National Geographic Channel Primetime Hightlights For Week Of February 26, 2007 - March 4, 2007
(Subject To Change) Schedule Available At:
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"Galápagos” 3 Hour HD Event Premieres Sunday, March 18, 2007
at 8:00 PM ET/PT Savage, bizarre, hellish and beautiful: the National Geographic Channel explores the
Islands that Changed the World in Galápagos. From erupting volcanoes, giant tortoises, leaping lizards, breathtaking views, diving birds and rarely filmed sites and creatures, go inside this living laboratory of evolution. In hour one, discover the unique geology of the islands and how they came to be formed. The second hour delves deeper into these islands and what makes them a vibrant crucible of life. And the third hour highlights how these islands continue to be shaped by relentless forces of change. For more information, visit ngcgalapagos.com.
Premieres...
"Cowboys of the Sea” Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
Cowboys of the Sea chronicles the 2006 sockeye salmon commercial fishing season in Bristol Bay, Alaska by following the adventures of three competing fishing boat captains. For six weeks every summer, the tranquil Naknek River becomes a bustling epicenter of commercial salmon fishing as hundreds of fishermen from all over the world stake their claims. The fishing district is small but the payoff can be huge, captains generally make six figure incomes in just six weeks. The result is one of the most competitive fishing seasons in existence as all three captains battle the elements, the fiery competition, the law and their own set of circumstances.
"Tribal Secrets: The Dinka” Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
The Dinka live deep in southern Sudan, the largest country in Africa. Their country has been plagued by decades of civil war and tribal conflict but their ancient way of life has changed little. Now, in Tribal Secrets, the National Geographic Channel takes viewers to this remote landscape of Africa to show us customs and traditions at the very heart of their cattle-centric culture, including showering under urinating cows.
"Explorer: Doomsday Volcano” Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
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: Doomsday Volcano, 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? In the face of ground-breaking evidence, the scientists discover the ancient eruption was even more powerful than they ever had imagined. Now, Explorer provides a front row seat to this unprecedented scientific expedition and concludes with a stunning discovery that reveals a new volcano is growing in the footprint of this ancient beast.
"Naked Science: Toba”(wt) Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
Some 75,000 years ago a super-eruption from the site of Lake Toba in Sumatra blasted out more than 200 cubic miles of ash and volcanic debris. Now, Naked Science: Toba investigates the devastating aftermath of one of the most powerful volcanoes of the last 2 million years, including the fascinating theory that it triggered a human genetic bottleneck — leaving a population of as little as a few thousand survivors to preserve the entire human race. The show also explores the threat of super-volcanoes in the 21st century.
"Dog Whisperer: Titan, Candy, and Bella" (“Young & Restless” Soap Star & MTV’s “Downtown” Julie Brown) Friday, March 2, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
“Young and the Restless” soap star Michael Damian and his wife lived a quiet life with their cat FoFo until 5-month old puppy named Bella entered the house. This rambunctious canine terrorizes the fluffy feline so much that FoFo never leaves her “kitty condo.” Can Cesar Millan get past the age-old rivalry of cats and dogs to help them? Then, MTV personality “Downtown” Julie Brown’s Yorkshire terrier named Candy has been spoiled so much with toys, affection and special meals that she has reached “doggie diva” status. This was fine and dandy until Candy one day started biting Julie’s daughter. Can Cesar intervene in this rapidly souring situation? Then, meet Titan, a 120 lb unpredictable Rottweiler, who is aggressive toward strangers. Titan’s owners want to be able to trust the 6-year-old when people approach him but don’t know how to contain his anger. Cesar is called in to give this lonely Rottie some beginner lessons in canine social etiquette. For more information, visit ngcdogwhisperer.com.
"Striker” (wt)Friday, March 2, 2007 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
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 Striker, 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.
"Explorer: Aryan Brotherhood” Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
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.
Additional primetime highlights include:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2007
"Hooked: Monster Fish!”
8:00 PM ET/PTA catfish the size of a grizzly bear, thousand pound marlin with deadly sharp bills and fish so awesome that fanatic fishermen use their own arms for bait. From the astonishing to the weird to the simply unfathomable, the National Geographic Channel brings you face-to-face with the enormous fish that roam our waters and showcases the men and women who pursue these monster fish for food, sport and scientific discovery.
"Cowboys of the Sea”
9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)Description located above in Premieres section.
"Bounty Hunters”
10:00 PM ET/PTExplore 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.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2007
"Africa's Deadly Dozen”
8:00 PM ET/PTAfrica’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"
9:00 PM ET/PTIndia 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.
"Tribal Secrets: The Dinka”
10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)Description located above in Premieres section.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007
"Explorer: Doomsday Volcano”
8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)Description located above in Premieres section.
"Naked Science: Toba” (wt) 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
Description located above in Premieres section.
