Before you jump to conclusions, just know that Three Sheets isn't your father's drinking show. Host Zane Lamprey travels around the world observing cultures with unique drinking habits and traditions. Out of circumstance, entertainment value and for the viewer's interest, he also winds up getting fairly hammered throughout his weekend visits. Lamprey films his episodes brazenly and indiscriminately, turning down no drink and befriends a few locals along the way. This show stands out because the only education we commonly receive and perceive of alcohol culture is through stupid beer/liquor/rum commercials. Outside of him drinking plenty of alcohol on the show, Lamprey delivers a raw drinking experience from the local and international watering-holes of the world. In the first season, for example, Lamprey travels to Scotland, buys a fitting kilt, and samples the various specialty scotches and beers offered from that region of the world. Like every episode, he also visits a certain factory or drink bar or restaurant - the guy flies by the seat of his pants whilst drinking. Now, as of Memorial Day, Three Sheets was airing on Fine Living Network (FLN) every night at 10 PM; FLN switched format to The Cooking Channel and no longer carries the series. BUT Lamprey just announced on his website The Travel Channel will be airing episodes from the four-season series starting June 30th at 11 PM every weekday night. Also stated on his website, Lamprey said that after discussing the future of the series with Travel Channel, they would talk about signing Three Sheets up for more seasons if the show debuts well and gathers a following at its 11 PM slot. Three Sheets is one show that should not go unnoticed. You could wikipedia the history and critical review of Congac or you could tune in to Three Sheets on June 30th to watch Lamprey visit a Cognac expert and break down all you want to know about the famous brandy. Then watch him go three sheets to a bottle of the stuff. If you can't wait or 11 is past your bedtime, check out Three Sheets on Hulu. Here's a promo for the show. Listen closely and you'll hear some words to live by. Special thanks to my brother for tuning me in. Enjoy:
Bonus: if you would like to develop a little drinking game from the show, Lamprey suggests you drink anytime he does, whenever the show's toy monkey mascot, Pleepleous, makes an appearance, or his old college drinking buddy, Steve McKenna, is mentioned.
Cheers!
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