Litton's Weekend Adventure airs every Saturday or Sunday mornings on ABC Stations coast to coast, and is made up of the following shows:
Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown: In each episode, wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna counts down in intriguing and fun categories that gives viewers stimulating lessons about the world's animals. As Jack reveals the categories, he will give us further insights and interesting facts about the animals. For example, when Jack reveals that the largest animal on the African content is in fact the elephant, he will ask, "do you know the difference between an African and Asian elephant?" The fun format of this show affords Jungle Jack and the producers the opportunity to effortlessly teach while entertaining.
Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin: Perhaps best known for his Emmy® Award winning hit shows on The Disney Channel, Discovery and Animal Planet, Jeff Corwin has now moved to broadcast television in Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin. Based at the world's largest aquarium, The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Jeff takes viewers around the globe to explore Earth's least understood resource, our Oceans. Each week, Jeff is joined by experts to uncover the hidden secrets of the deep.
Born to Explore: A 2012 Emmy® nominee for "Outstanding Children's Series," the world's cultures and its geographical divides are brought to life as world explorer Richard Wiese takes viewers on globetrotting, hands-on explorations. As former President of the Explorer's Club in Manhattan and Registered Climbing Guide for teens at The Museum of Natural History, Richard is the ultimate Social Studies teacher and Weekend Adventure's real life Indiana Jones. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano or travels down the Nile River, an African life source, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes.
Sea Rescue: Led by Good Morning America’s Sam Champion, Sea Rescue tells the stories of marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and release by the dedicated men and women of SeaWorld’s wildlife rescue teams and partner organizations. With rescue teams on call 24/7, SeaWorld has rescued more than 22,000 whales, dolphins, sea lions, penguins, manatees, sea turtles and birds over the last 40 years, with the ultimate goal of successfully rehabilitating and returning each one to the ocean. Sea Rescue takes viewers on the team’s incredible and heartwarming adventures through a combination of first‐hand accounts, expert insight and remarkable footage that will inspire, educate and enthrall!
Recipe Rehab: In each exciting episode of this series, which focuses on health and wellness, host Danny Boom meets a family desperately in need of rehabbing some part of their everyday food choices. Then, two well-known chefs are pitted against each other to see which one can find the best balance between health eating and great taste. In the end, its the family that makes the ultimate choice of who wins each week's Recipe Rehab.
Food for Thought with Claire Thomas: Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas opens a viewer’s eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations. Each episode informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time – sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, or even from bloggers needing her help. Based on her unique perspective gathered throughout each episode, Claire teaches the audience how to prepare the “inspired” dish while promoting a healthy attitude towards food and life.
Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown: In each episode, wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna counts down in intriguing and fun categories that gives viewers stimulating lessons about the world's animals. As Jack reveals the categories, he will give us further insights and interesting facts about the animals. For example, when Jack reveals that the largest animal on the African content is in fact the elephant, he will ask, "do you know the difference between an African and Asian elephant?" The fun format of this show affords Jungle Jack and the producers the opportunity to effortlessly teach while entertaining.
Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin: Perhaps best known for his Emmy® Award winning hit shows on The Disney Channel, Discovery and Animal Planet, Jeff Corwin has now moved to broadcast television in Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin. Based at the world's largest aquarium, The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Jeff takes viewers around the globe to explore Earth's least understood resource, our Oceans. Each week, Jeff is joined by experts to uncover the hidden secrets of the deep.
Born to Explore: A 2012 Emmy® nominee for "Outstanding Children's Series," the world's cultures and its geographical divides are brought to life as world explorer Richard Wiese takes viewers on globetrotting, hands-on explorations. As former President of the Explorer's Club in Manhattan and Registered Climbing Guide for teens at The Museum of Natural History, Richard is the ultimate Social Studies teacher and Weekend Adventure's real life Indiana Jones. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano or travels down the Nile River, an African life source, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes.
Sea Rescue: Led by Good Morning America’s Sam Champion, Sea Rescue tells the stories of marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and release by the dedicated men and women of SeaWorld’s wildlife rescue teams and partner organizations. With rescue teams on call 24/7, SeaWorld has rescued more than 22,000 whales, dolphins, sea lions, penguins, manatees, sea turtles and birds over the last 40 years, with the ultimate goal of successfully rehabilitating and returning each one to the ocean. Sea Rescue takes viewers on the team’s incredible and heartwarming adventures through a combination of first‐hand accounts, expert insight and remarkable footage that will inspire, educate and enthrall!
Recipe Rehab: In each exciting episode of this series, which focuses on health and wellness, host Danny Boom meets a family desperately in need of rehabbing some part of their everyday food choices. Then, two well-known chefs are pitted against each other to see which one can find the best balance between health eating and great taste. In the end, its the family that makes the ultimate choice of who wins each week's Recipe Rehab.
Food for Thought with Claire Thomas: Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas opens a viewer’s eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations. Each episode informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time – sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, or even from bloggers needing her help. Based on her unique perspective gathered throughout each episode, Claire teaches the audience how to prepare the “inspired” dish while promoting a healthy attitude towards food and life.
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