Discover the true stories involving very real people, places and events -- some known to the public, others hidden from it -- that went on to inspire some of Hollywood's biggest hits, most iconic heroes and notorious villains.
Born in 1937 in Osaka as the eldest daughter, Kawahara Kimiko moves to Shigaraki with her family at the age of 9. She works to support her family from a young age. Eventually, she jumps into the male world of pottery and becomes a pioneer of female ceramic arts. After marrying her husband who is also involved in ceramics and owning her own kiln, she raises her two children while struggling to create unique ware.
A bright, young officer joins General Police Headquarters to investigate one of its lead inspectors and the criminal cases he's working on.
The Car Show is an Australian lifestyle television program hosted by Glenn Ridge, who is also Executive Producer. The Car Show features stories about motoring, from people who are passionate about their cars, to scenic drives, restoration projects, manufacturer profiles and road tests of the latest release vehicles from local and international car manufacturers. Presenters include Steven Jacobs and Bridget McIntyre. It began screening in 2003 on the Nine Network.
Artists from the UK and Ireland compete by creating portraits of famous people.
When Vlad was five his mother was killed. And the only person whom Vlad blames for her death is his father . On the 20th anniversary of the tragedy the young man decides to gather all his relatives together to dot all the i's and cross all the t's. But at some point Vlad finds out many facts which totally change his life.
The movie Detective Dee is about the most intelligent and talented famous character of the Tang Dynasty - Dee Dee. The film revolves around the investigation of Crown Prince Ly Hien's case, along with many other complicated cases. Each curtain is lifted, each person is exposed, each truth is gradually revealed...
This is a love comedy that takes you behind the scenes of the latest bridal businesses, as well as the human drama of engaged couples, seen through the wedding planners' eyes, as they help to put on weddings. Toru Oomori works in the accounting department of a medium-sized firm. Unable to escape restructuring by his company, he gets sent to work at an affiliated company, "Sweet Bridal," as its president. Toru realizes his days as a salaried worker are numbered. That's why he's determined to increase sales, and regain lost ground. But there's just one major problem though... An incident that happened one year ago makes work here, very miserable.
It's fun getting a puppy. But not always easy. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Chatsworth House, this show helps new owners navigate puppy parenthood.
We follow the life of Chieko Tsukimaru, commonly known as Chiemaru, who is working in the sales department of a black company and tries to be cheerful and positive. Chiemaru's aim of becoming a "bari-carrying sales OL" is halted by harsh quotas, a rough work environment, a demonic boss and strict seniors. What is the fate of Chiemaru, a "company slave OL" who joined the black company?
The Flip Wilson Show is an hour long variety show that aired in the U.S. on NBC from September 17, 1970 to June 27, 1974. The show starred American comedian Flip Wilson; the program was one of the first American television programs starring a black person in the title role to become highly successful with a white audience. Specifically, it was the first successful network variety series starring an African American. During its first two seasons, its Nielsen ratings made it the nation's second most watched show. The show consisted of many skits over an hour. It also broke new ground in American television by using a 'Theatre-in-the-Round' stage format, with the audience seated on all sides of a circular performance area. Wilson was most famous for creating the role of Geraldine Jones, a sassy, modern woman who had a boyfriend named Killer. Flip also created the role of Reverend Leroy, who was the minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!. New parishioners were wary of coming to the church as it was hinted that Reverend Leroy was a con artist. Wilson popularized such catchphrases as "What you see is what you get", and "The devil made me do it!".
A look at railways and locomotives across Britain and the wider world.
Sports Tonight was a show that aired on CNN from 1980 to 2001, and on CNN/SI from December 12, 1996 to the station's demise on May 15, 2002. It normally aired at 11 p.m. ET.