"Seconds from Disaster: Runaway Train" 10:00 PM ET/PT
Gare de Lyon, Paris, June 27, 1988: A runaway train thunders downhill into a packed commuter train — killing 56 people — in one of the worst train accidents in French railway history. Why exactly did the brakes fail? And why, when the station knew that the train was in trouble, didn't they divert it away from a crowded platform? Seconds from Disaster deconstructs the tragedy, second-by-second, to find out why this tragic event happened.
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007:
"Surviving Alcatraz" 8:00 PM ET/PT
For callous murderers, infamous gangsters and heartless predators that were locked up in Alcatraz, one of the most notorious maximum-security prisons in the nation, they had a choice: give up or fight to survive. See why in its 29-year history, not one of the 34 inmates who attempted to escape ever succeeded. In Surviving Alcatraz, the National Geographic Channel goes behind bars to reveal the survival secrets of the country’s most ruthless men who all had one common tie: “The Rock.”
"Impossible Islands" 9:00 PM ET/PT
An enormous project is underway in the Arabian Gulf that will literally change the face of the coastline. It's so vast it can be seen from space. The world's largest artificial islands are being constructed and fashioned in the shape of a massive palm tree. This project is part of an even bigger plan to transform Dubai into one of the world's premiere tourist destinations. In Impossible Islands, the National Geographic Channel shows you what it takes to build this massive and ambitious engineering feat.
"Coffee: Beans to Buzz" 10:00 PM ET/PT
Coffee is second only to oil as the most traded commodity in the world. It has been baptized by a pope. And in the United States alone, more than $10 billion a year is spent on ‘gourmet’ coffee. This essential morning beverage delivers some of the highest doses of the world’s most widely taken legal drug. From the forests of Ethiopia to 17th century coffeehouses in Vienna to the ubiquitous Starbucks cafe on almost every corner, the heady aroma of coffee has wielded influence over kingdoms, plantations and corporations worldwide. Coffee: Beans to Buzz traces the epic saga of a potent little bean with a revolutionary impact that has broken down social, political and economic barriers throughout the ages.
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2007:
"Dog Whisperer: Titan, Candy, and Bella" 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere) Description located above in Premieres section.
"Dog Whisperer: Emily and Nicki” 9:00 PM ET/PT
Meet Emily, a pit bull, who is fine around humans, but goes into full on attack mode when she sees another dog. Emily lives in confinement in her owner’s back yard but this seclusion makes her even more aggressive. Cesar sees that Emily has way too much power in the household and decides to take Emily to "boot camp" — six weeks of intensive rehabilitation at his Dog Psychology Center — to learn how to become a dog again and be comfortable within a pack. Then, meet Nicki who has finally found a loving home after being abused his entire life. But has too much damage already been done? How will Cesar help the four-year-old Rottweiler adjust to her new life? For more information, visit ngcdogwhisperer.com.
"Striker” (wt) 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere) Description located above in Premieres section.
SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2007:
"Hunter and Hunted: Shark Invasion" 8:00 PM ET/PT
Recife, one of the largest cities in Brazil and one of the country's top tourist destinations, has miles of sandy beach and inviting waves. But over the past decade it has seen the highest concentration of shark attacks in the world and is fast becoming known as “shark city.” Now, in Hunter and Hunted, the National Geographic Channel investigates the reasons behind these shark attacks. Why did these attacks begin so suddenly? Why this particular beach? And what can be done to prevent these attacks?
"Hunter and Hunted: Dolphin Attack” 9:00 PM ET/PT
Many people are nervous around sharks but what about dolphins? Dolphins are loveable looking creatures but sometimes can be nothing like “Flipper.” Dolphin attacks, both in captivity and the wild, have resulted in serious injuries and even death. With their permanent smiles, clever tricks, and puppy-like disposition, people often pay to swim with them. But reaching as big as 12 feet and 1,000 pounds, dolphins have the ability to be fierce predators. With a team of experts, the National Geographic Channel enters their complex world of sexual aggression and social hierarchy in Hunter and Hunted: Dolphin Attack to find out what causes these seemingly harmless animals to attack.
"Hunter and Hunted: Gator Attack" 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 prey on humans. So why are they now attacking us? With a team of experts, the National Geographic Channel investigates the common thread behind these three tragic alligator attacks.
SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2007:
"Explorer: Aryan Brotherhood” 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)Description located above in Premieres section.
"Lockdown: Gangland" 9:00 PM ET/PT
For the most violent, powerful, and infamous inmates, Pelican Bay State Prison is the last stop in prison purgatory. This is the prison where they lock up gang members too dangerous to keep anywhere else. For two decades it's been at the heart of California's war on one of the greatest scourges in America – prison gangs.
Lockdown: Gangland reveals the prison's innermost secrets and takes you to the frontline of California's new war.
"Lockdown: Predators Behind Bars"10:00 PM ET/PT
The 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. Predators Behind Bars takes you inside this prison that the public doesn’t get to see.
