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Weekend Programming on America's NewsChannel MSNBC
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THE WEEKEND NEWSLETTER
AMERICA'S NEWSCHANNEL MSNBC
Saturday November 23, 2002- Sunday November 24, 2002
We have a real treat for history lovers this weekend. On SUNDAY at 8pm ET we
premiere NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: THE SEARCH FOR KENNEDY'S PT 109. Dr. Robert
Ballard leads a National Geographic expedition to the Solomon Islands in search of the
sunken wreck of John F. Kennedy's PT 109. Ballard, who is best known for his 1985
discovery of the Titanic, locates wreckage that matches the approximate dimensions of
a Mark 18 torpedo tube -- the kind carried by PT 109. Could it be the remains of
Kennedy's ill-fated ship? To find out for sure, Ballard employs an arsenal of deep-sea
exploration's latest innovations -- including Little Hercules, a remote-controlled
submersible robot designed to get up close and personal with the wreck and send back
high-definition video.
If you are traveling for the holiday this weekend, have a safe journey. And
Happy Thanksgiving.
Now, here's a look at the weekend schedule of documentary programs.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
6AM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: WILL SMITH
Before he finished high school, he helped make Rap music mainstream. Now he's one of
the hottest names in Hollywood. Will Smith has done it all. Along the way he wound up
millions of dollars in debt, but bounced back like a true prince.
7AM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: HALLE BERRY
She's playing James Bond's leading lady in the 20th 007 film. Her beauty has landed
her on magazine covers and movie screens and her talent has earned her an Oscar. But
behind the dazzling smile, Halle Berry is an actress who has seen more than her fair
share of heartache. At a young age she found the sense of determination that has
carried her as far as she could dream and then some.
12PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: DON KNOTTS
He was the nervous man on "The Steve Allen Show." He played Mr. Furley on "Three's
Company." But most of all, he is known as Mayberry's Barney Fife. Don Knotts not only
played one of TV's most beloved characters of all time, he invented him. Behind the
bumbling persona that seems so natural is a man whose perfectionism has exacted a
considerable toll, affecting both his personal relationships and his health.
1PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: DICK VAN DYKE
Dick Van Dyke has been entertaining audiences for decades. Behind the scenes he lived
a secret life, which included an addiction to alcohol and an obsession with privacy.
Join us as we take a look into the real life drama of a legendary performer.
2PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: TIM CONWAY
He is the ultimate second banana. From "McHale's Navy" to "The Carol Burnett Show,"
Tim Conway is known for his oddball characters. And like the hapless little guys he's
played, Tim Conway's successes were tempered by plenty of failures. Though he makes
millions laugh, few get to know the private man behind the joke and the smile.
6PM ET
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: OWLS: SILENT HUNTERS
EXPLORER uncovers the secrets of owls' supreme hunting techniques -- the eyesight,
hearing and speed that arm one of nature's master predators.
Boyd Matson hosts.
8PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: DISASTER ON TRACK 2
They were travelers and commuters... just like many of us. But their trip would make
tragic history. After a terrifying crash... they become trapped, unable to get out.
Even worse, rescuers can't get in. We'll investigate the startling facts behind this
disaster that changed this nation's railways forever.
Hosted by John Seigenthaler.
9PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: WILDFIRES
A look at the growing problem of wild forest fires and the people who give their lives
to fight them.
John Seigenthaler hosts.
10PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: CONSTANT BURN
Over the last ten years more than 1,100 firefighters died doing their jobs and more
than a million injuries were reported. So what does it take to be one of America's
heroes?
John Seigenthaler hosts.
11PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: DISASTER ON TRACK 2
12AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: WILDFIRES
1AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: CONSTANT BURN
2AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: DISASTER ON TRACK 2
3AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: WILDFIRES
4AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: CONSTANT BURN
5AM ET
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: OWLS: SILENT HUNTERS
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 17
12PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: HALLE BERRY
1PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: WILL SMITH
2PM ET
HEADLINERS & LEGENDS: CHRIS ROCK
His in-your-face comedy may leave you laughing or make you mad. Humor is something
Chris Rock picked up early on. He used comedy to raise himself above the threats of
poverty and racism that might have held him back and became the "funniest man in
America."
6-8PM ET
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: WILD ENCOUNTERS
With three mortal attacks on humans in Costa Rica since 1995, has government
protection brought the endangered American crocodile to a dangerous level of recovery?
Or has the massive reptile become an unfair target in the face of a burgeoning human
population? EXPLORER field expert Brady Barr heads to Costa Rica to find the truth
behind this country's crocodile controversy.
Boyd Matson hosts.
8-10PM ET
***PREMIERE***
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: SEARCH FOR KENNEDY'S PT 109
National Geographic Society together with Dr. Robert Ballard announced the discovery
of the wreckage of John F. Kennedy's PT 109 in July 2002. Now, we present an exclusive
behind-the-scenes look of Ballard's quest to find PT 109 as he recounts the amazing
tale of Kennedy's leadership, courage and perseverance as he struggled to save his
shipwrecked crew.
Boyd Matson hosts.
10PM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: MONSTER TRUCKS (PREMIERE)
It could be described as a combination of professional wrestling and auto racing. We
take you into the world of monster trucks, a homegrown hobby that's now playing to
audiences that rival major league baseball.
John Seigenthaler hosts.
11PM ET
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER: SEARCH FOR KENNEDY'S PT 109
1AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: MONSTER TRUCKS
2AM ET
WEEKEND MAGAZINE: BATTLE CREEK MYSTERY
Ruthless. Remorseless. Highly intelligent. That's the profile of a serial killer. And
according to the F.B.I., as many as fifty may be active across America at any given
time. Most of them will only stop if they're killed...or caught. Here's the story of a
convicted murderer who says he's a serial killer. Law enforcement officers in several
states believe him. And he certainly fits the psychological profile. So why hasn't he
been charged with all the crimes he says he's committed?
Stone Phillips reports.
3AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: DRIVER BEWARE
You're on the road. The kids are in the back seat. Are you about to make a fatal
mistake? You'll get a frightening look at why you could be a hazard on the road and
not even know it.
4AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: DANGER ON THE HIGHWAY
Drunk drivers, sleepy drivers, distracted drivers. See the toll they take on the
roadways.
5AM ET
MSNBC INVESTIGATES: OUT OF CONTROL-WHY CARS CRASH
MSNBC brings you an in-depth investigation on what causes cars to crash.
*Schedule subject to change.
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