For The Travel Channel Fan - September Programming Highlights

If you like watching the travel channel, you might be interested in what's up for the month of September, 2012:

Via press release:

TRAVEL CHANNEL

SEPTEMBER 2012 HIGHLIGHTS

All times ET/PT unless otherwise noted.

All programs are rated TV G unless otherwise noted.

The marking "(wt)" designates a working title and may be subject to change.

For more information: http://newsroom.scrippsnetworks.com/.

SERIES PREMIERES

PARANORMAL PAPARAZZI

TV-G

Premiering Friday, September 28 at 7:00PM & 7:30PM

New episodes will continue weekly at 7:00PM

Each episode of "Paranormal Paparazzi" follows Aaron Sagers' (journalist, pop culture enthusiast, editor-in-chief of the Paranormal Pop Culture blog) hand-picked team of reporters as they travel around the country tracking down the most current, bizarre and unsolved paranormal and supernatural stories. As Sagers' team reveals their findings in the fast-paced newsroom, the group reviews and assesses whether or not the stories are bona fide or bogus.  Through the lens of each reporter, viewers will experience Will Ferrell's haunted trailer in New Orleans; a UFO sighting at the Jersey Shore; a teenage exorcism squad in Arizona; a zombie survival camp in New Jersey; and more.

Friday, September 28 7:00PM	The Paranormal Paparazzi reporters uncover numerous stories, including an interview with a team of teenagers conducting exorcisms in Arizona and reports of a Lizard Man wreaking havoc in South Carolina.
Friday, September 28 7:30PM	The Paranormal Paparazzi reporters uncover numerous stories, including a family plagued by alien abductions for over fifty years in Knoxville, TN and the discovery of recent Loch Ness sightings spanning over multiple continents.

DESTINATION FEAR

TV-PG

Premiering Sunday, September 30 at 11:00PM & 11:30PM

New episodes will continue weekly at 11:00PM

"Destination Fear" takes us to locations famous for awe-inspiring stories, often involving supernatural elements synonymous with excitement and mystery. Episodes will be based on actual ghost stories, cryptozoology, and other fantastic events strongly associated with specific sites. In each show, a skeptic or 'mark' has been chosen to embark on a journey that will challenge their cynicism when they arrive at Destination Fear!  With the help of a close friend or family member 'accomplice' the Destination Fear team puts the 'mark' through a series of meticulously staged events to bring these tales to life. Finally, when the 'mark' is scared out of their wits enough to doubt all their pre-conceptions and beliefs, they're told it's OK; their journey is over – they are now at Destination Fear. Then we bring out the friend who set them up – and the two share their surprising reactions to the experience!

Sunday, September 30 11:00PM	Two unsuspecting travelers go on the ride of their lives. First, Jackie encounters black magic at the grave of a Voodoo Queen in New Orleans. Then, Tim comes face-to-face with satanic worshippers in Hermitage Ruins in Canada.
Sunday, September 30 11:30PM	Two unsuspecting travelers go on the ride of their lives. First, Frank's fascination with the Headless Horseman turns to fright at Sleepy Hollow. Then, Kelly uncovers wicked spirits at the mysterious site of America's Stonehenge.

NEW SPECIALS

BURGER LAND

TV-G

Premiering Sunday, September 2 at 7:00PM & 7:30PM

"Burger Land" is a fun, fast-paced show where host George Motz will meet three of America's best hamburger creators, tour their establishment and find out what goes in to making their burger one of the best in the land. Two of these burger champions will be ripped directly from the pages of George's hit book, "Hamburger America" and our third burger will be a "rule" breaker. George's rules for greatness are tough and one of his main rules is the burger must exist for 20+ years before it can grace the pages of his book. On "Burger Land", we are going to challenge this rule and send George on the hunt for younger burgers that may make the cut if they can stand the test of time.

Sunday, September 2 7:00PM	"New Jersey Sliders" George Motz tours some of New Jersey's best sliders in Hackensack & Linden. Motz visits Trenton to taste a burger that's weighs nearly a pound, and discovers a new Brazilian style hamburger in Newark.
Sunday, September 2 7:30PM	"Wisconsin's Burger Belt" George Motz visits Wisconsin's most popular burger spots. From a butter burger to a poached burger, Motz travel's the Wisconsin Burger Belt in search of some of the best burgers in America.

