Modern Marvels Titanic Tech

[Parks Stephenson]

Another program to mark on your calendars...the History Channel will air a new installment of its Modern Marvels series called "Titanic Tech" on 1 April (no, this isn't an early April Fool's joke). The technology of Titanic and the mechanics of the sinking will be examined. With the release of GotA later that same week (no, it's not a coincidence), the first week of April is shaping up to be a Titanic week.

Parks

 

[Melissa E. Kalson]

Thanks for sharing that with us Parks.. I do enjoy the Modern Marvels series. And just when I thought I had seen all there was to see on tv about Titanic! Sincerely, Melissa K.

 

[Jason D. Tiller]

Hi Parks,

Thanks for posting that. Hopefully the History Channel will decide to air it here also.

Best regards,

Jason

 

[Michael H. Standart]

I'll have to keep an eye out for that one Parks. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Parks Stephenson]

Melissa,

You're going to continue to see more about Titanic on TV. The producer of the Modern Marvels series said that both the History Channel and Discovery Channel have learned that Titanic = ratings, and as competitors, neither wants to yield the field to the other. "Titanic Tech" was born when the History Channel called Actuality Productions and said, "It's time for a new Titanic program. Come up with something."

And it's not even 2012 yet.

Parks

 

[Brandon Whited]

I'll definitely catch this one. I might even tape it. The Modern Marvels series is generally interesting.

 

[Parks Stephenson]

It looks like there will be two Titanic-related shows airing on 1 April. At 8p (E/P), there is "Titanic: High Tech at Low Depth," followed by "Modern Marvels: Titanic Tech" at 10p.

http://www.historychannel.com/ontv/

Parks

 

[Lee Gilliland]

Thanks Parks. I love the History Channel - they do so much good Titanic stuff.

 

[Parks Stephenson]

After taking a quick peek at a TV Guide while standing in line at the supermaket this evening, I see that a re-run of the History's Blunders Titanic episode is sandwiched between the newer "Deep Sea Discoveries" and "Modern Marvels" Titanic segments. That's 3 hours of Titanic programming, not counting the encore presentations that will continue into the early morning hours. Looks like the History Channel has decided that next Tuedsay is to be a Titanic night.

Parks

 

[Nathan Good]

This sounds interesting, I wonder if the show will play anywhere other than the History Channel.

 

[Brandon Whited]

Looks like I'll be using up some blank tape tonight!

 

[Arlene Forconi]

Glad you guys are on it...just got my History Channel e-mail update today!! Glad I checked. Looks like a mini Titanic marathon tonight!!!

 

[George Behe]

Hi, all!

Ray Lepien will be making his TV debut on tonight's Titanic tech program. (The Michigan contingent is beginning to rival the Texas contingent.)

All my best,

George

 

[Parks Stephenson]

Ray is one of three new faces to be seen in the "Titanic Tech" programme tonight. However, there is one familiar face...that of Ken Marschall. From Georgia to Michigan to California, Titanic enthusiasts seem to be everywhere.

Parks

 

[Nathan Good]

I have always been upset that I can't seem to get the History Channel up here in Canada. I've had to settle with History Television, a channel which I used to watch frequently but has lately seemed to be going downhill. They're not showing the program tonight so that was a dissapointment. I'm sure the rest of you will enjoy the show, wish I could watch it. I look forward to hear about it.

All the best,

Nathan