Music/Entertainment 411 - April 2007

National Geographic Channel Primtetime Highlights For Week Of April 9 - April 15, 2007

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"A Man Among Wolves" Premieres Monday, April 16, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT

National Geographic Channel presents the unique story of maverick researcher named Shaun Ellis who raises abandoned wolf cubs and teaches them, by example, how to survive in the wild. Shaun has given up everything to take a daring and unorthodox approach to understanding wolves' every move - living and behaving like them, howling, licking and snarling like them, even eating carcass meat like them. This one-hour special documents this man's incredible journey to better grasp the complex nature of wolf society by immersing himself in their world as their accepted leader. It is a curious study that provides Shaun with one-of-a-kind insight into this feared predator. For more information visit: www.ngcwolves.com , starting Tuesday, April 3, 2007.

Premieres...

"Inside the IRS"Monday, April 9 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

As the saying goes, nothing is certain in life but death and taxes. But how well do you really know the agency that collects your federal taxes - the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)? Most of us only hear from the IRS twice a year - when we get our tax forms and when we get our refund. But what about sides of the IRS you've never seen? Take a look inside IRS processing facilities. Join special agents as they learn interrogation techniques that help them catch the tax cheats. And learn
how it turns out when someone challenges the idea that we owe income taxes at all. Experience the challenge of collecting trillions in taxes from hundreds of millions of taxpayers... Inside the IRS.

"The Final Report: Watergate"

Tuesday, April 10 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

On May 28, 1972, five burglars - many of them ex-CIA agents - broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C., to plant listening devices. It was the beginning of a political scandal that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. The Final Report peels back the layers of the Nixon administration's two-year struggle to contain the scandal at any cost. The show also reveals how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, two young and tenacious Washington Post reporters, unraveled the tangled trail of illegal tactics. First-person insights include G. Gordon Liddy, who
oversaw the burglary; former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee; CBS News reporter Leslie Stahl; and former members of the Nixon administration.

"Explorer: Struck By Lightning"

Wednesday, April 11 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

What really happens when 30 million volts of electricity charges through your body and you survive being struck by lightning? Now, meet survivors who live to tell their tale of being hit by a force that is faster than a speeding bullet and five times hotter than the sun as Explorer unravels the science behind one of nature's most mysterious phenomena. Using revolutionary brain imaging technology and 3-D CGI, NGC travels inside the human body along the path of a lightning bolt to
examine the destruction in its wake.

"Impossible Moves: Machines"

Thursday, April 12 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Two teams of movers overcome near impossible logistics to move two massive machines. In England, NGC follows the exploits of heavy hauler Alf Arnold who faces the unenviable task of moving $40 million worth of brand new subway cars 200 miles to London's underground subway. Can Alf's team deliver the pristine trains without a single scratch? In Canada, NGC charts the emotional journey of husband and wife wreck chasers Pat Madden and Annette Spaulding as they attempt to lift a long lost aircraft off the bottom of a lake. Can the team haul the aircraft out?

"Naked Science: Dino Meteor" on Thursday, April 12 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Many scientists theorize that the dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the earth by a giant meteor. Now, Naked Science reveals the startling discovery that it was a meteorite impact that may have helped give rise to them. Journey from the bowels of the earth to the summit of one of the world's most active volcanoes and deep into a mysterious lake, as Dino Meteor gathers a team of scientists working to understand the origin of the dinosaurs.

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Monday April 9, 2007:

"USS Ronald Reagan" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

A ship nearly as long as the Empire State building is tall, the USS Ronald Reagan is one of the newest members of the most powerful Navy in the world. A floating city for 6,000 officers and crew, this nuclear-powered vessel can run without refueling for more than twenty years. The three million gallons of fuel it stores are for the 85 combat aircraft on board - not to run the ship. With food storage space to feed 6,000 for three months, set sail on this "floating city" and witness firsthand how it operates like clockwork - from the super high-tech
flight deck to the unique method of waste disposal.

"Inside the Real NCIS" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is the subject of a popular television series. But what really goes on at the NCIS? Inside the Real NCIS takes a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts of federal enforcement officials dedicated to protect the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps worldwide. Using dramatic re-enactments, on-location footage and interviews with agents, Inside the Real NCIS takes viewers through the agency's most challenging case - the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole - and reveals how the NCIS is keeping pace with the threats of the 21st century.

"Inside the IRS" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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Tuesday April 10, 2007:

"Miami Drug" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

In the 1980's Miami was a playground to the rich and famous - America's
premier tourist spot. But behind the fun in the sun, an underground drug war was escalating over a massive cocaine industry. South American drug cartels infiltrated the beaches of south Florida - bringing with them record amounts of violence. Narrated by Golden Globe winner Anthony LaPaglia, Miami Drug Cartel profiles the Miami Vice decade with rarely scene footage and exclusive interviews from former drug traffickers, dealers and the FBI agents that took them down.

"Philly Mob" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Philadelphia has been called the City of Brotherly Love but during the 1980's & 1990's the streets of south Philly fell victim to a violent mob war. After Angelo Bruno, the Godfather of the Philadelphia mob, was assassinated in 1980, a new group of wise guys emerged to battle for the top position. Meanwhile, the FBI was able take advantage of the mafia's weakening code of silence to obtain informants. Narrated by Golden Globe winner Anthony LaPaglia, Philly Mob examines how the Philly mobsters were brought to their knees and includes firsthand testimonies from the likes of mafia soldier Nick 'The Crow' Caramandi, hit man Ron' Previte and the FBI agents who tracked their every move.

