Chevy Chase News

Travel Channel has greenlit three pilots and announces the development of two original travel series to augment the Network's programming slate for 2012.

Gaiam, Inc., a leading producer of lifestyle media, announced today the DVD release of Travel Channel's MAN V FOOD NATION under its exclusive home video license agreement with Travel Channel.

ADAM RICHMAN'S BEST SANDWICH IN AMERICA premiering Wednesday, June 6 at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., ET/PT, is an 11-episode weekly series (10 half-hour shows with a special one-hour finale), which documents Richman's nationwide quest to find the best thing since sliced bread ON sliced bread.

Travel Channel provides a glimpse into the very profitable business of bidding, buying and reselling unclaimed property in the new original series BAGGAGE BATTLES premiering with a special one-hour season opener featuring back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, April 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Expect the unexpected from the eighth season of the Emmy award-winning series, ANTHONY BOURDAIN: NO RESERVATIONS premiering Monday, April 9 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT on Travel Channel.

HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE Travel Channel's new original weekly one-hour series, premiering Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Travel Channel today announced plans to order additional episodes of two of the network's new original series, a week prior to their scheduled debuts. Five additional episodes of HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE will be produced to bring the first season to a total of 13 one-hour episodes, and six additional episodes of BAGGAGE BATTLES will bring the season to a total of 12 half-hour episodes.

Grammy nominated comic Lisa Lampanelli brings her infamous stand up to the desert's premiere showroom, The SHOW, at The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage for one night only on April 7. The outrageous and bawdy, loveable Queen of Mean has been almost unanimously heralded as the breakout star of this season's Celebrity Apprentice and is widely embraced for her "no holds barred", equal opportunity offensive humor. She has been called a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker and a vial of estrogen and her politically incorrect wit takes no prisoners.

Travel Channel brings back an all-new season of its compelling one-hour paranormal investigative series THE DEAD FILES featuring retired NYPD Homicide Detective Steve DiSchiavi and medium Amy Allan as they travel throughout the country to uncover the unexplained disturbances in each locale.

Gaiam, Inc., a leading producer of lifestyle media, announced today the DVD release of Travel Channel's MAN V FOOD NATION under its exclusive home video license agreement with Travel Channel.

Martin Short performs his one-man show, An Evening with Martin Short, this Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m., in Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts.

Theatre In The Park will continue its exploration of the definition of family with the regional premiere of Tim Clue and Spike Manton's hit vacation comedy, Leaving Iowa.

The 25th anniversary of Graceland, Paul Simon's groundbreaking album that continues to influence and inspire generations, will be commemorated with musical and film celebrations stretching into the summer.

The 25th anniversary of Graceland, Paul Simon's groundbreaking album that continues to influence and inspire generations, will be commemorated with musical and film celebrations stretching into the summer. Following its Sundance Film Festival premiere, the Joe Berlinger-directed documentary 'Under African Skies,' chronicling the creation and lasting influence of Graceland, will have its US television premiere on A & E this spring.

Martin Short performs his one-man show, An Evening with Martin Short, this Saturday, March 31, at 8 p.m., in Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts.

For the tenth anniversary production of The Sarah Play, Round House Theatre is proud to present a stage adaptation of Lois Lowry's novel The Giver by Eric Coble. Directed by Bethesda Chevy Chase High School student Jessie Klueter, The Giver runs at Round House Theatre Silver Spring from March 23 - April 1, 2012.

CENTERSTAGE announces the honorees for the 26th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. More than 300 students from across Maryland submitted plays, which were then evaluated by CENTERSTAGE staff and artists. The final honorees will have their plays workshopped and then either performed in the students' schools or at the Young Playwrights Festival performance at CENTERSTAGE on Monday, April 30, at 7 pm.

After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London's West End, Christie Brinkley will make her Broadway tour debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit CHICAGO. Also joining the cast is star of 'Seinfeld' and 'Family Feud', John O'Hurley as Billy Flynn. This killer show will play at the San Diego Civic Theatre May 8-13, 2012. Tickets are available now!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, comedian Dan Aykroyd has announced that he will be starring in a new movie with fellow 'Saturday Night Live' alum Chevy Chase.

The Mirage Hotel & Casino will welcome Emmy Award-winning actor and master of slapstick comedy Martin Short to the Terry Fator Theatre as he makes his Aces of Comedy debut June 29 - 30. Short, who has appeared on the small screen, in feature films and on Broadway, is widely known for his comedic, sidekick roles such as the character "Franck" in Steve Martin's "Father of the Bride" series.