, May 1 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere):
As former First Lady Hillary Clinton continues her quest for the White House, The Final Report looks back at the most troubling days of her husband's presidency. The Final Report answers some of the most pressing questions about the time in 1998 when President Clinton was accused of lying under oath about a sexual relationship with 22-year-old intern Monica Lewinsky. After an independent counsel investigation, President Clinton became the second president in American history to be impeached. Were his actions criminal, and did they warrant the series of events they unleashed? Now, with the perspective only time can offer, hear from White House staff and members of Congress on this front-page scandal and its impact years later.

"Crash Science: Trains"

Thursday, May 3 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

From hazardous cargo to crashes to derailments, there are many ways train travel can go wrong. For roughly every 2.2 billion miles traveled by train, only one passenger is killed. Why are trains so safe? Large in part due to decades of work by crash scientists. Now, the National Geographic Channel traces the development of this science that has saved countless lives and has made the train a modern marvel.

"Power Diggers of Iceland"

Thursday, May 3 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Six hundred feet underground in Iceland's Eastern highlands, a gigantic tunnel boring machine called Jaws is only days away from finishing a mind-boggling task. After two years of constant grind, Jaws has bored a tunnel over 25 feet in diameter nearly nine miles through basalt, one of the world's hardest rocks. This tunnel is the linchpin of a massive hydro-electric project that plans to use glacier melt water to make electricity. Above ground, viewers will also get a look at the machines responsible for sealing 300 million cubic feet of rock fill within the
damn wall and drilling enough charge holes to explode 550 tons of rock.
Power Diggers of Iceland examines the massive machinery it takes to construct a power plant in on of most remote areas on earth.

"Naked Science: Killer Lakes"

Thursday, May 3 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Millions of people reside in lakeside towns - their scenic views and recreational possibilities make them ideal places to live and vacation. But many lakes harbor dark secrets deep below their surfaces. Naked Science: Killer Lakes examines several potentially deadly U.S. lakes - including Mount Rainier and Yellowstone Lake - to determine how a seemingly harmless lake becomes a killer. Follow along as the investigation leads scientists to a lake in Africa, where the cause
behind the mysterious death of 1,700 people is finally revealed. And find out if anything can be done to stop these ticking time bombs.

"Dangerous World: Roads"

Friday, May 4 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Each year millions of people die from dangerous roads. Now, ride along with the National Geographic Channel to see the everyday peril of a desert highway in California where vacationers en route to Las Vegas engage in a high stake game of life and death. Then, travel to the dizzying heights of the South American Andes for a trip along its treacherous and curvy mountain roads that have 1,200 foot drop offs. And finally take a 1,500 mile drive through the desolate Australian
Outback that can kill with its perpetual straightness as Dangerous World: Roads reveals the science behind why these roads are the some of most treacherous in the world.

"Lost Kings of the Bible"

Sunday, May 6 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Are two of the most famous kings of the Bible - King David and King Solomon - mythical heroes or made of flesh and blood? Is there evidence that David was a giant killer and king who ruled over a vast and prosperous kingdom? And did Solomon have extraordinary wisdom, unimaginable wealth, and construct a legendary temple? Jews, Christians, and Muslims have all chronicled the fantastic lives of these kings but skeptics have historically dismissed the stories for their lack of proof. Now, in Lost Kings of the Bible, the National Geographic
Channel explores the groundbreaking new evidence that may provide answers to these questions.

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Primetime Programming For Monday April 30, 2007:

"Sturgis: Hell on Wheels" at 8:00 PM ET/PT:
It is one of the wildest weeks in America. Every year like barbarian invaders, a half a million bikers swarm to the small town of Sturgis, South Dakota. Sturgis: Hell on Wheels goes inside this annual gathering to witness one of the country's longest-running and most outrageous events.

"Bounty Hunters" at 9:00 PM ET/PT:
Explore the world of bounty hunters as two of the most successful in the
business hunt down "big money" fugitives, and see what happens when these heavyweights have a falling out and end up competing against each other. Narrated by critically acclaimed actor Val Kilmer, Bounty Hunters goes deep inside this unique and dangerous line of work.

