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This week's headlines predict a shortage of pork and bacon in the global markets next year due to poor harvests not supplying pig herders with enough feed. But there's no shortage of bacon on Travel Channel as it kicks off a new season of the weekly half-hour series FOOD PARADISE premiering on Wednesday, October 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, with the episode aptly named, 'Bacon Paradise 2: Another Slab!'

Smile Train, the world's largest cleft lip and palate charity, announced today that supermodel and actress Christie Brinkley will serve as Global Ambassador for World Smile Day on October 5(th). This marks the first year the event will be taking place in New York City's Times Square.

Following the success of the premiere seasons of Travel Channel's original series BAGGAGE BATTLES, HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE, TOY HUNTER and TRIP FLIP, the Network has greenlit production for second seasons of its four newest shows. In addition to re-upping a second 13-episode season of TOY HUNTER, six additional new episodes have been added to the current run of the hit show - including a holiday special to air in December.

Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner James Brolin ('Marcus Welby, M.D.,' 'Traffic') will guest-star in an upcoming episode of NBC's critically-acclaimed comedy series 'Community.' Brolin will appear as William Winger, the estranged father of Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), whom Jeff has not seen since he was a child. The episode, titled 'Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations,' is scheduled to air later this season. 'Community's' fourth season will premiere on Friday, October 19 (8:30-9 pm ET).

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel like POTUS? Or an icon? Or a movie star? With the launch of Travel Channel's newest limited series of specials, under the banner 'Travel Like...,' you will finally get to peek behind the curtain and find out. The Network will launch its first 'Travel Like...' special with the original one-hour special 'Travel Like a President,' hosted by NBC News Correspondent Peter Alexander. Premiering on Tuesday, October 2 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT, the program will transport viewers to Air Force One and beyond, showcasing the behind the scenes efforts needed for the commander-in-chief's demanding travel schedule. From the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, where every president has stayed since Herbert Hoover, to President Barack Obama's homecoming in Hawaii, 'Travel Like a President' showcases a seldom seen perspective on travel. The announcement was made today by Andy Singer, General Manager, Travel Channel.

Two stand-up series will air this October on CC. Season two ofGABRIEL IGLESIAS PRESENTS STAND-UP REVOLUTION debuts on Thursday, October 4 at 10:00 p.m. and the series premiere of 'Mash Up,' hosted by T.J. Miller, will air on Tuesday, October 9 at 12:30 a.m.

Kevin Michael Connelly Project,' follows author, photographer and adventurer Connelly, born without legs, on a personal journey to travel the world and push past his own physical limitations.

ANTHONY BOURDAIN: NO RESERVATIONS - THE FINAL TOUR premieres its ninth and last season tonight, September 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

How far would you go to get a good cup of coffee? In Travel Channel's new original series, 'DANGEROUS GROUNDS, premiering on Monday, November 5 at 10:00 p.m., ET/PT

This is not your ordinary child's play! Travel Channel reveals the big business of buying and selling toys and collectibles in the new original series TOY HUNTER premiering with a special one-hour season opener featuring back-to-back episodes tonight, August 15 at 10:00 p.m., ET/PT

Travel Channel grants viewers an all-access pass inside the intense and dramatic world of one of the busiest airports in the U.S. in its new original six-episode series, AIRPORT 24/7: MIAMI.

ANTHONY BOURDAIN: NO RESERVATIONS - THE FINAL TOUR premieres its ninth and last season on Monday, September 3 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

This fall, Travel Channel is the ultimate destination to satisfy your need for thrills and chills. The network kicks off the season with a collection of all-new programming sure to spook and entertain you, while showcasing a multitude of captivating destinations all over the world.

Travel Channel, in association with Rand McNally and USA TODAY, announces a one-hour television event that will capture the thrills and adventure of the second annual Best of the Road(R) cross-country road rally.

Todd Barry brings his signature deadpan delivery and observational style back to Comedy Central with the release of his new special Todd Barry: Super Crazy. The extended and uncensored CD and DVD are set for release today, July 24th via Comedy Central.

E! News has confirmed that Ed Helms is currently in talks to star in a reboot of National Lampoon's VACATION from New Line Media. The actor would portray 'Rusty Griswold', a role played by Anthony Michael Hall in the original film.

Get ready to dive into pigeon pie in Austin, barbeque some armadillo in Central Florida and eat lambs tongue at a one-night only pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles in season six of the BIZARRE FOODS series.

In this all-new half-hour special, premiering on Travel Channel on Sunday, July 8 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, the sand masters are invited to Daytona by two-time DAYTONA 500 Champion Michael Waltrip.

From May 7 - June 1, log on to www.TravelChannel.com to cast your vote. Tune in to Travel Channel beginning July 8 and watch as coaster experts argue the pros, cons, advantages and weaknesses of each ride, and see which coaster won the most votes for the best in its class.