Spike TV Highlights - September 2006
SPECIAL EVENTS/MARATHONS
* METAL OF HONOR -- THE IRONWORKERS OF 9/11 -- PRESENTED WITH LIMITED
COMMERCIAL INTERRUPTION
Premieres Tuesday, September 5 (9:00 - 10:30 PM, ET/PT) with LIMITED
COMMERCIAL INTERRUPTION. Encores Tuesday, September 5 (10:30 PM -
Midnight, ET/PT) and Saturday, September 9 (9:00 - 10:30 AM, ET/PT).
On September 11, 2001, there were many heroes. Much attention has been
paid to the firefighters and the police officers that gave their hearts,
souls and in many cases, their lives on that fateful day, but there is
another group whose story remains untold ... the New York City
ironworkers. Without them, the rescue and recovery efforts at the World
Trade Center would not have been possible. Spike TV presents METAL OF
HONOR, which chronicles the incredible story of the courageous New York
City ironworkers who risked their lives following the tragic events of
September 11.
Miniseries Premiere!
* BOSTON PD
Premieres Friday, September 29 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); part two
Friday, September 29 (11:00 PM - Midnight), ET/PT.
This four-part action packed documentary miniseries that follows the
lives of Boston Police officers on and off the job. Boston PD takes a
rare glimpse into the daily routines of cops fighting crime in some of
the city's worst neighborhoods. In the series, viewers see how the most
routine traffic stop can lead to anything; and how a simple question to
a young man standing on a street corner can turn into an all-out chase
and take down, leading to the confiscation of a lethal weapon. Viewers
will also get an inside look into how the work impacts the personal
lives of the cops across different police units and how they find ways
to cope.
* SEASONED
Premieres Monday, September 4 (10:00 - 11:30 PM, ET/PT); encores Sunday,
September 10 (9:00 - 10:30 AM, ET/PT).
From producer Jon Stewart and the director of the Emmy-Award winning
documentary "Journeys With George," comes this look at that intensely
loyal, often misunderstood, and always optimistic creature known as a
"Diehard Football Fan." In 2005-2006, filmmaker Aaron Lubarsky spent one
wild season with some long-time supporters of the Minnesota Vikings to
explore just how fanatical these fans really are.
* THE PLAYBOOK FOR: BEATING THE SYSTEM
Premieres Wednesday, September 27 (11:30 PM - Midnight, ET/PT); encores
Saturday, September 30 (1:00 - 1:30 AM, ET/PT).
Donald Faison (Scrubs, Clueless) hosts THE PLAYBOOK, the ultimate guide
for guys designed to show them how to navigate the trickiest situations,
scenarios and circumstances. The latest edition, THE PLAYBOOK: BEATING
THE SYSTEM, is a lesson in the plays and patterns on how to put one over
"on the man".
* CSI LABOR DAY MARATHON
Telecasts Monday, September 4 (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM, ET/PT).
To celebrate Labor Day, the sixth season of CSI: CRIME SCENE
INVESTIGATION premieres on Spike TV Monday, September 4 (8:00 - 9:00 PM,
ET/PT).
* THE PASSION OF MEL GIBSON - MOVIE MARATHON
Telecasts Sunday, September 3 (1:00 PM - 1:30 AM, ET/PT).
Spike is celebrating Mel Gibson and his passion for action with a Mel
Gibson movie marathon. The lineup is as follows:
1:00 - 5:00 PM, ET/PT
BRAVEHEART (1994, Action/Drama)
William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the
cruel English ruler, Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the
crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William
Wallace's father and brother, along with many others, lost their
lives trying to free Scotland. Once he loses another of his loved
ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free
once and for all, along with the assistance of Robert the Bruce.
Starring Mel Gibson.
5:00 - 7:00 PM, ET/PT
LETHAL WEAPON (1987, Action)
Martin Riggs is an L.A. cop with suicidal tendencies and Roger
Murtaugh is the unlucky police officer with whom Riggs is assigned.
Together they uncover a huge drug-smuggling operation, and as their
success rate grows so does their friendship. Starring Mel Gibson and
Danny Glover.
Premiere!
7:00 - 9:30 PM, ET/PT
LETHAL WEAPON 2 (1989, Action)
A pair of odd-couple cops must protect a mob accountant from South
African drug smugglers, whose chief operates with diplomatic
immunity. Starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover.
9:30 - 1:30 AM, ET/PT
BRAVEHEART (1994, Action/Drama)
ORIGINAL SERIES
* THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 4: THE COMEBACK
New episodes premiere Thursdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT). Encores
Saturdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Mondays (11:00 PM - Midnight,
ET/PT and 2:00 - 3:00 AM, ET/PT).