"Fight Science" at 10:00 PM ET/PT:
It strikes four times faster than a snake. It kicks with more than 1,000 lbs of force. And it can rival the impact of a 35 mph car crash. It's the most complex weapon ever designed - the human body. National Geographic Channel's special Fight Science brings together a dream team of scientists, motion-capture specialists and CGI animators, along with a cross-section of champion martial artists, to analyze the world's greatest fight techniques in ways never before possible. For the first time, experts in crash test science, sports biomechanics and Hollywood
animation apply their combined insight and technology to a diverse range of martial arts, including karate, kung fu, jiu jitsu, tae kwon do and wushu, among others.

Primetime Programming For Tuesday May 1, 2007:

"Seconds from Disaster: Plane Crash in the Potomac" at 8:00 PM ET/PT:
A passenger plane crashes into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. in
January 1982 -- killing a total of 78 people. Delayed almost two hours due to blizzard conditions and freezing temperatures, the 737 plummets just one minute after take off -- crushing four cars on the 14th Street Bridge and sinking into the icy river. What caused this tragic disaster? Was it an act of terrorism, a faulty de-icing process or pilot error? Join the National Geographic Channel as Seconds from Disaster deconstructs, moment-by-moment, the chain of events leading up
to this Plane Crash in the Potomac.

"The Final Report: O.J. Simpson Trial" at 9:00 PM ET/PT:
The O.J. Simpson Trial examines the broader issues behind "the trial of the century." The program takes you to the night Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman were murdered, and explores the case as it unfolds. From the infamous white Bronco chase along Los Angeles freeways to the criminal trial and acquittal of football legend O.J. Simpson, this episode of The Final Report goes beyond the media circus by examining the criminal justice system, legal strategies, racial politics and the Los Angeles Police Department's methods.

"The Final Report: Clinton Impeachment" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere):

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Primetime Programming For Wednesday May 2, 2007:

"Explorer: Doomsday Volcano" at 8:00 PM ET/PT:
In 1980, a massive eruption blew off the upper 1,000 feet of Mount St. Helens, leveling thousands of acres and killing 57 people. Yet this eruption is miniscule compared to the eruption of Santorini, in the Aegean Sea, some 3,600 years ago. One of the largest, yet most mysterious, natural calamities in human history, the eruption of Santorini may have wiped out an entire civilization. Much of the
evidence of its destruction has been lost at sea ... until now. In Explorer, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Robert Ballard and an international team of volcanologists, armed with a state-of-the-art Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) fitted with HD cameras, dive into the belly of the Santorini's submerged caldera. Can they finally measure the magnitude of a disaster believed to have rocked the planet? Will they discover what triggered the cataclysmic eruption?

"Seconds from Disaster: Freeway Plane Crash" at 9:00 PM ET/PT:
A Boeing 737 passenger jet engine fails shortly after take-off from London's Heathrow airport causing it to crash and kill 47 people. What went so wrong? Seconds from Disaster deconstructs, moment-by-moment, the chain of events leading to one of the world's most infamous disasters and reveals why investigators were shocked with what they discovered.

"Lockdown: Predators Behind Bars" at 10:00 PM ET/PT:
National Geographic Channel takes you inside Ohio's Lebanon Correctional
Institution. Lockdown follows as a new inmate is thrown into a mix of nearly 2,200 of the state's most dangerous and conniving criminals. Can a new inmate learn the ropes fast enough to survive his first month behind bars? And the leader of the Crips, one of Lebanon's most powerful gangs, is up against something even he's never dealt with in prison. Lockdown takes you inside this prison that the public doesn't get to see.

