or


[09/26/19 - 12:29 PM]
Travel Channel Reveals a Town's Descent Into Madness and the True Story of America's Most Infamous Witch Hunt in Network's First Docudrama, "Witches of Salem"
From reports of possession by the devil, to mass arrests, sensational trials and public hangings, each hour-long episode is an in-depth account of the eight months of fear, panic and horror that overtook Salem, revealing the truth behind this dark legacy in America's history.

[via press release from Travel Channel]

TRAVEL CHANNEL REVEALS A TOWN'S DESCENT INTO MADNESS AND THE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA'S MOST INFAMOUS WITCH HUNT IN NETWORK'S FIRST DOCUDRAMA, "WITCHES OF SALEM"

Four-Part Special Premieres on Sunday, October 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, During the Network's Month-Long 'Ghostober' Programming Event

NEW YORK (September 26, 2019) - At a time when "witch hunt" has burst back into our national vocabulary, Travel Channel presents a terrifying chapter in America's history, the relevancy of which cannot be overlooked in the four-part docudrama, "Witches of Salem," beginning on Sunday, October 6 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. In examining the mass hysteria that gripped Salem at that time, the series reveals how extreme beliefs can completely change how communities collectively think and, in this case, fatally act. Based upon original transcripts from witnesses at the Salem Witch Trials and layered with expert interviews from historians and authors, "Witches of Salem" unravels the true story of palpable evil that the residents of this otherwise sleepy Massachusetts village endured in 1692. From reports of possession by the devil, to mass arrests, sensational trials and public hangings, each hour-long episode is an in-depth account of the eight months of fear, panic and horror that overtook Salem, revealing the truth behind this dark legacy in America's history.

"Travel Channel was ready to make the leap into a docudrama, and 'Witches of Salem' feels especially prescient at this time," said Matthew Butler, general manager, Travel Channel. "'This miniseries provides a fascinating look back in American history where 'witch hunts' were fatal affairs, serving as a stark reminder of how susceptible and vulnerable communities can be due to preconceived notions."

When Puritan minister Samuel Parris' daughter, Betty, becomes afflicted with unexplainable fits, doctors try everything they can to heal her. But after medical measures don't work and the affliction appears to spread out of the Parris household to other young girls in the community, they assume that the cause is something far more sinister. Betty's claim that Parris' indentured servant, Tituba, was a witch and responsible for her suffering, started a mass hysteria that led to 20 men, women and children being killed in connection with the Salem Witch Trials. From 4-year-old girls to elderly women, from poor to privileged members of society, no one was safe from being named as a witch by the afflicted girls, whose words became more trusted than anyone else's in the community. "Witches of Salem" captures the events that unfolded and put the New England community under siege, as the delusion of demonic conspiracy spread.

The New England town of Salem, Massachusetts, gets additional time in the spotlight with "Haunted Salem: Live," a special four-hour live ghost investigation of three historic locations tied to the infamous Salem Witch Trials, premiering Friday, October 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. "Witches of Salem" and "Haunted Salem: Live" are both new specials scheduled to premiere during Travel Channel's "Ghostober" month-long programming event packed with 31 days of the network's most wicked and blood-curdling shows.

To learn more about the history behind the mass hysteria, visit "Witches of Salem" on TravelChannel.com for historical facts, photos and moments from the series. Follow @TravelChannel and #WitchesOfSalem on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for additional content and updates.

"Witches of Salem" is produced by Saloon Media in association with Talos Films. Michael Kot, Julie Chang, Julian P. Hobbs and Elli Hakami serve as executive producers on the series. For Travel Channel, the executive producer is Charles Nordlander, Julie Meisner Eagle is vice president of production and development, Matthew Butler is general manager and Henry Schleiff is group president of Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, American Heroes Channel and Destination America.

ABOUT TRAVEL CHANNEL

For the bold, daring and spontaneous; those adventurers who embrace the thrill of the unexpected; those risk-takers who aren't afraid of a little mystery; if you're up for anything, down for whatever, and above all, love great stories, journey on to Travel Channel. We're more than you expect and everything you didn't know you were looking for. Reaching more than 82 million U.S. cable homes, Travel Channel is the world's leading travel media brand. Fans also can visit Travel Channel for more information or interact with other fans through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Travel Channel is owned by Discovery, Inc., a global leader in real life entertainment spanning 220 countries and territories, whose portfolio also includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.





