Host Zach Selwyn hits the streets to ask everyday people what they know about the origins and meaning of American slang, and then he reveals the true etymology and hidden history of common phrases and words that are unique to the United States. In each 30-minute episode, Selwyn focuses on a specific period in American history, revealing words that originated during that era or had significance for the geographic region.
The Reed sisters of Winnetka, Illinois, are a close-knit group. Alex, Georgie, Teddy, and Frankie navigate the waters of life's triumphs and tragedies with the help of their mom, Bea. And no matter what befalls them, they know they can count on their sisters to help pull them through. (Sisters is an Emmy Award-winning television drama.)
Snoop's Fatherhood: Cori and Wayne's Story" follows Cori Broadus, entrepreneur and daughter of globally recognized superstar Snoop Dogg, and her fiancé, Wayne Duece, as they plan the wedding of the century. However, with four months to plan, a growing guest list and pending to-do's before their I do's, life does not always go as planned. Cori has a solid support system with Wayne, dad Papa Snoop, mom "Boss Lady" Shante, brothers Corde and Cordell and bestie bridesmaids by her side to get through the stress of wedding preparations. After an epic bachelorette celebration, Cori and Wayne's picture-perfect wedding crumbles when Cori's gown isn't what she envisions, Wayne and his groomsmen get off on the wrong foot with a conflict over "kicks" and a pre-marital counseling session reveals some underlying issues and ultimatums that turns their lives upside down. As Cori and Wayne are left to manage these relationship tensions, it proves to be too much.
An automotive Battle Royale pitting 12 competitors against each other in a winner-take-all skills competition for a job at the most Bitchin’ custom car shop on the planet – Kindig-It Design. Dave Kindig and KevDogg are opening the garage doors in search of the most talented and driven mechanics, wrenchers and fabricators in the country. This is no ordinary job interview.
This exciting series chronicles one of the greatest heists in history and the present-day efforts to locate valuable objects and artwork stolen by the Nazis at the end of World War II and return them to their rightful owners. With hundreds of thousands of items worth billions still missing to this day, the series reveals what was stolen, how it was stolen, and leads the hunt for this lost treasure.
Noodle and Doodle is a live action children's television series, which premiered on September 25, 2010. The series was created by John McCoy, is produced and directed by Kristopher Updike, and currently airs on NBC Kids and PBS Kids Sprout. The series is Sprout's first original long form television series. In Canada, it airs on the Knowledge Network.
Duff Goldman welcomes talented bakers from across America for a baking and design competition involving the most ghoulish, outlandish and spookiest Halloween cakes. The winner takes home bragging rights and $10,000.
Big Cat Tales documents present-day lives of families of the lions, leopards and cheetahs of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Each episode follows individual characters, drawing the viewer in on a personal journey.
Steve Pazmany works to create a one-of-a-kind hot rod shop, focused on delivering automotive dreams to an ever-expanding client list of Hollywood moguls, celebrities and everyday car lovers.
Scrappers is a reality television series about three competing groups of scrappers from Brooklyn, New York who collect and sell scrap metal. The series premiered 3 August 2010 at 10pm on Spike TV.
Kim Gravel is not only one of America's most successful pageant coaches, she's also one of the most outspoken. That outspokenness, of course, makes her the perfect subject for a reality show. `Kim of Queens' follows Gravel as she, along with her mother and sister, tries to find diamonds in the rough that she can transform into confident young women who can find success on the pageant scene. A former self-proclaimed `ugly duckling' who was crowned Miss Georgia at the age of 16, Gravel searches for young people whom others might pass over on first glance and whom she can groom to be beauty queens. Her philosophy is that beauty isn't just about what's on the outside but also on the inside. She now uses her experience and engaging personality to provide the young hopefuls with advice she believes can take the girls to the top of the industry.
Backwoods blacksmith Daniel Casey is one of the most skilled craftsmen in America. Using raw steel and ancient timber, Daniel hammers out a variety of historic weapons for a roster of highly discerning collectors and enthusiasts. Based in a close-knit community deep in the Ozarks, tradition and family are close to Daniel's heart, but at the end of a long, hard day, he's all about fun - as he kicks back with buddies to test his creations. The result is a jaw-dropping array of exploding targets, speeding bullets, and razor sharp knives.
When Disaster Strikes is a documentary television series that exposes the inside human drama of disaster recovery.
Produced by Parallax Film Productions, the show has aired on Discovery Channel US FOX Broadcasting, International and History Television in Canada.
This six-part series profiles the victims, the disaster, and the backbreaking work it takes to set things right, exploring the human story behind the headlines.
When Disaster Strikes covers fires, floods, hurricanes, landslides, sewage-filled basements – every situation is different and requires a creative, no-nonsense plan.
The only thing common to the disasters are emotionally devastated victims.
Bet on Your Baby is an American television game show that is hosted by Melissa Peterman. The series premiered on ABC on April 13, 2013, with two back-to-back episodes.
Each episode features five families with toddlers between the ages of two to three-and-a-half years old, who play to see how well they can guess their child's next move in order to win money toward their college fund.
Self-made millionaires Mike Mike 'Rooster' McConaughey and Butch Gilliam believe in the American Dream and are looking for ambitious entrepreneurs to spread their wealth.