We live in a digital world where every advancement becomes a part of our lives, from myths and conspiracy theories. The entertainment sector in this digital world is positively evolving. There are plenty of ways through which we find entertainment. Whether radio, television or the latest inclusion of streaming services, there is a source for everyone. TV shows are more likely to dominate our life. Other than any form of media, visual media is the most effective and entertaining form of entertainment. The audience tends to connect with TV sitcoms and make them part of their lives.
Looking back, there were plenty of shows that used to catch our attention. When it comes to science shows that exposed us to some unknown facts, there are many popular shows. The Discovery Channel is still a haven for science that provides us with both entertainment and education. One such show that grabbed the attention of the audience and has been popularly running today is Mythbusters. But do you remember the almost unbelievable myths they proved to be right — or wrong? Keep reading to discover how the hosts tackled some of the most widespread myths of our time and how they debunked them with elaborate experiments that really worked.
What is the TV show Mythbusters?
Launched on January 23, 2003, on the Discovery Channel, Mythbusters is an American-Australian science entertainment program that is popular for busting some well-known science myths. The show is created by Peter Rees and produced by Beyond Television Productions, Australia. Some big broadcasters took the show’s broadcasting rights; some of the names include SBS Australia and Discovery Channel Worldwide. The hosts Adam Savage (special effects expert) and Jamie Hyneman were the program’s significant highlights that made it worth watching. They used to make the show intriguing and exciting to watch. Both the hosts used to take help from scientific elements and methods to verify the myths’ validity and bust them eventually.
Not just science myths, Adam and Jamie used to shatter the movie scenes, internet videos, news stories, and other wild concepts. Since its launch, Mythbusters was one of the most popular shows on the Discovery Channel that received maximum viewership. There are a total of 282 episodes that were filmed in San Francisco and New South Wales. By the end of 2016, the show was canceled and revived with new two new faces Jon Lung and Brian Louden, selected through a competition Mythbusters: The Search. The show started in 2017 with new hosts and still running. Now the show is filmed in Santa Clarita and other parts of South California.