Richard Roeper & The Movies

Based in Alameda California, MythBusters takes us through many experiments and trials to prove or disprove rumors long established to be truths. Among the programs and story ideas shown so far are adages, movie scenes, myths, news stories, and even some internet videos that are taken apart bit by bit and through scientific methods, either found to be valid or fakes. Whenever possible experiments will test how events happened or equipment is made to work or even made from "scratch" when needed. Experts in the art of special effects including Adam Savage (movie animator and designer) and Jamie Hyneman (beret wearing with a walrus style mustache) argue with each other as they work out how to demonstrate just how their experiments work (or don't work). While most of their scientific work is done in California some time is spent in production in Artarmon, Australia and out on location. Special effects are amazing to watch and make interesting viewing while they disprove things we have long believed in.

Rick Steves' Europe TV show encourages Americans to discover not only major cities, but also cozy villages away from popular tourist routes of Europe. Rick Steves is your perfect travel partner, guiding you through his favorite European cities, villages and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

National Geographic Travel TV show consist of 20 short episodes each revolving around most unique places all over world.

Produced by SpaceRipTV in conjunction with Space.com, "Cosmic Journeys" attempts genuine scientific inquiry into the biggest scientific questions"”the beginnings of the universe, the possibility of other habitable planets, the plausibility of the big bang theory. Dealing intelligently and forthrightly with the challenges of space exploration, "Cosmic Journeys" pushes the envelope of human knowledge, and it frankly acknowledges the limits of scientific knowledge, leaving the door open for further investigation. The series shows genuine science rather than cheap sensation or easy speculation, and it clearly delineates the line between fact and fiction. Viewers appreciate "Cosmic Journeys'" professional construction and balance of entertainment and education, frequently commenting on the series' brilliant cinematography and powerful images. Aggressively raising the bar for educational programming, each well-illustrated, stylishly narrated, and amply documented episode of "Cosmic Journeys" has more than enough hypothesis and testing to inveigle the most hardcore hyper-space nerds while still appealing to Joe the Plumber and Larry Lunchbox.

Art:21 - Art in the 21st Century TV show is an Emmy-nominated PBS series. Art:21 - Art in the 21st Century TV show is an educational resource, archive, and history of contemporary art that focuses exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists. It is a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to make contemporary art more accessible to the public, and to document 21st-century art and artists from the artists' own perspectives. Fascinating and intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the artists at work, watch their process as they transform inspiration into art, and hear their thoughts as they grapple with the physical and visual challenges of achieving their artistic visions.

The Science Channel has a hit with Through the Wormhole! It brings us answers to some pretty compelling questions we all want to know more about. And with Morgan Freeman (Academy Award winner from Driving Miss Daisy and Seven) narrating, the show is irresistible and thought provoking. While attempting to answer such questions as Is There a Creator? or Is Time Travel Possible? or Is There Life After Death? we are absolutely drawn into the possibilities these question pose. Is There actually a Sixth Sense? We know for sure of five but many speculate there is an additional sixth sense. One that gives those who have it extra advantages over the rest of us. They can, for instance, predict the future and while the human brain remains so mysterious we do know there is more we know absolutely nothing about. What do Alien Beings look like? Do they represent us or would they be totally scary in appearance? Each question creates yet more questions. Come along as Freeman explores the biggest questions and seeks answers we can appreciate and understand.