| What is MythBusters? | | | | Lee, but in the UK and other areas, he is sometimes |
| MythBusters is a television show that was originally | | | | replaced by a local narrator. |
| produced for the Discovery Channel in the US but | | | | Creation of the MythBusters 'Build Team' |
| has recently begun being broadcast in other | | | | Originally, most of the staff at M5 Industries |
| countries, including the UK and Australia. The show is | | | | remained off camera, but as the show progressed, a |
| dedicated to proving or disproving urban legends, | | | | few staff members become part of the MythBusters |
| Internet rumors, news stories, and various other | | | | team. Eventually, three of these staff members |
| myths using the scientific method. | | | | created a MythBusters team of their own, called the |
| The format of the show consists of testing several | | | | 'Build Team.' The 'Build Team' originally consisted of |
| myths each episode using science. First, the show's | | | | Tony Belleci, Kari Byron, and Scottie Chapman. |
| team attempts to re-create whatever situation | | | | Belleci is a builder on the show and is considered by |
| occurs in the myth. Generally, objects must be | | | | his team members to be a risk-taker, performing a |
| constructed to properly re-create the situation, and | | | | few of the most dangerous stunts. Byron is an artist |
| this occurs in the team's workshops. Frequently, | | | | and became part of the show by persistently |
| re-creation of the myths includes spectacular effects, | | | | appealing to Hyneman for a job at M5 Industries. |
| such as explosions. | | | | Chapman, noted for her tattoos, is a metal worker |
| Results of the myth re-creation are then measured | | | | and left the show after season 3. She was replaced |
| to determine whether there is a scientific explanation | | | | by Grant Imahara, who often makes robots need for |
| for the event. The myth is then classified as 'Busted,' | | | | the show. |
| 'Plausible,' or 'Confirmed.' | | | | The 'Build Team' now works in its own workshop, |
| MythBusters Hosts | | | | called M7. Each episode of the show is divided |
| The original team of MythBusters included Adam | | | | between the original team and the 'Build Team.' |
| Savage and Jamie Hyneman. Both men have a | | | | Other Cast Members |
| background in visual effects. Savage is a special | | | | The show has also included other cast members |
| effects and industrial design engineer and an educator | | | | from time to time. For instance, the show included |
| and actor. Hyneman is an expert in visual effects and | | | | two interns or 'mythterns' for a period of time. |
| owns an effects workshop called M5 Industries, | | | | These interns were contest winners and are no |
| which is where much of the show's work occurs. | | | | longer on the show. |
| In the beginning of the show, Hyneman is reported | | | | Additionally, the team is supplemented by experts |
| to have felt he was not interesting enough to host | | | | that appear when an episode requires their input. One |
| the show alone. Savage was brought on as a | | | | of these experts was folklorist Heather |
| co-host. Part of the early and continuing appeal of | | | | Joseph-Witham, who appeared on camera for much |
| MythBusters comes from the dynamic between | | | | of the first season. Other experts include firearms |
| these two team members. Typically, Hyneman is the | | | | specialists, rocketry specialists, FBI agents, and |
| straight man to Savage's funny guy. | | | | others. |
| The narration of the show is provided by Robert | | | | |