The Discovery Channel has a Billy Mays tribute planned for July 9, while Billy Mays commercials will resume airing next week.

The Discovery Channel’s Billy Mays tribute will air July 9 at 9 p.m. The ending of the final episode of “Pitchmen” included a brief tribute to Mays, which you can see in this video clip.

Check out this video clip of Anthony Sullivan on Billy Mays from this morning’s Today show. According to Sully, Billy Mays was actually a quiet man and an introvert… hard to believe the boisterous pitchman could be lowkey.

Anthony Sullivan and Billy Mays starred on “Pitchmen” on the Discovery Channel.

Finally, here’s a look at Will Ferrell’s appearance on Man vs. Wild with Bear Grylls – check out this “Men vs. Wild” preview promo video, and watch Men vs. Wild on June 2 on Discovery.

Today Show’s Matt Lauer talks with Extreme Fishing’s Matt Watson, whose dramatic dive from a helicopter on to the top of a marlin was captured on video for the Ultimate Fishing Show web site.

Matt Watson is putting a show together called “Extreme Fisherman,” airing this fall on the Discovery Channel.

When Billy Mays talks, people listen. But that’s only because he’s friggin’ screaming. All. The. Time. And just when I think I’ve had all I can take of the infomercial scream machine, I read that Billy Mays is getting a Discovery Channel reality show.

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We already told you about SOAPNet’s 90210 Labor Day marathon – but what about other TV marathons going on during Labor Day weekend? PopCandy.com gives a great rundown of Labor Day marathon showings, including Read the rest of this entry »

It’s that time again – Discovery Channel offers up their best of all things shark-y with 2008 Shark Week, premiering Sunday, July 27 through Sunday August 8. In addition to some past shark related shows, Discovery is offering up six all new programs that you can sink your teeth into. After the jump, highlights of new Shark Week shows, including a special MythBusters and Dirty Jobs. Check the Discovery web site for the full Shark Week schedule. Read the rest of this entry »

The Duggar family is about to get a little bit bigger — as if 17 kids aren’t enough, Michelle Duggar is pregnant with their 18th child. Phew! Check out this Today show video clip for all the Duggar family and baby news.