Explorer Richard Wiese Goes Digging with Celebrities for Dinosaurs in Alberta, Canada

Explorer Richard Wiese Goes Digging with Celebrities for Dinosaurs in Alberta, Canada

Rare Dinosaur Species Uncovered in New ABC TV Stations' Series "Born to Explore"

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- One of ABC Television stations' new Saturday morning program additions, "Born to Explore," heads to the largest horned dinosaur bone bed in North America in Alberta, Canada this November, just in time for industry sweeps period. Hosted by explorer and Emmy winner Richard Wiese, the show takes viewers back to the era that time forgot unveiling some of the most significant fossil beds in the continent and excavating a new species of dinosaur, the Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai.

Located near Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, Wiese joins actor Dan Aykroyd ("Ghostbusters") and other celebrity supporters including Donna Dixon ("Bosom Buddies") and Matthew Gray Gubler ("Criminal Minds") with environmentalist Robert Kennedy Jr. to embark on a celebrity dinosaur dig to generate funds for the creation of the Phillip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum and attract attention to the rich fossil resources of Pipestone Creek.

Pipestone Creek lies in the Peace Country. A region long known locally for its fossils, it now has the attention of the world. Paleontologists regularly fly in from around the globe to excavate new sites. A brand new species of hadrosaur (duck-billed dinosaur) was announced in September and other discoveries are underway.

In addition to scouring through 75 million year old fossils, Wiese takes viewers on a journey through the breathtaking natural landscape of the Grande Prairie area, traversing the wilds on horseback and visiting with local First Nations peoples.

"The natural beauty of Alberta took our crew's breath away. Filming in the dinosaur bone bed was a rare opportunity and to discover a new dinosaur species was sensational. This region is a place I encourage people to explore when deciding where to take their next vacation, especially those looking for authentic experiences," says Wiese.

"This show has given me a chance to share my travel experiences with a national audience," explains Wiese. "I am particularly excited to showcase a different side of Alberta than many viewers might expect. This rarely seen side of rural Alberta will be an eye opener!"

Without leaving the comforts of their couches, viewers join Wiese as he heads North to witness the awe-inspiring, historic fossils embedded in Alberta, Canada. The Alberta, Canada episode of "Born to Explore" airs on ABC on Saturday morning, November 5th. Check local listings.

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About Litton Entertainment

Litton Entertainment, the preeminent independent distributor in the television industry has been creating and distributing quality programming for over twenty years. Born to Explore airs during Litton's Weekend Adventure, a block of six high-definition, original shows airing every Saturday immediately following Good Morning America in most markets. Litton also producing numerous award-winning programs including Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures, Jack Hanna's Into the Wild, Storm Stories, and Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller. In addition, Litton operates Litton News Source which distributes Consumer Reports Television. For more information, please visit www.litton.tv

About Born to Explore

"Born to Explore," which airs every Saturday morning on ABC stations coast to coast takes viewers around the globe in search of adventure, wildlife and cultures untouched by modern civilization.

About Richard Wiese

As an explorer and respected field scientist, Richard has traveled to all seven continents. He was the youngest President of fabled The Explorers Club. Richard has tagged jaguars in the Yucatan jungles, led expeditions to the Northern Territory of Australia and was a member of the largest medical expedition ever conducted on Mt. Everest. He achieved the first ascent of an unclimbed mountain in Alaska and discovered 29 new life forms on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and cross country skied to the North Pole. As a journalist, he received numerous honors, including an Emmy, a Genesis Award, an Associated Press Folio Award and a Golden Halo Award. His articles have appeared in many national publications. www.richardwiese.com

To schedule an interview with Richard Wiese, or other inquiries
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