The 411 For July 2007

National Geographic Channel Primetime Highlights For Week of July 16 - July 22, 2007

All Programming is Subject to change

Updated schedule available at nationalgeographic.com/channel.

National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Zahi Hawass performing a 3-D CT scan in the world premiere of Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty airing Monday, July 16, 2007 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel.

Coming Soon...

"Science of Dwarfism" & "Science of Gigantism"

Monday, July 30, 2007 at 9:00 - 11:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

Premieres...

"Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty" (Narrated by Alfre Woodard)

Monday, July 16, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

It is one of Egypt's enduring mysteries. What happened to Nefertiti and her husband, the pharaoh Akhenaten, the likely father of King Tut? In a dark and mysterious tomb located in the Valley of the Kings, there is a small chamber with two mummies that have been identified as Queen Nefertiti by scholars, filmmakers and historians. But the evidence has been circumstantial at best. Now, for the first time, National Geographic Channel (NGC) and Dr. Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, use a CT scan machine in search of scientific evidence. Narrated by Emmy award-winning Alfre Woodward, Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty documents this high-tech forensic investigation dedicated to resolving the fate of the famed queen.

"Critical Situation: Operation Certain Death"

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

In the jungles of war-torn Sierra Leone reside thousands of powerful armed rebels known as the "West Side Boys." On August 25, 2000, members of the Royal Irish Rangers are ambushed. Fearing a quick execution, the British government launches a risky and grueling rescue air mission. Now, in Critical Situation: Operation Certain Death, NGC takes viewers through the mayhem and the counterattack of this operation with firsthand accounts from both sides of the hostage situation, including rebel leader Foday Kallay and ex-hostage Musa Bangura.

"Engineering Egypt"

Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (2 Hour World Premiere)

Ancient Egypt was powerful and mysterious - lasting for more than two thousand years and leaving behind the symbols of its greatness written on the desert in stone. More than a feat of engineering brilliance, it is a story of primitive technology, sweat and toil of thousands and a powerful supernatural belief that man can survive death. In Engineering Egypt, this two-hour special takes us into the hearts and minds of two of the greatest pharaohs as they stop at nothing to build their way toward immortality and show us the story behind audacious projects in Egypt, such as one of Seven Wonders of the World: the Great Pyramid of Giza.

Additional primetime highlights include:

Primetime Programming For Monday July 16, 2007:

"Exodus Revealed" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

It is one of the greatest escape stories ever told. The book of Exodus is a three-thousand-year-old story about Moses leading the enslaved Israelites out of Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea and 10 terrible plagues, including infestations of lice and flies, hailstorms, turning the Nile into a river of blood, invasions of locusts and the final catastrophic plague that kills every firstborn Egyptian. Are there any scientific explanations that could provide a basis for such strange
events? What might have divided billions of tons of water to create safe passage for the fleeing Israelites? Exodus Revealed explores the possible causes and connections among these events.

"Nefertiti and the Lost Dynasty" (Narrated by Alfre Woodard) at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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"King Tut's Final Secrets" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

He is the most famous Egyptian king in history but ruled for only 10 years before his mysterious death. Since his tomb was discovered in 1922, King Tutankhamun and the circumstances surrounding his death have been a source of intrigue worldwide. Why did the famed "boy king" die so young? King Tut's Final Secrets presents a high-tech forensic investigation unveiling new findings related to his death, including the first-ever reconstruction of his face and head using revolutionary 3-D CT-scan imaging - revealing what he looked like on the day he died.

Primetime Programming For Tuesday July 17, 2007:

"The Final Report: Getting Gotti" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

On December 16, 1985, two reputed leader of the Gambino crime family are
gunned down in front of a restaurant in New York City. The murders are a sign that competition within organized crime has entered a deadly new phase. Officials immediately suspect that John Gotti, a captain in the Gambino crime family, is behind the bloodbath. Even though he is already the target of several investigations, it takes another six years to convict Gotti of murder and racketeering. The Final Report: Getting Gotti explores the inner workings of New York's crime families and the FBI's strategy for cracking Mafia secrets.

"Critical Situation: Operation Certain Death" at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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"The Final Report: O.J. Simpson Trial" at 10:00 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.

Primetime Programming For Wednesday July 18, 2007:

"Explorer: World's Most Dangerous Drug" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Methamphetamine - or "meth" for short - is considered one of the hardest addictions to quit. Across the United States, its abuse is ravaging rural communities and cities alike and spreading its tentacles to major metropolitan areas and around the globe. What makes this drug so powerful, addictive and destructive? NGC Correspondent Lisa Ling goes inside this epidemic to expose why many are calling meth the World's Most Dangerous Drug.

"Explorer: Aryan Brotherhood" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

The Aryan Brotherhood is a secretive criminal gang that began inside California's maximum-security penitentiaries and expanded rapidly into dozens of state and federal prisons across the nation. Outwardly a white power group, its real interest is in controlling drug and extortion rackets. Now, Explorer unveils this underworld society and comes face-to-face with some of the gang's most infamous members, including a former Aryan Brotherhood leader who, by his own count, has killed 22 men in prison. Find out how the gang recruits the most lethal
inmates and cultivates them into efficient killers. Examine the evidence of the gang's murderous initiation rituals, decipher its complex communication codes and discover how these cunning inmates are able to command a vast criminal underworld - all from behind bars.

"Critical Situation: Operation Certain Death" at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)

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Primetime Programming For Thursday July 19, 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 the National Geographic Channel 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 that engage in a daily ballet of life and death. Among this myriad of species is an elite group of 12 known for their deadly proficiency. From the arid Saharan deserts to the lush plains to the Nile River, the National Geographic Channel examines the magnificent adaptations that have allowed each creature to survive and thrive over time. From the 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 12 - 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 from people who have encountered India's Deadly Dozen and lived to tell the story.

