Travel Channel Greenlights Three New Series

Adds 'Edge of America,' 'Feed the Beast' and 'Kevin Michael Connolly Project'

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/10/2012 12:13:30 PM

Travel Channel on Monday greenlit three new original series, Edge of America, Feed the Beast and Kevin Michael Connolly Project (working title).

Edge of America stars travel and entertainment investigative journalist Geoff Edgers, as he treks on a cross-country ride into America's unexpected and bizarre world of entertainment. Feed the Beast features late night food expert Mikey Roe as he searches to find the most delicious and surprising places to eat a good meal at any hour. Kevin Michael Connolly Project (wt) follows author, photographer and adventurer Connolly, who was born without legs, on a personal journey to travel the world.

"These exciting new shows and talent offer our viewers highly entertaining, fresh perspectives on travel," said Andy Singer, GM, Travel Channel.  "Their authentic points-of-views provide a diverse range of programming that reinforce our mission in re-imagining travel entertainment."