Set in a unique Arctic town with true northern exposure, Polar Bear Town is a half-hour documentary series that provides a front-row seat for some of the closest human-bear encounters ever seen on television.
Every fall, 1,000 seal-starved polar bears migrate directly through the frontier town of Churchill, Manitoba. The population explodes from 800 to 10,000 with the arrival of tourists seeking bucket list bear encounters.
Armed with nothing but a flare pistol, young gun Kelsey Eliasson guides his clients amongst the majestic bears - driven by passion and passion and adventure, he pushes ever closer, determined to protect both the clients and the bears. His friend and mentor, Dennis Compayre is a bear whisperer whose charm works as well with the bears as it does with the locals. Former hippie lothario, Brian Ladoon may not be a guide, but he operates a roadside attraction where his Eskimo dog kennel attracts curious bears and cash toting tourists.
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Smithsonian Channel's POLAR BEAR TOWN Season 2 Premieres 11/22/17
by Tori Hartshorn - November 20, 2017
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by Caryn Robbins - November 10, 2017
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by Emily Bruno - November 09, 2017
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New Season of the Smithsonian Channel's POLAR BEAR TOWN Premieres 11/22
by Emily Bruno - October 26, 2017
Every fall, approximately 10,000 tourists from around the world descend on the tiny, isolated town of Churchill, Manitoba. Known as The Polar Bear Capital of the World, visitors gather in Churchill to see the annual migration of more than 1,000 polar bears that pass through town. Smithsonian Chann...
Smithsonian Channel to Revisit the Story of American Heiress Patty Hearst This November
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2017
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by Emily Bruno - October 17, 2017
Experience the pulse-pounding moments behind some of the world's greatest disasters, reliving the incredible stories of those that faced split-second decisions that made the difference between life and death. MAKE IT OUT ALIVE brings viewers back to these catastrophes and tells the stories of these ...
Smithsonian Channel Examines Catastrophic Aviation Accidents in AIR DISASTERS, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2017
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Smithsonian Channel Premieres Harrowing New Series MAKE IT OUT ALIVE, 10/15
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2017
MAKE IT OUT ALIVE brings viewers back to these catastrophes and tells the stories of these events by recounting both the horrific and heroic tales of human sacrifice, bravery and survival....
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by Caryn Robbins - October 11, 2017
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Smithsonian Channel Examines Catastrophic Aviation Accidents in AIR DISASTERS, 10/15
by Caryn Robbins - September 27, 2017
Smithsonian Channel's popular and long-running series AIR DISASTERS follows the stories of these fatal crashes and the investigators on the scene who must search for the clues in the aircraft's final descent. The premiere episode, AIR DISASTERS: HIGH RISE CATASTROPHE, airs Sunday, October 15 at 8 p....
Smithsonian Channel Premieres Harrowing New Series MAKE IT OUT ALIVE, 10/15
by Caryn Robbins - September 13, 2017
MAKE IT OUT ALIVE brings viewers back to these catastrophes and tells the stories of these events by recounting both the horrific and heroic tales of human sacrifice, bravery and survival....
Smithsonian Channel Calls All Aboard with MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS and MIGHTY TRAINS
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2017
Voyage on some of the most extraordinary vessels and locomotives and meet the engineers and crews behind these incredible machines as they travel to locales near and far; with first-class amenities, it's no wonder these trains and cruise ships are so distinguished. MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS and MIGHTY TRA...
Smithsonian Channel Calls All Aboard with MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS and MIGHTY TRAINS
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2017
Voyage on some of the most extraordinary vessels and locomotives and meet the engineers and crews behind these incredible machines as they travel to locales near and far; with first-class amenities, it's no wonder these trains and cruise ships are so distinguished. MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS and MIGHTY TRA...
Smithsonian Channel to Premiere Harrowing Documentary LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM, 7/30
by BWW News Desk - July 30, 2017
The ultimate in authentic storytelling, this series features no narration or recreations – just the story as captured by media reports and home videos at the time, including rarely-seen press coverage of the murders and interviews from people who knew Berkowitz. THE LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM premiere...
by Caryn Robbins - June 27, 2017
The ultimate in authentic storytelling, this series features no narration or recreations – just the story as captured by media reports and home videos at the time, including rarely-seen press coverage of the murders and interviews from people who knew Berkowitz. THE LOST TAPES: SON OF SAM premiere...
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2017
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by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2017
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by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2017
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by Caryn Robbins - May 18, 2017
AMAZING MONKEYS premieres on Wednesday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel....
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2017
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by Caryn Robbins - May 12, 2017
You are invited to the colorful, extravagant and glamorous world of Indian weddings. These celebrations can often last for days and involve entire villages joining together to give well wishes to the new bride and groom....
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2017
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by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2017
Narrated by actor and conservationist Ted Danson, a passionate advocate for the world's oceans, AN OCEAN MYSTERY: THE MISSING CATCH premieres on Earth Day, Today, April 22, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET on Smithsonian Channel....
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2017
These images are uncovered in an hour-long Smithsonian Channel documentary that tells the story of the unluckiest ship in maritime history. TITANIC'S FATAL FIRE premieres Today, April 15th at 8 p.m. ET/PT....
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2017
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