National Geographic Channel Premieres...
"The Final Report: Blackhawk Down”
Monday, January 22 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
On October 3, 1993, Somalis armed with automatic weapons and rocket-propelled grenades ambushed elite units of the U.S. Army's Rangers and Delta Force. The U.S. soldier’s mission was initially to undermine a warlord but instead it becomes a tragic 15-hour firefight that leaves 18 Americans dead and 84 wounded — one of the single bloodiest firefights since Vietnam. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including interviews with experts and survivors, The Final Report: Blackhawk Down presents a fresh and comprehensive perspective on this failed operation and how the harrowing story that continues to haunt the U.S. military and foreign policy today. For more information, visit www.ngcfinalreport.com.
"The Real Roswell"
Tuesday, January 23 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
On July 8, 1947 the U.S. Army issued a press statement claiming to have recovered a ‘flying saucer’ on a ranch outside Roswell, New Mexico. But within hours they retracted the statement saying that they had only found the remains of a weather balloon. Sixty years later the debate still rages and Roswell has become the UFO capital of the world. Did the military really recover dead aliens and their spaceship, as some people claim? If true, the United States government has kept one of the greatest secrets in history. Now, the National Geographic Channel investigates the clues behind The Real Roswell.
"Is it Real?: Life on Mars”
Wednesday, January 24 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
As long as we have lifted eyes into space, we have dreamed one day finding life on another planet. Scientists believe Mars may be the planet in our solar system that has life. But could there really be life on Mars? Join Is it Real?: Life on Mars as the National Geographic Channel interviews top planetary scientists and amateur researchers, who have dedicated their lives to the subject; scrutinizes pictures of the surface of Mars; and explores Mars-like terrain here on earth to separate scientific evidence from flights of fancy.
"Deep Sea Drillers"
Thursday, January 25 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
In an attempt to tap into some of the most inaccessible natural gas resources on earth, 5 high-tech mega vessels are building an 1,800 square mile gas network in the Gulf of Mexico. This record breaking project costing more than $2 billion dollars could produce enough gas to supply nearly 5 million U.S. households. Join NGC as Deep Sea Drillers take viewers 1 1⁄2 miles below the ocean’s surface to witness this project in action. And see how the world’s largest pipe laying ship, which carries 22,000 tons of pipes or the equivalent weight of more than 1,000 jet planes, builds an underwater gas export pipeline.
"Dog Whisperer: Skyler, Cassie & Tori"
Friday, January 26 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
First, Cesar meets an adopted miniature schnauzer named Tori compulsively spins in circles. After about a year, Tori’s owners tried to solve the problem by giving her some playmates, two more miniature schnauzers Cassie and Skyler. However, whenever Tori started her whirling routine they corner and attack her. With the attacks escalating and now drawing blood, can Cesar set this spinning schnauzer straight? Then, Cesar travels to New York City to meet four French bulldogs — Boris, Bella, Tallulah, and Groucho — who have begun their own French Revolution against their owner. Can Cesar stop their protests before they storm the Bastille? Finally, county police outside Atlanta, Ga., found Howie, a Lab/chow/shepherd mix, with a leash tied so tightly around his neck that it had grown into his skin and it had to be surgically removed. For two years now, Howie has resided at the local Animal Hospital and is now finally ready for the “real world” but he is aggressive towards new faces. Can Cesar rescue this rescued dog? For more information, visit www.ngcdogwhisperer.com.
"Hunter and Hunted: Cougars” (wt)
Friday, January 26 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
Cougar attacks on humans happen more often on Vancouver Island than anywhere else. Shockingly, one-third of cougar attacks in all the Americas have happened on this rugged island. What is making the cougars here so dangerous? Join the National Geographic Channel as two teams of experts investigate six cougar attacks, including one on 4-year-old girl who was defended by her mother. Their scientific analysis sheds new light on these attacks and reveals the surprising combination of factors that make this the Isle of the Cougar.
"Ultimate Factories: Harley-Davidson”
Sunday, January 28 at 8:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
Harley Davidson is a legendary machine that is a symbol of freedom, adventure and the open road. Riders around the world love them but how many really know how they are put together? And how do the Harley-Davidson designers, engineers and technicians test the boundaries, creating the fastest factory-built drag racer ever made? Now, in Ultimate Factories: Harley-Davidson, NGC goes behind the scenes of the 10-acre flagship factory in Kansas City, Mo., to witness the birth of the latest model, the V-Rod, as it’s built from the ground up. Part cruiser, part sports bike, the V-Rod is a new breed of Harley built for speed, pure horsepower and packed with a list of firsts for Harley-Davidson — the first liquid-cooled, fuel injected engine; the first exterior frame; and the first hog to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.52 seconds, twice as fast as any other Harley models. For more information, visit www.ngcultimatefactories.com, starting Wednesday, January 17.
"Ultimate Factories: Budweiser"
Sunday, January 28 at 9:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
Beer is the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage. Every year, factories brew more than 40 billion gallons of the foaming libation, enough to fill 50,000 Olympic swimming pools but the Anheuser-Busch factory brews more beer than any of the others. This manufacturing goliath is a state-of-the-art technological marvel. With the daunting task of making every drop taste like the perfect Budweiser, Anheuser-Busch has used the same yeast strain since 1876. Crucial to its flavor, this secret ingredient is under lock and key at the 100-acre brewery. What are the steps, secrets and science behind their legendary concoction? NGC has answers on tap inside the Budweiser Ultimate Factory in St. Louis, Mo. For more information, visit www.ngcultimatefactories.com, starting Wednesday, January 17.
"Ultimate Factories: Peterbilt”
Sunday, January 28 at 10:00 PM ET/PT (World Premiere)
They are workhorses of the U.S. economy and a cultural icon of our open highways. Each day these trailblazing titans transport 25 million tons of goods across America, clocking more than 412 billion miles annually. Last year, more than 80 percent of America’s cities and towns would have come to a screeching halt as they rely solely on trucks to deliver all their cargo. At the Peterbilt factory in Denton, Texas, NGC uncovers the awesome power and secrets behind Peterbilt’s design as viewers witness one of the world’s most sophisticated trucks being built from scratch. From exploring Peterbilt’s history to attending the exceedingly popular big rig drag races, Ultimate Factories: Peterbilt shows why these massive trucks proudly bear the title of “Kings of the Road.” For more information, visit www.ngcultimatefactories.com, starting Wednesday, January 17.
