Discovery Channel teams with PENN & TELLER to TELL A LIE in Live Audience Interaction

Discovery Channel has teamed wih Penn & Teller for a new series. THR reports that they will air a new series called  Tell a Lie on Wednesday, October 5 at 10 p.m. This series marks the network’s first venture into real-time audience interaction.

Here is what Penn Jillette had to say:

"If there are two things Penn & Teller stand for, it's the truth and lying, although not necessarily in that order. This show has both.”

Here is a description of the show:

In each episode, the comedic duo will present a set of statements such as “a butter knife can stop a speeding bullet” or “you can lift a car with a head of human hair.” Using science, they will prove that their statements are valid. But in every batch, there will be a lie. And Discovery Channel is giving the viewers the chance to decide as the show is progressing what they believe is the false claim.

During the show, viewers will be prompted to launch the Guess The Lie experience on the iPhone, iPad, or online at Discovery.com. Then, fans can vote on whether each claim is true or fictional, as well as change their answer as often as they like. The results will be shared at the end of the episode with different conclusions for both the ET and PT airings.

The image above gives you a look at the iPad app that will be vailable to viewers just before the six-part series premieres on Oct. 5. Participants using the app will also get access to bonus videos showing how the pair covered up their lies. I like Penn & Teller, what are your thoughts?