Saturday, May 6, 2017

Travel Channel Highlights for 5/15-28




** PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: MAY 15 – MAY 28 **

‘Josh Gates’ Destination Truth’ Uncovers the World’s Most Unusual Mysteries – Series Premieres Friday, May 19

Jack Maxwell Searches from Miami to San Diego for the Bars with the Best Mexican Cocktails in All New Episode of ‘Booze Traveler: Best Bars’ – Monday, May 22


NEW SERIES

Explorer Josh Gates experiences hilarious and harrowing adventures in search of the truth behind the world's most unusual mysteries. Set in more than 50 breathtaking sites like Machu Picchu, Peru, and Petra, Jordan, “Josh Gates’ Destination Truth” is one of the most international shows on television. Whether it's sightings of a mysterious sea creature in the Mediterranean or puzzling lights in the skies over Kazakhstan, Gates meets eyewitnesses claiming encounters with the unknown in each episode. Upcoming adventures will include the world's first overnight filming in King Tut's tomb and the first-ever night exploration of the world's largest religious structure at Angkor Wat.

                New Episode Premieres Friday, May 19 at 9 p.m.
Josh Gates first heads to the islands of Indonesia in search of the elusive orang pendek. With several local sightings, he is on a mission to find the creature that may be inhabiting the forests of Sumatra. Gates also travels to Iceland to uncover the truth behind a worm monster that reportedly resides in Lake Lagarfljot.

New Episode Premieres Friday, May 19 at 10 p.m.
Josh Gates sets his sights on two legendary creatures based in West African folklore. He’s off to Gambia to investigate the Ninki Nanka, a reptilian that locals say resembles a dragon. Then, he heads into Gambia’s forests in search of the Kikiyaon, a creature that’s been described as a mixture of both human and bird.

New Episode Premieres Friday, May 26 at 9 p.m.
Episode Description TBD

New Episode Premieres Friday May 26 at 10 p.m.
Episode Description TBD
NEW EPISODES

“Booze Traveler: Best Bars” follows cocktail connoisseur Jack Maxwell on a new, fun-filled mission to find the best bars and drinks in the United States for any and every occasion. He will continue doing what he does best – getting to know people and places through a cocktail. [Half-hour episodes]

              “Boo-zy Haunts”- Premieres Monday, May 15 at 10 p.m.
Jack Maxwell hits up the best haunted bars across the country, scaring up delicious cocktails – and maybe a ghost or two. At each ‘boo-zy’ haunt, he celebrates spooky stories and toasts to the ghosts with the most.

“Cool Cantinas”- Premieres Monday, May 22 at 10 p.m.
Jack Maxwell searches from Miami to San Diego for the bars with the best Mexican cocktails. From traditional palomas to mescal mixology and margaritas made with liquid nitrogen, Jack discovers the coolest cantinas.

Travel Channel’s irresistible series, “Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations,” features mouthwatering morsels from around the world. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern, the series highlights the not-to-be-missed food that defines a location. But how many really know the origin of the iconic food? Journey around the world for a firsthand tour of each city and the inside scoop behind its most beloved dishes. [Half-hour episodes]

“Portland, ME” - Premieres Tuesday, May 16 at 9 p.m.
From lobster roll sandwiches and fresh East Coast oysters to Italian sandwiches and whoopie pies, Andrew Zimmern reveals iconic foods from the seaside city of Portland, Maine.

“Osaka” - Premieres Tuesday, May 16 at 9:30 p.m.
Andrew Zimmern highlights foods from Osaka, the gateway to Japan. From crepes that patrons cook themselves to octopus fritters and udon noodles topped with fried tofu, Osaka's cuisine is Japan's answer to soul food.

“Santorini” - Premieres Tuesday, May 23 at 9 p.m.
Andrew Zimmern reveals the foods of Santorini. Bursting with beauty and culinary icons of near-mythical proportion, the Greek island is home to tomato fritters, lamb fricassee and grilled octopus.