SEASON PREMIERES

ANTHONY BOURDAIN: NO RESERVATIONS

TV-PG-DL

Premiering Monday, September 3 at 9:00PM

New episodes will continue weekly at 9:00PM

Expect the unexpected from the final season of the Emmy award-winning series, "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations." Throughout the weekly one-hour series, Anthony Bourdain takes viewers to all-new locations, all over the world, which surprise him and defy his expectations – for better or for worse. He visits some locations for the first time and continues to try new things that sometimes challenge his better judgment. Locations include Austin, Sydney, Brooklyn, Burgundy and more.

Monday, September 3 9:00PM	"Austin" Tony heads to Austin, Texas during South by Southwest – an international music festival. He hangs out with the band Sleigh Bells and enjoys roasted pig and crawfish with sausage followed by a tattoo given by the band's guitarist.
Monday, September 10 9:00PM	"Sydney" In Sydney, Tony experiences enviable food and drink in the land down under. From innovative restaurants to rolling blue mountains, he eats fresh seafood, old school charcuterie, and the ubiquitous Australian barbie.
Monday, September 17 9:00PM	"Special – TBD"
Monday, September 24 9:00PM	"Emilia Romana" Tony travels to Emilia Romagna, the breadbasket of Italy, with Chef Michael White. In a red Ferrari California, the two travel across the region, sampling culatello, balsamic vinegar, Sangiovese wine, and a variety of cheeses.

GHOST ADVENTURES

TV-PG

Premiering Friday, September 14 at 9:00PM

New episodes will continue weekly at 9:00PM

The "Ghost Adventures" crew — Zak Bagans, Nick Groff and Aaron Goodwin — is back to investigate the scariest, most notorious, haunted places in the world. The trio interviews eyewitnesses and historians at each location, arming themselves with the stories of the ghosts they later confront during their dusk-to-dawn lockdowns. Then they review and analyze their findings with some the most-respected experts and specialists in the paranormal field. New locations include the Central Unit Prison in Sugar Lands, TX; the Point Sur Lighthouse in Point Sur, CA; the Black Moon Manor in Greenfield, IN; the Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre, MN; and the Excalibur Nightclub in Chicago, among others.

Friday, September 14 9:00PM	Zak, Nick & Aaron head to the recently closed Central Unit Prison in Texas to be the first and only investigators to document the spirits of former inmates. Things take a turn when Nick is forced to leave the lockdown in fear.
Friday, September 21 9:00PM	Zak, Nick & Aaron head to Zak's hometown of Chicago, IL for a two-location lockdown of the Excalibur Nightclub and Bachelor's Grove Cemetery.  The guys are taken aback when an unseen force pushes Zak down the stairs in the club.
Friday, September 28 9:00PM	Zak, Nick & Aaron travel to the Tor House, former home to American poet, Robinson Jeffers, who predicted he would talk to the living 50 years after his death.  The guys watch in awe as they glimpse a misty figure by the tower.

MAKING MONSTERS

TV-PG

Premiering Sunday, September 30 at 8:00PM with Two Back-to-Back Episodes

New episodes will continue weekly in their regular timeslot at 8:00PM & 9:00PM

"Making Monsters" is a fascinating look at Ed Edmunds and his Distortions staff of scary animatronics and frightronics experts.  From movie sets to haunted houses, Ed and his crew can build any kind of creature their clients dream up.  

Sunday, September 30 8:00PM	Distortions hires an army of sculptors to work around the clock to create an entire newline of "shocktronics" for the retail market to debut at the Houston Halloween & Party Expo in Texas.
Sunday, September 30 9:00PM	The Distortions team takes a stab at reinventing the classic "Photo Op" piece for Halloween Express and comes to the rescue for the band, Megadeth, getting a new stage prop to them, while Ed's office becomes a tattoo parlor.

ONGOING SERIES

TOY HUNTER

TV-PG

Premiere Episodes Wednesdays at 9:00PM

"Toy Hunter" follows toy and collectibles expert and dealer Jordan Hembrough as he scours the country for hidden treasures to sell to his buyers around the world.  In each episode, he travels from city to city, strategically maneuvering around reluctant sellers, abating budgets, and avoiding unforeseen roadblocks.  With his sights on the holy grail of toys and pop culture collectibles, we'll follow along with Hembrough as he digs through thousands of toy stashes, looking to turn people's old trash into cold cash.  As each flip brings him one step closer to his goal of becoming the ultimate collector, the stakes become higher, the hagglers push harder, and the payoffs are greater than ever before.  For this toy hunter, poking through cramped attics and rummaging around dirty garages to score rare vintage items is all in a day's work!