Primetime Programming For Friday July 20, 2007:

"Dog Whisperer: Teddy, Sunshine, Percy, Justice" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Sunshine is a champion Doberman in the show ring, but on the street she can't wait to sink her teeth into another dog. Cesar Millan may need a padded suit to train her, as well as a yellow Lab named Teddy who's anything but cuddly. Then, Cesar meets Percy, a picture-perfect 3-year-old West Highland white terrier who was rescued via the Internet. Percy is a handful, biting anyone who tries to touch his hindquarters. How will Cesar's mantra help Percy? Finally, Cesar meets Robert Bias' pit bull, Justice. Robert got Justice as a gift. Before Justice arrived, his family home was quiet, dominated by a laid-back retriever-Lab mix named Smokey, but now there is no peace in their back yard. Justice is constantly harassing Smokey, and Robert fears her playfulness is escalating toward dangerous aggression. How will Cesar help Robert bring peace back to his house? For more information, please visit ngcdogwhisperer.com.

"Dog Whisperer: Brady, Bandit, and Hootie" at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Brady, a yellow Lab, is fanatical about swimming in the family pool - and that includes diving, splashing and running around the pool's perimeter. Can Cesar Millan teach Brady's owners how to calm their leaping pool dog? Next, Cesar encounters Bandit, a Chihuahua even more aggressive than season one favorite "Demon Chihuahua" NuNu. Bandit goes crazy every time his owner shows affection to anyone else - even her own son! Viewers also get an update on NuNu's progress, over a year later. Cesar's final case features Hootie, a talented Australian shepherd whose career as an agility dog has stalled due to his paralyzing fear of children. Cesar enlists the help of his two sons to teach Hootie to overcome those fears. In all cases, Cesar uses his calm, assertive energy to rehabilitate the dogs, and then teaches the owners how to become the pack leader. For more information, please visit ngcdogwhisperer.com.

"Dog Whisperer: Stewart, Buddy, Boyfriend, Alfie" at 10:00 PM ET/PT

First, Cesar Millan meets Stewart, a chow/golden retriever mix who was rescued from the pound by Damon Carr and Deborah Carmichael. They chose her because she was the only dog in the shelter that wasn't barking. However, as soon as Stewart became familiar with her new home, the barking began. How will Cesar help Stewart stop barking? Next, Cesar meets Buddy, a beagle mix who was a surprise present. Buddy has a plethora of odd behaviors, but his strangest fear started when owner Johnny turned on the garden hose. If Buddy even hears the nozzle being turned on, he'll run for his life. How will Cesar teach Buddy to overcome this fear? Next, the Eble's golden retriever, Ginger, came
home one day with a limping and skinny "boyfriend" that is now part of the family. Boyfriend, a herding mix, seemed okay with people at first but now bites people. How will Cesar help build his confidence and lessen his fear? Then, actress and TV host Daisy Fuentes has a problem with her English bulldog Alfie. When visitors come to her house, Alfie becomes uncontrollable. This behavior is proving to be too much for Daisy. How will Cesar get things moving in the right direction? For more information, please visit ngcdogwhisperer.com.

Primetime Programming For Saturday July 21, 2007:

"Dangerous Encounters: Bite Force 2" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

The animal kingdom teems with biting techniques - each one finely adapted and deadly efficient. An animal's bite can provide vital clues to what it eats, how it kills and how much force is in its jaws. In Dangerous Encounters: Bite Force, National Geographic Channel reptile expert Dr. Brady Barr began his search for the strongest animal bite on the planet. Encountering animals of all kinds, ranging from lions to great white sharks, Barr found the current bite force world record for
bone-crushing capacity - a crocodile in South Africa. But Barr thinks he may have found a more powerful set of jaws, those of a wild Nile crocodile in Tanzania. Now, in Dangerous Encounters: Bite Force 2, Barr's mission is to capture and record his strongest reading ever and beat his previous world record.

"Planet Carnivore: Lions" (Narrated by Alec Baldwin) at 9:00 PM ET/PT

Planet Carnivore: Lions transports you deep inside Ngorongoro, an isolated volcanic crater in East Africa formed over two million years ago. Surrounded on all sides by walls reaching 2,000 feet high, Ngorongoro seems like a stunning paradise for its inhabitants. Thirteen thousand wildebeest, zebra and buffalo graze on the 12-mile crater floor. This land is where one of the crater's oldest lionesses, Malkia, or "Queen" in Swahili, reigns over her kingdom. Narrated by critically acclaimed actor Alec Baldwin, Lions follows Malkia and her pride's daily
struggles as they endure failed attacks on prey, fierce rivals, unexpected invaders and the powerful loss of one of their own.

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

In May 2006, three women are killed by large alligators in three different parts of Florida. The American alligator is an efficient and opportunistic hunter but seldom preys on humans. So why are they now attacking us? With a team of experts, the National Geographic Channel in Hunter and Hunted: Gator Attack investigates the common thread behind these three tragic alligator attacks.

Primetime Programming For Sunday July 22, 2007:

"Ancient Asteroid" at 8:00 PM ET/PT

Does a glass bead from one of King Tut's fabulous necklaces offer clues to an ancient killer asteroid? A quest to uncover the origins of this strange yellow-green glass bead has led scientists to the discovery of a historic cosmic event in the Egyptian desert. What happened there 30 million years ago could happen again and threatens us all. With a team of scientists, the National Geographic Channel in Ancient Asteroid investigates the riddle of this glass bead and the possibility of a future event that could be more damaging than multiple Hiroshima bombs.

"Engineering Egypt" at 9:00 PM ET/PT (2 Hour World Premiere)

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