The Story behind Survivorman: An Unauthorized Guide to the Discovery Channel's Survival Series Starring Les Stroud [Article, Second Edition]

This article examines the success of Survivorman, the wilderness survival program starring Les Stroud. The real-life series drew 2 million viewers, but took a toll on Stroud’s physical health. Read Stroud’s harsh criticism of Man Vs. Wild star Bear Grylls, and find out why Stroud’s one-man show was a hit with cable viewers. [Article: 1,191 words]