Destination... Mars.
Take a journey into space as the Discovery cameras go in search of the Red Planet in a fascinating and insightful series of programmes that takes a closer look at Mars and the missions that have set out to find out more about Earth's neighbour.
From the amazing success of the NASA rovers (Spirit and Opportunity) that set out to explore the terrain of the planet and transmit the data back to Earth, to a NASA exploration of the extraordinary mysteries of Mars the like of which had never before been seen and the feasibility of sending humans to the Red Planet, these programmes find out what is known about Mars and what bigger secrets it has yet to reveal.
Blogger and general contractor Trent Fasnacht is a passionate restoration expert who takes on dilapidated houses in historic Charleston, South Carolina, and transforms them back into the beautiful homes they once were.
American Heroes Channel presents epic battles between strong-willed contenders convinced of the righteousness of their sides with the outcomes determined in blood. Using dramatizations, interviews, and stylized storytelling, six hourlong episodes bring to life true stories that defined American history's most notorious feuds and rivalries, from racist street gangs battling for territory to former friends turned mortal enemies. Among the featured combatants are the Hatfield and McCoy families, Old West crime boss Jefferson "Soapy" Smith, and Bowery Boys' leader William "The Butcher" Poole.
New technology and the opening of previously closed societies are ushering in a golden age of archaeology, uncovering the secrets of some of history's most famous empires. Smithsonian Channel has gained access to some remarkable discoveries, and will reveal new insights in a major new programming block: BEHIND THE LOST EMPIRES. The block features specials on the lost city of Pompeii, a recently discovered Roman gladiator school in the heart of Europe, China's Han Dynasty and its infamous female Emperor Wu, and Burma, the world's first golden civilization.
A married couple who own and operate a cake studio in Austin known for intricate and detailed creations are followed in this reality series, which examines what it takes to make their business and relationship a sweet success.
Vivica A. Fox brings sexy back in a big way as she launches her newest business venture Black Magic, an exotic male revue and ultimate ladies’ night experience featuring her magic men.
An outrageous comedy series in which the most irreverent established and up-and-coming comedians of today have their best stand-up routines acted out. We’ll see hilarious reenactments of the best bits, bringing new life to your favorite moments from stand up history.
Haylie Duff is taking her fresh approach to comfort food and hitting the road, exploring trending new hot spots, old-school mainstays and everything tasty in between. With a hearty, Texas-sized homecoming dripping in gourmet queso, an indulgent "cheat day" in California, a deep-sea oyster excursion in New Orleans and more, the show offers a true "day in the life" experience alongside Haylie and her best friends and family as she uses her entertaining sense of food adventure to navigate her very own cross-country culinary road map.
Everybody has secrets and revealing them to loved ones can be difficult for many people. This series showcases the process some go through when revealing their private information. Each episode features one individual who is ready to reveal the skeletons in his or her closet to the most influential people in their life. The subjects shoot the majority of the episodes themselves, providing a first-hand look at the reveal of the secret and its aftermath. The show complements the personal stories with archival and news footage that puts the featured issues into the context of the bigger picture in present-day America. The individuals coming clean on the docuseries include a single mother struggling to feed her children and a young professional -- who wears a suit to work every day -- who is homeless and saddled with student loan debt.
Big Fish Texas follows Galveston’s Guindon family as they try to keep Katie’s Seafood Market – their family business – growing and thriving at all costs. A homegrown enterprise built both on land and at sea, the challenges at Katie’s are everywhere. On the water, they battle against long days, longer nights, a sea full of predators, and Mother Nature’s whims. At home base, they struggle to juggle surpluses, shortages, and orders while also processing a quarter of the Gulf’s deep-water fish and spearheading initiatives to preserve their fishery. But no matter how busy the business keeps them, at the end of the day this is a family built on old-fashioned values, and they’d never miss an opportunity to get together for a good laugh and a home-cooked meal.
A Discovery Channel Original exploring what may have happened to a portion of a $20 million Confederate treasure that went missing from a train headed South from Richmond, VA in 1865.
The series follows 26-year-old Dana Cody, the glamorous and sassy owner of Tippie Toes Beauty Lounge in Miami. A no-nonsense boss, Dana is determined to continue the legacy her mother left behind by building an empire one nail at a time. Each half-hour episode features Dana’s eccentric and sometimes unruly staff as they create custom, one-of-a-kind fantasy nail art for her equally unique and demanding clients. From a dancer that wants nails as fierce as her stilettos to an artist with an alter-ego who wishes to have a set filled with personality, the requests are over-the-top but no one ever leaves disappointed.
“Curvy Brides” showcases the plus-size bridal salon Curvaceous Couture, located in Maryland. Owned and operated by sisters Yukia and Yuneisia, “Curvy Brides” demonstrates that there’s a dream dress out there for every woman, no matter her size. Yukia herself struggled to find a designer wedding gown to suit her curves, and that struggle inspired her to help other women get outfitted for their special day. The sisters started out running a business in their father’s basement, and now they’re running a boutique with gowns for plus-size women with every taste and style.
101 Ways to Leave a Gameshow is a British game show produced by Initial for the BBC, hosted by Steve Jones and Nemone. The show sees eight contestants compete to be the winner of a £10,000 prize by picking the right answers to general knowledge questions. Competitors who pick wrong answers are eliminated from the game in a variety of different ways, usually involving a large drop into a pool of water. The show made its debut on BBC One on 10 July 2010 and ended on 28 August 2010. An American version, hosted by Jeff Sutphen, premiered on 21 June 2011.
The Judge was a dramatized court show which ran in first-run syndication from 1986 to 1993. The series chronicled the family court cases heard by Judge Robert J. Franklin, played by Bob Shield, who died in late 1996.
This was one of many shows that dealt with dramatized court cases based on real ones. This show was one of several courtroom dramas that were popular at that time such as Divorce Court with real-life Judge William Keene and Superior Court with Raymond St. Jacques. The show was produced and licensed by WBNS, and was distributed by Genesis Entertainment before it became part of 20th Television.