Nik Wallenda News

Check Out Quotes from TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON - Week of 11/3

by Caryn Robbins — November 11, 2014

Below, check out quotables from THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON for the week of November 3 - November 7

VIDEO: Watch Blindfolded Nik Wallenda Live Tightrope Walk; Find Out Next Planned Stunt!

by Caryn Robbins — November 3, 2014

Last night, dare devil Nik Wallenda, 'The King of the Highwire,' tightrope walked over the Chicago skyline wearing a blindfold.

Discovery Channel Airs SKYSCRAPER LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA Tonight

by TV News Desk — November 2, 2014

Nik Wallenda, “The King of the Highwire,” announced today that he is planning to walk a portion of the tightrope walk over the Chicago skyline wearing a blindfold.

Discovery Channel to Air SKYSCRAPER LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA, 11/2

by Caryn Robbins — October 3, 2014

Nik Wallenda, “The King of the Highwire,” announced today that he is planning to walk a portion of the tightrope walk over the Chicago skyline wearing a blindfold.

Discovery Channel to Present SKYSCRAPER LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA, 11/2

by Caryn Robbins — September 16, 2014

Nik Wallenda, “The King of the Highwire” is back at it again.

2014 Creative Arts Emmy Winners - Complete List!

by Robert Diamond — August 17, 2014

This year's Creative Arts telecast partner is FXM; a two-hour edited version of the ceremony will air Sunday, August 24 at 8:00 PM ET/PT with an encore at 10:00 PM ET/PT on FXM.

Discovery's Mount Everest Jump In Question After Deadly Avalanche

by Caryn Robbins — April 18, 2014

According to Deadline, the future of Discovery Channel's Mount Everest Jump is in question after the terrible avalanche that so far has claimed the lives of 13 people.

Discovery Channel to Premiere EVEREST: LIVE FROM BASE CAMP on 5/5

by Tyler Peterson — April 11, 2014

Discovery Channel announced today that it will broadcast five nights of live programs from Everest Base Camp beginning at 11 PM ET/PT on Monday, May 5 (weather permitting), leading up to the epic 2-hour event in which climber Joby Ogwyn will leap off the top of Mt.

Nik Wallenda to Tightrope Walk Across Chicago Skyline on Discovery This Fall

by Caryn Robbins — April 3, 2014

Discovery Channel announced today that Chicago is the destination for Nik Wallenda's next live event, SKYSCRAPER LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA.

Discovery Channel Unveils 2014-15 Upfront Slate

by Caryn Robbins — April 3, 2014

Fueled by live wow moments, #1 hits and breakout new series, Discovery Channel, with 11 series that averaged more than two million Total Viewers (P2+) each and SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA, the #1 LIVE event on cable, again landed in cable's Top 10 for Persons 25-54 in 2013.

Willie Geist to Host Discovery Channel's EVEREST JUMP LIVE This May

by Caryn Robbins — March 20, 2014

Discovery Channel has announced NBC News' Willie Geist as host of EVEREST JUMP LIVE, a two hour epic event in which climber Joby Ogwyn will attempt the first wing suit flight off the summit of Mt.

Discovery Channel Hits 12-Year High in Viewership

by Tyler Peterson — December 20, 2013

During 2013 to date, Discovery Channel delivered its highest total viewership, and ratings in key demos, in 12 years; the channel also established a new ratings record for men.

Denise Contis Named Discovery's EVP, Production & Development

by Caryn Robbins — September 5, 2013

Eileen O'Neill, Group President, Discovery & TLC, announced today that Denise Contis has accepted the position of Executive Vice President, Production and Development, Discovery Channel - West Coast.

Discovery Launches Global Landmark Development Fund

by Caryn Robbins — August 23, 2013

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Discovery's 'NIK WALLENDA' Is No. 1 Program in All of Cable

by Caryn Robbins — July 9, 2013

During 2Q13, Discovery Channel had the #1 program in all of cable with SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA, which averaged 13 million viewers during the walk segment of the live special on June 23.

Discovery Airs 'Nik Wallenda Talks the Walk' Tonight

by TV News Desk — June 30, 2013

Millions of viewers tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch aerialist Nik Wallenda attempt what he has said was his toughest tightrope walk yet - crossing over the Grand Canyon at 1,500 feet without using a tether or net.

Discovery to Air 'Nik Wallenda Talks the Walk', 6/30

by Conor Sheeran — June 26, 2013

Millions of viewers tuned in to the Discovery Channel to watch aerialist Nik Wallenda attempt what he has said was his toughest tightrope walk yet - crossing over the Grand Canyon at 1,500 feet without using a tether or net.

HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL Returns Tonight

by TV News Desk — June 25, 2013

Now in its 19th season, REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL presents more enterprising features and reporting when its 195th edition, available in HDTV, debuts TONIGHT, JUNE 25 (10:00-11:00 p.

Nik Wallenda Live Feat Delivers Ratings Smash for Discovery Channel

by Caryn Robbins — June 24, 2013

Last night's much anticipated premiere of SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA, with tightrope walker Nik Wallenda, 'The King of the High Wire,' making history as the first person ever to cross over the Grand Canyon, delivered 8.

Discovery Premieres New Series NAKED & AFRAID Tonight

by TV News Desk — June 23, 2013

The survival genre strips down when Discovery's brand new series NAKED & AFRAID premieres tonight, June 23rd at 10:20pm ET/PT, immediately following SKYWIRE LIVE WITH NIK WALLENDA.