Spike TV Orders New Seasons of '1000 Ways To Die' and 'MANswers'
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The 13-episode order for "1000 Ways To Die" includes the pilot for "1000 Ways To Lie" that features the most outrageous lies ever told in a fast-paced, tongue-in-cheek manner.
"Our audience has spoken - and they love how Spike delivers funny and
irreverent factual entertainment like no one else on television," said Levy.
"We are also excited for a new pilot from the twisted genius mind of
Airing at
"1000 Ways to Die" showcases some of the most outrageously true stories about those who succumbed to the grim reaper in the most unorthodox styles. Each case takes you through a fast-paced full reenactment interlaced with dramatic witness testimonials, fun historical tidbits, scientific expert explanations and vibrant CGI effects reminiscent of classic comic books. Playing off the commonly misconceived notion, "that could never happen to me," "1000 Ways to Die" works to dispel that myth in a tongue-in-cheek fashion, highlighting the comedic irony in all the crazy ways people can get themselves killed.
Season 2 of Spike's original series, "MANswers," tallied 925,000 viewers
in its Tuesday
"MANswers" is trivia for men delivering real answers that guys need to know. In each episode, "MANswers" features re-enactments, expert one-on-ones and man-on-the-street interviews to educate Spike viewers on the taboo topics in terms only guys can relate to. The barrage of guy-oriented trivia is presented in a fast-paced, irreverent manner and is fodder for settling barroom bets and water-cooler arguments.
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