Primetime Programming For Thusday May 3, 2007:

"Crash Science: Trains" at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere):

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"Power Diggers of Iceland" at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere):

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"Naked Science: Killer Lakes" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere):

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Primetime Programming For Friday May 4, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer: Sophie & Riley, Aussi and Sasha, Bebe & Lulu" at 8:00 PM ET/PT:

Riley and Sophie are both basset hounds that were adopted by the Klooz family in December 2004. Since then, Sophie has been bullying Riley over food, treats and their owners' attention. Can Cesar Millan curb this sibling rivalry and restore peace? Then meet Aussi, a dingo mix from Australia. Aussi's owner Betty is a senior citizen who recently moved to California. Aussi has since developed a severe case of aggression towards other dogs. Aussi's behavior has become so bad that Betty can't control her on walks and is concerned about falling down and getting hurt. Will Cesar be able to resolve Aussi's aggression? Finally meet
Lulu, a poodle mix possessive of her owners. When two puppies were added
to the family, Lulu did not react well and has become increasingly hostile towards the new dogs. Can Cesar help Lulu work through her issues?

"Dog Whisperer: Opie, Flirt, Bubba, and Garrett" at 9:00 PM ET/PT:
Meet the lumbering and affable Opie, a black lab mix, who is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. A charmer around people, Opie becomes frighteningly aggressive around other dogs. Next, meet Flirt, who is smaller than many cats, but is a handful. Energetic to the point of being neurotic, Flirt cannot sit still for one moment. Then, meet Bubba, who had a previous owner that spoiled him rotten, and now it's up to Cesar Millan to take him down a notch. And finally, learn why German shepherd Garret never stops chasing his tail.

"Dangerous World: Roads" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere).

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Primetime Programming For Saturday May 5, 2007:

"Rattler: Behind the Fangs" at 8:00 PM ET/PT:
In the spring, the western diamondback rattlesnake emerges from its winter hiding place after not eating for more than 6 months, it has only one thing on its mind: food. To obtain its first meal, the snake must face a series of challenges that build to the rattlesnake's strike. In Rattler: Behind the Fangs, the National Geographic Channel reveals the science behind the rattlesnake's strike: how this remarkable predator finds the best ambush sites; how it detects its rodent prey, even in the dark; how it moves at lightning speed with amazing precision; and how its highly toxic venom acts on the nerves, muscles and tissues of its victims.

"King Cobra" at 9:00 PM ET/PT:
Its size, deadliness, intelligence and ability to rear up and look a human straight in the eye have earned it a name that is more like a title: King Cobra. Now, the National Geographic Channel follows the world's largest venomous snake - with a bite potent enough to kill an elephant - through the rain forests of Southern India. Exploring the relationship between the charismatic cobra and rat snakes, vine snakes, and elephants, NGC penetrates this astonishing world of monsoons and bloodsucking leeches to unravel the secrets of the King Cobra.

"When Snakes Bite" at 10:00 PM ET/PT:
When Snakes Bite tracks five fearless researchers, naturalists and adventures on a worldwide quest to better understand the social, medical and religious roles of snakes. Visit a 90-year-old snake charmer in Florida who believes injecting himself with snake venom cures just about any illness. Tour a snake house in Australia that breeds the Taipan - one of the world's most venomous snakes. Head to the Idaho Mountains where researchers use a global positioning system and radio transmitters to track location, temperature and behavior of snakes. Meet evangelical churchgoers who handle deadly snakes as part of their religion in East Tennessee. And join a United States Fish and Wildlife agent in Miami as
he inspects reptile shipments from around the world.

Primetime Programming For Sunday May 6, 2007:

"Search for Noah's Ark" at 8:00 PM ET/PT:
In Search for Noah's Ark, the National Geographic Channel investigates the latest clues and competing theories that attempt to confirm the biblical account of Noah's ark and the flood. From satellite imagery of mountaintops to underwater geological surveys, Search for Noah's Ark dissects the story's timeline from God's warning to Noah through the floodwaters receding.

"Cain and Abel: Brothers at War" at 9:00 PM ET/PT:
It's the third story recorded in the Bible - one of jealousy and murder. This timeless narrative of brothers' bloodshed has puzzled biblical scholars for centuries and impacts not only Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions but all of humanity. In Cain and Abel: Brothers at War, the National Geographic Channel gathers a team of archaeologists to go deep inside Egyptian burial tombs to mountaintops of Iran in a quest to decipher this story.

"Lost Kings of the Bible" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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