  [september 2019]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S


· WITCHES OF SALEM (TRAVEL)





[07/15/25 - 09:04 AM]
ABC Airs Another of Its Most-Watched WNBA Games Ever: Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever Averaged 2.1 Million Viewers, Up 69% from Last Year's ABC Average
Said audience peaked with 2.5 million viewers.

[07/15/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Red Eye" - Season 1 Official Trailer - Hulu
A red eye flight from London to Beijing becomes a thrilling journey after Dr. Matthew Nolan (Richard Armitage) is arrested and accused of murdering a woman.

[07/15/25 - 09:00 AM]
77th Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List
"Andor," "The Diplomat," "The Last of Us," "Paradise," "The Pitt," "Severance," "Slow Horses," and "The White Lotus" will compete for Outstanding Drama Series.

[07/15/25 - 07:15 AM]
Video: Official Trailer Released for New Adult Swim Stop-Motion Series "Women Wearing Shoulder Pads"
Created by Gonzalo Cordova and produced in partnership with Mexico City-based studio Cinema Fantasma, the stop-motion series follows Marioneta, a proud wealthy Spaniard living in 1980s Quito, Ecuador.

[07/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Map That Leads to You - Official Trailer - Prime Video
One-way ticket to romance.

[07/15/25 - 06:20 AM]
Terry Gannon to Join NBC Sports' NBA Coverage as Play-by-Play Voice
Gannon has been with NBC Sports since 2010, when he joined Golf Channel to work on its coverage of the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour.

[07/15/25 - 06:13 AM]
Video: Trailer Out Now! Netflix and YRF Entertainment's "Mandala Murders" Builds a Gripping World of Mythological Crime-Thriller
When a series of ritualistic murders shakes a small town, a detective and an ex-cop must investigate a mystery with deep ties to their pasts.

[07/15/25 - 03:10 AM]
Netflix Announces the Start of Production of "Los secretos de la cortesana"
In the series, Julia Ponce (Carla Campra), daughter of the court painter, arrives at the royal palace and is captivated by its dazzling atmosphere.

[07/15/25 - 12:11 AM]
Max Original Documentary Series "Most Wanted: Teen Hacker" Debuts September 5 on HBO Max
The four-part Finnish documentary series will continue with new episodes debuting weekly on Fridays throughout September.

[07/14/25 - 06:08 PM]
"Celebrity Family Feud" Returns with Best Premiere in Three Years
Overall, the season 11 premiere notched the show's best performance for any telecast in Total Viewers (4.16 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.42 rating) since 8/28/22 and 8/13/23, respectively.

[07/14/25 - 04:01 PM]
25 Former Athletes Seek Redemption in "Final Draft," Japan's First Physical Survival Series, Premiering August 12
The Netflix series brings together 25 former athletes - some who had to walk away from their dreams, and others who retired on their own terms - as they compete in grueling physical and psychological challenges for a 30 million yen prize to jump-start a new career.

[07/14/25 - 02:13 PM]
Lifetime Announces Three New "Ripped from the Headlines" Movies Debuting Saturdays This Fall
Keana Lyn Bastidas, Jon McLaren, Marilu Henner, Brielle Robillard, Sam Trammell, Steve Byers, Ashley Jones, Holly Barrett, Doug Savant, Maggie Lawson, and Courtney Stodden are among the featured talent.

[07/14/25 - 01:10 PM]
Season 10 of the Hit Dating Series "Ready to Love" Returns to Philadelphia as the Journey to Find Love Continues This Summer on OWN
Beginning Friday, August 1 at 8 PM ET/PT on OWN, viewers return to the City of Brotherly Love to reignite the search for lasting love among its most eligible singles.

[07/14/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix and MVP's Taylor-Serrano 3 Goes the Distance with Nearly 6 Million Global Viewers
In the US, an estimated AMA of 4.2 million viewers tuned in to the main event (Live+1) according to VideoAmp and Netflix, making it the most-watched professional women's sports event of 2025.

[07/14/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "SEC Football: Any Given Saturday" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow college football's most elite players and coaches in this unfiltered documentary series that goes behind the scenes of the 2024 SEC season.