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

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Wednesday April 11, 2007:

"Explorer: Struck By Lightning" at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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"Seconds from Disaster: Olympic Hostage Crisis" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

In the early hours of September 5, 1972 the world wakes to the alarming news that terrorists have killed two Israeli athletes and captured nine others at the Olympic Games in Munich. After a day of negotiation and indecision, authorities launch an audacious plan to ambush the terrorists as they board a plane for Egypt. The rescue operation is a massive failure, all of the hostages and five of the terrorists are killed. Now, Seconds from Disaster examines classified government secrets hidden for 30 years along with advanced computer simulations and eyewitness accounts to finally reveal the explosive truth behind the Munich Olympics Massacre.

"Lockdown: Inside Maximum Security" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Lockdown goes inside one of the country's most secure prisons - Oak Park Heights Supermax. This state-of-the-art fortress houses criminals other prisons can't handle. Built partially underground, the Supermax combines innovative architecture, cutting-edge technology and an expertly-trained staff to control some of the most violent prisoners in the system. But the system's most dangerous inmates are always looking for ways to fight back, and their criminal ingenuity puts the Supermax to the test.

Thursday April 12, 2007:

"Impossible Moves: Machines" at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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"Naked Science: Killer Asteroid" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Naked Science tracks down the scientists who are actively trying to prevent a giant asteroid from slamming into the Earth - from amateur asteroid hunters counting every asteroid and comet, to research scientists desperately working on ways to understand the orbits of these potential planet killers. Naked Science meets the scientists of the B-612 project. Their aim is to send a spacecraft and land it on a near earth asteroid, changing the asteroid's orbit. The scientists think it won't take much of a push to turn a global destroyer into a harmless piece of space rock. But will it work? And more importantly when could this day come?

"Naked Science: Dino Meteor" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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Friday April 13, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer: Buddy, Teddy, and Matilda" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

A rescued dog that likes to munch on other animals, a poodle that spins uncontrollably and a bulldog that goes crazy for skateboard wheels are tonight's troubled canines. Buddy is a Labrador/Staffordshire mix found abandoned on the street. While very friendly to people, Buddy is vicious towards small animals. Can Cesar Millan teach Buddy to respect all creatures, great and small? Teddy the spinning poodle turns into a Tasmanian Devil every time a car passes by. Cesar works to calm Teddy's twirling - something previous trainers have not been able to accomplish. And Matilda's an English bulldog who also loves to munch - on skateboard wheels! Can Cesar help curb her appetite for rubber? For more
information, visit: ngcdogwhisperer.com.

"Dog Whisperer: Cesar's Toughest Cases" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

For twenty years, Cesar has rehabilitated all kinds of canines with problems ranging from nasty little nipping Chihuahuas to powerful breeds with red zone aggression. In this special episode, the National Geographic Channel features several of Cesar's Toughest Cases, including Matilda, the skateboard-munching bulldog; Jordan, who likes to gnaw on sprinkler hoses and basketballs; ex-show dog Eton and companion Dolly, who are locked in constant battle; Emily, a pit bull with severe aggression problems; and perhaps the most demanding of all - JonBee, the Jindo dog. See how Cesar deals with each of these unique issues in Cesar's Toughest Cases. For more information, visit: ngcdogwhisperer.com.

"Inside the IRS" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (Encore Presentation)

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Saturday, April 14, 2007:

"Hyenas at War" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Hyenas at War chronicles a family of spotted hyenas living in South Africa's Mala Mala Game Reserve. Working over a period of eight years, filmmaker Kim Wolhuter documents the power struggles and survival strategies of this highly successful African predator. Witness the political scuffle of a barren queen being ousted from the clan, and observe the new leader's efforts to keep the group safe as a pride of lions threatens their existence.

"Explorer: Ultimate Hippo" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

The hippo weighs up to 8,000 lbs, can run faster than a sprinter, kills more people than any other large animal in Africa and shares a common ancestor with the whale. With vivid animation, up-close footage and infrared imaging, the National Geographic Channel explores the science behind this 15-million-year-old marvel. From the fatal mauling of a fisherman to the vivid descriptions of a hippo's mouth from a safari guide trapped inside, Explorer investigates why this creature is worthy of our respect and admiration.

"Hunter and Hunted: Kidnapped" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

Conflicts between baboons and humans are on the rise. In June 2003, a three-month old child was abducted from his bed by a male baboon in a remote area of South Africa. Why did this baboon steal this child? Hunter and Hunted investigates this bizarre incident and the increase of conflicts between baboons and tourists in Cape Town. Could these incidents have anything in common?

Sunday, April 15, 2007:

"Australia's Deadly Dozen" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Australia, a continent unto itself, is home to scores of creatures found nowhere else in the world. Among them is Australia's Deadly Dozen. They are equipped with an arsenal of highly evolved predatory skills. Now, join NGC and witness their magnificence by journeying from the Great Barrier Reef to the Outback to see in stunning detail why they are considered some of deadliest creatures in the world.

"Africa's Deadly Dozen" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Africa's wild spaces host an incredible array of creatures who engage in a daily ballet of life and death. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of twelve known for their deadly proficiency. From the arid Saharan deserts to the lush plains to the Nile River, the National Geographic Channel examines each creature's magnificent adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive over time. From scorpion to the buffalo to the lion, witness their diverse weaponry and tactics and find out why these fierce predators are considered Africa's Deadly Dozen.

"India's Deadly Dozen" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

India contains six distinct climate zones and living within its arid deserts, lush jungles, and rugged mountains are scores of dangerous species. Among this myriad is an elite group of twelve - an assembly of mammals, reptiles, and arachnids - equipped with the most effective arsenal of predatory skills. Now, the National Geographic Channel takes viewers on a journey from the foothills of the Himalayas to the forests of the Sunderbans to witness their inner sanctums and hear firsthand accounts of who have encountered India's Deadly Dozen and lived to tell the story.

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