“Naples - Premieres Tuesday, May 23 at 9:30 p.m.
Naples, Italy may be the birthplace of pizza, but it's also home to delightful traditional dishes. From pastries stuffed with ricotta and dried fruit to meaty ragu and stewed octopus, Andrew Zimmern shows why Naples is a delicious destination.

Explorer and adventurer Josh Gates is on an endless quest to find the truth behind the world’s captivating and iconic unsolved legends. The new season of his hit series, “Expedition Unknown,” will take on such lingering questions as: Who was D.B. Cooper and what became of him? Is Captain Kidd’s lost treasure still out there waiting to be found? Where is Attila the Hun’s tomb? Digging through years of historical evidence, facts and myths, Gates immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale. From excavating ruins and jumping out of planes to diving for treasure in the deep seas, these all-new thrilling expeditions are some of his biggest adventures yet. [Hour-long episodes]

SPECIAL EPISODE: “Extra Finds: Nazi’s Secrets Revealed” - Premieres Wednesday, May 17
at 9 p.m.
Josh Gates heads to Europe to expose the last secrets of the Third Reich. He dives deep to locate a Nazi war criminal's lost treasure. Then, he meets a researcher to find out how close Hitler was to having an atomic bomb. This special episode features enhanced pop-ups with fun facts and information from Gates’ expedition.

SPECIAL EPISODE: “Extra Finds: Africa’s Gold Hoard” - Premieres Wednesday, May 24 at 9 p.m.
Josh Gates travels to South Africa in search of former President Kruger's missing gold cache. Josh evades dangerous poachers and meets the Shangaan tribe en route to the treasure that may be hiding in the African wilderness. This special episode features enhanced pop-ups with fun facts and information from Gates’ expedition.

Host Don Wildman digs into the world’s greatest institutions to unearth extraordinary relics that reveal incredible secrets from the past. Through compelling interviews, rare archival footage and arresting recreations, “Mysteries at the Museum” illuminates the hidden treasures at the heart of history’s most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters. [Hour-long episodes]
  
“Sword of Scotland, Operation Haylift and Swimmin's Lib” - Premieres Thursday, May 18
at 9 p.m.
Don Wildman examines the theft of an iconic Scottish sword wielded by William Wallace, an unprecedented mission to save America's livestock and a female swimmer who broke the mold.

SPECIAL EPISODE: “Record Breakers” - Premieres Thursday, May 18 at 10 p.m.
On this special Mysteries at the Museum, host Don Wildman examines a leather jumpsuit belonging to a legendary stuntman, a set of wings that belonged to a real-life batman and a barrel that sent one woman over Niagara Falls and into the history books.

“Long Haul Leroy, Pardo's Push and the Invention of the Cable Car” - Premieres Thursday, May 25 at 9 p.m.
Don Wildman examines a racing number from a mule that won the Great American Horse Race, a fighter plane that pushed through the skies of North Vietnam and an iconic streetcar that transformed a city and the nation.

SPECIAL EPISODE: “Blast from the Past” - Premieres Thursday, May 25 at 10 p.m.
Don Wildman investigates the revolutionary ideas and iconic inventions that helped shape the modern world, including a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine and the woman who made Tupperware the life of the party. 

We're serving up hefty plates of the country's tastiest, most mouthwatering and decadent meals. Travelers love to eat their way across America and we’re giving them a guide, counting down all the must-eat spots across the country to have a one-of-a-kind dining experience. So bring your appetite and your stretchy pants as we dive into a healthy portion of “Food Paradise!” [Hour-long episodes]

“Lay It on Thick” - Premieres Sunday, May 21 at 8 p.m.
From lobster smothered in melted Monterey Jack cheese to s'mores with gooey handmade marshmallows drenched in chocolate, this coast-to-coast tour finds the most indulgent, thickly coated culinary creations ever made.

“Handheld Happiness” - Premieres Sunday, May 28 at 8 p.m.
This food tour heads to some of the most amazing eateries for handheld food, with no bowls, plates or utensils getting in the way. From chicken fingers in New York City to breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas, it's all hands-on happiness.

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