Results for “Mythbusters”

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"Discovery Threatened to SUE?!" w/ Allen Pan

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The hosts discuss the copyright controversy where Alan Pan purchased an expired trademark for 'Mythbusters' apparel, leading to a cease and desist from Warner Discovery, and explore the failed 'Mythbusters: The Search' rsummaryAlan Pan discovered the 'Mythbusters' trademark for apparel had expired during the Warner Discovery merger and purchased it for $200, only to receive a cease and desist letter nine months later for a different shirt desitakeawayThe 'Mythbusters: The Search' reality competition was widely perceived by participants as a cynical attempt to replace expensive original hosts with cheaper talent while retaining the valuable IP, using a misleading titltakeaway

Steve from Blue’s Clues Gets Emotional About MythBusters

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Mythbusters hosts Carrie, Byron, and Tory interview Steve Burns, exploring the intersection of their shows' direct-to-camera engagement styles and the personal struggles behind childhood icons.summaryThe conversation reveals how authentic connection with the audience drove the success of both 'Blues Clues' and 'Mythbusters', while also addressing serious topics like mental health and the physical toll of television psummaryDirect audience engagement is a critical success factor: Steve Burns notes that 'Blues Clues' was unique because they 'listened' to the camera, while the Mythbusters found their popularity escalated significantly when thtakeaway

MythBusters Christmas Special: Holiday Myths, Exploding Turkeys & Tree Fires

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Carrie Byron and Troy Bachi revisit their Mythbusters holiday special, debunking myths about Christmas tree preservation and frozen turkey safety while sharing behind-the-scenes stories of dangerous experiments.summaryChristmas Tree Preservation: In the original Mythbusters experiment, hairspray was the most effective method for keeping needles on a tree, while urethane paint and clear coat were also tested but noted for toxicity. BletakeawayMythbusters Production Reality: The show only had one official Christmas party in 13 years because the Australian crew needed time to travel home before the holidays. The hosts also recalled near-misses with dangerous ritakeaway

Can you ACTUALLY Curve a BULLET? Behind our Best MythBusters Movie Myths

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Carrie and Tori reflect on their time filming Mythbusters, highlighting the evolution of safety protocols and the show's shift away from adult humor due to increased popularity.summaryMythbusters' content became more sanitized as the show grew in popularity, with producers removing 'wink and nod' adult humor and subtle jokes (like implying Jamie and Adam were gay) to maintain a family-friendly image ftakeaway“The only thing I was upset about is usually when I get to do some sort of play acting on Mythbusters... I was five months pregnant. So I was just a big ball and I couldn't dress like sexy like Angelina.”quote