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15 August 2018
Travel Channel Adds 52 New Episodes of "Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations" Hosted by Culinary Explorer Andrew Zimmern
Starting Tuesday, August 21
Travel Channel has triggered a 52-episode order of its irresistible series, “Bizarre Food: Delicious Destinations,” hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern. In each half-hour episode, Zimmern takes viewers on an edible journey as he shares the secrets behind popular dishes in the most delectable food destinations in the United States and abroad.9 & 9:30 PM ET/PT on Travel Channel Whether it's sinful New York cheesecake, savory pork sandwiches in Chile or Bangkok's signature pad thai, most travelers want to experience the local favorites. Journey around the world for a firsthand tour of each city and the inside scoop behind its most beloved dishes. (more) |
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15 August 2018
2018 MTV Video Music Awards to air LIVE from Radio City Music Hall
Monday, August 20
Jennifer Lopez will be honored with the “Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.” She is also set to perform at this year’s show for the first time since 2001. Other performers this year include Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Logic with Ryan Tedder, Travis Scott and Post Malone. This iconic awards event will air across MTV’s global network of channels in more than 180 countries and territories, reaching more than half a billion households around the world.9 PM ET on MTV Three key categories of award nominees include: VIDEO OF THE YEAR - ARTIST OF THE YEAR - SONG OF THE YEAR (more) |
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14 August 2018
A Vintage Camera Holds the Key to the Death of a Businessman in "Garage Sale Mysteries: Picture a Murder"
Sunday, August 19
Lori Loughlin, Sarah Strange, Steve Bacic, Eva Bourne, Connor Stanhope, Kevin O’Grady and Jay Brazeau star in “Garage Sale Mysteries: Picture A Murder,” a new, original movie.9 PM ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries After taking on consignment a vintage camera collection following the death of a local collector, garage sale guru Jennifer Shannon becomes involved in the search for a killer when an undeveloped photo in one of the cameras leads her to believe that the man might have died from very unnatural causes. The movie is the finale of network’s the second annual “Garage Sale Mystery” Month. (more) |
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14 August 2018
Explosive Two-Night Special Event "Pamela Smart: An American Murder Mystery" Premieres on Investigation Discovery
Sunday, August 19
Sex, lies and a tale too twisted to be real surround the murder of Gregg Smart. Who Killed Him? And why? On May 1, 1990, 22-year-old media coordinator Pamela Smart finds her husband Gregg dead on the floor of their southern New Hampshire condo, leaving the town of Derry stunned.
10 PM ET/PT on ID Scouring the region for clues, investigators discover Pamela has been having a sordid affair with high school student, Billy Flynn, a complicated web of lies and deceit unravel, revealing one of the most scandalous crimes of the century. Now, leading true crime network Investigation Discovery (ID) delves into the case. (more)The first part, "A Death in Derry," is immediately followed by "An Affair to Die For" and the trilogy concludes on Monday, August 20 at 10 PM with "Black Widow." |
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14 August 2018
NBC Premieres the Sixth and Final Installment of the Popular Movie Series "Sharknado" with "The Last Sharknado - It's About Time"
Sunday, August 19
8 PM ET/PT on Syfy Our hero Fin (Ian Ziering) has battled sharks all over the globe, but in this last installment he will tackle the final shark-tier -- time travel. In the ending moments of “Sharknado 5: Global Swarming,” Fin was seen wandering alone on Earth after it was destroyed. (more)Now he must travel back in time to stop the Sharknado that started it all. Will Fin and the gang be able to set everything right and save the world once and for all? |
