I enjoyed this part, which revealed a part of Mike's history most of his fans never suspected:
"...In 1993, with nothing on my resume but an inglorious pink slip from the QVC Cable Shopping Channel, Discovery hired me to host Romantic Escapes. For nearly a year I traveled around the world with an attractive co-host, drinking wine, floating around in hot air balloons, and creating the illusion of romance in five-star resorts. With Discovery's continued support, I would eventually work my way up to the sewer, where I've happily splashed about for the last eight years. ..."