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POLAR BEAR TOWN
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WITNESS A ONE-OF-A-KIND COMMUNITY WHERE POLAR BEARS AND HUMANS LIVE TOGETHER IN A NEW SEASON OF THE SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL SERIES POLAR BEAR TOWN
POLAR BEAR TOWN SEASON TWO PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 8 PM ET/PT NEW YORK, OCTOBER 26, 2017 — Every fall, approximately 10,000 tourists from around the world descend on the tiny, isolated town of Churchill, Manitoba. Known as “The Polar Bear Capital of the World,” visitors gather in Churchill to see the annual migration of more than 1,000 polar bears that pass through town. Smithsonian Channel’s docu-series POLAR BEAR TOWN follows this extraordinary intersection of humans and the “Lords of the Arctic,” as they collide in unexpected and sometimes dangerous ways. This three-episod...
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THE LOST TAPES
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SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ REVISITS THE STORY OF AN AMERICAN HEIRESS TURNED FBI’S MOST WANTED IN THE LOST TAPES: PATTY HEARST
SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ REVISITS THE STORY OF AN AMERICAN HEIRESS TURNED FBI’S MOST WANTED IN THE LOST TAPES: PATTY HEARST BRAND NEW INSTALLMENT OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES PREMIERES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 9 PM ET/PT NEW YORK – October 24, 2017 – On February 4, 1974, 19-year-old Patricia “Patty” Hearst was kidnapped from her Berkeley, California apartment. Because she was the granddaughter of American publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst, Patty’s kidnapping left authorities confounded and the American public glued to its television screens watching the saga of an abducted Amer...
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Smithsonian Channel
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WILD WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK ON SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ WITH PREDATORS ON THE PROWL IN THREE NEW SPECIALS
WILD WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK ON SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ WITH PREDATORS ON THE PROWL IN THREE NEW SPECIALS BABOON KING PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 8 PM ET/PT LIONS UNLEASHED PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 8 PM ET/PT TIGER ON THE RUN PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 AT 8 PM ET/PT NEW YORK – October 11, 2017 – In the wild, survival of the fittest is the only strategy that prevails, proving across all species who is most fit to be on top. Smithsonian Channel’s new Wild Wednesday lineup showcases the battles these animals must face to prove their dominance and protect the...
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MAKE IT OUT ALIVE
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SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ TELLS HARROWING STORIES OF LIFE OR DEATH IN MAKE IT OUT ALIVE
SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ TELLS HARROWING STORIES OF LIFE OR DEATH IN MAKE IT OUT ALIVE BRAND-NEW SERIES PREMIERES SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 AT 9 PM ET/PT NEW YORK – September 13, 2017 – Experience the pulse-pounding moments behind some of the world’s greatest disasters, reliving the incredible stories of those that faced split-second decisions that made the difference between life and death. MAKE IT OUT ALIVE brings viewers back to these catastrophes and tells the stories of these events by recounting both the horrific and heroic tales of human sacrifice, bravery and survival. This new series f...
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DIANA: THE DAY WE SAID GOODBYE
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A SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ ROYAL EVENT HONORS THE LATE PRINCESS DIANA WITH DIANA: THE DAY WE SAID GOODBYE
NEW SPECIAL PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 9 PM ET/PT NEW YORK – July 18, 2017 – An enigmatic member of the British royal family, Princess Diana captured the hearts of millions worldwide in both her life and her death, and remains just as iconic today. On the 20th anniversary of her passing, Smithsonian Channel will honor the “People’s Princess” with an exclusive royal event commemorating the woman at the center of immense public fascination. The two specials detail the life and death of Diana and illustrate how the public’s and media’s obsession with her not only served as a catalyst f...
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DIANA AND THE PAPARAZZI
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A SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ ROYAL EVENT HONORS THE LATE PRINCESS DIANA WITH DIANA AND THE PAPARAZZI
NEW SPECIAL PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 AT 8 PM ET/PT NEW YORK – July 18, 2017 – An enigmatic member of the British royal family, Princess Diana captured the hearts of millions worldwide in both her life and her death, and remains just as iconic today. On the 20th anniversary of her passing, Smithsonian Channel will honor the “People’s Princess” with an exclusive royal event commemorating the woman at the center of immense public fascination. The two specials detail the life and death of Diana and illustrate how the public’s and media’s obsession with her not only served as a catalyst for ...
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FLYING HIGH WITH PHIL KEOGHAN
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SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ GOES BEYOND THE STUNNING LANDSCAPE OF NEW ZEALAND WITH ITS CAPTIVATING CHARACTERS IN FLYING HIGH WITH PHIL KEOGHAN
NEW SPECIAL PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 AT 8 PM ET/PT NEW YORK – July 11, 2017 – On the edge of the world, the island nation of New Zealand is known for its jaw-dropping scenery and incredible natural wonders, but it's the people who call this small country home that make it unlike any other. Amazing Race host and Kiwi native Phil Keoghan, who has traveled millions of miles and visited more than 100 countries, takes viewers on an unprecedented journey through New Zealand. From helicopters and hot air balloons to sailboats and a World War I plane, Keoghan drops in to meet some of New Zealan...
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THE LOST TAPES
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SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ TELLS THE HARROWING STORY OF A CITY ON EDGE IN THE LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM
HOUR-LONG DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES JULY 30 AT 9 PM ET/PT, MARKING 40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SON OF SAM MURDERS Newest Installment Of Critically Acclaimed Franchise Features Rarely Seen Press Conferences And News Footage NEW YORK, June 27, 2017 – For more than a year, a serial killer known as “Son of Sam” terrorized New York City, killing six people and critically wounding seven others. On July 29, 1976, David Berkowitz began a murder spree that left law enforcement baffled and the public afraid to leave their homes. Forty years after his arrest, the latest installment of Smithsonian Channel...
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Smithsonian Channel
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SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL™ OFFERS A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT AMERICA’S LEADING LADIES IN FIRST LADIES REVEALED
NEW YORK – June 6, 2017 – First Ladies have played a key role in branding their husbands’ presidencies and have each left their own mark on history. Smithsonian Channel’s new series, FIRST LADIES REVEALED, examines some of the most prominent and remarkable women – trailblazers, style icons, diplomats, war heroes, and global superstars. From Dolley Madison, Eleanor Roosevelt and Jackie Kennedy to Nancy Reagan, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama and more, the series tells the stories of some of the women who left their indelible mark on the White House and the nation. Smithsonian Channel reveals...