Discovery aims for big splash with slate

January 08, 2009 Discovery Channel is set to unveil a sweeping new programming slate that includes a brand-expanding series about infomercial pitchmen and a rare venture into scripted programming with a two-hour movie inspired by the success of "Deadliest Catch." The network has greenlighted at least seven new projects, including several from top docudrama creators Thom Beers and Craig Piligian, as part of an effort to continue increasing its number of original programming hours. There's More from executive producer Beers, which follows longform ad salesmen Billy Mays and Anthony Sully Sullivan as they evaluate quirky new products, craft pitches and take to the airwaves to push the goods.

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