Sixteen former UFC fighters, eight middleweights and eight
welterweights, have gathered in Las Vegas for a new season of the wildly
popular series, THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER 4: THE COMEBACK. The special twist
to season four is that the winning middleweight and welterweight
fighters are both guaranteed a title fight and a six-figure cash prize.
UFC President Dana White will host, and UFC Legends Georges St. Pierre,
Mark Dellagrotte and Randy Couture will serve as advisers to this
season's fighters.
* BLADE: THE SERIES (TV-14)
New episodes premiere Wednesdays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT). Encores
Wednesdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT), Sundays (2:00 - 3:00 AM, ET/PT)
and Mondays (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).
The season finale of Spike TV's first original scripted drama, BLADE:
THE SERIES, premieres Wednesday, September 13 (10:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT).
BLADE: THE SERIES stars Kirk "Sticky" Jones (Over There, The Shield) as
the title character who is half-man, half-vampire and employs his
extraordinary powers in a crusade to save mankind from the demonic
creatures who walk the night. Set in Detroit, Blade investigates the
vampire house of Chthon. Along the way he forms an uneasy alliance with
Krista Starr, portrayed by costar Jill Wagner (Punk'd, Monk), a former
military veteran who becomes entrenched in the world of vampires while
investigating the murder of her twin brother.
* UFC UNLEASHED
Telecasts Thursdays (9:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesdays (9:00 -
10:00 PM, ET/PT).
This one-hour series features the greatest moments from the UFC(R)'s
vast library of fight footage. The show includes classic bouts never
before seen on television except on pay-per-view.
* TNA WRESTLING: iMPACT! (TV-14)
New episodes premiere Thursdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT); encores
Saturdays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT).
The new wrestling alternative, "TNA: iMPACT!" delivers a distinct brand
of high-risk, athletic entertainment. Viewers are drawn in by TNA's
philosophy of less talk and more action and the technically advance
six-sided ring. TNA's roster integrates well-known wrestling superstars
like Sting, Christian Cage, Jeff Jarrett, and Team 3D with the world's
best up-and-coming talent, such as AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, Samoa
Joe, and Monty Brown.
* DISORDERLY CONDUCT: VIDEO ON PATROL
Telecasts Fridays (11:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT), Saturdays (9:00 - 10:00
PM, ET/PT), and Sundays (1:00 - 2:00 AM, ET/PT and 3:00 - 4:00 AM,
ET/PT).
Spike TV takes viewers for a ride in this adrenaline-packed series with
all new outrageous video footage pulled from precincts across the
country.
* MXC (TV-14)
Telecasts Monday - Saturday (1:00-1:30 AM, ET/PT) and Saturdays
(10:00 - 11:00 AM, ET/PT).
Spike TV's acclaimed original comedic series, is described as a wacky
combination of "Fear Factor," "Jacka**," "Iron Chef," with a touch of
"Mystery Science Theater 3000." Using the actual footage from one of the
most popular primetime Japanese reality game shows, Takeshi's Castle,
MXC is re-written to create an entirely new comedic storyline. The
series is not dubbed and there is not a single trace of literal
translation from the original show.
* GAME HEAD (TV-14)
New episodes premiere Saturdays (12:00 - 12:30 AM, ET/PT).
Spike TV presents a weekly showcase on the world of video games.
* SPIKE'S MOST AMAZING VIDEOS -- NEW ORIGINAL EPISODES (TV-14)
New episodes premiere Saturdays (8:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT) as part of
Slammin' Saturday Night.
Featuring rescues, shootouts, and explosions, Spike's Most Amazing
Videos delivers a combination of real and rare footage for some of the
most heart-pounding and unbelievable moments ever captured on film.
Hosted by Stacey Keach.
MOVIE PREMIERES
* LETHAL WEAPON 2 (1989, Action)
Premieres Sunday, September 3 (7:00 - 9:30 PM, ET/PT); encores Tuesday,
September 26 (9:00 PM - Midnight, ET/PT)
World Television Premiere!
* THE RUSSIAN SPECIALIST (2005, Action)
Premieres Sunday, September 17 (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT)
A Russian ex-hitman is called back to Russia for one last job. This time
against his former employees, the Russian mob. Starring Dolph Lundgren.
Broadcast Premiere!
* HERO (2002, Action)
Premieres Wednesday, September 20 (9:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT)
A series of Rashomon-like flashback accounts shape the story of how one
man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful
warlord in pre-unified China. Starring Jet Li.
* GOODFELLAS (1990, Action/Drama)
Premieres Saturday, September 30 (7:00 - 10:00 PM, ET/PT)
The story of Irish-Italian American, Henry Hill, and how he lives
day-to-day life as a member of the Mafia. Based on a true story, the
plot revolves around Henry and his two unstable friends Jimmy and Tommy
as they gradually climb the ladder from petty crime to violent murders.
