In the series, exceptionally talented young dancers from across the country will invite one inspirational, and untrained, family member or other adult who has supported their dance dreams, to become their dance partner for a chance to strut their stuff for a grand prize. Each week, these aspiring kids will share their love of dance with their mother, father, grandparent or other hero on an uplifting and emotional journey to learn and perform challenging routines, with the assistance of professional choreographers, in a competition with other duos.
American Trucker is a television show on the Speed cable channel. Hosted by Robb Mariani, the pilot episode featured Robb helping another mechanic restore one of the classic 1980 Kenworth K-100 Aerodyne trucks used in the TV show B. J. and the Bear, along with a short piece about the world's largest truck stop, the Iowa 80. Running a total of 13 episodes for Season 1, American Trucker is currently filming a new 13 episode Season 2 content to run late summer thru fall of 2011.
The show is produced by Bud Brutsman and Steve Beebe of Overhaulin' fame. Show content is derived from Robb's knowledge and experience with trucks and trucking history. Robb is a past cast member of HGTV's Design Star series. Dan Bruno, the owner of such famous trucks as the Rubber Duck's Mack truck from Convoy and past owner of the Peterbilt tanker from Duel is credited on the show as a technical consultant.
"Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer teams up with acclaimed celebrity chef and author John Besh and "Top Chef All-Star" Tiffany Derry on a cross country search for struggling restaurants with incredible potential for success. In each episode, these "diamond in the rough" restaurants will compete head-to-head in challenge based competitions, giving these owners a chance to save their livelihood - their business - and prove to the experts that their restaurant is worthy of an investment.
Dr. Sandra Lee, also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, is the most famous dermatological surgeon in the world and an internationally beloved personality. She has dedicated her life to sharing her incredible skills with her huge audience, as she helps hundreds of suffering patients who are unable or unwilling to find treatment for their painful, oozing cysts, fatty tumors, and infinitely complex, life-affecting dermatological issues. Now, Dr. Lee is ready to take her practice to the next level. The doctor has made modern additions to her main office which include an entire new wing of patient rooms, and many new staff and doctors. For the first time, Dr. Lee will also be providing intimate self-shot footage of her life outside the office.
Teams of young athletes compete in a game of two halves, facing challenges both in the field and in the kitchen. It's a sugar rush that celebrates children's love for sport and cake!
Individuals long suspected of serious crimes voluntarily submit to taking a polygraph test hoping to clear their names in the eyes of their family and community.
In this game of reasoning and smarts, teams comprised of six people who all know each other – co-workers, friends, teammates, etc. – will need to tackle a series of logic-based questions. The more questions the team answers correctly, the more money they will earn towards a grand prize, potentially earning them $1 million.
Australia’s wild and rugged Northern Territory is home to more than 150,000 crocodiles and one man is on a quest to protect them all. Wild Territory takes you inside the mission as legendary croc wrangler Matt Wright catches and relocates the biggest crocodiles on Earth to keep people and crocs safe.
In a world that's faster, bigger and better than ever, every second counts! With talent from all over Aotearoa, do these hopefuls have what it takes to become famous in 60 seconds?
Scam City is a show which started airing on Travel + Escape in June 2012 which crosses the globe visiting ten of the world’s most popular cities in an effort to expose the darker side of tourism. The host, Conor Woodman, meets with questionable characters ranging from unethical cab drivers to aggressive pimps as he witnesses and experiences the travel experience of parting with personal property and money. He intentionally falls victim to these alleged scammers and says "yes" to every hooker and pocket jeweler in the city, giving up substantial quantities of cash in the process. The show aims to expose the local adaptations of common scams - from pick pockets, expensive cab fares, to bars luring people in with adult entertainment at a high cost.
Scam City has also been aired on the National Geographic Channel.
In Australia, Scam City is shown on subscription TV channel Nat Geo Adventure, which airs on channel 628 on the Foxtel network.
Fasten your aprons, start your gas burners and get ready for an all-out BBQ brawl as LifeStyle FOOD Channel kicks off its search for Australia's #1 BBQ'er! Great BBQ Challenge scoured the country in search of Australia's best tong wielders to find 21 BBQ-ers who will grill against one another in pursuit of national glory.
It's a contest where the chef's personality is just as important as their cooking skills. The winner earns the title of Australia's best BBQ'er plus the chance to host their own show on LifeStyle FOOD along with $25,000!
Three Massachusetts natives comb Plymouth County and the surrounding wooded areas south of Boston to transform 18th and 19th-century homes into brand-new ones, all while preserving their history.
An eight-part documentary series that goes behind the scenes at Madison Juvenile Correctional Facility in Indiana, where teenage girls struggle to overcome their troubled pasts and find hope for the future.