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History Channel to delve on Deep Throat’s impact on history
MUMBAI: Ever since Vanity Fair magazine revealed American media’s closely guarded secret source – Deep Throat – who was instrumental in dethroning US president Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal; media across the globe has been active in putting out stories on who Mark Felt is and how he accomplished his feat.
Now, The History Channel will be airing a special on how Deep Throat has impacted history. This special will air on 5 June in the US.
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n 30 years the identity of Deep Throat was the best kept secret in America. Now that he has come forward, how will America view him? How will history regard him? These and other topics surrounding the Watergate scandal will be the focus on History Center.
Anchored by The History Channel resident historian Steve Gillon, the Deep Throat discussion will feature Patrick Buchanan, former Nixon speech writer; George McGovern, former Senator from South Dakota and 1972 Democratic nominee for president and professor Robert Dallek, presidential historian who is currently writing a book on Nixon.
Outspoken, educational and entertaining, History Center provides historical perspective on current cultural, political, and news-making issues and asks the provocative question: How is the present like the past?
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