ACQUIRED SERIES
* THE SHIELD
Telecasts Sundays (Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT).
The story of in inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the
cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates
to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact. Starring
Emmy Award(R) winner Michael Chiklis and Catherine Dent.
* CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (TV-PG)
Telecasts Monday - Friday (7:00 - 9:00 PM, ET/PT), Monday - Friday
(Midnight - 1:00 AM, ET/PT), Mondays and Fridays (9:00 - 10:00 PM,
ET/PT).
CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION revolves around a team of forensic Crime
Scene Investigators in the Las Vegas police department's Criminalistics
Bureau. By relentlessly analyzing every detail at the scene of a crime,
no matter how seemingly irrelevant or grotesque in nature, the team has
science and experience on their side to solve the case. The series
stars William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads,
Jorja Fox and Paul Guilfoyle.
* THE THREE STOOGES (TV-PG)
Telecasts Saturdays and Sundays (9:00 - 10:00 AM, ET/PT).
Larry, Moe and Curly are on Spike TV, showcasing their extremely
physical and sometimes controversial brand of slapstick humor that made
them one of the most famous comedy troupes in history.
WEEKEND PROGRAMMING
* WEEKEND POWERBLOCK
Spike TV puts sexy car enthusiast Courtney Hansen in the driver's seat
as host of the network's "Power Block" lineup, a weekend (Saturdays Noon
- 2:00 PM, ET/PT and Sundays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, ET/PT) two-hour block
of auto related programming.
Saturdays
Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT
HORSEPOWER TV
Host Joe Elmore and tech expert Mike Galley work out of their
to-die-for performance garage sharing speed secrets on how to
transform everyday cars into road burners and how to get the most out
of them on the street and at the strip. This series captures the
performance lifestyle taking viewers to America's best events,
rallies and races.
12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT
MUSCLE CAR
Celebrating America's love affair with these fabled '60's and 70's
era muscle cars, the series focuses on finding, restoring and
modifying iconic Detroit iron like the Pontiac GTO, the Hemi Cuba,
the Boss Mustang and the Chevelle SS.
1:00 - 1:30 PM, ET/PT
XTREME 4X4
Hosted by Ian Johnson and Jessi Combs, this series features hardcore
4x4 build-ups and off-road truck projects, plus extreme action events
- rock crawling, desert racing, sand drags, mud racing, and trail
riding adventure.
1:30 - 2:00 PM, ET/PT
TRUCKS!
This how-to/new vehicle series addresses the light truck market with
special emphasis on pickups and sport utility vehicles. From the
wildest jet drag trucks and monster trucks to the world's most
radical 4x4 rock crawlers and customs, each episode takes viewers
step-by-step modifying, customizing, restoring and testing classic
and sport trucks, off-roaders and race trucks.
Sundays
11:00 - 11:30 AM, ET/PT
HORSEPOWER TV
11:30 AM - Noon, ET/PT
MUSCLE CAR
Noon - 12:30 PM, ET/PT
XTREME 4X4
12:30 - 1:00 PM, ET/PT
TRUCKS!
* FILMS OF FURY
Every Saturday in September, Spike TV features a different high-flying,
hard-hitting, action-packed martial arts movie. The schedule is as
follows:
Saturday, September 2
2:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT and 2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT
BLOODSPORT (1988, Drama, TV-14)
Based on a true story, this martial arts adventure takes place
behind the Hong Kong walls for the secret competition that settles
the World Championship of the sport. While Frank Dux is trying not
to be knocked down inside the ring, government agents try to track
him down outside the ring. Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme.
Saturday, September 9
2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT
Premiere!
BLACK BELT JONES (1974, Action)
When a Karate instructor finds his school under attack by the L.A.
Mob, his students get a chance to put their newly acquired skills
to the test. Starring Jim Kelly.
Saturday, September 16
2:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT and 2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT
Broadcast Premiere!
THE BLINDSWORDSMAN: ZATOICHI (2003, Action)
The blind masseur/swordsman comes to a town in control of warring
gangs, and while bunking with a farming family, he meets two women
with their own agenda. Starring Takeshi Kitano.
Saturday, September 23
2:00 - 4:00 PM, ET/PT and 2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT
HERO (2002, Action)
Saturday, September 30
2:00 - 4:00 AM, ET/PT
ART OF ACTION (2002, Documentary)
This in-depth documentary gives a behind-the-scenes look at the
history of the martial arts film--from its rebellious beginnings to
the high-flying epics of today. Host Samuel L. Jackson takes you
through the best moments of 100 films, including CROUCHING TIGER,
HIDDEN DRAGON, CHARLIE'S ANGELS and more.
