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Weekend Programming on America's NewsChannel MSNBC
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THE WEEKEND NEWSLETTER
AMERICA'S NEWSCHANNEL MSNBC
Saturday October 26, 2002- Sunday October 27, 2002
We've heard from many of you out there who enjoy our weekend documentaries.
In response to a request from you, our viewers, we're expanding the weekend newsletter
to include more of the programs you like to watch. So, you will now have in front of
you listings that include mornings and afternoons as well as primetime.
From sports heroes, to serial killers... we've got stories about everyone, and
everything this weekend-- including two Sunday night premieres of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
EXPLORER. Both look at creepy things and take us into the Halloween week.
Have a good one & don't forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday night!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
6AM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: ROBERT CHAMBERS
His crime became known as the Preppie Murder and his controversial trial became one of
the most watched in New York City history. Robert Chambers' affair with Jennifer Levin
took her life and triggered a tabloid sensation with beautiful people, lurid headlines
and a "rough sex" defense that became the talk of the country.
7AM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: TED BUNDY
He is one of the most prolific killers in American history. Ted Bundy's charm and
boyish good looks masked the gruesome reality of his crimes. Once in custody he seemed
to thrive on his media notoriety. What was he thinking? Even those who knew him are
still trying to figure it out.
12PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: MICHAEL JORDAN
He is considered the greatest basketball player ever. With gravity-defying moves and
multi-million dollar deals, Michael Jordan's legend is unshakeable. But his life has
not always been as smooth as a slam-dunk, and his career nearly ended before it began.
1PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: TIGER WOODS
Tiger Woods was a marvel on the golf course practically before he could walk. Now he
is a record-breaking sports superstar with a legion of fans and millions in
endorsements. Headliners & Legends explores the life, family, and astonishing career
of Tiger Woods.
2PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: MARIO ANDRETTI
He is the master of the speedway. Mario Andretti's remarkable career spanned decades
and covered the globe. His success story is as heart-stopping as his driving. From a
post-war refugee camp in Italy to the front row of the Indianapolis 500, his road to
the top embodies the American Dream.
6-8PM ET
***PREMIERE***
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: NIGHTMARES OF NATURE
Four spellbinding films make up EXPLORER's Nightmares of Nature theme show, exploring
the reasons we fear certain animals and separate real dangers from myths. Few animals
actually hunt humans; most attacks are in self-defense. These films explore human
phobias of nature and attempt to debunk our fears.
Boyd Matson hosts.
8PM ET
MSNBC SPECIAL: IN SEARCH OF SATAN
A look at the role of Satan in American religion and culture. Forrest Sawyer anchors.
9PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: EXORCISM
Exorcism - an ancient rite that is hugely popular in this age of the internet - Find
out why and who's behind it.
10PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: THE VAMPIRE KILLINGS
One by one a self-declared vampire king took a group of loners under his spell,
entangling them in his murderous plot that left two people dead and four teens in
prison. How does one teen's obsession draw in a cult of followers whose reality
becomes a world of death and darkness? And how do these kids come to cherish rituals
that include self-mutilation and blood-drinking?
11PM ET
MSNBC SPECIAL: IN SEARCH OF SATAN
12AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: EXORCISM
1AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: THE VAMPIRE KILLINGS
2AM ET
MSNBC SPECIAL: IN SEARCH OF SATAN
2AM ET (DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME)
MSNBC SPECIAL: IN SEARCH OF SATAN
3AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: EXORCISM
4AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: THE VAMPIRE KILLINGS
5AMET
SUMMIT ON WALL STREET (2hrs.)
>From corporate scandals to threatened war in Iraq-- what will the ultimate results be
>on Wall Street, the economy and your pocketbook? MSNBC brings together a panel of
>leading CEOs, analysts, regulators and experts to talk about what you need to know
>about the security of your investments.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 20
12PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: TED BUNDY
1PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: ROBERT CHAMBERS
2PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: BETTY BRODERICK
When her husband left her for a younger woman, something snapped inside Betty
Broderick. She shot and killed her ex-husband and his new bride in their bedroom. Two
trials and two T.V. movies later, Betty Broderick became a poster girl for women
scorned.
6-8PM ET
***PREMIERE***
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: BEWARE THE BITE
Louisiana is under invasion from large rat-like creatures with sharp orange teeth,
consuming everything in sight. And whenever an odd adventure beckons, National
Geographic goes. EXPLORER cruises the bayou with zoologist Nick Baker to investigate
this menacing phenomenon.
Boyd Matson hosts.
8-10PM ET
***PREMIERE***
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: FRIGHT NIGHT
There are two intriguing topics in this two hour program.."Hornets From Hell", where
EXPLORER travels to the land of Godzilla, Mothra and Rodan to tell the bone-chilling
tale of the Japanese giant hornet, a real-life monster worthy of horror-movie
stardom..And, "Tarantula", where EXPLORER has set out with one of the world's leading
arachnid experts to uncover the secrets of these creepy creatures. For those of you
with Arachnophobia, you might not want to watch this one alone.
Boyd Matson hosts.
10PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES LIVE: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS (PREMIERE)
The Sniper attacks..
A step-by-step account of the nightmare, from the first shot fired to the roadside
takedown. Plus - the very latest information on the case.
11PM-1AM ET
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: FRIGHT NIGHT
1AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES LIVE: CAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS
The Sniper attacks..
A step-by-step account of the nightmare, from the first shot fired to the roadside
takedown. Plus - the very latest information on the case.
2AM ET
WEEKEND MAGAZINE: ANDREW CUNANAN HOUR
A look into serial murderer Andrew Cunanan's past. Were there warning signs early on?
Josh Mankiewicz interviews people who knew him early on.
3AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: TRUE BELIEVERS
The true believers believe we have invisible company, ghosts. During this hour, we'll
look for evidence that these ghosts are truly there.
John Seigenthaler hosts.
4AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: I HEAR DEAD PEOPLE
A look at why the psychic business is booming and the people who believe in them and
those who debunk them.
John Seigenthaler hosts.
5AM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: STEPHEN KING
He is the king of macabre writing. But even if you've never read one of Stephen King's
novels, you've probably seen one of his tales on the big screen. Stephen King's
chilling talent for terror has made him one of the most successful writers of our
time.
Schedule subject to change.
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