Discovery’s ‘Daily Planet’ celebrates 20 years with extreme machines

TORONTO – Discovery Channel’s flagship science show Daily Planet is turning 20 next month, and will mark the milestone with a week of themed programming featuring tricked-out technology.‘Extreme Machines Week’, which begins August 25 at 7:00 PM ET through August 29, will see co-hosts Ziya Tong and Dr. Dan Riskin delight over the likes of extreme tractors, mobile hot tubs, a manure shredder and a jet-powered football.Discovery said that Daily Planet’s preceding 19th season ranked as the most-watched in the show’s history, reaching more than1.5 million viewers in the average week. In addition, Discovery was the #1 Canadian Entertainment Specialty channel in the Daily...