Wednesday, September 12 9:00PM	"Prehistoric Pennsylvania" In Cincinnati, Jordan finds himself overwhelmed by the power of the place theycall "toy heaven." First, he stumbles upon a collector with over a half million dollars of rare collectibles in his barn—and he's having an everything-must-go sale.  Then, he finds himself sifting through a basement with over 3000 Jurassic Park collectibles, including what he has deemed the Jurassic Park holy grail, but Jordan will have to use his best powers of negotiation to make sure this flip is worth the trip.
Wednesday, September 19 9:00PM	"Mississippi Menace"
Wednesday, September 26 9:00PM	"It's Chiller Time" Chiller, one of the largest conventions on the east coast for "all things horror," is just a few weeks away and Jordan needs that one ultimate find that will bring in a major sale at the expo.  He has to dig around the Garden State for something that will make even the biggest horror fan shriek with delight.

ALL YOU CAN MEAT

TV-G

Premiere Episodes Sundays at 9:00PM

On "All You Can Meat," meat, in all its glorious forms, becomes the way in to an America that is quirky, colorful, and downright delicious.  Host and meat enthusiast Chuey Martinez travels across the country to find the most authentic preparations of the classic cuts: steak, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, etc.  From the Texas pit master to the woodsman in Appalachia curing jerky in his shack, Martinez quickly learns that great American characters make great eats and there is much to be learned about a region by how they prepare their meat.  Martinez also discovers that roasted meat taps into deep emotions and has the ability to bring people together.  This series will take viewers to some amazing corners of the country – places they can go themselves to discover these mouth-watering meat recipes.

Sunday, September 2 9:00PM	"Steak" Meat fanatic Chuey Martinez highlights five of the finest steaks in the nation, including a Santa Maria style barbecue tri-tip in Southern California and a shockingly delicious smoked prime rib in Kansas City.
Sunday, September 9 9:00PM	"Bacon" Chuey Martinez searches the country for savory and sumptuous bacon, from pork cracklins in Louisiana, to bacon confit in Colorado.

MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM

TV-PG

Premiere Episodes Tuesdays at 9:00PM

Tuesday, September 4 9:00PM	"Freakiest" Don Wildman reexamines the most peculiar tales in the Mysteries at the Museum archives. Whether it's a plaster cast of the original Siamese twins, the unexpected discovery of 36 perfectly preserved corpses, or mysterious creatures from the extreme depths of the ocean, these are some of the most outlandish artifacts to be found in American museums.
Tuesday, September 11 9:00PM	"Deadliest" In this special episode, Don Wildman resurrects the deadliest "Mysteries at the Museum." Whether it's one of the most tragic accidents in the history of the U.S, space program, an infamous witch hunt that led to more than 20 deaths, or a secret weapon cleverly concealed in plain sight, these are the some of the most chilling tales of danger and destruction.
Tuesday, September 18 9:00PM	"Conspiracies" Don Wildman reexamines the most intriguing conspiracies in the "Mysteries at the Museum" archives. Whether it's the questionable death of a Hollywood icon, a suspiciously large number of lottery winners in a single drawing, or a shocking diagnosis that caused panic and paranoia across the nation, these are the some of the most captivating tales of conspiratorial criminality.
Tuesday, September 25 9:00PM	"Most Notorious" Don Wildman takes a look back at the most notorious "Mysteries at the Museum." A deadly tonic that's touted as a miracle cure-all, to a prison break that took a year to execute, and an ordinary wheelbarrow that aided in one of the most infamous crime sprees in Indiana history, are among the scandalous tales told here.

TRIP FLIP

TV-PG

Premiere Episodes Thursdays at 9:00PM

In this new original 13-episode series, vacation expert and professional fun-seeker Bert Kreischer offers unsuspecting couples a fantasy vacation of a lifetime –all they have to do is say "yes" and enjoy the adventure. Kreischer becomes the ultimate tour guide and offers up an all-expense paid three-day vacation not written in the guidebooks and full of incredible fun.

Thursday, September 6 9:00PM	"San Francisco"
Thursday, September 13 9:00PM	"Nashville"

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